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, October 6, 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: 835 1340
4796)
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
“Virtual Meeting”
I. Call to order
II. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A.
100-0640) review {1}
III. Verification of clear audio and Determination of quorum {1}
IV. 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.
V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {30}
a. Financial Statements for August 2020
b. Audit update
c. Merit-based pay increases for 2021
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole October 6, 2020
Agenda page 2
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {5}
a. Van update
VII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {15}
a. 508 Use of Equipment and Vehicles
b. Executive Director Annual Review Timeline
VIII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {40}
a. Library operations update
b. Community assessment presentation “Who Do We Serve?” by
Edward Kristan
c. Possible date change for November 2020 Committee of the Whole
IX. Enter into Executive Session to review the performance of specific
employees [5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1)]. ACTION {30}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) TO DISCUSS THE PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC
EMPLOYEES.
X. Reconvene Meeting. {1}
XI. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for November 3, 2020 {5}
a. Finance:
b.
c.
d.
i. Review of September 2020 financial statements
Buildings and Grounds
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
XII. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
c. ILA Virtual Conference: October 20-22, 2020.
XIII. Adjournment {1}
{Estimated duration: 151 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.