Notice: The Long Range Planning committee meeting of the Lake Bluff Library Board of Trustees was heldwith a quorum of Trustees present. The meeting was conducted with all committee members attendingin person. Guidelines and access codes were published before the meeting so members of the publiccould log in. As required by law, at least one representative from the Library was present at the Librarywhile participating in the meeting.

  1. Call to Order: Trustee Shaul called the meeting to order at 3:50 pm.
  2. Roll Call: Trustees Shaul and Friedeman were present; Director Renee Grassi and Carrie Welleswere also present.
  3. Public Comment: There was none.
  4. Vote to Approve Committee Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2023: Trustee Shaul movedto approve the meeting minutes from November 20, 2023; Trustee Friedeman seconded; allvoted aye.
  5. New Business
    1. 2024 Library Board Retreat:
      1. Review Program outline, timeframe & printed materials: Director Grassipresented a draft Board retreat agenda for review and discussion. Thecommittee and Ms. Welles suggested revisions to the board retreat agenda,which included the addition of remarks from Board President Bonnie Shaul. Thecommittee also discussed the objectives of the retreat, suggested communityengagement prompts, action items and agenda timing.
      2. Confirming room location at Lake Bluff Park District: The committee discussedroom setup and participant grouping in the Park District Community Room.
      3. Food and Drink for Retreat: Bonnie Shaul will pick up snacks. Allie Friedemanwill provide coffee, water and breakfast items.
  6. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda: Trustee Shaul moved to table the discussion about LongRange Planning Consultant and Village Suggestion of 1 and 3 Year Plans to the next committeemeeting.
  7. Executive Session(s) if needed: There was none.
  8. Any and all other business that may properly come before this committee: The next committeemeeting is Monday, March 4 at 10:15 am in the Spruth Room.
  9. Adjournment: Trustee Shaul moved to adjourn, Trustee Friedeman seconded; all voted aye. Themeeting adjourned at 5:01 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Alexandra Friedeman

Secretary