July 29, 2021 in board-minutes

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Central Library Rasmussen Room
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Bernas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Jillian Bernas, President; Julie Wroblewski Bosshart, Vice President/Secretary; Theresa Seyring, Treasurer; Anita Forte-Scott; Emily Gilbert; Amy Mueller; Carol Pye

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

OTHERS PRESENT

Jennifer Hunt, Blake Kindl, Annie Miskewitch, Kathy Morgan, Jason Santos, Gail Tobin, Beth Valenziano

REVIEW OF FY 2021/2022 PROPOSED BUDGET

DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS

Building and Equipment

Discussion included purchases of additional pick-up locker cubbies for Central Library, potential opportunities or updates based on the strategic plan or Central second floor renovation, along with various building improvements and equipment replacement needs over the three locations.

Personnel/Statistics

Discussion included the 2021 benchmarking being two years after the new salary scale was implemented in 2019. Currently 70% of staff are not at mid-point of the salary scale and, after advice from HR Source, the Library would like to increase the pay rates to include more staff member salaries at the mid-point range to retain and recruit talented staff to the Library. Various specifics of staffing and positions were also discussed.

After discussion, the Board recommended the Leadership team go forward with benchmarking adjustments.

Benefits

Discussion included the Wellness Insurance Network premium cost increase of 6% in the next year, with a 3% cost increase for staff.

Staff Wage Increases

Discussion involved past wage increases, and various suggested cost of living percentage wage increases.

After discussion, the Board recommended a 2.75% wage increase, with a 1.75% increase for end of salary scale.

DISCUSSION OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2021/2022 BUDGET

After discussion, a fund transfer of $1,000,000 was suggested for the 2021/2022 budget.

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Forte-Scott moved and Trustee Pye seconded that:

The Library Board adjourn regular session at 7:48 P.M.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Wroblewski Bosshart Yes

Mrs. Seyring Yes

Ms. Forte-Scott Yes

Ms. Gilbert Yes

Mrs. Mueller Yes

Mrs. Pye Yes

Ms. Bernas Yes

The motion passed unanimously.

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