To enrich, empower, and enlighten the people of the Warren-Newport Public Library District. Warren-Newport Public Library District. —
Mission statement
approved by the Board of Trustees, July 18, 2023
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:00 PM
McCullough Board Room
AGENDA
I. Call to order and Determination of quorum {>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 prior to speaking.
III. General Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {30}
a. WNPL threat response
b. Security report overview
c. Potential library space modifications
d. WNPL operating hours during WTHS Homecoming parade
IV. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {20}
a. Financial statements for July 2023
b. WNPL Investment update
V. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: Bonnie Sutton, Chair {40}
a. Building systems update
b. Signage options update
c. Mobile services vehicles update
d. Quiet Reading Room update
VI. Policy Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {30}
a. 1053 Recording Board Meetings
b. 3055 Display and Literature Distribution
VII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {5}
a. Executive Director Annual Review
VIII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for October 2023{5}
a. Finance:
i. Financial Statements for August 2023
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole September 5, 2023
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-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole September 5, 2023
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b. Buildings and Grounds
i. Building systems update
c. Policy
i. 2013 Audit
ii. 2020 Expendable Trust Fund
iii. 2030 Fixed Asset Inventory and Depreciation
d. Personnel
e. General
IX. Reconvene Committee of the Whole Meeting {>1}
X. Announcements {2}
a. September is Library Card Sign-up Month
b. Public Hearing for B&A, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6:45 –
7:00
p.m.
c. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
d. Next Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
XI. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 160 minutes}
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North
O’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.