Avoca Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes for April 2026
Regular Meeting of the Avoca Public Library Board of Trustees
6:00 PM April 13, 2026
Present: Kathy Denning, Becky Bahnfleth, Amy Parker, Amy Pattee, Gary Schultz, librarian Sebrina Lewis, city administrator Shawnna Silvius absent Denise Suedkamp, Mary Beatty.
Call to Order: Kathy Denning
Public Comments: None
Secretary Report: The minutes of the March 2026 meeting were read and approved. Minutes for meetings will be posted as draft minutes so they will be available sooner than after approval at the following meeting.
Financial Report: Account balances MSB $ 89,990.86 LPL Tony Hoegh $67,715.05 CFWI fund $310,542.98 and $129,395.71. Memorial Fund $ 39,108.45
Librarian’s Report:
1. Adult Craft Class using old books to make seasonal crafts.
2. 28 attended Disney Trivia Night. Trivia Night will return in the Fall.
3. March 23 Library Staff meeting was held staff pictures were taken for web site.
4. Jeremy Hall will present at an online youth conference.
5. National Library Week will be April 19-25 with raffle for adult/teen/kids.
6. Pott Co. Board of Supervisors meeting will be attended by Sabrina Lewis.
Scheduled Events at the Library:
1. Movie Monday April 27th 10:00 AM.
2. Story time every Wednesday at 10:30 AM & Daycare outreach.
3. Friday Club at 1:00.
4. Book clubs 2x.
5. League of Human Dignity 1st Friday 1-3:00.
6. National Library Week April 19-25.
7. City Council meeting at the Library April 21st at 5:30.
8. Author visit with Maggie Rivers April 22nd at 5:30-6:30.
9. Sensory Friendly field trip April 27th.
10. Director’s Roundtable at Elk Horn Library May 7th 9:30-12:30.
11. Coffee Talk with Lauren Robbins May 9th at 10:00.
Old Business:
1. Strategic Plan.
2. Trustee training link.
3. 2021 Trustee Handbook.
4. Library landscaping will start April 27th.
5. Library Staff - Paige was notified the position will be eliminated and the last day will be April 30th.
New Business:
1. The bills and hours were approved and signed by Amy Parker and Amy Pattee.
2. Reported $20.00 gift from Monte and Serena Riesgaard in memory Larry Jacobsen and $10 gift from Mark and Kim Gress in memory of Ray Olsen.
3. ADA Website compliance screen reader and font size due by April 2027.
4. New Library Director Evaluation form will be anonymous and the form will be electronic
5. Summer reading program reward use of a family pool pass to be paid for from memorial funds at $265 moved by Amy Pattee 2nd by Gary Schultz passed.
City Council Updates from City Administrator Shawnna Silvius
1. Meetings with Regional Water indicate water capacity will be improved.
2. Eight streets are scheduled for repairs.
3. Public works new employees have been hired.
4. Arbor Day will be observed by planting evergreen tree April 24th at 10:00.
Trustee Comments: None
Next Meeting: Monday May 11, 2026 at 6:00.
Adjourned.