The Warren-Newport Public Library District provides the community with access to information, kindles the
imagination of children and adults, and supports lifelong learning.
-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, February 1, 2022 7:00 PM
“Virtual
Meeting”
The Meeting will proceed without a quorum physically present.
Members of the public can attend the meeting by telephone or via video
conference:
312-626-6799 (when prompted, type in the following Meeting ID: 863 5299
2738) or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86352992738
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 {<1}
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 email
address) prior to speaking.
V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {45}
a. Financial statements for November 2021
b. Financial statements for December 2021
c. Budget planning FY 2022/2023: Initial overview of potential capital
projects
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George, Kotsinis, Vice
President {15}
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole February 1, 2022
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole February 1, 2022
Agenda page 2
a.
b.
Update on water fountains in the public area
Update on small van
VII. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {10}
a. 1040 Indemnification and Insurance
b. 3057 Art Collection
VIII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {10}
a. 101 Nature of Employment
b. 103 Equal Employment Opportunity
c. 104 Ethics and Conduct
IX. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. Library operations and mask update
b. Board self-evaluation
c.
d.
Trustee development: book challenges
Policy binders
X. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for March 2022 {5}
a. Finance:
b.
c.
d.
i. Review of January 2022 financial statements
Buildings and Grounds
Policy and Bylaws
Personnel
e. General
XI. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
b. Presidents’
Day North Suburban & Chicago Library Legislative Zoom
Meet-up: February 21, 2022, 9:00 -10:30 a.m.
c. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
XII. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 131 minutes}
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to notify the Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.