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 August 15, 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. 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. Approval of Secretary’s report: Minutes of Regular MeetingJuly 18, 2023 b. Report of Standing Committees: i. Decennial Committee in Local Government Efficiency, August 1, 2023 ii. Committee of the Whole August 1, 2023 1. Finance 2. Building and Grounds 3. Summary and General c. Monthly Financial Statements for June 2023 d. Approval of payrolls for July 2023 e. Approval of bills payable for June 2023 f. Patron Suggestions July 2023 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois60031 847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499 www.wnpl.info  Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting August 15, 2023 Agenda page 2 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting August 15, 2023 Agenda page 2 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 {5} VIII. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5} IX. Executive Director’sreport August 2023. INFORMATION {5} X. Old Business a. Building System update. INFORMATION {10} b. Quiet Reading Room update. INFORMATION {5} c. WNPL Investment Options. INFORMATION {5} XI. New business a. 2023 Illinois Public Libraries Annual Report (IPLAR). ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE 2023 ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES ANNUAL REPORT (IPLAR) TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE PURSUANT TO LAW. b. Building closure for rooftop unit installation. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE MAIN LIBRARY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 IN ORDER TO SAFETY COMPLETE THE BUILDING SYSTEMS PROJECT. c. WNPL Annual Audit. INFORMATION {5} d. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for September 2023 Regular Meeting. INFORMATION {5} i. Monthly Financial Statements for July 2023 ii. Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance iii. Proclamation Friends of the Library Week Resolution iv. Board Policies 1. 1053 Recording Board Meetings 2. 3023 Fines and Fees 3. 3055 Display and Literature Distribution v. Personnel Policies vi. Quarterly Review of Executive Director Evaluation and Goals vii. Other 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 August 15, 2023 Agenda page 3 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting August 15, 2023 Agenda page 3 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. XIII. Announcements {5} a. By the chair: i. Communications to the public ii. Upcoming calendar: 1. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 7:00 p.m. 2. Friends of the Library Meeting, Thursday, August 24, 2023, 1:00 p.m. 3. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: September 5, 2023, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director XIV. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 109 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.