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 May 18, 2021 7:00 PM Meeting Room A AGENDA I. Call to order {<1} II. Pledge of Allegiance {<1} III. Reading of the Mission Statement {<1} IV. 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. From Lake County Clerk: Abstracts of votes in Official Results Consolidated Election April 6, 2021. ii. Memoranda from legal counsel, if any. iii. Other. V. Consent agenda (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2} a. Report of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting May 4, 2021 i. Building and Grounds ii. Finance iii. Summary, Personnel and General b. Monthly financial report for March, 2021 c. Approval of payrolls for April, 2021 d. Approval of bills payable for March, 2021 e. Approval of Board policies: i. 2005 Investment of Public Funds ii. 3025 Interlibrary Loan 224 NorthO’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 May 18, 2021 Agenda page 2 f. Approval of Personnel policies: i. 703 Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation ii. 718 Problem Resolution iii. 722 Workplace Etiquette iv. 724 Respectful Workplace v. Effective Date and Review/Revision edits MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5} VII. Swearing in of trustees elected, by the secretary. ACTION {10} VIII. Adjournment sine die, (adjournment “without day,” a final adjournment that has the effect of dissolving the outgoing board) ACTION {1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED SINE DIE. IX. Seating of the new board {5} a. Election of President pro tempore, presided over by immediate past president. ACTION. b. Election of secretary pro-tempore, presided over by president pro tempore. ACTION. c. Call to order, roll call, and determination of quorum. ACTION X. Election of officers. Election of president or a slate of candidates is chaired by president pro tempore. New president takes chair upon election, and unless elected as part of a slate of nominees, presides over the elections of vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. New secretary then takes over for secretary pro tempore. ACTION {10} XI. Appointment of Chairpersons by new president. ACTION {5} XII. President’s report. INFORMATION {1} XIII. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5} XIV. Executive Director’s report May 2021. INFORMATION {3} XV. Old business a. Budget update FY 2020-2021. INFORMATION {15} b. Money market to step certificates of deposits update. INFORMATION {10} c. Allocate Funds for LED lighting. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5} d. Transfer Funds from Corporate Fund to Bond Fund. ACTION {5} 224 NorthO’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 May 18, 2021 Agenda page 3 MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE A TRANSFER OF $118,125.00 FROM THE CORPORATE FUND TO THE BOND FUND TO MAKE THE JUNE INTEREST PAYMENT. XVI. New business a. Secretary’s report: Approval of minutes Regular Meeting of April 20, 2021. ACTION {2} b. Approval of board roster. ACTION {2} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD RATIFY THE CURRENT BOARD ROSTER FOR FILING. c. Signatures cards for officers. INFORMATION {5} d. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes. INFORMATION {2} e. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for June 2021 Regular Meeting. ACTION {5} i. Ordinance for Regular Meeting Schedule for FY 2021-2022 ii. Ordinance to Transfer Money to the Special Reserve Fund iii. Adoption of working budget for fiscal year FY 2021-2022 iv. Other XVII. 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. XVIII. Announcements {5} a. By the chair i. Communications to the public ii. Upcoming calendar: 1. Library Closure for Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021 2. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 7:00p.m. 3. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director XIX. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. 224 NorthO’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 May 18, 2021 Agenda page 4 {Estimated total duration 142 minutes} 224 NorthO’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.