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 January 19, 2021 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: 836 6628 1476) 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 January 19, 2021 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 December 15, 2020. ii. Executive Session November 17, 2020 to remain closed to the public. iii. Executive Session December 15, 2020 to remain closed to the public. b. Approval of payrolls for December 2020. c. Approval of bills payable for November 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 December 2020. INFORMATION {20} XII. Old Business a. Semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes. INFORMATION AND ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW OF CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED. b. Per Capita and Equalization Grants requirements update. INFORMATION {10} XIII. New Business. a. Ordinance 2020/2021-7 Bond Levy Abatement. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2020/2021-7 LEVY ABATEMENT OF DEBT SERVICE. b. Monthly financial report for November 2020. ACTION {5} c. FY 2021-2022 Budget Planning Process Timeline. INFORMATION {5} d. LED Lighting Project. INFORMATION {10} e. Board Policy 1057 Advisory Groups. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT POLICY 1057 ADVISORY GROUPS BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. f. Board Policy 4045 Social Media. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT POLICY 4045 SOCIAL MEDIA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. g. Board self-evaluation. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5} 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 January 19, 2021 Agenda page 3 h. Allocation of funds for OverDrive magazine collection. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5} i. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items February 2021 Regular Meeting. {5} i. Board Self-Evaluation. ii. Approval of Per Capita and Equalization Grants. iii. 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. RAILS online roundtable: Trustee update 2021, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12 – 1 p.m. Registration required. 2. ILA Virtual Library Legislative Meet-Up, February 15, 2021. Registration required. 3. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 4. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director. XVI. Adjournment. ACTION { <1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 144 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.