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
July 21, 2020 7:00 PM
“Virtual Meeting”
The Meeting will proceed without a quorum physically present
Members of the public can attend the meeting by telephone:
312-626-6799 (when prompted, type in the following Meeting ID: 895 8738
2810)
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments prior to the
meeting by sending an e-mail to rlivergood[at]wnpl.info (substitute an “@”
for the [at] in the e-mail address) using “Public Comment” in the subject line.
AGENDA
I. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A.) 1000640)
review {1}
II. Call to order, roll call, and determination of quorum. {<1}
III. Pledge of Allegiance. {<1}
IV. Reading of the Mission Statement. {<1}
V. 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.
VI. Consent agenda. (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for
separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2}
a. Secretary’s Reports:
i. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 16, 2020
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ii. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting July 7, 2020
b.
Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 7,
2020.
i. Finance
ii. Building & Grounds
iii. Policy
iv. Summary, Personnel and General
c.
Monthly financial report for May 2020.
d.
Approval of payrolls for June 2020.
e.
Approval of bills payable for May 2020.
f.
Board Policies for approval:
i. 3005 Confidentiality
ii. 3020 Circulation
g.
Personnel Policies for approval:
i. 518 Workplace Monitoring
ii. 526 Cell Phone Usage
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED
VII. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2}
VIII. President’s Report. INFORMATION {5}
IX. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5}
X.
Executive Director’s report for June 2020. INFORMATION {5}
XI. Old business.
a.
Library Operations Update. INFORMATION {5}
XII. New business.
b. Ordinance 2020/2021-1 Building, Sites and Maintenance. ACTION {5}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020/2021-1
BUILDING, SITES AND MAINTENANCE.
c. Ordinance 2020/2021-2 Non-resident Card Program. ACTION {5}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020/2021-2
NON-RESIDENT CARD PROGRAM.
d.
Ordinance 2020/2021-3 Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance.
ACTION {5}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020/2021-3
TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE.
e.
Setting the Public Hearing for the annual budget and appropriation.
ACTION {2}
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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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MOTION: THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATION BE SET FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 AT
6:45 P.M.
f.
Monthly financial report for June 2020. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION {15}
g.
Audit of Regular Meeting Minutes FY 2019-2020. INFORMATION{2}
h.
August Committee of the Whole Meeting Location. INFORMATION {5}
i.
Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items August 2020 Regular
Meeting. {5}
i. 2020 Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR)
ii.
Treasurer’s Annual Report of all Receipts and Expenditures
iii. Begin Work on Audit
iv. Other.
XIII. 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.
XIV. Announcements. {5}
a.
By the chair.
i. Communications to the public.
ii. Upcoming calendar.
1. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, August 4, 2020,
7:00 p.m.
2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
b.
By other trustees or the director.
XV. Adjournment. ACTION { <1}
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
{Estimated total duration 113 minutes}
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031
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.