Technology Committee Minutes

June 2, 2021 1 p.m.
Remotely via Bluejeans

Action Item:  Approved the recommendation of the 2022 technology budget.

Present: E. Foley (1), Joan Foster (2), L. Schmiedicke (3), C. Danner (4), S. Kucher (5), J. Holmes (7), E. Norton (6), L. Stippich (8), M. Van Pelt, A. Hoks, T. Teska
Excused:
Absent:  T. Herold (9-10), M. Spellman, J. Schmitt (11-13),

Chair: V. Teal Lovely; Notetaker: H. Moe; Facilitator:  M. Van Pelt

Call to Order:  V. Teal Lovely called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

    1. Introduction of guests/visitors: Tom Teska was introduced as the newly hired Technology Solutions Architect.  Eric Norton filled in for R. Mader.
    2. Changes/Additions to the Agenda: Add “format for the August meeting” under discussion
    3. Requests to Address the Committee: None

Approval of previous meeting minutes: 4/7/2021

a. Motion: L. Stippich moved approval of the 4/7/2021 minutes.  J. Holmes seconded.

b. Discussion: None

c. Vote: Motion carried.

 

Action Items:
            a. Approve final 2022 technology budget proposal. 

                        i. Motion:  L. Schmiedicke moved to recommend approval of the 2022 technology budget proposal.  J. Holmes seconded. 
                        ii. Discussion:  
                        iii. Vote:  motion carried. 

C. Danner inquired whether the fees will be offset this year.  At the All Directors meeting last November, it was voted not to make any changes to the 2021 budget, but to but revisit for the 2022 budget.  Fees will be discussed at the July 15th All Directors meeting.  Please ask you clusters for input prior to the July meeting.

Requests for New Services:   

 

Discussion: 

a. Federal EFC grant for mobile hotspots and laptops/tablets:  This is a grant under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  SCLS staff are continuing to search for all the answers for the member libraries to help them determine if this is something they are interested in.  ACL is considering applying for the data plans, but the application sounds complex so they are not sure if it’s a good investment of time.  Reedsburg spoke with a rep from U S Cellular about hotspots and they thought they would come with filtering.

b. Format for the August meeting:  Would the TC members like to meet in person for the August meeting or continue with a “hybrid” of virtual and in person?  Please communicate your preference prior to the next meeting so SCLS can prepare. 

 

Reports

a. Technology Report - you may view the report online. 

 

Items from Clusters: None

Plan for next Meeting:  August 4, 2021

SCLS staff is available to attend cluster meetings to share information and answer questions pertaining to this committee meeting and other departmental projects.

 

Adjourned at 1:45 pm.

 

TC Minutes 6-2-2021