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 October 20, 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: 849 3087 1348) 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. Call to order II. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A.) 1000640) review {1} III. Verification of clear audio and determination of quorum. {1} IV. Pledge of Allegiance. {<1} V. Reading of the Mission Statement. {<1} VI. 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. 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499 www.wnpl.info  Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 20, 2020 Agenda page 2 VII. Consent agenda. (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2} a. Secretary’s Report. Approval of Minutes of: i. Public Hearing: Budget & Appropriation for FY 2020-2021 ii. Regular Meeting September 15, 2020 b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, October 3, 2020. i. Finance ii. Building & Grounds iii. Summary, Personnel and General c. Monthly financial report for August 2020. d. Approval of payrolls for September 2020. e. Approval of bills payable for August 2020. f. Patron Suggestions for September 2020. g. Approval of Personnel Policy 508 Use of Equipment and Vehicles. MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED VIII. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2} IX. President’s Report. INFORMATION {5} X. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5} XI. Executive Director’s report for September 2020. INFORMATION {5} XII. Old business. a. Library Operations update. INFORMATION {5} b. Audit update. INFORMATION {5} XIII. New business. a. Resolution 2020/2021-3 To Determine the Estimate of Funds needed for FY 20-21. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT RESOLUTION 2020/2021-3 TO DETERMINE THE ESTIMATE OF FUNDS NEEDED FOR FY 2020-2021 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. b. Executive Director’s Annual Performance Evaluation. INFORMATION {5} c. Per Capita Grant Requirements. INFORMATION {5} d. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items November 2020 Regular Meeting. {5} i. Annual Levy Ordinance. ii. Year –end bonuses for staff. 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.  Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 20, 2020 Agenda page 3 iii. Transfer of funds from Corporate Fund to Bond Fund. iv. Treasurer’s Report of Annual Receipts and Disbursements. v. Review of Per Capita and Equalization Grants requirements. vi. Other. XIV. 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. XV. Announcements. {5} a. By the chair. i. Communications to the public. ii. Upcoming calendar. 1. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, November 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m. 2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director. XVI. Adjournment. ACTION { <1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 94 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.