Board of Trustees – Regular Meeting September 17 Agenda

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.

NOTICE: Members of the public may attend in-person or participate in the meeting remotely via Zoom:

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 (10 min)
6. ACTIONS: Approval of Library Board Meeting Minutes (3 min)
   1. ACTION: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting on August 16, 2024
   2. ACTION: Minutes from Special Board Meeting on September 5, 2024
7. Library Director Updates (10 min)
   1. Library Director’s Monthly Report for August 2024
   2. FY August 2024 Statistics Report
8. ACTIONS: August 2024 Financial Reports (5 min)
   1. ACTION: Approve August 2024 Detailed Revenue & Expenditure Report
   2. ACTION: Approve August 2024 Monthly Check Disbursement Report (16178-16206)
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) (Did Not Meet)
   3. Building and Grounds Committee (CHAIR: Jerch MEMBERS: Jardine, Shaul)
   4. Bylaws & Policy Committee (CHAIR: Friedeman Members: Zaute)
   5. Engagement Committee (CHAIR: Jardine MEMBERS: Graziano)
   6. Intergovernmental Agreement Committee (CHAIR: Jerch MEMBERS: Library Director)\
   7. Long Range Planning Committee (CHAIR: Shaul MEMBERS: Friedeman)
10. New Business (45 min)
    1. ACTION: Vote to approve the appointment of David Seleb as part time temporary employee in the role of Interim Director for Lake Bluff Public Library
    2. ACTION: Vote to update the Library’s Hours of Operation and extend the Modified Pilot Hours
       1. Director Presentation of Modified Pilot Hours Report documents and data
       2. Trustee Discussion
    3. ACTION: Vote to approve the 2025 Calendar of Board Meetings
    4. ACTION: Vote to approve the 2025 Schedule of Library Closings
    5. Update: Current Status of negotiating new Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Lake Bluff
    6. Update: FY224-25 Lake Bluff Library Work Plan
11. Library Correspondence (3 min)
    1. Correspondence #1: Director Resignation News Release
    2. Correspondence #2: Lake Forester Article
    3. Correspondence #3: Patch Article
    4. Correspondence #4: Staff Compliments
    5. Correspondence #5: Illinois Libraries RAILS Impact Report
    6. Correspondence #5: Training for Trustees
    7. Correspondence #6: Run for LBPL Board Trustee
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

• October 15, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
• November 19, 2024 at 7 pm: IN PERSON, Lake Bluff Public Library
• DECEMBER 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING CANCELLED