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Library staff reported that the public machines are about six years old and that the library currently operates 16 public computers. The director said he planned to reduce public stations to nine new public computers; staff estimated about $700 per machine (hardware only), with monitors and other peripherals adding to the cost. A prior plan to purchase gaming PCs (budgeted around $4,500) remains under consideration but may be delayed or reallocated to address the immediate need for up-to-date public machines.

Board members urged timing the purchase to take advantage of vendor pricing and availability; meeting participants noted that Dell rebranding and market fluctuations mean prices change rapidly. Staff were asked to prepare a short proposal showing costs, timing, and suggested funding sources so the board can consider the purchase before the fall and align upgrades with planned Windows updates and wireless/access-point replacement work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Board - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a Monarch Library System audit, West Bend library staff proposed replacing aging public computers and reconfiguring the network; the board requested a short proposal on costs and timing.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535097,"West Bend Library director flags major HVAC repair and building-maintenance funding gaps",331,423000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8&start=423&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8/thumbnail_423000.jpg","/articles/6535097/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-Library-director-flags-major-HVAC-repair-and-building-maintenance-funding-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535097-0cb47990a7f7a2b26ec18c8eea458c90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196910&Signature=oREJe3TxyHgfqFfaU~za10y2oKWYrOHm5KmtJnNwoWMrLUWdCsfmhnDI5D3yuLtGM0FxdZmZCS3zZF-WRCL5oW4uGjkMj04nh~lWCt36nkah5m-ufb4N6jB0TZKVtjt8lPUXx78bejdfP5Uz-WMSERTm9~-ms4~T02K7ZvJQ-yZdXLT5iSARLMS9ZY9ooQoPuowJQEClY~jshBXSbSKVemdCTIkksGceE0EJykfvngYILWceAT6fPmQIN5kdb-IHqCU6Cg~G4obWXpQwF8qGEHOXCSqaZjPqmCcL-JOu6dAWW6DEr4KjBaXQd07z9JGFdYIacPY9Wmqx1OIgklEeXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library Director Steve reported that the library’s chiller—responsible for cooling much of the lower-level public space and children’s area—failed and required replacement panels. Steve said he approved $20,000 for panel repairs so the system can continue operating in the near term.

During the discussion board members raised concerns about longer-term replacement costs and capital planning. A vendor’s earlier quote to replace a Trane unit showed about $130,000; when Trane inspected the unit the company estimated replacement at roughly $500,000 for that unit, creating a large gap between prior CIP estimates and current pricing. The director said Trane will return to inspect both rooftop units and provide additional information on maintenance and replacement options.

Board members discussed how the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP) and general fund interact with library building needs. The transcript records members noting that the citywide CIP pool is limited and that the library’s building maintenance fund has already been reduced by a series of large expenses; the board’s annual budgeted amount for building maintenance was cited in the meeting as $40,000. The director and board members urged clearer CIP planning with the city administrator and the common council so the library is not left paying for large unforeseen repair bills from designated collections or fund balances.

Other maintenance items mentioned included refurbishment of an automatic door actuator (estimated about $1,500) and completed sealing work on windows in the library tower. The director said some work (for example, door work) can be covered from remaining line items set aside for door replacements; the larger HVAC questions will likely require coordination with city administration and the CIP process.

The board agreed to put an agenda item forward so members can discuss and, if needed, vote on funding options for the panel repairs and other building items. The transcript records that the director had already authorized the immediate panel work to restore cooling, and that staff will prepare a one-page proposal for the board showing options and costs for formal consideration at a future meeting.","Library staff reported a failed chiller and other maintenance needs; the director approved a $20,000 repair for panels while Trane quoted a full replacement far above the board's current CIP estimate. Board members discussed funding, capital improvement planning and potential impacts on reserve balances.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535102,"West Bend Library Board approves consent agenda, elects officers",122,29000,151000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8&start=29&end=151","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8/thumbnail_29000.jpg","/articles/6535102/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-Library-Board-approves-consent-agenda-elects-officers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535102-844e9418cc23f788dff904a067dc3a36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196910&Signature=LKo8wi74AAp7iEqH2bhoI9gRwvFAaCRPPvPHSmlfVGlcCdidYrjRKzCy4BfWTgHn-CgfqlrsEy1QrCI1xjZAboTvXBLQGoYu3EBtArLJMyC6rdjToPXKxe3vWF8QdWHtI7gbCoJYbCAnS1By~61zxK7YgGgVgxjrbR-~VruCCaGQk7dwJ1XlUZBsP~r09BQkHXC~zn391pDGl6CfQfIWggyK9le3JL4cQPNcydh79w2QdeYbX7HMW7nkLNSj6XfpuEIOwB154FFNThvPTM-5GcinZ0nPxDu6ZvsnkEHsRG1luRxdNUiVvUfi1t7NklmIzA7tNnVsewa2rQll23BGlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Bend Library Board approved the meeting consent agenda and elected officers during its May 20 meeting.

The board voted to approve the consent agenda, covering the regular meeting minutes and library expenditures. The motion carried. The board next filled officer posts for the coming year: Deb Bartnakowski was approved as board president; Karen O'Toole was approved as vice president; Katie (last name not specified in the transcript) agreed to remain as secretary; and Joseph (last name not specified) was approved as treasurer.

The votes on the consent agenda and the officer elections were taken by voice; members answered in the affirmative and the chair declared motions carried. No roll-call tallies or individual recorded votes were provided in the meeting transcript.

Board members also heard the library director's report and financial updates after the elections, but no additional formal board actions were recorded during that portion of the meeting.","At its May 20 meeting the West Bend Library Board approved the consent agenda and elected its officers for the coming year: Deb Bartnakowski as president; Karen O'Toole as vice president; Katie as secretary; and Joseph as treasurer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535088,"Library board reviews use of library recreation center, keys and parking in Parks & Rec memorandum of understanding",417,2315000,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8&start=2315&end=2732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426130-825cc29a961a452ac0140c54c9aa5cb8/thumbnail_2315000.jpg","/articles/6535088/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Library-board-reviews-use-of-library-recreation-center-keys-and-parking-in-Parks-Rec-memorandum-of-understanding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535088-3e7255277653bac6b9809a5636ae6e2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196910&Signature=CqRh5u7sRuOLeD8IvxrgEiYzlFOQgvufybXY-p7zMDrsKyEiX1PwMY0lH6p-KIoxn32FtqQLnpoEa38BbJmr8VEc-ILd8LhFtZtKpIXIOoPnLsGriIXrH1DUYK~LfCRLPaNoxUp3OVIvI6SXxble5nkerl-I8pqMUSCIqL7bv7B7gcKXGi-TXGXWVLCbgowkL1kWVLb5u3KN724zEfg3l2EI2qOkfDVRNW2A~0l7spANZv6tpfNxkVOFgCKGMjOgbAnrrRs6vHfJsYsSZcdvu92vM97x~NO9VrFszwWIhOAHJKx9lajFTlpIIDqt9EIfL7b~TLscPka0BZ7ctJ2fHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed how the library recreation center (LRC) is managed under a memorandum of understanding with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry department. The MOU gives Parks and Rec first priority for use of the space and the library second priority; if neither uses it, the space can be rented by other city departments or the public.

The board discussed a change in key management: Parks and Rec will manage keys for their instructors instead of the library issuing keys that sometimes were not returned. Library members said the library retains access but noted heavy Parks programming limits daytime availability for library use. The board also noted that the library contributed funds to build or outfit the space and questioned whether the library receives commensurate benefit.

Members discussed potential next steps including reviewing door counts to see whether recreation programs draw people into the library, and possibly reopening the MOU after the budget cycle. The board said it will revisit the LRC arrangements after budget planning and may consider renegotiation or discussing the issue with the city administrator and common council; one board member floated the idea of buying out Parks’ use in future years if the library decided it wanted exclusive control of the space.

The transcript records staff noting that janitorial services and snow removal around the building perimeter are addressed in the MOU and that Parks handles perimeter snow removal during Parks’ business hours; the library is responsible outside those hours.","Board members discussed a memorandum of understanding with Parks, Recreation, and Forestry governing use of the library recreation center. Parks has first priority; the library has secondary priority. The board flagged concerns about access, keys, cost-sharing, and whether library funds paid toward the facility yield sufficient public benefit.","actionData","errors"]

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Library to modernize public computers after Monarch audit; board to consider purchase timing

West Bend Library director flags major HVAC repair and building-maintenance funding gaps

West Bend Library Board approves consent agenda, elects officers

Library board reviews use of library recreation center, keys and parking in Parks & Rec memorandum of understanding