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, March 2, 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: 829 7227
1130)
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. 1000640)
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 e-mail
address) prior to speaking.
V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {45}
a. Financial statements for January 2021
b. Budget planning FY 2021/2022: Capital planning review and discussion
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {10}
a. LED lighting update
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole March 2, 2021
Agenda page 2
VII. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {10}
a. Policy 1035 Legal Counsel and Professional Consultation
b. Policy 2001 Budget and Finance
VIII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {10}
a. Policy 704 Attendance and Punctuality
b. Policy 705 Personal Appereance
c. Policy 706 Return or Property
IX. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {30}
a. Library Operations Update
b. Board Succession Planning
c. Board Development Training: Short Takes for Trustees -Succession
Planning and New Board Orientation
X. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for April 06, 2021 {5}
a. Finance:
b.
c.
d.
i. Review of February 2021 financial statements
Buildings and Grounds:
ii. LED lighting project
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
XI. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, April 06, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
XII. Adjournment {1}
{Estimated duration: 135 minutes}
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847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
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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.