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
Regular Meeting
April 19, 2022, 7:00 PM
Meeting Rooms A&B
AGENDA
I. Call to order, roll call and Determination of quorum. {<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. Memoranda from legal counsel, if any.
ii. Other.
V. Consent agenda (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for
separate action by the Board.) ACTION {5}
a. Secretary’s report:
Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting March 15,
2022
b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole April 5, 2022:
i. Finance
ii. Building & Grounds
iii. Policies
iv. Personnel, General and Summary
c. Monthly Financial Statements for February 2022
d. Approval of payrolls for March 2022
e. Approval of bills payable for February 2022
f. Approval of Board Policies:
i. 1045 Minutes and Recordings of Executive Sessions
ii. 3050 Meeting Rooms
224 North
O’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 April 19, 2022
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting April 19, 2022
Agenda page 2
g. Approval of Personnel Policies:
i. 108 Conflicts of Interest
ii. 110 Outside Employment
iii. 112 Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
h. Patron Suggestions March 2022
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED.
VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5}
VII. President’s report. INFORMATION {1}
VIII. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5}
IX. Executive Director’sreport
April 2022. INFORMATION {5}
X. Old business
a. Library operations and mask requirements. INFORMATION {5}
XI. New business
a. Developer Donation Agreement, A.R. Building Company. ACTION {5}
b. Statement of Economic Interest. INFORMATION {5}
c. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for May 2022 Regular
Meeting. ACTION {5}
i. Monthly Financial Reports for March 2022
ii. Personnel Policies:
1. 114 Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities
2. 115 Serious Illnesses in the Workplace
3. 116 Job Postings
iii. Board Policies:
1. 1055 Public Participation at Library Board Meetings
2. 4013 Gift Donation
3. 4018 Naming Facilities
iv. Short Takes for Trustees: Board Ethics (or Succession Planning and
New Board Orientation)
v. Short Range Strategic Plan: quarterly review
vi. Other.
XII. 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.
224
North
O’Plaine Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois60031
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 April 19, 2022
Agenda page 3
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting April 19, 2022
Agenda page 3
XIII. Announcements {5}
a. By the chair:
i. Communications to the public
ii. Upcoming calendar:
1. Friends of WNPL Saturday Sale: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
2. Next Committee of the Whole: Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
3. Library Closed: Mother’sDay, Sunday, May 8, 2022.
4. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
5. Friends of the Library Meeting: Thursday, May 26, 1:00 p.m.
6. Library Closed: Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.
b. By other trustees or the director
XIV. Adjournment. ACTION {<1}
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
{Estimated total duration 90 minutes}
224
North
O’Plaine Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois60031
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.