Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Feb. 8.
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
Becky Sipple Debi Trotter
Steve Smith Dean Vigna
Trustees absent:
Renee McLuckie
Others present:
Jolene Franciskovich, Director
Leah Bill, Assistant Director
Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
President Trotter added two items (1) Casual Friday and (2) Library Director Evaluation Form under New Business after Sexual Harassment Prevention Training on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. January 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
2. Action of Bills
Motion by Carol Crawford and second by Becky Sipple that
The Board approve the consent agenda items (1) January 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes, and (2) Action of Bills.
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Stahler, Vigna, Crawford, and Sipple
Abstain: Smith and Trotter
Absent: McLuckie
CORRESPONDENCE
A thank you note was received from Cindy Starks.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Library Director Jolene Franciskovich 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 January (attached).
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Policy
Chairman Crawford discussed proposed changes to the following policies: Personnel Policy, Occupational Dictionary, Drug and Alcohol Free Library Policy, and Patron Use and Behavior Policy.
Building & Grounds
Chairman Becky Sipple scheduled a committee meeting for Friday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the front desk and then in Annex A to discuss flooring in the back hallways.
NEW BUSINESS
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Board of Trustees turned in their Sexual Harassment Prevention Training completion certificates.
Casual Friday
The Board of Trustees discussed allowing staff to wear jeans for casual Fridays. There were no objections to this change in the dress code.
Library Director Evaluation Form
Vice President Smith provided the Board of Trustees with a new proposed Library Director Evaluation Form to review and consider any changes at the next meeting. Board of Trustees Policy
The Board of Trustees discussed pages 32 thru 35 of the Board of Trustees Policy. The Trustees are to review pages 36 thru 41 for the next meeting.
Resolution 21-4 Resolution Authorizing Appeal to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
The Board of Trustees discussed Resolution 21-4.
Motion by Steve Smith and second Besty Stahler that
The Board adopt Resolution 21-4 Resolution Authorizing Appeal to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Vigna, Crawford, Sipple, Smith, Stahler, and Trotter
Absent: McLuckie
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 2 Trustee agenda items deadline
March 8 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 Dean Vigna and second by Becky Sipple that
The Board adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Sipple, Smith, Stahler, Vigna, Crawford, and Trotter
Absent: McLuckie
Meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2022/MIN%20February%208%202022.pdf