Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board met Nov. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Lois Phillips called the regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees to order at 6:30 pm.

ROLL CALL

Communications Coordinator called the roll.

Trustees present:

Carol Crawford             Becky Sipple

Renee McLuckie          Steve Smith

Lois Phillips                  Debi Trotter

Others present:

Jolene Franciskovich, Director

Leah Bill, Assistant Director

Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator

Dean Vigna, Resident

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. October 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2. Action of Bills

Motion by Debi Trotter and second by Carol Crawford that

The Board approve the consent agenda items: 1. October 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, and 2. Action of Bills.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Crawford, Sipple, Trotter, and Phillips

Nays: None

Abstain: McLuckie, and Smith

CORRESPONDENCE

Scott and Karla Kuriger donated the books “The Encyclopedia of Country Living” in memory of Russell Smith, “On the Brink of Everything” in memory of Tommye Talley, and “Samoyed Dog

Complete Owner’s Manual” in memory of Dave Berkowitz. Marilyn Hook donated the book “The Spider Who Saved Christmas” in memory of Olivia O’Keefe. The Book Club Babes donated the book “Fortune and Glory” in memory of Lynne Letterly.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Chairman McLuckie presented a written treasurer’s report (attached). The report will be filed for audit.

DIRECTOR’S PROGRESS AND SERVICE REPORT

Library Director Jolene Franciskovich submitted the director’s report, which included the

statistics for October (attached). Jolene attended the Chamber zoom event on Saving Dresden and gave the Board a report on the status of legislation and timeline of events. The possibility of a virtual Paint and Sip adult program was discussed and the Board had no objection. The Board approved closing the library on Saturday, December 26. The Board was given the Capital Assets

Plan to review and approve at the next Board meeting.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT

Budget

Chairman McLuckie discussed the FY19-20 Audit.

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Debi Trotter that

The Board accept the FY19-20 Audit as presented.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Sipple, Smith, Trotter, Crawford, McLuckie, and Phillips

Nays: None

Chairman McLuckie discussed Ordinance No. 20-2 an Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate

Purposes for the FY2020-2021.

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Carol Crawford that

The Board adopt Ordinance No. 20-2 an Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the FY2020-2021.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Smith, Trotter, Crawford, McLuckie, Sipple, and Phillips

Nays: None

Policy

Chairman Crawford reviewed the proposed changes to (1) Public Comment Policy, and (2) Registered Sex Offender Policy. They will be considered for approval at the next Board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Serving Our Public 4.0 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries

The Board discussed Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 from Serving Our Public 4.0 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries.

Library Trivia

President Phillips provided the Board with a trivia question to familiarize themselves with the history of the library.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 25 Library closes at 3:00 p.m.

November 26 Library closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Day

December 2 Trustee agenda items deadline

December 8 Regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District

at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room, 85 N. Garfield Street, Coal City

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Debi Trotter and second by Renee McLuckie that

The Board adjourn.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Trotter, Crawford, McLuckie, Sipple, Smith, and Phillips

Nays: None

Meeting was adjourned at 7: 02 p.m.

https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2020/MIN%20November%2010%202020.pdf