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The committee noted one clear trip hazard: an area rug by the VR area whose edges were lifting and which showed visible soiling. A staff plan was reported: library staff Carrie will have maintenance staff Mark remove the rug that evening and vacuum the room. Committee members described the rug as the “only actual trip hazard” observed during the walkthrough.

Committee members also raised electrical and accessibility questions. The committee discussed countertop electrical outlets in the library kitchen and whether all outlets above counters meet GFI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) requirements. A committee member said, “from what I read, anything that's above a counter should be GFI,” and asked staff to verify outlet protection.

Members asked about new external control panels and whether the shutoff levers (described as “big red handles” for the solar installation) are secured or can be turned by the public; staff said they would check access and security for the levers. The committee discussed the front handicap ramp: multiple members recalled a previous request to add a rail by the ramp and said they would talk with city staff (Joe) about feasibility and cost, including whether concrete work would be required.

The walkthrough raised neighborhood safety concerns separate from the building: committee members reported scooters and fast-moving children on nearby streets and suggested outreach such as bike-safety events and a sticker program to encourage safe scooter use.

Next steps and assignments: the committee directed staff to remove the trip-hazard rug, verify GFI protection on kitchen outlets, check whether the solar shutoff levers are secured, and consult the city about a railing at the handicap ramp. The committee will incorporate confirmed items into the 2025 building-maintenance checklist and include estimated costs in the capital-improvement submission where appropriate.

The committee did not take regulatory action at the meeting; it set follow-up tasks for staff and will report progress to the full board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Board Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting 6-25-2025 - 2 PM","oneSentenceSummary","During a June 25 walkthrough the Billing and Grounds Committee identified a trip hazard rug, questioned kitchen outlet GFI protection, and discussed a possible new railing and the security of solar shutoff levers; staff were assigned follow-ups.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",55414,"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},6183836,"Franklin City committee recommends prioritizing new carpeting, delays furniture purchases",683,535000,1218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093630-a35f3ab7d23b8123557e1367fb80806e&start=535&end=1218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093630-a35f3ab7d23b8123557e1367fb80806e/thumbnail_535000.jpg","/articles/6183836/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Franklin-City-committee-recommends-prioritizing-new-carpeting-delays-furniture-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183836-aaa75ea211afe4bb626646eef1f957e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773575124&Signature=KWC2c1buJ~5eWM-5zElnLYEUrVbwRO22ZHr9Yp8WTEI4F2-E5h8A1gC3kn90tYYA7jY3EZpbpB5gbJPqaJLumOS~mb8Syj6wigHUeNkUp9zd7myqtpyRX1VCaUA3JJxz0iWMIvI80Idjm7RktBBh6S0cwDzPTKKqADCQnJ~4amotjMghb0jga6qdK8jfYIcu5k~rlWDPsapjDt~8QqSNpZtOwtcDWdjyajsbin0dnIbKGsDqiDWTKum6uqNdcqD~8cbGKGUimRIaQO4SIHpeffCeDN3Mryy3Y8NmfmV0Iw0KeRv6o~IIw8Ao9x7KrxP6Zydpr3h0F6VFODzvfEWOMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin City Billing and Grounds Committee on June 25 recommended reprioritizing its capital improvement request to put new carpeting ahead of replacement meeting-room chairs and other furniture, and to present the revised request to the full board for approval.

Committee members said city budget pressures make delaying furniture purchases appropriate. The committee chair, Annie Vitas-Oklubja, relayed that a city finance committee member had reported “net new construction was only 1.4%” and that the city was handling a new police contract and higher insurance costs. She said, “Maria's opinion was we probably should not do the furniture next year.”

Why it matters: the committee’s recommendation changes the library’s list of capital priorities that the city will consider in its budget process. The change also reflects committee concern about the city’s limited new revenue and competing demands for funds.

Most important facts: the committee agreed to remove meeting-room chairs from the current capital request and to propose carpeting in their place as a 2026 project. Chair Annie Vitas-Oklubja told members she would edit the city capital-improvement submission to remove the meeting-room chairs and add carpeting under building improvements. She said carpeting cost was “about $18” (the transcript does not specify units or whether that is per square foot). The members agreed to consider moving funds originally proposed for furniture toward desks and carpeting so the net cost change would be smaller.

The committee also discussed alternative funding for other items. Vitas-Oklubja said the library foundation would be a more likely funder for replacement desks and soft seating than the city, and suggested asking the foundation to cover some furniture needs. She said the children’s-area redesign would have to come from fundraising: “The children's area redesign would have to come from fundraising,” she said, noting potential donors have already expressed interest. The committee discussed selling an oversized desk on the Wisconsin Surplus auction site to reduce furniture inventory.

Budget and service impacts: members noted the largest line in the capital submission was library materials and that the city’s finance picture would likely require reducing that request. The committee indicated it would remove a line for self-check stations because that item has been completed. A committee member also said digital services such as Hoopla may not be sustainable without continued funding: “I'm not gonna be able to keep Hoopla next year,” Vitas-Oklubja said.

Next steps: the committee agreed the chair will revise the capital-improvement forms to reflect the carpet-first recommendation and reduced material request, then present the recommendation to the full board at the next meeting.

The committee took no final city-level action on funding during the meeting; it prepared a recommendation to forward to the full board and to city finance staff for consideration.","At its June 25 meeting the Franklin City Billing and Grounds Committee recommended moving carpeting ahead of furniture in its capital improvement request and asked staff to revise the request for the full board amid city budget concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee cites trip hazard, electrical and accessibility items after Franklin City building walkthrough

Franklin City committee recommends prioritizing new carpeting, delays furniture purchases