Library Board - August 18, 2026

The City of West Bend Library Board held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved moving $51,510.89 from the current operating expense fund and $53,687 from the fund balance into a separate capital funding account to better manage county capital funds, which require a dollar-for-dollar match from the city. They also approved expenditures totaling approximately $21,800 for landscaping work, funded by the Patrons Park Fund and previous donations. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the library's 2027 budget, which includes salary increases, risk management and health insurance cost hikes, and other operational expenses. The board also voted to establish a Job Pod service at the library, a workforce development initiative involving a contract with the Nicolet Library System, aimed at supporting job seekers through library resources and partnerships with workforce boards. The Job Pod implementation includes potential minor costs such as a laptop purchase, with most fees waived due to grants. The meeting included discussions on policy development for spending and building responsibilities, but no immediate procurement actions were taken on those items.