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Staff are transitioning to a new timecard/payroll system the director described as simpler than the previous platform, Paylocity. The director said staff are adapting, there have been some bugs, and Mark (staff/IT) is handling individual leave-balances and payroll questions to ensure everyone is paid correctly.

The director summarized annual usage statistics, saying overall circulation numbers are slightly down but electronic-material usage rose “just a tiny bit,” and that trends align with other libraries in the state. The board discussed preparation for the summer reading program and the director said staff have been successful with programs and patron service over the past year.

Staff training day: the director described an all-day staff training covering the remodeling project, budget items, Polaris (the integrated library system), and consistent procedures for item localization to ensure proper reimbursement from state programs.

Building operations brief: the director reported recent checks on the building’s fire lines and said boilers will be inspected annually going forward after a discovery that the inspections had not been completed during the director’s nine-year tenure; the director said inspection and licensing are expected to be completed soon.

No formal board action on staffing or payroll changes was taken during this meeting; the board received the director’s update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-17 City of Port Washington, WI Library Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The director updated the board on recruiting for a children's librarian, staff training on Polaris, transition from Paylocity to a new timecard system, and annual usage statistics showing stable circulation and an increase in electronic use.","taxTitle","Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70176,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6326668,"Port Washington library trims remodeling plans to fit budget; asbestos removal estimated at $15,000",222,705000,927000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323803-9acc377f33412ed53851abea681c0a9e&start=705&end=927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323803-9acc377f33412ed53851abea681c0a9e/thumbnail_705000.jpg","/articles/6326668/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Port-Washington-library-trims-remodeling-plans-to-fit-budget-asbestos-removal-estimated-at-15000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6326668-cb7d269d2df83ad809ca4f67062b17b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183401&Signature=VAj8CKV7k19mH6h~v3eROH1BldYT5uS6SI1O~4v8PjHf37MJYMig0wEUZLg740Hz3qk2gjwDrIASZ7MtdA~5MKynRqI9pXedQlA7klSCQUKqH7IkmNte7wHbW7cvtgrTzGZHxFR5tPfu-2uCTN43VCdfJ6oxEmEjS7mjnKIPHLie8Mmv3z3WYpIHkYceuEwgLivC-I4QVS750CUxvLBHsbUit~P1WhdAGm3zcYOSCt4hmV28-gf335sKYU1ba94mW6mlFRGYnyMyD9TPI3gXjkZMQLtAVnKXEIw2X~wCbqN3qAsJwr9GClZAnmiz5NGDdRk17pIKECIbRDJvfyI4cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff and architects have scaled back parts of a planned remodeling to reduce costs, the director said, and the project will be presented to the public at an open house Wednesday evening in the library community room.

The director said last week’s meeting with the architects required cutting some items: the proposed quiet room with a fireplace will be replaced by two study rooms and a small conference room relocated to another part of the building to save on materials such as glass. The director described the architect as “really trying to help us to get the most bang for our buck.”

The director told the board the project will incur an unplanned asbestos-removal cost of about $15,000; she said she expects to use part of a grant to cover this expense. The director also indicated a need to pay for new kitchen fixtures and replacement flooring as part of the remodel.

Funding options discussed include the WJ Unicorn Library Fund, an invested account held with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The director said the fund began the year at about $99,000 and ended 2024 at about $111,000, and suggested the board consider using fund earnings for new furniture tied to the remodel.

The director said the library is part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s pooled funds and that the foundation provides grant opportunities; she noted she would double-check any stipulations on spending from the fund.

Planning and public engagement: the director said the open house is part of a grant requirement to involve the public; the architect will present options and the director will explain how the project arrived at the current plan. The director invited the public to attend the Wednesday evening meeting in the community room.

Study rooms and teen space: board members asked whether study rooms originally planned for the quiet room would remain in the teen area; the director said she believes the teen space can remain where it is and will be workable after the redesign.

The director also noted the project budget repeatedly in discussion as “the million dollars” and said the architect is managing changes and tariffs to keep the schedule; she did not give a single explicit dollar figure for the overall project in the transcript beyond referring to the fund balances and the asbestos estimate.

The board received the update; no formal vote was recorded on the remodeling plan during this meeting.","Board heard details on a scaled-back remodeling plan, an open house for public input, a $15,000 asbestos removal estimate, and use of an invested WJ Unicorn Library Fund through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for furniture.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6326673,"Port Washington library board approves January minutes, December financial report and annual report",23,1372000,1395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323803-9acc377f33412ed53851abea681c0a9e&start=1372&end=1395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323803-9acc377f33412ed53851abea681c0a9e/thumbnail_1372000.jpg","/articles/6326673/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Port-Washington-library-board-approves-January-minutes-December-financial-report-and-annual-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6326673-44df569ea207f0d6cfe165a5e97d6eb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183401&Signature=RD3p~6M-G9BBFhTYfh8i22IUF9bRHAC1BAvGvQFbGFYjIMPU3NE1ApmdGwAtMCmT8yMGZ70CZvRNSe-3P6RwWeMXUMAuy-RsFQkcJVZ14cm9Wl7yyJ4l~UOyWlUmy~9z~wLATJLJOL6H6~Uwi3xiSf0iHN0KZbA3gyn-v~g47td9xJ318pI~HTU1Yq-RYWZUzdxZoo3fMbPyP~h8-8WoYWyeSaHyEPJnEPx-gWY~KFRMjG67kpjVkzeqKBsbsyOXf0mT8rnH5JNcm7zlAIlt0cT6cOoVeI6dBic9hQ3z~~-X4CqEqR4LnYSD2az-6S0DuanbNcK712uEyR8Sx9uNOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Library Board voted to approve three routine items — the January minutes, the December revenue-and-expense report, and the library’s annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — and then adjourned.

Board approval of the January minutes came after a motion to approve and a second; the motion passed by voice vote. The board also approved the December revenue-and-expense report, which the director said shows a carryover balance and no unexpected shortfalls. Later in the meeting the board approved the library’s required annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for submission, and the meeting concluded with a standard motion and second to adjourn.

The approvals were handled as voice votes and recorded in the meeting transcript as unanimous “Aye.” The transcript does not record roll-call vote names; motions were made and seconded from the dais and passed by voice vote.

Minutes: a board member moved to approve the January minutes and another board member seconded; the chair called for the vote and members answered “Aye.”

Financial report: the director presented the December revenue-and-expense report, stating a carryover balance and that bills are being paid though some invoices were delayed by a new accounting system. A board member moved to approve the report, a second followed, and the board approved it by voice vote.

Annual report: the director said the annual public library report — required by state law and filed with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction — must be submitted by March 1, and she will route the document for the necessary signature. The board moved and seconded to approve the report and authorized the director to finalize submission.

The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded and the board voted “Aye.”","The Port Washington Library Board approved minutes from January, accepted the December revenue/expense report with a carryover, and approved the annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; the board then adjourned.","actionData","errors"]

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Director reports staff recruitment, new payroll/timecard system and steady library usage

Port Washington library trims remodeling plans to fit budget; asbestos removal estimated at $15,000

Port Washington library board approves January minutes, December financial report and annual report