Sloan Public Library Meeting

Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 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 Jessica Myers.

Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm

Minutes Approval from 6-17-26 Motion to accept was made by Lisa K.; 2nd by Karel B.. M.C.

Bills Approval Motion to accept was made by Mary P.; 2nd by Lisa K.  M.C.

Treasurer’s Reports Motion to accept was made by Karel B.; 2nd by Steve S. M.C.

Public Comment

Librarian’s Report:   See Attached Sheet

Unfinished Business:

         *Sloan Public Library’s 80th Anniversary

         -August 13 and 14.

                     -8/13:  Foam Party

                     -8/14:  Hot dog cook out

                                 -Purchase supplies from Sam’s

-Menu: Hot dogs/Buns, Chips, Lemonade and cake.

                     -Yard Signs from Erin Haveman

                                 -Price: $100.00

 -SPL T-shirts and Table coverings

-Library purchased shirts for employees. 

 *Summer Reading Report

-Vicky presented numbers of summer activities at the library. Story time=107 

attendees. Children once again enjoyed visiting nearby gardens and UnCommon Grounds. 

-Additional programming was well received by patrons. Monday afternoon 

numbers held steady with 40 total for Chess and 96 total for Legos. These two activities will more than likely be repeated next summer. Salix would like additional story times in their park. Toby Kidd was enjoyed by all who came to see him. He was definitely worth the money spent on his show. 

 *Back HVAC Replacement

Still waiting for this to be finished. Vicky followed up with Jake at Goodin Insurance and with Brenden Brouillette to see what the hold up was. Going on second month without it being operational. Brenden did not feel that the compressor was the issue and was pushing for full replacement of unit. Waiting for insurance to respond to his findings. 

New Business:

*Welcome to Jessica Myers-newest board member

 *Teresa Ernst Resignation Acceptance Motion was made to accept Teresa’s resignation by Lisa K.; 2nd 

by Karel B. M.C.

         -Enter Text Thread to Record -Vicky texted the board to alert them to Teresa’s resignation and 

to call for an earlier board meeting. Screen shots of that conversation were included in board packet. 

 *Review Library Assistant Personnel Policy -Personnel policy was reviewed and approved as 

written. No changes needed at this time. 

         -Review Advertisement for Position

         *Dates to Meet with District Consultant to Work on Strategic Plan

  -Board discussion on open dates to work with Maryanne M. on the preliminary 

work of revising the library’s Strategic Plan. Dates were suggested. Vicky to 

contact Maryanne to arrange a date.

-Date will be August 25 at 5 pm. 

         *Update on Barb

  -Following some health struggles, Barb is ready to return to work. 

*Update on Eric

  -Vicky updated the board members about Eric E.’s ongoing health struggles and 

alerted the board as to how it would affect her work schedule. 

         *Closure on August 7-due to staffing issues

 *Upcoming Programs:  

         *Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM

         *Mahjong Wednesdays at 1:30 pm

         *Foam Party-August 13 at 2 pm

         *80th Anniversary Cook Out-August 14; 11 am-1 pm at Community Center

 Board Education

Other Business

Meeting:  Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM 

Adjourn           Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. 

                           

Respectfully Submitted, 

Victoria Eliason