The in-person meeting will be simulcast for any members of the public whdnot wish tattend the meeting in-person at the Lake Bluff Public Library building. Questions related tthe Library agenda can be sent before or during the meeting tLibrary 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 tOrder
  2. Roll Call (1 min)
  3. Pledge of Allegiance (1 min)
  4. Additions & Corrections tthe Agenda (2 min)
  5. Opportunity for Public tAddress the Board (5 min)
  6. 2023 Final Audit Report for Lake Bluff Library (20 min)
    1. Presentation by Martha Trotter, CPA and Bettina O’Connoll, Finance Director, Village of Lake Bluff
    2. Discussion and Q&A
    3. ACTION: Vote tApprove 2023 Final Audit Report presented by Sikich, LLP
  7. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes (5 min)
    1. ACTION: Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
    2. ACTION: Approve of Minutes of February 24, 2024 Library Board Retreat
  8. Library Director Updates (10 min)
    1. Director’s Report
    2. Monthly Statistics Reports
  9. Committee Reports (25 min) (Met)
    1. Bylaws & Policy Committee (CHAIR: Friedeman. Members: Grazianand Zaute.)
    2. Building and Grounds Committee (CHAIR: Jerch. MEMBERS: Berg, Shaul.)
    3. Human Resources Committee (CHAIR: Graziano. MEMBERS: Jerch and Shaul.)
    4. Long Range Planning Committee (CHAIR: Shaul. MEMBERS: Friedeman)
    5. Engagement Committee (CHAIR: Berg. MEMBERS: Graziano)
    6. Special Topics Committee (AD HOC. Committee membership is assigned by topic) (Did Not Meet)
    7. Finance Committee (CHAIR: Hayes. MEMBERS: Shaul, Zaute.)
    8. Technology Committee (CHAIR: TBD. MEMBERS: Hayes, Zaute, Shaul)
    9. Intergovernmental Committee (MEMBERS: Jerch, Grassi)
  10. February 2024 Financial Reports (5 min)
    1. ACTION: Approve February Detailed Revenue & Expense Report
    2. ACTION: Approve February Monthly Check Disbursement (15963-15969)
  11. New Business
    1. ACTION: Discuss and vote tapprove Engberg Anderson Proposal for Master Plan
    2. ACTION: Discuss and vote tapprove proposed policy update tLibrary’s Governance and Organizational Structure Policy
    3. ACTION: Discuss and vote tapprove CVI two-year LAN Contract
    4. ACTION: Discuss and vote tapprove CVI Quote – Security Server
    5. Director Presentation and Discussion: Hours Pilot Report – Month 2, Feb. 2024
  12. Library Correspondence (7 min)
    1. Correspondence 1: Patron Letter
    2. Correspondence 2: Comment Cards
    3. Correspondence 3: Letter from Library Board President
    4. Correspondence 4: ALA Press Release – Record Number of Book Challenges
  13. Any and all other business which may properly come before the Board (10 min)
    1. Statement of Economic Interest Due May 1, 2024
  14. 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. Tdiscuss 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)
  15. Adjournment (1 minute)

Attachments

  • 2023 Board Communications from Auditor
  • 2023 Final Audit Report – Lake Bluff Library
  • Regular Minutes
  • Board Retreat Minutes
  • Directors Report Feb2024
  • February 2024 FY Statistical Graph
  • February 2024 3 Year Comparison
  • February Revenue and Expenditures Report
  • February Check Disbursement Report
  • Engberg Anderson Proposal for Master Plan
  • Proposed Policy Update – Governance and
  • Organizational Structure
  • CVI twyear LAN Contract
  • CVI Quote – Security Server
  • February 2024 Hours Pilot Monthly Report
  • Hours Pilot Comments Feb2024
  • Feb2024 2024 Heat Map
  • Recommended Hours of Service by Population ILA
  • Standards 4.0
  • Correspondence 1: Patron letter
  • Correspondence 2: Comment Cards
  • Correspondence 3: Letter from Library Board
  • President
  • Correspondence 4: ALA Press Release

Upcoming Board Meetings

  • March 19, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
  • April 16, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
  • May 21, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library