Board of Trustees

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING: October 26, 2020 at 7 p.m.

This meeting and public hearing will be held electronically via Zoom as authorized by Public Act 228 of 2020 (MCL 15.263 as amended; Senate Bill 1108). Instructions for members of the public to participate electronically will be available below prior to the meeting.

REASON FOR ALLOWING PARTICIPATION BY ELECTRONIC MEANS

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, limit in-person contact, this Library Board of Trustee meeting will be conducted electronically. Critical mitigation measures include social distancing and limiting the number of people interacting at public gatherings. This includes public meetings. Electronic meetings also ensure compliance with the MDHHS Epidemic Order of October 9 that limits Library occupancy, including meeting room occupancy.

Procedures to Participate in the Meeting

CONNECT TO THE MEETING

Computer or Mobile Device:

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking the webinar link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86375751470?pwd=aE1aMDBTMmRWL1lIYkN6M1NhQkw1QT09 | Passcode: 017738

Telephone – Webinar ID: 863 7575 1470 | Passcode: 017738

iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,86375751470#,,,,,,0#,,017738# or +19294362866,,86375751470#,,,,,,0#,,017738#

Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782

PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ELECTRONIC MEANS:

Members of the public who wish to participate in this meeting may join the Zoom meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Attendees will be muted automatically except for the Call To Public portions of the agenda, where members of the public may use the “raise hand” function within the Zoom meeting application, at which point they will be unmuted for up to 5 minutes of public comment per person. If you are participating via telephone, you will need to press *6 to unmute yourself during public comment. The Board President will determine the order of public speakers.

PROCEDURES BY WHICH PERSONS MAY CONTACT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC BODY PRIOR TO A MEETING

For those people who desire to contact members of the Library Board to provide input or ask questions on any business that will come before the public body at the meeting, please contact Andrea Dickson, Library Director, at andrea@wixomlibrary.org prior to the start of the meeting.

Wixom Public Library Board of Trustee e-mail addresses are also available on the Library’s website: https://www.wixomlibrary.org/about/library-board-of-trustees/

PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATION BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Persons with disabilities may participate in the meeting through the methods set forth in connect to meeting section. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services in order to attend electronically should notify Andrea Dickson, Library Director, at andrea@wixomlibrary.org within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting.

Meeting Information

The Library Board holds regular monthly meetings in the Library Meeting Room. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and are listed on the event calendar. The public are always welcome to attend. The Library Board of Trustees may also be contacted by email at boardoftrustees@wixomlibrary.org.

Mission Statement

The Wixom Public Library serves the ever-changing needs of our diverse community with quality collections, services, and programs that support its informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs.

Board Members

Christie Currier	President	Term ends 12/2023	ccurrier@wixomlibrary.org
Delores Grant	Vice President	Term ends 12/2026	dgrant@wixomlibrary.org
Allison Wert	Secretary	Term ends 12/2023	awert@wixomlibrary.org
Jennifer Mulder	Treasurer	Term ends 12/2021	jmulder@wixomlibrary.org
Albert Boyko	Member-at-Large	Term ends 12/2021	aboyko@wixomlibrary.org
Veronica Simmons	Member-at-Large	Term ends 12/2026	vsimmons@wixomlibrary.org

Board Meeting Dates 2020

Monday, January 27

Monday, February 24

Monday, March 23 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 CLOSURE

Monday, April 27- Agenda

Monday, May 18 – Agenda

Monday, June 8 – Special Board Meeting at 7 p.m. for approval of FY 2020-2021 Budget and Millage Rate – Agenda

Monday, June 22 – Agenda

Monday, July 27 – Agenda

Monday, August 24 – Agenda

Monday, September 28 – Agenda | Draft Minutes

Monday, October 26 – Agenda

Monday, November 23

December – No Meeting

FY 2020-2021 Budget

The Wixom Public Library’s FY 2020-2021 budget is linked. The Library’s budget is primarily funded by a property tax millage. 1.08 mills to support the Library was renewed by Wixom voters in August 2016. Due to a Headlee Rollback, the Library’s millage rate in FY 2020-2021 is 1.0743 mills. Like the City of Wixom, the Library operates on a July 1 – June 30 fiscal year.