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Minutes for the Bayfield County Library Committee Meeting
August 16, 2018
1. Call to Order; The meeting of the Bayfield County Library Committee was called to
order by Mary Lintula at 4:03 p.m. Those in attendance were: Mary Lintula, Tom
Snilsberg, Jeremy Oswald, Linda Hultman, Jim Crandall, Dick Compton, Linda Parker
and Bill Sloan via phone.
Absent: Bev Gabor.
Advisory Member: Darrell Pendergrass, Blair Nelson, Kristine Lendved, Sherry
Machones, Jacqueline Pooler, Suzanne Widmar.
Also present were: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Allison Radke-Clerk III.
2. Elect Library Committee Chair: It was noted that Mary Lintula was elected at the last
meeting.
3. Public Comment; No comment was received.
4. Approval of May 17, 2018 minutes; Motion by Linda Parker, Bill Sloan to approve
minutes. Motion carried.
5. IMLS Presentation by Terri DeVoe, Associate Deputy Director, Grants to States,
Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.
DeVoe introduced herself via teleconference call. Explained what IMLS can and cannot
fund. Wisconsin funds- access to technology, increased services to youth and unserved
populations. DeVoe thought that Wisconsin funds might be a better resource for this area.
Provided examples of projects, where they occur, how many they received, etc. NWLS
Director Machones informed that Wisconsin is not providing any grants this year. DeVoe
explained different grant opportunities, including project grants. Mentioned a new
possible grant opportunity for smaller institutions. Also informed about the National
Medal Program, five winners are selected a year. The award is $5000 dollars a year.
DeVoe communicated that IMLS is accessible and there are resources. County
Administrator asked clarifying questions on grants.
Priority areas for IMLS are currently outlined in the strategic plan shared here:
https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/publications/documents/imls-strategic-plan-2018-
2022.pdf
Bayfield County Library Committee
Bayfield County Courthouse
117 East 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
County Board Representatives:
Tom Snilsberg Jeremy Oswald Jim Crandall
Bayfield County Library Representatives:
Dick Compton, Bayfield; Mary Lintula, Chair Drummond; Beverly Gaber, Washburn; Linda
Parker, Cable/Namakagon; Linda Hultman, Iron River; Bill Sloan, No. Waters Library
Service
Bayfield County Librarians:
Darrell Pendergrass, Blair Nelson, Jacqueline Pooler, Suzanne Widmar, Kristine Lendved
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The priority areas for the Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology, which
handles over $2 million in IMLS funds each year, are also noted on website:
https://www.imls.gov/grants/grants-state/state-profiles/wisconsin
6. Review BSL 2018 Project Status;
A report was received from Washburn Public Librarian, Darrell Pendergrass, regarding
the accessibility improvements efforts. It’s a cooperative effort between Bayfield County
and the City of Washburn. The City of Bayfield shelving project is complete. The Cable
Media Lab project is complete.
7. Discussion and Possible Action on 2019 BSL Project Submittals and
Recommendation to Bayfield County Board;
Mark Abeles-Allison reviewed the 2019 BSL Project Submittals.
• Iron River explained their proposed project. It involves three iPads with
educational games for youth. Total cost: $3,016, County: $2262, Town: $754.
• Bayfield spoke about their shelving projects to help allow for more space and
especially more space for youth. Total cost: $11,272, County: $8454, City: $2818.
• The Forest Lodge Library proposal includes media lab / podcasting:
Total cost: $2377, County: $1773, Town: $594.
Motion by Crandall, Silbert to approve the three Building Strong Library
requests for a total of $12,499 in county funding for 2019 and recommend onto
the County Board.
8. Library Reports
a. Northern Waters Update; Sherry from NWLS explained why there is no grant
funding from the State of Wisconsin as a result of funding being redirected to the
“Public Library System Redesign” project. Also, explained that there are two
openings at present.
b. Bayfield Public Library had a Library Rocks concert, with a potluck. They
found a sponsor for a film festival. They are additionally thinking about doing
memory cafes.
c. Washburn Public Library had a summer reading program, including tie dying,
classic movie nights. The building is in need for tuck-pointing with an estimated
cost of $240,000. They want to fundraise with a goal end date of 2020 for the
tuck-pointing.
d. Forest Lodge Library had a film screening of “Cheeseheads.” They have hosted
numerous other events throughout the summer. The major news is that they are
going to be starting a building project!
e. Iron River Library had a geology presentation by Northland College students.
They end their summer reading program on Saturday and will have a musician
present. They are hosting a fishing event also.
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f. Drummond Public Library will have a pasta making event, presented by Jim
Crandall. Mary Lintula spoke on Suzanne’s behalf in her absence.
9. Adjournment. Motion by Linda Parker, Mary Lintula to adjourn the meeting.
Next meeting will be: Thursday January 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully,
Allison Radke
Clerk III, Bayfield County Clerk’s Office
On behalf of Bayfield County Library Committee
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