August 2026 Minutes

GARNAVILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Thursday – August 27, 2026 6:30 PM

ROLL CALL: Present: Lisa Robinson, Matt Meier, Cathy McLane, Sharon Schmelzer, Lu Kahle, June Wolter and Tiffani Brandt

Citizen Comments: none

SECRETARY REPORT: Motion to approve July minutes was made by Matt and 2nd by Sharon. Motion unanimously approved.

CITY CLERK BUDGET REPORT: end of pay period August 27- Reports were read and reviewed

· End of FY 25/26 year report. Update-Library Money market is $24,483.29

· Budget Line Item – Building Maintenance. Repair – Lisa talked to the city clerk about correcting this line item. The clerk recommended waiting until May or June for the correction.

BILLS – REVENUES – TIME CARDS TO SUBMIT TO CITY: End of pay period, Thursday, August 27. A motion by Lisa and 2nd by Matt to approve the August bills for payment. Motion was unanimously approved.

LIBRARIAN REPORT: See attachment for Librarian report and Summer Reading Program report.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Children’s bench: The new bench for the children’s section, has arrived and is in use. The library was able to receive the tax free exemption price of $311.69.

2. State law HF2490. Updates to Public meetings & record laws: The Board reviewed and updated part of the Library Policy. A motion was made by Matt and 2nd by Lu to table the completion of the policy review and update until the September meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.

3. Computer issues: The problems with the card catalog computer have been fixed and also some printer issues have been resolved by, Solutions by Mark.

4. 2026 Community Survey Results: The Board reviewed and discussed the results from the Community Survey. A motion by Matt and 2nd by Lu was made to change the library hours to: Tues 10-5, Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2. The hour change being effective 9-8-2026. The motion was unanimously approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Garnavillo Historical Society documents: The Library now has on file, a signed copy from the Historical Society for, Handling Policy for Fragile Historical Documents and a memorandum of understanding.

2. Camera- The Library’s camera has quit working. After discussion by the Board, a motion by Lisa and 2nd by Lu was made to have the Director purchase a new camera for the Garnavillo Library not to exceed $300.00. Motion was unanimously approved.

OTHER BUSINESS: no other business

Adjourn: With no other business a motion by Lisa and 2nd by Sharon to adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

NEXT MEETING: regular meeting …. Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Submitted by Board Secretary Cathy McLane