Board Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM 123 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Minutes

Notice: This meeting of the Lake Bluff Library Board of Trustees was held with a quorum of Trustees physically present. The meeting was simulcast for any members of the public who did not wish to attend the meeting inperson at the Lake Bluff Public Library building. Guidelines and access codes were published before the meeting so members of the public could log in. The meeting was recorded, with the recording made available through the Library’s website. As required by law, at least one representative from the Library was present at the Library while participating in the meeting.

  1. Call to Order– Trustee Friedeman called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
  2. Roll Call – In attendance were Trustee Friedeman, Shaul, Kearney, and Reidy. Also in attendance were Director Starosta, Jillian Chapman and Anthony G. and Jamie Rachlin (virtually)
  3. Additions and Corrections to the Agenda– No changes were made to the agenda.
  4. Members of the Public to Address the Board (max 30 minutes) – No members of the public were in attendance.
  5. Consent Agenda– Trustee Kearney made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the correction of Trustee Friedeman’s name in the July 1st , 2025 CoW meeting seconded by Trustee Shaul. All aye. Motion carried.
    1. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of June 17, 2025
    2. Minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of July 1, 2025
  6. Library Director Updates
    1. Library Director’s and Managers’ Monthly Report – Director Starosta highlighted the Olsson roofing report and the materials disposal to local organizations.
    2. June 2025 Statistics Reports – Director Starosta noted that the sensor will be moved over the front door.
  7. Financial Reports
    1. ACTION: Approve June 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report – Revenue not entered – talked with L&A about being completed by the Wed. before the meeting in the future, Allie about – motion by Trustee Reidy and seconded by Trustee Shaul. Trustees Friedeman, Shaul, Kearney and Reidy voted aye. Motion carried.
    2. ACTION: Approve June 2025 Check Disbursement Report (Nos. 16582-16619) – Director Starosta noted that the Elm USA check was to update the cd/dvd cleaner and that LBPL participates in Overdrive as part of a consortium and also purchasing holds. Trustee Kearney made a motion to approve the checks number 16582 through 16619. Motion was seconded by Trustee Friedeman. Trustees Friedeman, Shaul, Kearney and Reidy voted aye. Motion carried.
  8. New Business
    1. DISCUSSION: Presentation/Discussion by Jamie Rachlin on the Library Financial Position: Mr. Rachlin updated the prior report with FY25 (not complete) data showing deficit spending and focused on the need for a long-term financial plan prior to making any long-term changes.
    2. ACTION: Secretary’s Audit Committee Report for FY2024/2025 – Director Starosta explained the work completed by Trustee Sobolak. Trustee Shaul moved to table certification to the August Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Friedeman. All aye. Motion carried.
    3. ACTION: Library Hours Move from Pilot to Regular House – Director Starosta explained the update to the added hours Trustee Shaul had noted at the July 1st CoW. Trustee Shaul provided a background on the Board discussion and funding considerations for the 2024 discussion of addition hours. The board discussed hours. Trustee Shaul made a motion to table and relabel this motion for the August Board meeting. Motion was seconded by Trustee Kearney. All aye. Motion carried.
  9. Library Correspondence and Communications
    1. Comment Cards – Director Starosta presented the comment cards.
  10. Adjournment – Trustee Friedeman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:20pm. Trustee Shaul seconded the motion. All aye. Motion carried.

Upcoming Board Meeting

  • August 5, 2025 at 7:00PM (Committee of the Whole)
  • August 19, 2025 AT 7:00PM