August 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call to Order           5:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

3.A. Pledge of Allegiance: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

4. Our Mission:  The Oswego Public Library District exists to provide quality library service which will effectively meet the informational, educational, recreational needs of district residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on supplying popular materials, providing reference services and assisting students of all ages in meeting their educational needs.

5. Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 25-1

5.A. Board President States: The purpose of the hearing is to provide time for questions or comments by the Public about Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 25-1

5.B. Motion Requested: Motion to open the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 25-1

5.C. Board President: Recognizes and asks members of the public who speak to state their name for the record and proceed with questions or comments concerning the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 25-1

5.D. Motion Requested: Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 25-1

6. Approval of Minutes

6.A. Motion  Requested: Approval of Minutes from Regular and Closed Meetings on June 26, 2024

7. Correspondence

8. Financials 

8.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports for June 2024 and July 2024

9. Monthly A/P

9.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the July and August 2024 Bill in the amount of $911,489

10. Director's Report

10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report

11. Committee Reports

11.A. Finance

11.B. Personnel

11.C. Technology

11.D. Building and Grounds

11.E. Planning and Development

12. Unfinished Business

12.A. Computer Use Policy

12.B. Motion Requested: Approval of the changes to the Computer Use Policy.

 

13. New Business

13.A. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 25-1

13.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 25-1

13.B. Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY25

13.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY25

13.C. Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source

13.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source

13.D. Liability Insurance Quote for FY25

13.D.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Insurance Quote for $52,476

13.E. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for Eligible Employees

13.E.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for eligible employees for $828.22 per month

13.F. Set a Date and Time for Public Hearing Pursuant to the Truth in Taxation Law

13.F.1. Motion Requested: Set a date for a public hearing pursuant to the Truth in Taxation Law on October 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery, IL 60538

13.G. Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) FY 24

13.G.1. Motion Requested: Authorize library staff to submit the completed Illinois Public Library Annual Report to the Illinois State Library in compliance with 75 ILCS 16/30-65 (due Sept 1)

13.H. Hours of Work and Overtime Policy: First Reading of proposed changes to the Hours of Work and Overtime Policy.

13.I. Unpaid Leaves of Absence Policy- First Reading of proposed changes to the Unpaid Leaves of Absence Policy.

14. Open Session: Total Public Comment Limited to 30 Minutes Total

The Board will now receive public comment concerning items on this agenda as well as communications and reports from citizens or representatives from other agencies.  Such comments should not include discussion of personnel matters, which should be brought directly to the attention of the Director.

This board meeting is a meeting held in the public.  It is not a meeting of the public.  It is the prerogative of the President of the Board to recognize members of the audience.  If you are recognized to address the Board, you are asked to stand, identify yourself, and to address the whole Board.  Your comments are limited to three minutes.
 

15. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, Closed Session--5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) Employment

16. Adjourn

17. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

17.A. Regular Meeting September 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego, IL 60543