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
Monday, November 2, 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: 829 6620
5898)
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 {45}
a. Presentation of Audited Financial Statement by Eder, Casella &
Company for FY ended June, 2020.
b. Financial Statements for September 2020
c. 2040 Wage Scale
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole November 2, 2020
Agenda page 2
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {5}
a. LED lighting
VII. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Policy Chair {5}
a. Policy 1061 (Information Only)
VIII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {5}
a. Report on personnel policy exhibit change
IX. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. Library operations update
b. Executive Director annual review
c. Per Capita Grant requirements
X. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for December 1, 2020 {5}
a. Finance:
i. Review of October 2020 financial statements
b.
c.
d.
Buildings and Grounds
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
XI. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
XII. Adjournment {1}
{Estimated duration: 110 minutes}
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Individuals requiring special accommodations as specified by the American with Disabilities Act are requested
to notify the Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.