Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body: Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Type: Library Board Of Trustees
Location: Douglas County, NV
Meeting Date: September 22, 2026

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

13 items on the agenda.

Public comments. [No Action]•Item 1

Public comments. [No Action]

At this time, public comment will be taken on those items that are within the jurisdiction and control of the Library Board of Trustees. Public comment will not be taken on agenda discussion items because a public hearing is not legally required. Public Comment is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken. If members of the public wish to comment on a specific agenda item scheduled for action, please make comments when the Library Board of Trustees considers that item and the item is opened for public comment.

For possible action. Discussion on approval of the agenda.•Item 2

For possible action. Discussion on approval of the agenda.

The Library Board of Trustees reserves the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner, to combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and to remove items from the agenda or delay discussion relating to items on the agenda.

For possible action. Discussion on approval of the minutes of the August 25, 2026 regular meeting.•Item 3

For possible action. Discussion on approval of the minutes of the August 25, 2026 regular meeting.

Consent Calendar.•Item i

August

Consent Calendar.•Item ii

September

For possible action. Discussion and review of Budget Performance Report summary and Gift Fund summary.•Item a

8/31/26

For possible action. Discussion and review of Library Grant Summary Report.•Item i

Acceptance of the Library and Services Technology Act (LSTA) Baker & Taylor Digital Archive Grant in the amount of $4,300.

The purpose of the grant is to digitize historical library records and cultural collections for public access.

For presentation only. Discussion and presentation on the process overview and next steps for developing a new five year long-range strategic plan for 2028-2033. (Fred Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development, College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.)•Item 7

For presentation only. Discussion and presentation on the process overview and next steps for developing a new five year long-range strategic plan for 2028-2033. (Fred Steinmann, Director of the University Center for Economic Development, College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.)

For Possible Action. Discussion on Recognition of Excellence awarded to Director DeGhelder and identifying a Library budget fund account, such as 510-Salaries and Wages, for payment of the monetary award.•Item 8

For Possible Action. Discussion on Recognition of Excellence awarded to Director DeGhelder and identifying a Library budget fund account, such as 510-Salaries and Wages, for payment of the monetary award.

For presentation only. Discussion and quarterly update on Library Director Timothy DeGhelder's 2026/2027 annual performance goals.•Item 9

For presentation only. Discussion and quarterly update on Library Director Timothy DeGhelder's 2026/2027 annual performance goals.

For discussion only. Director's and Assistant Director's monthly report on library operations and statistical report from staff.•Item 10

For discussion only. Director's and Assistant Director's monthly report on library operations and statistical report from staff.

Closing public comments.•Item 11

Closing public comments.

At this time, public comment will be taken on those items that are within the jurisdiction and control of the Library Board of Trustees or those agenda items where public comment has not already been taken.

For possible action. Adjournment.•Item 12