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, August 3, 2021, 7:00 PM
Meeting Room A
AGENDA
I. Call to order {<1}
II. 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.
III. Enter into Executive Session to consider the election of a person to fill a
public office [5 ILCS 120/2.(c)(3)]. ACTION {60}
MOTION: TO RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALONG WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LIVERGOOD, TO CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF A PERSON TO
FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEE.
IV. Reconvene Committee of the Whole meeting {1}
V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {20}
a. Financial statements for May and June 2021
b. Annual Audit
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {10}
a. LED lighting update
VII. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {10}
a. 1003 Electronic Participation at Meetings
b. 3063 Unattended Children
c. 4030 FOIA
VIII. Enter into Executive Session to consider the election of a person to fill a
public office [5 ILCS 120/2.(c)(3)]. ACTION {30}
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole August 3, 2021
Agenda page 2
MOTION: TO RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALONG WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LIVERGOOD, TO CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF A PERSON TO
FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEE.
IX. Reconvene Committee of the Whole meeting {1}
X. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. Library operations and mask update
b. 2021 Illinois Public Library Annual Report FY 20-21
c. Strategic Planning Process 2021-2022
d. SAFE-T Act Whistleblower Reporting
XI. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for September 2021 {5}
a. Finance:
b.
c.
d.
i. Review of July 2021 financial statements
Buildings and Grounds
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
XII. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
XIII. Adjournment {1}
{Estimated duration: 181 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 Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.