The Warren-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 
June 16, 2020 7:00 PM 
Videoconference 
Members of the public can attend the meeting by telephone: 
312-626-6799 (when prompted, type in the following Meeting ID: 843 1893 
0786) 
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments prior to the 
meeting by sending an e-mail to rlivergood[at]wnpl.info (substitute an “@” 
for the [at] in the e-mail address) using 
“Public Comment” in the subject line. 
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 {2} 
a. Secretary’s Report. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting 
May 19, 
2020. 
b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 2, 
2020. 
i. Finance 
ii. Building & Grounds 
iii. Policy 
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iv. Summary, Personnel and General 
c. Monthly financial report for April 2020. 
d. Approval of payrolls for May 2020. 
e. Approval of bills payable for April 2020. 
f. Board Policies for approval: 
i. 1007 Electronic Communication among Trustees 
ii. 1045 Minutes and Recordings of Executive Sessions 
iii. 2040 Wage Scale 
g. Personnel Policies for approval: 
i. 522 Workplace Violence Prevention 
ii. 528 Suggestions for Improvement 
h. Personnel Policy for elimination: 524 Ergonomics 
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS 
PRESENTED 
VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2} 
VII. President’s Report. 
INFORMATION {5} 
VIII. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5} 
IX. Executive Director’s report 
for May 2020. INFORMATION {5} 
X. New business. 
a. Adoption of working budget for FY 2020-2021. ACTION {10} 
MOTION: THAT THE WORKING BUDGET FOR FY 2020-2021 BE 
APPROVED AS PRESENTED. 
b. Ordinance 2019/2020-8 Regular Meeting Schedule for FY 20-21. ACTION 
{5} 
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2019/2020-8 
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FY 20-21. 
c. Ordinance 2019/2020-9 Transfer to Special Reserve Fund. ACTION {5} 
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2019/2020-9 
TRANSFER TO SPECIAL RESERVE FUND. 
d. Semi Annual Review of Closed minutes. INFORMATION AND 
POSSIBLE ACTION {2} 
e. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items July 2020 Regular 
Meeting. {5} 
i. Building, Sites and Maintenance Ordinance 
ii. Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 
iii. Adoption of working budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 
iv. Annual Review of Non-Resident card participation 
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Road, 
Gurnee, 
Illinois 60031 
847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499 
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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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Board of Trustees 
Regular Meeting June 16, 2020 
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v. Audit of Regular Meeting Minutes FY19-20 
vi. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes 
vii. Quarterly review: self-evaluation Board goals 
viii. Other. 
XI. 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. 
XII. Announcements. {5} 
a. By the chair. 
i. Communications to the public. 
ii. Upcoming calendar. 
1. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 7:00 
p.m. 
2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 7:00 p.m. 
b. By other trustees or the director. 
XIII. Adjournment. ACTION { <1} 
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. 
{Estimated total duration 90 minutes} 
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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 
Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.