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
May 16, 2023 7:00 PM
McCullough Board Room
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. WNPL Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency.
INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION {20}
a. Deadlines for next steps
b. Committee member assignments
c. Future meeting dates
d. Survey of residents in attendance asking for input
V. 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. Abstract of Votes from the Lake County.
iii. Other
VI. Consent agenda (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for
separate action by the Board.) ACTION {3}
a. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole May 2, 2023:
i. Building and Grounds
ii. Finance
iii. Policy
iv. Summary, Personnel and General
b. Monthly Financial Statements for March 2023
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c. Approval of payrolls for April 2023
d. Approval of bills payable for March 2023
e. Patron Suggestions April 2023
f. Approval of Board Policies:
i. 3050 Meeting Rooms
g. Approval of Personnel Policies
i. 209 Performance Evaluation
ii. 210 Job Descriptions
iii. 212 Salary Administration
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED.
VII. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5}
VIII. Swearing in of trustees elected, by the Secretary. ACTION {10}
IX. 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.
X. Seating of the new board ACTION {10}
a. Election of President pro tempore, presided over by immediate past
president. ACTION
MOTION: TO NOMINATE A PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE.
b. Election of Secretary pro tempore, presided over by immediate past
secretary. ACTION
MOTION: TO NOMINATE A SECRETARY PRO TEMPORE
c. Call to Order, roll call, and determination of quorum. ACTION
XI. 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}
MOTION: TO NOMINATE A SLATE FOR PRESIDENT, VICE
PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND SECRETARY.
XII. Recess for informal acknowledgement of outgoing and incoming Trustees.
{20}
XIII. Appointment of chairpersons by new President. ACTION {5}
XIV. President’s report. INFORMATION {5}
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North
O’Plaine Road,
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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.
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-Newport Public Library District
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Regular Meeting May 16, 2023
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XV. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5}
XVI. Executive Director’sreport
May 2023. INFORMATION {5}
XVII. Old Business
a. FY 2023-2024 budget update INFORMATION {15}
XVIII. New business
a. Secretary’s report:
Approval of minutes Regular MeetingApril182023.
ACTION {2}
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 2023 AS PRESENTED.
b. Secretary’s report:
Approval of minutes SpecialMeetingApril29, 2023.
ACTION {2}
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 29, 2023 AS PRESENTED.
c. Signature cards for officers. INFORMATION {5}
d. Approval of Trustee Board Roster. ACTION {3}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD RATIFY THE CURRENT BOARD
ROSTER FOR FILING.
e. Awarding bid for HVAC Improvements. ACTION {15}
RECOMMENDED MOTION: TO AWARD THE BASE BID AND
ALTERNATES NUMBER ONE, TWO, AND THREE FOR THE HVAC
IMPROVEMENTS TO AMBER MECHANICAL AS PRESENTED.
f. Sexual Harassment Training for newly elected trustees. INFORMATION
{5}
g. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for June 2023 Regular
Meeting. INFORMATION {5}
i. Ordinance for Regular Meeting Schedule for FY 2023-2024
ii. Ordinance to Transfer Money to the Special Reserve Fund
iii. Adoption of working Budget for FY 2023-2024
iv. Adoption of the Strategic Plan for 2023-2025
v. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes
vi. Board Policies
1. 1025 Authority of Library Trustees
2. 3010 Hours of Operations
3. 3031 Alcoholic Beverages
vii. Personnel Policies
1. 502 Work Schedules
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North
O’Plaine Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois60031
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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.
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2. 280 Normal Weekly Hours to be eliminated
viii. Other
XIX. 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.
XX. Announcements {5}
a. By the chair:
i. Communications to the public
ii. Upcoming calendar:
1. Library Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023.
2. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 7:00
p.m.
3. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
b. By other trustees or the director
XXI. Adjournment. ACTION {<1}
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
{Estimated total duration 195 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.