New Berlin Library Board Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Present:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Anderson, President<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jill Robinson, Trustee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donna Wells, Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also Present:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michelle Priola, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Darla Smith, Vice President<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abigail Magrath, Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Anderson made a motion to approve the January bills. Jill Robinson seconded. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Anderson made a motion to approve the December 2025 minutes. Jill Robinson seconded it. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasurer\u2019s Report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donna Wells handed out the Profit and Loss Budget vs Actual January 1 \u2013 December 31, 2025 for review and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donna Wells explained that the library and the new accountant are \u201cworking out how everything works with the new dynamic. There are ongoing discussions between the accountant and Donna regarding payroll liability payments being made at the end of the current month versus the middle of the next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donna Wells is canceling the library\u2019s QuickBooks subscription on January 29, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jill Robinson made a motion to approve the treasurer\u2019s report. George Anderson seconded it. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director\u2019s Report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discard play-aways. They were purchased with a grant 15 years ago. There have been no circulation numbers in years. They are books preloaded on MP3 players. The technology is obsolete. George Anderson made a motion declare the play-aways discard. Jill Robinson seconded. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director stated that they are no longer purchasing Book CDs as it is a dying format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michelle discussed dates for upcoming library events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
February 2 \u2013 Adult Snowman plaques<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outreach at Headstart 2\/11. Goodie bags and story time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
February 25 – Family Paintbrush Gnomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
March – Chase Nursing Home \u2013 Bunny Paintings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egg Hunt \u2013 Easter is April 5. We are looking at having the hunt on 3\/28 or 4\/4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There has been an update on the Annual Report platform. A new platform found. The new completion date will be 4\/1\/26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final report for Chase Nursing Home Outreach grant has been completed and turned in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The director gave an update on the 2026 Perkins Series. The village sent an email that Hyde Park may not be available for Perkins this summer due to construction. As we have to move ahead with planning, Perkins will be moved to the Community Room this year. Room rearrangements were discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 5 \u2013 Science Heroes: Digging It! $400<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 12 \u2013 Dirt Road Express Band $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 19 \u2013 Ron Cain: DinoMagic Mystery Show $410<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 26 \u2013 Dan the Snake Man; Animal Experience $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The director asked for a motion to purchase a new circulation desk computer through 4cls. The estimate is $875.00. Donna Wells made a motion to approve the purchase of a new circulation desk computer through Four County. Jill Robinson seconded it. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michelle reported to the board that the locked outlet cover on the library front porch was broken and the electrician replaced it with a metal cover and combination lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Anderson made a motion to close the meeting at 6:26. Jill Robinson seconded. Motion carries 3-0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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