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Library board adds new member, plans staffing and accessibility upgrades
Summary
Arlene Kiklison told commissioners the library nominated Haley Silberg to its board, hired Stephanie McGowan for a staff position, will offer a gun-safety program for sixth-graders and plans to budget for ADA bathroom upgrades next year.
Arlene Kiklison, introduced by the chair as representing the library, updated Daniels County commissioners on personnel and facility plans during the May 18 meeting.
She said the library board nominated Haley Silberg to replace a departing trustee and reported the board selected Stephanie McGowan for a staff position after interviewing both candidates: "...Stephanie outpaced by 8 points on that..." Arlene said, describing a rubric used in the hiring process.
Arlene told the board the library planned to host Marshall Nelson to present a gun-safety class for sixth-graders; she said there would be no live ammunition or firearms on the premises and that materials would be shared with parents.
On facilities, she said the library would explore trading a metal storage building with the city for a more substantial shed and that the board wanted to budget next year for bathroom upgrades to meet accessibility needs, including grab bars and accessible commodes and sink fixtures. Commissioners discussed ensuring contractors are state-certified and provide liability proof before work in a public building.
Why it matters: The personnel additions affect local library operations and programming; proposed accessibility work addresses mobility needs of aging residents and will be included in next year's budget planning.
Next steps: Library staff will seek contractor quotes and certification documents, provide cost estimates for the ADA bathroom project and return with a budget request for the following year.
