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. ACTION: Approval of Library Board Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2024 (3 min)
  7. Library Director Updates (10 min)
    1. Library Director’s Monthly Report
    2. July 2024 Statistics Report
  8. ACTIONS: July 2024 Financial Reports (5 min)
    1. ACTION: Approve July 2024 Detailed Revenue & Expenditure Report
    2. ACTION: Approve July 2024 Monthly Check Disbursement Report (16135-16175)
  9. Committee Reports (15 min)
    (Met)
    1. Finance and Technology Committee (CHAIR: Hayes MEMBERS: Shaul, Zaute)
    2. Human Resources Committee (CHAIR: Graziano MEMBERS: Jerch and Shaul)
    3. Building and Grounds Committee (CHAIR: Jerch MEMBERS: Jardine, Shaul)
      (Did Not Meet)
    4. Bylaws & Policy Committee (CHAIR: Friedeman Members: Zaute)
    5. Long Range Planning Committee (CHAIR: Shaul MEMBERS: Friedeman)
    6. Engagement Committee (CHAIR: Jardine MEMBERS: Graziano)
  10. New Business (45 min)
    1. Welcome to the Library’s new Technology Manager, Anthony Garriga
    2. Update: Current Status of negotiating new Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Lake Bluff
    3. Discussion: Meristem Advisors Project Proposal
    4. Update: Grant-funded Engberg Anderson Signage Project
  11. Library Correspondence (3 min) a. Correspondence #1: Fall 2024 flyers for Library Museum partnership programs b. Correspondence #2: Computers in Libraries article c. Correspondence #3: Patch article
  12. 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)
  13. Any and all other business which may properly come before the Board (5 min)
  14. Adjournment (1 minute)

Upcoming Board Meetings

  • September 17, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
  • October 15, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
  • November 19, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library