Library Board - June 16th 2026

The City of West Bend Library Board held a meeting on June 16, 2026, where they approved the May 2026 meeting minutes and library expenses, including insurance-covered costs for flood-damaged bookshelves. Financial updates included interest earnings and donations, with funds from a donation transferred to the West Bend Foundation for library programs. The board discussed capital funding from the county, which requires city matching, and considered potential capital improvement projects related to facility grading and handicap accessibility, noting that such projects would require bids. A significant portion of the meeting focused on adopting and amending an artificial intelligence (AI) policy to ensure privacy and transparency, culminating in a vote to change disclosure language from "may" to "shall." The board also approved a fine-free policy for overdue items and discussed the renaming of a meeting room in honor of a donor, with plans for a plaque and website updates. Action items included scheduling a meeting with the Milwaukee Foundation, pursuing an ADA grant for park maintenance, and reviewing AI program security measures.