The in-person meeting will be simulcast for any members of the public who do not wish to attend the meeting in-person at the Lake Bluff Public Library building. Questions related to the Library agenda can be sent before or during the meeting to Library Director Renee Grassi at rgrassi@lakeblufflibrary.org. The meeting will be recorded, with the recording made available through the Library’s website. For any questions, contact at Renee Grassi at 847-234-2540 or rgrassi@lakeblufflibrary.org.

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call (1 min)
  3. Pledge of Allegiance (1 min)
  4. Additions & Corrections to the Agenda (2 min)
  5. Opportunity for Public to Address the Board (5 min)
  6. Remarks by Village Board President Regis Charlot (10 minutes)
  7. Building Presentation by Shaun Kelly, Engberg Anderson Architects (1 hr. 45 minutes)
  8. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes (5 min)
    1. ACTION: Approval of Minutes of January 24, 2024 Board Meeting
  9. Library Director Updates (7 min)
    1. Director’s Report
    2. Monthly Statistics Reports
  10. Committee Reports (25 min) (Met)
    1. Bylaws & Policy Committee (CHAIR: Friedeman. Members: Graziano and Zaute.)
    2. Building and Grounds Committee (CHAIR: Jerch. MEMBERS: Berg, Shaul.)
    3. Finance Committee (CHAIR: Hayes. MEMBERS: Shaul, Zaute.)
    4. Technology Committee (CHAIR: TBD. MEMBERS: Hayes, Zaute, Shaul)
    5. Engagement Committee (CHAIR: Berg. MEMBERS: Graziano) (Did Not Meet)
    6. Human Resources Committee (CHAIR: Graziano. MEMBERS: Jerch and Shaul.)
    7. Long Range Planning Committee (CHAIR: Shaul. MEMBERS: Friedeman)
    8. Intergovernmental Committee (MEMBERS: Jerch, Grassi)
    9. Special Topics Committee (AD HOC. Committee membership is assigned by topic)
  11. January 2024 Financial Reports (5 min)
    1. ACTION: Approve January Detailed Revenue & Expense Report
    2. ACTION: Approve January Monthly Check Disbursement (15905- 15940)
  12. New Business
    1. ACTION: Vote to approve and adopt the FY 2024-2025 Budget
    2. ACTION: Vote to approve and adopt the FY 2025-2025 Budget
    3. ACTION: Vote to updated Collection Development Policy
    4. ACTION: Vote to approve Resolution 2024.2.20.A Resolution in Support of SB2787 – Amends the Illinois Local Library Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991 Regarding Competitive Bidding
    5. Presentation and Discussion: Hours Pilot Report for Jan. 2024
  13. Library Correspondence (7 min)
    1. PPRT Lake Forester Article
    2. PPRT web announcement
    3. Lake County Chronicle Article
  14. Any and all other business which may properly come before the Board (10 min)
    1. Board Retreat scheduled Saturday, February 24 from 9 am – 1 pm at Lake Bluff Park District
  15. Executive Session(s) if needed
    1. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 and in compliance with the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)
    2. To discuss the appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body in compliance with the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
  16. Adjournment (1 minute)

Attachments

  • Lake Bluff Library Building Systems & Site Report
  • CRS Data File 2022 Draft
  • Lake Bluff Accessibility Report
  • IL Environmental Barriers Act & Accessibility Code
  • Public Libraries and the Law – ADA
  • Regular Minutes
  • Directors Report Jan2024
  • January 2024 FY Statistical Graph
  • January 2024 3 Year Comparison
  • January Revenue and Expenditures Report
  • January Check Disbursement Report
  • FY 2024-2025 Budget
  • FY 2025-2025 Budget
  • Collection Development Policy Draft
  • Resolution 2024.2.20.A
  • January 2024 Hours Pilot Monthly Report
  • Hours Pilot Comments Jan2024
  • January 2024 Heat Map
  • Recommended Hours of Service by Population ILA Standards 4.0
  • Spring 2024 Letter from Director
  • Spring 2024 Hours Pilot Survey
  • PPRT Lake Forester Article
  • PPRT web announcement
  • Lake County Chronicle Article

Upcoming Board Meetings

  • February 24, 2024 at 9 am: IN PERSON; Library Board Retreat at Lake Bluff Park District
  • March 19, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
  • April 16, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library