Warren-Newport Public Library District Lake County, Illinois Board of Trustees Jo Beckwith, President Katherine Arnold George Kotsinis, Vice President Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner Bonnie Sutton, Secretary Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Meeting Room A Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum President Beckwith called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Trustees present: Arnold, Beckwith, Farr Capizzi, Kotsinis and Linsdau Trustees absent: Sutton. Also present: Executive Director Ryan Livergood, Recording Secretary Celia Ornelas, Noreen Reese and Kevin Getty. President Beckwith moved and Vice President Kotsinis seconded to nominate Trustee Arnold as Secretary pro tempore in absence of Secretary Sutton. The motion carried on a voice vote. Absent: Sutton Pledge of Allegiance President Beckwith led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Reading of Mission Statement President Beckwith read the Mission Statement aloud. Public Comments, Correspondence and Communications. None. Consent Agenda a. Secretary’s report: Approval of minutes Regular Meeting of May 18, 2021 b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole, June 1, 2021: i. Building and Grounds ii. Policy iii. Summary, Personnel and General  iv. Finance c. Monthly Financial Report for April 2021 d. Approval of payrolls for May 2021 e. Approval of bills payable for April 2021 f. Approval of Board Policies: i. 1061 Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation ii. 2040 Wage Scale Treasurer Farr Capizzi moved and President Beckwith seconded that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. The motion carried on a voice vote. Absent: Sutton President’s Report President Beckwith presented a written report in the packet. Reports of Other Trustees. None. Executive Director’s Report June 2021 Executive Director Livergood presented a written report in the packet. Old Business a. Library operations and mask requirements Executive Director Livergood presented a written report in the packet. New Business a. Adoption of Working Budget for FY 2021-2022. Treasurer Farr Capizzi moved and Trustee Linsdau seconded that the Board approve working budget for FY 2021-2022 as amended. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Farr Capizzi, Linsdau, Kotsinis, Beckwith Absent: Sutton b. Ordinance 2020/2021-8 Meeting Schedule for FY 2021-2022. President Beckwith moved and Vice President Kotsinis seconded to approve Ordinance 2020/2021-8 Meeting Schedule for FY 2021-2022 as amended. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Farr Capizzi, Kotsinis, Arnold, Linsdau, Beckwith Absent: Sutton  c. Ordinance 2020/2021-9 Transfer Money to the Special Reserve Fund. Vice President Kotsinis moved and Trustee Arnold seconded to approve Ordinance 2020/2021-9 Transfer Money to the Special Reserve Fund. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Farr Capizzi, Kotsinis, Linsdau, Beckwith Absent: Sutton d. Ordinance 2020/2021/10 Amending the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2020-2021 as amended. Treasurer Farr Capizzi moved and Trustee Arnold seconded to approve Ordinance 2020/2021-10 Amending the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2020-2021 as amended. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Linsdau, Farr Capizzi, Kotsinis, Arnold, Beckwith Absent: Sutton e. Resolution 2020/2021-6 to Accept the Resignation of Jennifer Cheng and Declare a Library Trustee Vacancy as amended. President Beckwith moved and Vice President Kotsinis seconded to approve Resolution 2020/2021-6 to Accept the Resignation of Jennifer Cheng and Declare a Library Trustee Vacancy. The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Farr Capizzi, Kotsinis, Arnold, Linsdau, Beckwith Absent: Sutton f. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for July 2021 Regular Meeting. i. Ordinance Building, Sites and Maintenance ii. Ordinance Tentative Budget & Appropriations iii. Ordinance Annual Review of Non-resident iv. Audit of Regula Meetings Minutes FY 2020-2021 v. Quarterly Review: Self-evaluation and Board Goals vi. Monthly Financial Reports for May and June vii. Parking lot update viii. LED lights update Public Forum. Deputy Director Noreen Reese shared that since last week it has been very emotional at the Library with Meg Schmaus’ departure, and the retirements of Patty Sawin and Jan Marsh. Farewell celebrations were different from the past years. There were treats and drinks to go for staff and special guests. Patty, Jan, and Meg are going to be missed at WNPL.  Announcements a. By the Chair: i. Upcoming calendar 1. Library Closure for Independence Day, Monday, July 5, 2021. 2. Accepting applications for a vacated seat on the Board, Friday, July 16, 2021 3. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 4. Next Committee of the Whole: Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Adjournment President Beckwith moved and Treasurer Farr Capizzi seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried on a voice vote. Absent: Sutton President Beckwith adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. /s/ Katherine Arnold Katherine Arnold, Secretary pro tempore Approved: July 20, 2021 /s/ Celia G. Ornelas Celia G. Ornelas, Recording Secretary