Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board met Nov. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Debi Trotter called the regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Communications Coordinator called the roll.

Trustees present:

Carol Crawford Betsy Stahler

Renee McLuckie Debi Trotter

Becky Sipple Dean Vigna

Steve Smith

Others present:

Jolene Franciskovich, Director

Leah Bill, Assistant Director

Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator

Nicolle Albrecht, Coal City Food Pantry Representative

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. October 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2. Action of Bills

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Becky Sipple that

The Board approve the consent agenda items (1) October 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, and (2) Action of Bills.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Stahler, Vigna, Crawford, McLuckie, Sipple, and Trotter

Abstain: Smith

CORRESPONDENCE

The Coal City High School Class of 1966 donated the book “The Art of the Vintage Motorcycle” in memory of Edmund Berta. Noel and Debi Trotter donated the book “Pioneer Woman Cooks: Super Easy!” in memory of Nicole Holm.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Treasurer McLuckie presented Nicolle Albrecht with the check to the Coal City Food Pantry in the amount of $623.48 representing money collected for fines and generous donations made during the month of October.

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).

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget

Chairman McLuckie discussed Ordinance 21-3 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Steve Smith that

The Board adopt Ordinance 21-3 an Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Chairman McLuckie reminded the Board of Trustees about the FY 20-21 Audit they reviewed over the past month.

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Betsy Stahler that

The Board accept as presented the FY 20-21 Audit.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Policy

Chairman Crawford discussed the proposed changes to the following policies: (1) Circulation Policy, (2) Collection Management Policy, and (3) Prohibiting Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy. The proposed changes to these policies will be considered for approval at the next regular Board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Illinois Libraries Present: Intergovernmental Agreement

The Board of Trustees discussed the Illinois Libraries Present: Intergovernmental Agreement. Motion by Carol Crawford and second by Steve Smith that

The Board enter into Illinois Libraries Present: Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Purchasing of Library Programming, Events and Services.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Serving Our Public Library 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries Chapters 9-12 The Board of Trustees discussed chapters 9 thru 12 of Serving Our Public Library 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries. The Trustees are to review chapter 13 thru glossary for the next meeting.

Board of Trustees Policy

The Board of Trustees discussed pages 13 thru 18 of the Board of Trustees Policy. The Trustees are to review pages 19 thru 22 and Appendix A for the next meeting.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Steve Smith and second by Becky Sipple that

The Board enter into Closed Session under 5 ILCS 120/2 (5) to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the pubic body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Entered Closed Session: 7:35 p.m.

Returned to Open Session: 7:53 p.m.

There was no action taken.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 24 Early Close 3:00 p.m.

November 25 Close for Thanksgiving Day

December 8 Trustee agenda items deadline

December 14 Regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District held in the Irving Street Annex starting at 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Steve Smith and second by Dean Vigna that

The Board adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

Ayes: Sipple, Smith, Stahler, Vigna, Crawford, McLuckie, and Trotter Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2021/MIN%20November%209%202021.pdf