The Warren-Newport Public Library District provides the community with access to information, kindles the
imagination of children and adults, and supports lifelong learning.— Mission statement approved by the Board of
Trustees, December 13, 2005
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
February 18, 2020 7:00 PM
McCullough Board Room
AGENDA
I. Call to order, roll call, and determination of quorum. {<1}
II. Pledge of Allegiance. {<1}
III. Reading of the Mission Statement. {<1}
IV. Public Comments, Correspondence, and Communications. INFORMATION
{20}
a.
Public Comments.
The Board of Trustees allows up to 20 minutes for Public Comment.
Individuals may introduce themselves and speak on any library issues,
not to exceed 3 minutes. Those who want their remarks to be added to
the Board record must provide a copy to the Board Secretary prior to
speaking.
b.
Written:
i. Memoranda from legal counsel, if any.
ii. Other.
V. Consent agenda. (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for
separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2}
a.
Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting,
February 4, 2020.
i. Finance
ii. Building & Grounds
iii. Policies
iv. Summary, Personnel and General
b.
Approval of payrolls for January 2020.
c.
Approval of bills payable for December 2019.
d.
Patron suggestions from January 2020.
e.
Board Policies for approval:
i. 2015 Imprest Acount
ii. 2022 Endowment Fund
iii. 3045 The Vault
iv. 3065 Technology Use by the Public
f.
Personnel Policies for approval:
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i. 501 Safety
ii. 502 Work Schedules
iii. 505 Smoking
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED
VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2}
VII. President’s Report. INFORMATION {5}
VIII. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5}
IX. Executive Director’s report January 2020. INFORMATION {5}
X. Old business
a.
Strategic Plan 2020-2022. INFORMATION{5}
b.
Board Self Evaluation. INFORMATION {5}
XI. New business.
a.
Secretary’s Report. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting January
21, 2020. ACTION {2}
b. Monthly Financial Statements for December 2019. ACTION {2}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2019 AS PRESENTED.
c.
Intergovernmental Agreement between Village of Gurnee and The Warren-
Newport Public Library District to contract for the repair and maintenance
of parking lots Phase two 2020. ACTION {5}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE OF GURNEE AND THE WARRRENNEWPORT
PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT TO CONTRACT FOR THE
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING LOTS PHASE TWO 2020.
d.
Capital projects evaluation criteria. INFORMATION {30}
e.
Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items March 2020 Regular
Meeting. {5}
i. Monthly Financial Reports for January & February
ii. Other.
XII. Public forum. {15}
The Board of Trustees allows up to 15 minutes for Public Forum. Individuals
may introduce themselves and speak on any library issues, not to exceed 3
minutes. Those who want their remarks to be added to the Board record must
provide a copy to the Board Secretary prior to speaking.
XIII. Announcements. {5}
a.
By the chair.
i. Communications to the public.
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847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
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Individuals requiring special accommodations as specified by the American with Disabilities Act are requested to notify the
Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.
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Regular Meeting February 18, 2020
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ii. Upcoming calendar.
1. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 7:00
p.m.
2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
b. By other trustees or the director.
XIV. Adjournment. ACTION { <1}
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
{Estimated total duration 117 minutes}
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031
847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
www.wnpl.info
Individuals requiring special accommodations as specified by the American with Disabilities Act are requested to notify the
Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.