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 agenda can be sent before or during the meeting to Library Director Natalie Starosta at nstarosta@lakeblufflibrary.org. The meeting will be recorded and the recording made available through the Library’s website. Contact Natalie Starosta at 224-332-2097 or nstarosta@lakeblufflibrary.org with questions.

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

Topic: Regular Board Meeting

Time: Apr 15, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Additions and Corrections to the Agenda
  5. Members of the Public to Address the Board
  6. Approve of Library Board Meeting Minutes
    1. ACTION: Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of March 18, 2025
    2. ACTION: Minutes from the Finance/Technology Committee Meeting May 16, 2024
    3. ACTION: Minutes form the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting May 8, 2024
    4. ACTION: Minutes from the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting April 3, 2024
  7. Library Director Updates
    1. Library Director’s and Managers’ Monthly Report
    2. March 2025 Statistics Reports
  8. Financial Reports
    1. ACTION: Approve March 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report
    2. ACTION: Approve March 2025 Check Disbursement Report (Nos. 16463-16491)
  9. Committee Reports (Met) (Did Not Meet)
    1. Finance and Technology Committee (CHAIR: Hayes MEMBERS: Shaul, Zaute)
    2. Human Resources Committee (CHAIR: Graziano MEMBERS: Jerch)
    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. Long Range Planning Committee (CHAIR: Shaul MEMBERS: Friedeman)
  10. Closed Session Pursuant to section 2(c)(3) Selection of person to fill public office
  11. Return to Open Session
  12. New Business
    1. ACTION: Change May 20th Board meeting time to begin at 6:30pm
    2. ACTION: Updated FY26 Budget
    3. ACTION: Add Laurence Sacherer, keep Natalie Starosta, and remove all other authorized signers for the 3 IL Fund Accounts
    4. ACTION: Resolution Honoring Trustee William Hayes
    5. ACTION: Resolution Honoring Trustee Matthew Zaute
    6. ACTION: Resolution Honoring Trustee Jennifer Graziano
    7. DISCUSSION: Personnel Manual
    8. DISCUSSION: Bylaws – Committee of the Whole
    9. DISCUSSION: Officer Election
  13. Library Correspondence and Communications
    1. Comment Cards
  14. Adjournment

Upcoming Board Meeting

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