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MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
Oshkosh Public Library
February 25, 2021
The Regular Meeting of the Oshkosh Public Library Board of Trustees was held on February 25, 2021 via
a Zoom meeting. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Board Vice-President, Dave Romond.
Present were: Bill Bracken, Vickie Cartwright, Julie Davids, Larry Lautenschlager, Christine Melms-
Simon, Lindsey Mugerauer, Baron Perlman, David Romond, David Rucker Amber Shemanski and
Adjunct Board Member, Carrie Kiekhaefer. Absent was: none. Others present were: Jeff Gilderson-
Duwe, Oshkosh Public Library Director; Lisa Voss, Assistant Director for Library Development; Ruth
Percey, Assistant Director for Public Services; Julie Schmude, Business Manager and Tracie Schlaak,
Administrative Specialist.
Public Comments: There were none
Consent Agenda Items:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - of the January 28, 2021 meeting of the library board.
2. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – of January 28, 2021 meeting of the Finance
Committee
3. Vouchers Payable - $209,242.94
4. Position Description – Building Maintenance Custodian
5. Agency Agreement between Oshkosh Public Library and Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation to establish John Hicks Trust Fund
6. 2020 Annual Report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Motion to approve Items 1-3 of the Consent Agenda with changes to the regular meeting minutes of
January 28, 2021 – adding names of board members for motions that are not unanimous
Motion: Bracken; Second: Cartwright; Vote: Unanimous.
Motion to approve Items 4 & 5 of the Consent Agenda
Motion: Lautenschlager; Second: Bracken; Vote: Unanimous.
Motion to approve the 2020 Annual Report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as
amended.
Motion: Mugerauer; Second: Bracken; Vote: Unanimous.
New Business:
• Proposed Revisions to Library Employee Handbook: In order to prepare for city
implementation of a new automated timekeeping and payroll system in April 2021, the director
proposes changes to Section 111 (Overtime and Compensatory Time) and Section 208 (Summer
Leave and Floating Holidays) of the Library Employee Handbook.
Motion to approve the Proposed revisions to the Library Employee Handbook as amended.
Motion: Bracken; Second: Mugerauer; Vote: 7 Ayes (Bracken, Cartwright, Davids, Mugerauer, Perlman,
Romond; 2 Nays (Lautenschlager, Rucker) Motion Carried
OPL Board President Christine Melms-Simon arrived at 4:42 and proceeded to chair the meeting
• 2021 Strategic Activities Plan
Motion: To approve the Strategic Activities Plan as presented.
Motion: Bracken; Second: Perlman; Vote: Unanimous
• Resolution In Support for Creation of an Oshkosh Poet Laureate Position
Motion to approve the resolution in support for the creation of an Oshkosh Poet Laureate Position
Motion: Perlman; Second: Romond; Vote: Unanimous
• Trust Fund Expenditures – Round Two
Motion to approve the Trust Fund Expenditures – Round Two as presented.
Motion: Bracken; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous
• Director Performance Evaluation Process
The director presented the process for the director’s evaluation.
• Library Board Meetings
Discussion about future in-person meetings
Library Director’s Report
Library trustee term expirations:
• Terms of service on the library board expire on May 31, 2021 for city appointees David Romond,
David Rucker, and OASD Superintendent Dr. Vicki Cartwright. City appointments are made by
the mayor with the approval of the council. These members will inform the Director if they wish
to be re-appointed.
• Report on Phase Two Re-Opening
Trustee Reports and Comments: There were none
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn the meeting at 5:28 PM
Motion: Cartwright; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Secretary
Tracie Schlaak – Recorder