July 2026 Minutes
July 23, 2026 LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday – July 23, 2026 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL: Present- Lisa Robinson, Matt Meier, Cathy McLane, Sharon Schmelzer, and June Wolter. Absent- Lu Kahle
Citizen Comments: none
SECRETARY REPORT: Motion to approve June 25, 2026 minutes was made by Lisa and 2nd by Matt. Motion unanimously approved.
Motion to approve Special meeting July 10, 2026 minutes was made by Lisa and 2nd by Matt. Motion was unanimously approved.
CITY CLERK BUDGET REPORT: These reports were read and reviewed by the Board.
Revenue /Expenditure Guideline .. FY 26/27
Revenue for contracting city .. Clayton, Iowa.
End of FY 25/26 year report.
BILLS – REVENUES – TIME CARDS TO SUBMIT TO CITY: End of pay period, Monday, June 27. Motion by Matt and 2nd by Sharon to approve July 2026 bills. Motion unanimously approved.
LIBRARIAN REPORT: See attachment
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Library Director position updates: Tiffani Brandt accepted the Library Director position. She will start training Aug.10th @ $17.00 per hour.
2. Children’s bench: June ordered the new children’s bench through Discount School Supply. Total cost $330.19 with tax. $311.69 tax exempt cost. The final bill will be submitted with the Aug. 2026 bills.
3. State law HF2490. Updates to Public meetings & record laws: A motion by Matt and 2nd by Lisa to table this until August 2026 meeting to give the Board a chance to review policy updates. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Computer issues: The card catalog computer isn’t currently working. June has contacted an IT person to come and evaluate it.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Summer Reading Program - 88 children signed contracts for the summer
Adjourn: With no other business a motion by Sharon and 2nd by Matt was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
NEXT MEETING: regular meeting …. Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Submitted by Board secretary Cathy McLane CM 8/4/2026