South Central Library System Board of Trustees Minutes
5/23/2024, 12:15 p.m.

1650 Pankratz Street, Madison

Meeting held via Zoom & in person

Action Items: 

Approved the 2025 Statutory Resource Services and Supplementary Services agreements between SCLS and Madison Public Library

Appointed N. Foth as Treasurer for the remainder of 2024

Present: B. Clendenning, S. Feith, J. Fordham, N. Foth, S. Garcia, J. Honl, M. Howe, M. Jorgensen, M. Nelson, G. Poulson, L. Ross, H. St. Maurice, T. Walske

Excused:  C. Clark

Absent: P. Cox
Recorder: H. Moe

SCLS Staff Present: S. Schultz, K. Goeden

Guest: Shawn Brommer, Tracie Miller

Call to Order: 12:15 p.m.  J. Honl, President

a. Introduction of guests/visitors:  Shawn Brommer and Tracie Miller, SCLS;  Joan Fordham, newly elected Sauk County representative; Brenda Carus, newly elected Green County representative

b. Changes/Additions to the Agenda:  None

            c.   Requests to address the Board:  None

Approval of previous meeting minutes: 4/25/2024 Minutes

a.   Motion:  M. Howe moved approved of the 04/25/2024.  N. Foth seconded.
b.   Changes or corrections:  None

c.   Vote:  Motion carried. 

Financial Statements:  K. Goeden provided an overview of the financial statements.

Bills for Payments:  The payment amount is $110,059.39

a.   Motion:  M. Foth reviewed the bills for payment and moved approval.   M. Howe seconded.

b.   Discussion:  None.

            c.    Vote:  Motion carried.

Presentation:  Intellectual Freedom and Materials Challenges Support to SCLS Member Libraries – Shawn Brommer and Tracie Miller  

Committee Reports:  

a. Advocacy:  B. Clendenning requested someone else chair the committee.
b. Budget & Finance and Personnel will meet June 13^th at 10:00 a.m. virtually to review the budget.

Action Items:

            a. Approve the 2025 Statutory Resource Services and Supplementary Services agreements between SCLS and Madison Public Library

i. Motion:  B. Clendenning moved approval the 2025 Statutory Resource Services and Supplementary Services agreements between SCLS and Madison Public Library Statements.   G. Poulson seconded.
ii. Discussion:  None
iii. Vote:  Motion carried. S. Garcia abstained. 

b. Appoint Treasurer for remainder of 2024 – N. Foth has volunteered to serve as Treasurer for the remainder of 2024.

                        i. Motion:  B. Clendenning moved approval to appoint N. Foth as Treasurer to the SCLS Board.  S. Garcia seconded. 
                        ii. Discussion:  None
                        iii. Vote: Motion carried.

SCLS Foundation Report:  The Cornerstone event will be held at the Waunakee Public Library October 3^rd.  Jaime Healy-Plotkin will be the Cornerstone recipient.  Catering will be provided by Cranberry Creek.  First Business Bank and Andy’s Heating and Cooling have sponsored the event.  Nomination forms will be sent to the member libraries for the other award recipients and the foundation board will select the winners at the July meeting.
Two members from the SCLS board are needed to replace Mike Furgal and Jacob Wright as well as 1 citizen member.

System Director's Report:  You may view the System Director report online. 

Administrative Council (AC) Report:  All Directors Met 5/16/2024.  You may view the minutes online. 

Information sharing:  A letter was created for Mike Furgal recognizing and thanking him for his contribution to the SCLS Board and SCLS Foundation.  It was signed by Joan Honl and Shannon Schultz.

Adjournment:  1:41 p.m.

For more information about the Board of Trustees, contact Shannon Schultz

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