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. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2025
    2. Minutes from the Finance and Technology Committee Meeting of July 18, 2024
    3. Minutes from the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of April 3, 2024
    4. Minutes from the Bylaws & Policy Committee Meeting of March 7, 2024
    5. Minutes from the Special Board Meeting of February 24, 2024
    6. Minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024
    7. Minutes form the Technology Committee Meeting of February 15, 2024
    8. Minutes from the Bylaws & Policy Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024
  7. Library Director Updates
    1. Library Director’s and Managers’ Monthly Report
    2. April 2025 Statistics Reports
  8. Financial Reports
    1. ACTION: Approve March 2025 and April 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report
    2. ACTION: Approve April 2025 Check Disbursement Report (Nos. 16492-16511)
  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. New Business
    1. ACTION: Swear in newly elected Trustees
    2. ACTION: Personnel Manual Update
    3. ACTION: Bylaws – Committee of the Whole
    4. ACTION: Resolution Honoring Trustee Janie Jerch
    5. ACTION: Appointment of Board President
    6. ACTION: Appointment of Slate of Officers (Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary)
    7. DISCUSSION: Duties and Responsibilities of the Board and Director workshop by Deiters & Todd Consulting
  11. Library Correspondence and Communications
    1. Comment Cards
  12. Closed Session Pursuant to section 2(c)(3) Selection of person to fill public office
  13. Return to Open Session
  14. New Business as a result of Closed Session
    1. ACTION: Appoint and swear in new Library Trustee(s)
  15. Adjournment

Upcoming Board Meeting

  • June 17, 2025 AT 7:00PM