Library Board

Manitowoc Public Library Board Room and Remotely via Zoom

Agenda — 25 items

1. 1 Pursuant to Section 19.84 (2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of the City of Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this notice that a meeting of the MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the City of Manitowoc will be held on the date, time, and location listed above. This meeting is being conducted both in the Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library and via Zoom to maximize opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending the meeting via Zoom who wish to give public comment are asked to keep their microphone muted until public comment is opened to improve audio quality for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87928388106?pwd=oOEznBXpk3THXWxyB6T0xAYbKwUku7.1 Meeting ID: 879 2838 8106 Passcode: 808912 Call In: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items set forth below.
2. 1.) Call to Order
3. 2.) Requests to Amend
4. 3.) Public Comment
5. 5 Members of the public are invited to speak at the Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees meeting each month on any matter related to the oversight of Manitowoc Public Library. The comments from each speaker shall be limited to five minutes in length unless extended by action of the Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees.
6. 4.) Approval of Minutes (action requested)
7. 7 a. Regular Board Meeting - July 27, 2026 b. Personnel Committee - August 10, 2026 c. Finance Committee - August 17, 2026 26-0710
8. 5.) Financial Reports (action requested)
9. 9 - Budget Status - July 2026 (Fund 2810) - Budget Status - July 2026 (Fund 2813) - MPL Check Register - July 25, 2026 - August 21, 2026 - Financial Summary 26-0711
10. 6.) Correspondence
11. 11 a. Nhi Quach - Summer Reflection 2026 26-0712
12. 7.) Administrative Reports
13. 13 a. Director's Report - July 2026 b. Manager Highlights - July 2026 c. Monthly Statistics - July 2026 d. Seehafer News Articles - July 2026 26-0713
14. 8.) Personnel Committee Update - Pam Brick
15. 15 a. Personnel Committee Update - Pam Brick (action requested) 26-0749
16. 9.) Finance Committee Updates - Chris Able
17. 17 a. 2027 Library Budget (action requested) 26-0750
18. 10.) New Business
19. 19 1. 2nd Floor Bathroom Renovation Public Bid (action requested) 26-0754
20. 20 2. Employee Alcohol Misuse Prevention and Anti-Drug Policy for Non-DOT Employees - Revised (action requested) 26-0752
21. 21 3. Library Committee Updates 26-0753
22. 11.) Old Business
23. 23 a. Facilities and Building Updates - Stacey Bialek 26-0714
24. 12.) Adjournment
25. 25 In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the Library’s ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or email <mailto:sbialek@manitowoc.org> at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.