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The monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Library Committee was called to
order by County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison. The Committee presently
does not have a Chair due to the resignation of Beth Meyers. Those in attendance
were: Beverly Gaber, Darrell Pendergrass, Jim Trojanowski, Mary Lintula, Bill
Sloan, Suzanne Widmar, Kristine Lendved, via telephone conference call, Courtney
Dietsche, Blair Nelson, Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator and Dawn
Bellile, Deputy County Clerk. A quorum was present to conduct business.
1. Introductions were made around the room. Kathy Wendling is the
newly appointed County Board Supervisor for District 1 who is replacing Beth
Meyers. Everyone welcomed her.
2. Election of New Chair. Abeles-Allison explained that since the
election of Beth Meyers to the Assembly, she has resigned from the County Board
and supporting committees. We need to elect a new Chairperson for the
Committee.
A motion was made by Gaber/Sloan to nominate Mary Lintula as
Chairman. There were no other nominations, the motion carried.
Lintula took over the meeting.
2. Minutes of the August 14, 2014 Library Committee Meeting. A
motion was made by Sloan/Gaber to adopt the August 14, 2015 Library
Committee Minutes. The motion carried.
3. Review, Discussion & Possible Action on Update of Three Year
Library Plan. Pendergrass updated the Committee on the Plan. It was first
approved 2 years ago. It allows libraries to access funds from the County.
Pendergrass noted changes to the Plan, which he will pass on to Abeles-Allison for
changes. The Committee started to go through the Plan noting new changes. If
there are changes this will have to go before the County Board again for approval.
After discussing each of the items, A motion was made by Sloan/Gaber to make
the necessary changes and to give a copy of the report to the County Board
by July 1st . The motion carried.
4. Discussion and Possible Action on 2016 Bayfield County Library
Reimbursement Plan and 2016 Budget. Discussion also took place on the
Reimbursement Plan. Changes were also made to this and a copy will be forwarded
Minutes of the
BAYFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE
June 26, 2015 – 3:00 pm - EOC Room, Courthouse Annex
Washburn, WI 54891
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to Abeles-Allison to make changes. A motion was made by Gaber/Wendling to
approve the Plan with the changes that have been made.
5. Northern Waters Library System Update. Kittleson informed the
Committee that she would no longer be on the Northern Waters Library Board,
instead Connie Cogger will replace her. Cogger will give the County good
representation. Jim Trojanowski gave his farewell greetings to everyone and the
Committee wished him well in his future endeavors.
6. Individual Library Updates.
Washburn: Pendergrass thanked Abeles-Allison and the County Board for
extending the time period to get all of the Washburn Library’s windows put in.
They still have some minor things to attend to but he wanted everyone to know how
appreciated they are for this.
Drummond: Suzanne Widmar also thanked the Board for allowing her library
to purchase I-pads. Suzanne also reported that they have a new library dog that is
very good with the kids and there are plenty of smiles.
Forest Lodge: Kristine sent pictures of the bells and the Committee viewed
a short video of how they are used.
Bayfield: Blair stated that they will be having a Comi-con, they will also be
having a summer reading program and a Teen Lego Club. The shelving project in
the library is still taking place.
Iron River: Courtney informed everyone that they are plotting for
expansion and have had 1 fundraiser. The Iron River Historical society no longer
wants their building and will be out of it within the next 2 years. It is possible for
the library to connect with that building. Discussion is taking place on that topic.
Courtney has done some rearranging of furniture and the next goal is to purchase
children size furniture. They will be having a summer reading program.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Library
Committee, Chair Lintula adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. The next meeting
date was not set for August 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn
Deputy County Clerk
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