Prairie Lakes Library System

Call to Order

Chairperson Tami Bartoli has indicated she will be absent and a sit-in chairperson will be needed.

Teval called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

Regular Representatives: Present: Carter, Schnupp, Davies, Langer, Kloeckner, Burkhalter, Swanson, Teval, Kornak, Robinson, Kunkel, Strunz, Demske, Stapleton, Sorrentino, Kinkaid. Absent: Dimassis, Hein, Heskette, Bartoli, Krebs-Smith, Strehlow. 
Prairie Lakes Board Trustee Liaison: Gary Tilleros.
Prairie Lakes Staff: Ohs, Platteter, Erickson, Novy, Dowling, Hudson, Anderson

Approval of Previous Minutes

Included in packet.

Informational Reports

Library System Board Report

The PLLS Board met on September 27th, 2023. 

Ohs report.
• The board's first look at the 2024 Draft Budget.
• The board is trying to set a special early-October board meeting to discuss staff compensation modules for the 2024 budget.
• The next regular board meeting is October 18.

System Director's Report (Steve Ohs)

Oral report.

• Strategic Planning Session with Members & Stakeholders – October 10, 9am-Noon, @ Matheson Memorial Library – 
• Public Meeting of COLAND (hosted by PLLS) – November 10, 9am-4pm, @Matheson Memorial Library
• Fall Banquet – November 16, 5:00pm, @Evergreen Golf Club

Technology Team Report (Jim Novy)

Oral report.

• Site visits are close to wrapping up
• Negotiations are continuing with SirsiDynix for BLUEcloud Analytics private suite
• SirsiDynix's quote for maintenance came in above expectations; negotiations are ongoing

Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator's Report (Tovah Anderson)

Oral report.

• ALA Banned Books week is happening now. ALA toolkit was shared via email.
• Webinar Recommendation: "No More Neutral: Championing Freedom to Read" by Angel Hursh (an abbreviated version of the similarly titled NoveList course) – available for free as part of 2023 Wisconsin Trustee Training Week at wistrusteetraining.com/archive

Youth Services Report (Steve Ohs)

Oral report.

• Jen Puccinni is continuing to work on a 2024 Story Wagon Performance schedule and lineup.
• PLLS has a placeholder in the budget for a full-time youth services coordinator. No staffing decision has been made, it just mades sense to budget for the most expensive scenario.

Inclusive Services Report (Rene Bue)

No report.

Special Order of Business for SHARE Consortium

NOTE: The directors or designated proxies of the Kenosha Public Library and Kenosha Community Library may vote on any motions occurring during this special order of business.

None.

Unfinished Business (None)

None.

New Business

Member Library Needs for a 2024 LAC Meeting Schedule (Discussion)

Ohs presented a tentative 2024 meeting schedule and mentioned the possibility of guest speakers. Attendees shared feedback on preferred meeting settings – virtual, hybrid, or in-person, and potential speakers.

2024 Library Director Retreat (Discussion)

Ohs shared a proposal for a 1/2 to full-day director's retreat in 2024 and asked about location preferences, scheduling preferences, and what topics directors would find valuable.

Member-Suggested Items for Future Meetings

Nothing Additional.

For November: Development of SHARE-wide Guidelines or Consent-Based Procedures Regarding Hoopla Use by Patrons (Brattin)

Member Library Updates

Member libraries were invited to share updates.

Announcements

Nothing additional.

PLLS Strategic Planning - Stakeholder Meeting

All PLLS member library directors are invited to attend a half-day strategic planning stakeholder feedback session on October 10th.  This session will be held in the Matheson Memorial Library's Community Room from 9am to Noon. Distribution of an agenda is imminent.

Next Scheduled Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 7th @ 9:30 AM. Matheson Memorial Library Community Room.

Next Scheduled System Board Meeting

• TBA Special Board Meeting, October.
• Wednesday, October 18th @ 6:30 PM. Hybrid meeting format.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn is required.

Teval adjourned the meeting at 10:52 am.