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 December 15, 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: 896 5049 1685) 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 December 15, 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. Regular Meeting November 17, 2020. ii. Executive Session November 17, 2020 to remain closed to the public. b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, November 2, 2020. i. Finance ii. Building & Grounds iii. Summary, Policy, Personnel and General c. Monthly financial report for October 2020. d. Approval of payrolls for November 2020. e. Approval of bills payable for October 2020. 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 November 2020. INFORMATION {5} XII. New business. a. Retaining Wall. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE UP TO $9000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RETAINING WALL ALONG THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BUILDING. b. Resolution 2020/2021-4 Authorizing Temporary Allocation of Paid Sick Leave. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5} c. Semi-annual review of Closed Session. INFORMATION{5} d. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items January 2021 Regular Meeting. {5} i. Board self-Evaluation: Appointment of Committee ii. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes. iii. Update on Per Capita and Equalization Grants requirements. iv. Ordinance Abatement of Tax for Debt Service v. Orientation information on the ExtraNet vi. Strategic Planing vii. Fundraising update viii. Other. 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 December 15, 2020 Agenda page 3 XIII. Enter into Executive Session to review the performance of specific employee 5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1) ACTION {30} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 5ILCS 120/2. (c)(1) TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. XIV. Reconvene Regular Meeting {1} XV. Motion(s) as a result of Executive Session. POSSIBLE ACTION {5} XVI. 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. XVII. Announcements. {5} a. By the chair. i. Communications to the public. 1. Lottery for order of ballot: Tuesday, December 22, 10:30 a.m. at McCullough Room, 224 N. O’Plaine Rd. Gurnee IL. 2. Filing Objections: Tuesday, December 22, 11 a.m. -12 p.m., December 23, 28, 29 by appointment. Wednesday, December 30, 4 – 5 p.m. For an appointment, contact Executive Director Ryan Livergood at 847-244-5150 ext. 3101. ii. Upcoming calendar. 1. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, January 19, 2020, 7:00 p.m. 2. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, February 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director. XVIII. Adjournment. ACTION { <1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 120 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.