March 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
Description:
Establishment of a quorum
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting agenda for March 24, 2026.
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5. Public Comment
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6. Treasurer's Report
Description:
The Treasurer will provide a report on the library's revenue for the month and year-to-date (YTD), as well as monthly and YTD expenditures, and monthly disbursements including payroll expenses.
Revenue Received in February: $56,450.13 YTD Revenue: $6,878,938.09 Expenditures Expended in February: $1,223,799.26 YTD Expenditures: $10,769,424.99 Disbursements $971,983.54 + February Payroll $267,727.29 Grand Total for February Disbursements: $1,239,710.83 |
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7. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the Policies Committee Minutes of February 17, 2026, the Regular Board Minutes of February 17, 2026, and the approval of bills & disbursements as presented in the Treasurer's Report.
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7.A. Approval of Minutes
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7.B. Approval of Bills & Disbursements
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8. Reports
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8.A. Director & Staff Reports
Description:
Kathy Welko, Head of Guest Services, will attend the meeting to provide a report to the Board from her department.
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8.B. Statistics
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8.C. Building Project Report
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8.D. Friends of the Library Report
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9. New Business
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9.A. ACTION ITEM: Maker Services policy revisions
Description:
As we transition from the Creative Studio and Sound Studio to Sam's Lab and the Digital Media Lab, the Board will be asked to approve revisions to the policies regarding use of these spaces.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the recommended policy revisions for Maker Services and Equipment as presented.
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9.B. ACTION ITEM: Strategic Plan Update
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the updated and revised Strategic Plan.
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9.C. ACTION ITEM: Discretionary staff bonuses
Description:
The Board will vote on awarding discretionary bonuses in lieu of annual pay rate increases to two library employees who have reached the top of the pay range for their position.
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9.D. ACTION ITEM: Renovation Dedication Plaque
Description:
The Board will discuss and agree on the wording and layout for the renovation dedication plaque.
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10. Correspondence & Announcements
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10.A. Patron Communication
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10.B. Other Correspondence
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11. Additional Discussion
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12. Closed Session - (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body.
Description:
The Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss the compensation and performance of the library director. Following the closed session, the meeting will be adjourned with no further action taken.
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13. Adjournment
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