Proceedings of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, May 23, 2026 6:30 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

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Rose Horman, to approve the agenda as presented. Aye:

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

Approval of Bills: Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider, to approve library bills for April 2026. Ayes: All

Treasurers Report: Treasurer, Laurie Millam presented the financial report for the period ending May 2026 with an unexpended balance of $7,881.51 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 May totaled 216 in materials. May's programming was reviewed. Summer Reading programming was reviewed and discussed for each date.

Approval for June book order: Motion by Rose Horman, second by Laurie Millam, to approve June book order Ayes: All

Approval for RaeAnne to work May 29th and May 30th to prepare for Summer Reading Motion: Laurie Milliam, second by Rose Horman Ayes: All

Approval of Ann Harms Vacation Days: Vacation request for June 5th, June 8th, June 30th (after Summer Reading) and July 1st 2026 June 8th was added from previous request. Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider Ayes: All

President's Report: President Tanya Stewart addressed the Personnel Policy. The board agreed to wait until the City Employee handbook is finalized before we update the current one. The 250th Iowa celebration was discussed. Ann Harms and RaeAnne Lyter's evaluation is due and members are to turn in the forms to Tanya by the 15th of June. Ann will do RaeAnne's and turn it into Tanya by the 15th of June as well. Pay raises were discussed and Tanya will turn in the information to City Hall.

Approval for Ann Harms pay raise from $21.42 to 22.71 Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider Ayes: All

Approval for RaeAnne Lyter pay raise from $12.00 to $12.50. Motion by Laurie Millam, second by Rodney Schneider Ayes: All

Adjournment: Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Ayes: All

Approved by Danita Washburn, Secretary and Tanya Stewart, President