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Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

February 9, 2026 · Oskaloosa, IA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-09 (PDF, 1 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.oskaloosaiowa.org ↗
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Attendees

Brant Bollman (Trustee)
Tony Hughes (Trustee)
Sam Mead (Trustee)
Scottie Moore (Trustee)
Diana Pearson (President)
Minnie Richardson (Trustee)
Lindsey Thomas (Trustee)
Wilton Wright (Trustee)
Stanley McHawes (Trustee)
Gracia Ver Steegh (Administrative Assistant)
Director Gaughan (Director)
Shawn Metcalf (City Manager)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#a

Discussion of Comments from Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board discussed comments from the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors regarding funding cuts.

#b

Approval of Action to Take with the Comments

The Board decided to draft a letter to the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors.

#c

Discussion and Approval of Meeting Room Charge

The Board approved invoicing an individual for damages to a meeting room.

Public Comments

3 speakers
Community member 1 · Topic: Support for the Library

Spoke in favor of the Library continuing to offer a wide range of materials and services.

Community member 2 · Topic: Support for the Library

Spoke in favor of the Library continuing to offer a wide range of materials and services.

Community member 3 · Topic: Reducing funding

Supported drastically reducing the funding that the Library receives from the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors.