Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 14.

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

Steve Smith             Dean Vigna

Absent:

Becky Sipple

Others present:

Jolene Franciskovich, Library Director

Leah Bill, Assistant Director

Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator

Mike Perry, Chamlin & Associates

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. October 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2. Action of Bills

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Betsy Stahler that

The Board approve the consent agenda items: (1) October 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; and (2) Action of Bills.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Sipple

CORRESPONDENCE

Kara Barks donated several children’s books in memory of Pat Zelinko.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Renee 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

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget

Chairman McLuckie reviewed Ordinance 23-2 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with the Board.

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Steve Smith that

The Board adopt Ordinance 23-2 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Sipple

Policy

Chairman Crawford discussed proposed changes to the following policies: (1) Circulation Policy; (2) Collection Management Policy; (3) Meeting Spaces Policy; and (4) Motor Vehicle Evaluation Procedures. These changes will be considered for approval at the next Board meeting. The Prohibiting Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy will be reviewed by the Policy Committee in January to incorporate the new proposed federal language.

NEW BUSINESS

Fire Pump Room Renovations

Mike Perry with Chamlin & Associates discussed with the Board of Trustees options for renovations to the fire pump room.

Paid Leave Worker’s Act

Library Director Jolene Franciskovich discussed with the Board of Trustees the new legislation concerning the Paid Leave Worker’s Act going into effect as of January 1, 2024. The Board was given proposed language to be added in the Personnel Policy and considered for approval at the next Board meeting.

Resolution 23-4

The Board reviewed Resolution 23-4, the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Filing of an Assessment Complaint(s) with the Grundy County Board of Review.

Motion by Steve Smith and second by Renee McLuckie that

The Board accept Resolution 23-4, the Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Filing of an Assessment Complaint(s) with the Grundy County Board of Review for Tax Year 2023 Re: Parcels 03-35-400-004, 03-35-400-005, 03-35-300-002 Owned by General Electric Co. and Improved with the GE Hitachi Morris Operation, as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Sipple

Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries

The Board of Trustees reviewed Chapters 1 through 4 for Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries. The Board is to review chapters 5 through 9 for next month’s meeting. Trustee Open Discussion

Signs that have been displayed on the Library’s lawn were discussed. The policy indicates that signs can be displayed at the Library Director’s discretion.

It was noted that there have been additional states leaving the American Library Association. Oklahoma and Florida are two states that are currently banning certain Math textbooks.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 22 Early Close 3:00 p.m.

November 23 Close for Thanksgiving

December 6 Deadline for Agenda

December 12 Regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District at 6:30 p.m. in the Irving Street Annex

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Steve Smith and second by Renee McLuckie that

The Board adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Sipple

Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2023/MIN%20November%2014%202023.pdf