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 
March 16, 2021 7:00 PM 
“Virtual Meeting” 
The Meeting will proceed without a quorum physically present. 
Members of the public can attend the meeting by telephone: 
312-626-6799 (when prompted, type in the following Meeting ID: 836 6628 
1476) 
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 
II. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A.) 1000640) 
review {1} 
III. Verification of clear audio and determination of quorum. {1} 
IV. Pledge of Allegiance. {<1} 
V. Reading of the Mission Statement. {<1} 
VI. 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. 
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VII. Consent agenda. (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for 
separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2} 
a. 
Secretary’s Report. Minutes of Regular Meeting February 16, 2021. 
b. 
Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 
2, 2021: 
i. Finance 
ii. Building & Grounds 
iii. Policy 
iv. Summary, Personnel and General 
c. 
Monthly Financial Report for January 2021. 
d. 
Approval of payrolls for February 2021. 
e. 
Approval of bills payable for January 2021. 
f. 
Approval of Board Policies: 
i. 1035 Legal Counsel and Professional Consultation 
ii. 2001 Budget and Finance 
g. 
Approval of Personnel Policies: 
i. 704 Attendance and Punctuality 
ii. 705 Personal Appereance 
iii. 706 Return of Property 
MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS 
PRESENTED 
VIII. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {2} 
IX. President’s Report. INFORMATION {5} 
X. Reports of other Trustees. INFORMATION {5} 
XI. Executive Director’s report for February 2021. INFORMATION {15} 
XII. Old Business 
a. 
MERV 13 Filter Installation and HVAC Rebalancing. INFORMATION 
AND POSSIBLE ACTION {5} 
b. 
Approve winning bid for LED lighting project. ACTION {5} 
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE WINNING BID FOR LED 
LIGHTING PROJECT TO [INSERT SELECTED VENDOR HERE]. 
XIII. New Business. 
a. 
Intergovernmental Agreement between Village of Gurnee and The Warren-
Newport Public Library District to contract for the repair and maintenance 
of parking lots (Phase Three). ACTION {5} 
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL 
AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE OF GURNEE AND THE WARREN
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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 TO CONTRACT FOR THE 
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING LOTS PHASE THREE. 
b. 
Capital planning projects. INFORMATION{5} 
c. 
Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items April 2021 Regular 
Meeting. {5} 
i. Monthly Financial Reports for February 
ii. Board Policies: 
1. 
1010 Trustee Code of Ethics and Behavior 
2. 
2010 Routine Banking Procedures 
3. 
3023 Fees and Fines 
iii. Initial Presentation of Budget Draft 
iv. Strategic Plan 2020-2022 
v. 
Board Quarterly Review: self evaluation and goals 
vi. Other. 
XIV. 
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. 
XV. Announcements. {5} 
a. 
By the chair. 
i. Communications to the public. 
ii. Upcoming calendar. 
1. 
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 7:00 
p.m. 
2. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 
b. 
By other trustees or the director. 
XVI. 
Adjournment. ACTION { <1} 
MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. 
{Estimated total duration 99 minutes} 
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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.