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 Public Hearing: Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 September 21, 2021 6:45 PM Meeting Room B Regular Meeting September 21, 2021 7:00 PM Meeting Room B 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: i. Regular Meeting August 24, 2021. ii. Special Meeting September 7, 2021. b. Report of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting September 7, 2021: i. Finance 224 NorthO’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499 www.wnpl.info Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting September 21, 2021 Agenda page 2 ii. Building and Grounds iii. Policy iv. Summary and General c. Monthly Financial Report for July 2021 d. Approval of payrolls for August, 2021 e. Approval of bills payable for July, 2021 f. Patron Suggestions August 2021 g. Approval of Board Policies: i. 3040 Services to Schools ii. 3046 The Point MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5} VII. President’s report. INFORMATION {1} VIII. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5} IX. Executive Director’s report September 2021. INFORMATION {3} X. Old business a. Library operations and mask requirements update. INFORMATION {5} b. Short-range Strategic Plan. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE WNPL SHORT­RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN AS PRESENTED. XI. New business a. Ordinance 2021/2022-4 Budget and Appropriation for FY 2021­ 2022. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE ORDINANCE 2021/2022­4 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2021-2022. b. Resolution 2021/2022-2 Proclamation: National Friends of the Library Week. ACTION {3} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021/2022-PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEK. c. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for October 2021 Regular Meeting. ACTION {5} i. Resolution 2021/2022-3 to Determine Estimate of Funds Needed for FY 2021-2022. 224 NorthO’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 Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date. Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting September 21, 2021 Agenda page 3 ii. Presentation of Audited Financial Statement for FY ended June 30, 2021. iii. Evaluation of Executive Director. iv. Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants requirements. v. Other XII. Enter into Executive Session to consider the selection of a person to fill a public office [5ILCS 120/2.(c)(3)]. ACTION {20} RESOLVED, THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LIVERGOOD, TO CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF A PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEE. XIII. Reconvene Regular Meeting {<1} 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, October 5, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 2. Intergovernmental Picnic: October 7, 2021, 5:00 p.m., Fire Station # 3, 5330 Manchester Drive, Gurnee. 3. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 4. Friends of the Library Meeting: Thursday, October 28, 2021, 1:00p.m. b. By other trustees or the director XVI. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 104 minutes} 224 NorthO’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 Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.