Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees Met April 13.

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          Steve Smith  

 Renee McLuckie      Debi Trotter  

 Lois Phillips              Dean Vigna  

 Becky Sipple  

Others present:  

 Jolene Franciskovich, Director  

 Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator  

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA  

None.  

CONSENT AGENDA  

1. March 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes  

2. April 8, 2021 Dresden Committee Minutes  

3. Action of Bills  

4. Bylaws  

Renee McLuckie requested that agenda item 2 April 8, 2021 Dresden Committee Minutes be removed from the agenda.

Motion by Becky Sipple and second by Steve Smith that

The Board approve the consent agenda items: 1. March 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 3. Action of Bills, and 4. Bylaws.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: McLuckie, Sipple, Vigna, Crawford, and Phillips

Abstain: Smith and Trotter

CORRESPONDENCE

A thank you note was received from the Library staff. The book “Miller’s Antiques Encyclopedia” by Judith Miller was donated in memory of Betty Trotter by Jolene Franciskovich. The book “Let’s Play Two The Legend of Mr. Cub, The Life of Ernie Banks” was donated in memory of Helen Veronda by Kay Lynn Shoemaker.

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 March (attached). Jolene answered the Board of Trustees questions concerning the report. The Board of Trustees had no objection to hiring a Youth Services Clerk that has been a volunteer for many years and is related to a staff member.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget

Chairman McLuckie discussed the 3rd quarter budget report with the Board of Trustees and scheduled a Committee meeting for Friday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Annex to discuss the employee salary schedule.

Policy

Chairman Crawford discussed proposed changes made to the (1) Identity Protection Policy, (2) Volunteer Policy, and (3) Interlibrary Loan Policy. The policies will be considered for approval at the next regular Board meeting.

AD HOC COMMITTEE

Dresden Committee

Chairman Renee McLuckie presented the Board of Trustees with an update on the status of the Dresden Nuclear Plant along with a letter to the editor and a list of legislators to contact for support. The library has posted the two Dresden witness slips to be signed for supporting HB 1472 and SB 1100 to their Facebook page, Twitter account, and sent an e-newsletter. Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Debi Trotter that

The Board approve publication of the letter to the editor supporting the passing of legislation HB 1472/SB 1100 known as the Climate Union Jobs Act.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Strategic Plan Committee

Chairman Smith scheduled a Committee meeting for Thursday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Annex.

NEW BUSINESS

Closed Session

Motion by Carol Crawford and second by Renee McLuckie that

The Board move into closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2 (1) to discuss the Annual Director Evaluation.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Sipple, Smith, Trotter, Vigna, Crawford, McLuckie, and Phillips Entered closed session at 7:00 p.m.

Returned to open session at 7:27 p.m.

Annual Director Evaluation

President Phillips announced a Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Director’s annual evaluation. The meeting agenda will be posted as required.

Library Trivia

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 21 Special meeting of the Coal City Public Library District at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex, 70 N. Irving Street, Coal City

May 5 Trustee agenda items deadline

May 11 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 Becky Sipple that

The Board adjourn.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Smith, Trotter, Vigna, Crawford, McLuckie, Sipple, and Phillips Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2021/MIN%20April%2013%202021.pdf