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, October 3, 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. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {20}
a. Financial statements for August 2023
b. Annual audit update
c. WNPL investment update: bank exploration
IV. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: Bonnie Sutton, Chair {40}
a. Potential library space modification / library café
b. Building systems update
c. Signage options update
d. Study rooms update
e. Mobile services vehicles update
V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {30}
a. 2013 Audit
b.
c.
2020 Expendable Trust Fund
2030 Fixed Asset Inventory and Depreciation
VI. Personnel Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {5}
a. Executive Director evaluation timeline
VII. General Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {30}
a. Flag Policy
b. Per Capita & Equalization Aid Grant application requirements
c. Board self-evaluation and Board Goals
VIII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for November 2023{5}
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole October 3, 2023
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole October 3, 2023
Agenda page 2
a. Finance:
i. Financial statements for September 2023
b. Buildings and Grounds
i. Building systems update
c. Policy
d. Personnel
e. General
IX. Announcements {2}
a. Library After Dark Fundraising Event, Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:009:
00p.m.
b. Quiet Reading Room Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Monday, October 16,
2023, 8:45 –
9:00 a.m.
c. National Friends of the Library Week, October 15 –
21, 2023.
d. Next Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
e. Friends of the Library Meeting, Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
f. Next Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
X. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 154 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 Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.