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
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, August 4, 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: 892 4547
0746)
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments prior to the
meeting by 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
“Virtual Meeting”
I. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A.
100-0640) review {1}
II. Call to order {1}
III. Public Comment {20}
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 by sending an
e-mail to rlivergood[at]wnpl.info (substitute an “@” for the [at] in the email
address) prior to speaking.
IV. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {30}
a. Treasurer’s Annual Report of all Receipts and Expenditures
b. Audit information
V. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {10}
a. Parking Lot update
b. Van update
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole August 4, 2020
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VI. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Policy Chair {20}
a. 4030 FOIA
b.
c.
4035 Prevailing Wage Act Compliance
4040 Identity Protection
VII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {10}
a. 516 Computer and Email Usage
VIII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {30}
a. 2020 Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR)
b. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
c. Library operations update
d. Resolution 2020/2021-1 Authorizing Temporary Allocation of Paid
Sick Leave
IX. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for September 1, 2020 {5}
a. Finance:
b.
c.
d.
i. Review of July 2020 financial statements
Buildings and Grounds
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
X. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
XI. Adjournment {1}
{Estimated duration: 130 minutes}
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to notify the Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.