Proceedings of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 :30 PM | Lowden Public Library

The meeting of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Tanya Stewart.

Roll Call: Present: Rodney Schneider, Laurie Millam, Danita Washburn, Rose Horman, Tanya Stewart Library Director: Ann Harms Absent:

Visitors: August Harms, RaeAnne Lyter

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Laurie Millam, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Rose Horman, to approve the previous meeting minutes. Ayes: All

Approval of Bills: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Rose Horman, to approve library bills for April 2026. Ayes:

All Treasurers Report: Treasurer, Laurie Millam presented the financial report for the period ending April 2026 with an unexpended balance of $12,209.49

Motion to accept Treasurers Report by Danita Washburn, second by Rose Horman

Library Director's Report: Director Ann Harms presented the library report. Circulation for April totaled 388 materials. April's programming was reviewed. May programming pre-approved for programming, crafts, and make-and-take activities. Summer Reading Program books, prizes and supplies were discussed.

Approval for May book order: Motion by Laurie Millam, second by Danita Washburn, to approve May book order Ayes: All

Approval of Purchasing Summer Reading Books, Prizes and Supplies: Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Laurie Millam Ayes: All

Approval of Purchasing 100 Bike Safety Activity Packs: Motion by Rose Horman, second by Laurie Millam Ayes: All

Approval of Continued Education: Ann to attend May 6th Directors Round Table from 10-1:30. No cost. Motion by Rose Horman, second by Rodney Schneider Ayes: All

Approval of Ann Harms Vacation Days: Vacation request for June 5th, 30th (after Summer Reading) and July 1st2026 Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider Ayes: All

President's Report: President Tanya Stewart addressed the Personnel Policy. The board agreed to finalize the Personnel Policy for the May Board Meeting. 2026 Budget was discussed. A building expense line was added to the library budget. Expenses were taken out that were not approved by the Board of Trustees. Director, Ann Harms, is to bring it to the attention of the City Council and ask for receipts and documentation at the Council Meeting May 4th. All expenses related to library budget needs to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. The 250th Iowa celebration was discussed.

Approval of Sponsoring the 250th Celebration with Caricature Artist William Douglas for $430.00: Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Laurie Millam Ayes: All

Adjournment: Motion by Laurie Millam, second by Danita Washburn, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Ayes:

Approved by Danita Washburn, Secretary and Tanya Stewart, President