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Juneau library board approves wage increase, replacement fees and 2026 holiday closures
Summary
The Juneau Public Library Board approved a set of routine actions on Jan. 14, 2026, including implementing a city-approved wage increase, a new replacement and fee schedule attached to circulation policy, payment of bills, and the board’s 2026 holiday closure dates.
The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees approved several administrative measures at its Jan. 14, 2026 meeting, including following a city wage resolution, adopting a replacement and fee schedule for library materials, and confirming the board’s 2026 holiday closures.
President Eileen Gratton called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and the board recorded no public comment. The board approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Eileen Gratton, seconded by Rosemary Smanz. Trustees approved the minutes from the Dec. 14, 2025 meeting on a motion by Jean Haan, seconded by Eileen Gratton.
Trustees approved payment of the bills from Dec. 10–31, 2025, totaling $88.03. The board reviewed the December Treasurer’s Report and the City year-to-date budget.
On wages, Trustee Jean Haan moved, seconded by Brittany Binder, that the library follow City Resolution 35-2025 and implement the wage increase beginning with the pay period that started Jan. 9, 2026; the motion carried. The board also approved a proposed Replacement and Fee Schedule (motion by Jenifer Hirschfeld, seconded by Jean Haan) to be attached to the Circulation Policy.
Under unfinished business, the board revisited and approved the library’s 2026 holiday closure dates on a motion by Jenifer Hirschfeld, seconded by Brittany Binder. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. on a motion by Jenifer Hirschfeld, seconded by Jean Haan.
Votes at a glance
- Agenda approval: Motion by Eileen Gratton; seconded by Rosemary Smanz. Outcome: approved (motion carried). - Minutes approval (Dec. 14, 2025): Motion by Jean Haan; seconded by Eileen Gratton. Outcome: approved. - Payment of bills ($88.03): Motion by Jean Haan; seconded by Eileen Gratton. Outcome: approved. - Holiday closures (2026): Motion by Jenifer Hirschfeld; seconded by Brittany Binder. Outcome: approved. - Implement wage increase per City Resolution 35-2025 (effective with pay period beginning Jan. 9, 2026): Motion by Jean Haan; seconded by Brittany Binder. Outcome: approved. - Replacement and Fee Schedule: Motion by Jenifer Hirschfeld; seconded by Jean Haan. Outcome: approved.
The board scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
