Library Board
The Board of Trustees of the Sloan Public Library consists of seven members, appointed to the board by the City of Sloan. All members to the board will be for six years, except to fill vacancies.
Current members of the Board of Trustees are: Karel Birnie; Darby Iverson; Dixie Iverson, Treasurer; Lisa Koenig; Joanna Low; Mary Parker, President; Jenna Ricklefs; and Steve Spohr.
As existing board members terms expire, we need new individuals to join the board. If you are a resident of the communities of Sloan or Salix and have an interest in serving on the Library Board, please contact the library at 712-428-4200.
Sloan Public Library Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 16, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Library Meeting Room
Director Victoria Eliason; Librarian Teresa Ernst; Treasurer Dixie Iverson; Mary Parker, President; Lisa Koenig; Karel Birnie; Joanna Low; Steve Spohr; Darby Iverson; and Jenna Ricklefs.
Call to Order at 6:37 PM
Minutes Approval from 5-19-25
Motion to approve minutes by Karel B. ; 2nd by Lisa K. MC
Bills Approval
Motion to approve bills by JoAnna L. ; 2nd by Mary P. MC
Treasurer’s Reports
Motion to approve the treasurer's report by Lisa K. ; Karel B. MC
Public Comment
Librarian’s Report: See Attached Sheet
Unfinished Business:
*Inventory Update
- Inventoried all adult fiction, nonfiction and young adult
*Magic Show Update
- $65, 40 kids in attendance at the community center
*Summer Plans at the Library and Summer Reading Program
- traveling to Salix this week, ag in the classroom, bomb pops at the park
New Business:
*Wage Increase for SPL employees for FY26
- Motion to approve pay raise for FY26 of Vicki Eliason to $21.00, Teresa Ernst to $15.45,
Barb Parker to $13.25 by Lisa K. ; 2nd by Jenna R. MC
*Water Heater Leak
-Occurred weekend of May 23
-Cleaning lady (Candi) found the issue
-ServPro took care of cleaning up water
- Charged $6542.99
-Special Thanks to Darby and Dixie Iverson for help cleaning up and moving books
-Drywall starting Tuesday, June 17th
*No July Meeting
*Upcoming Programs:
*Mahjong Continues-Wednesdays at 1:30 PM
*Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM
*Salix Bomb Pop Up Story Time-Tuesday, June 17 at 2 PM
*Summer Art Camp-June 18 and 25
*Ag in the Classroom-Thursday, June 19 at 10 AM
*Sloan Bomb Pop Up Story Time-Thursday, June 19 at 3 pm
*Summer Reading Kick Off Foam Party-Thursday, June 26 at 2 PM
*Library Closed-Independence Day-July 4-5
*Children’s Author Jodi Adams Story Time-Tuesday, July 8 at 2 PM
*Summer Art Camp-July 16 and 30
*Ag in the Classroom-July 22
*Harry Potter Birthday Party-Thursday, July 31 at 3 PM
*Explorers Summer Reading Party-Thursday, July 31 at 7 PM
Board Education
Other Business
Next Meeting: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Adjourn at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend