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
April 20, 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.
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Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting April 20, 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. Minutes of Regular Meeting March 16, 2021.
b.
Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, April
6, 2021:
i. Finance
ii. Building & Grounds
iii. Policy
iv. Summary, Personnel and General
c.
Monthly Financial Report for February 2021.
d.
Approval of payrolls for March 2021.
e.
Approval of bills payable for February 2021.
f.
Patron Suggestions from March 2021.
g.
Approval of Board Policies:
i. 1010 Trustee Code of Ethics and Behavior
ii. 2010 Routine Banking Procedures
iii. 3023 Fees and Fines
h.
Approval of Personnel Policies:
i. 708 Resignation
ii. 710 Security Inspection
iii. 712 Solicitation
iv. 716 Progressive Discipline
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED
VIII. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2}
IX. New Business Part 1
a.
Information Technology Vendor. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION{15}
X. President’s Report. INFORMATION {5}
XI. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5}
XII. Executive Director’s report for March 2021. INFORMATION {15}
XIII. Old Business
a.
LED lighting project update. INFORMATION {5}
b.
Library operations update. INFORMATION {5}
XIV. New Business Part 2
a.
AAPI statement. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {10}
b.
Strategic Plan 2020-2022. INFORMATION {5}
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Individuals requiring special accommodations as specified by the American with Disabilities Act are requested to notify the
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting April 20, 2021
Agenda page 3
c.
Board Quarterly Review: self evaluation and goals. INFORMATION {5}
d.
Resolution 2020/2021-5 Authorizing Temporary Allocation of Paid Sick
Leave. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5}
e.
Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items May 2021 Regular
Meeting. {5}
i. Installation of new Board and election of officers.
ii. Monthly Financial Reports for March
iii. FY 2021-2022 Budget
iv. Board Policies:
1.
2005 Investment of Public Funds
2.
3025 Interlibrary Loan
v.
Personnel Policies:
1.
718 Problem Resolution
2.
722 Workplace Etiquette
vi. Other.
XV. 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.
XVI. Announcements. {5}
a.
By the chair.
i. Communications to the public.
ii. Upcoming calendar.
1.
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 7:00
p.m.
2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
b.
By other trustees or the director.
XVII. Adjournment. ACTION { <1}
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
{Estimated total duration 129 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.