Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Jan. 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

Assistant Library Director called the roll.

Trustees present:

Carol Crawford      Betsy Stahler

Becky Sipple          Debi Trotter

Steve Smith            Dean Vigna

Absent:

Renee McLuckie

Others present:

Jolene Franciskovich, Library Director

Leah Bill, Assistant Director

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2. Action of Bills

Motion by Betsy Stahler and second by Carol Crawford that

The Board approve the consent agenda items: (1) December 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; and (2) Action of Bills.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: McLuckie

CORRESPONDENCE

Thank you notes were received from Jolene Franciskovich, Leah Bill, Tisha Girot, and Mary Jo Breneman.

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 December (attached) and gave an update on the Fire Pump room project.

HEAD OF CIRCULATION SERVICES REPORT

Heather Banks, Head of Circulation discussed with the Board of Trustees the duties and responsibilities of the Circulation staff along with the services they provide including Spice of the Month. She also discussed the tool donation by Whitmore Ace Hardware, the IDNR donation of fishing poles and the upcoming Rubber Ducky Day.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget

Library Director Jolene Franciskovich reviewed the FY 23-24 Quarter 2 Report with the Board of Trustees.

Policy

Chairman Crawford scheduled a Policy Committee meeting for Monday, January 29 at 10:00 AM to discuss the following policies: (1) Drug and Alcohol Free Library Policy (2) Personnel; (3) Occupational Dictionary; and (4) Prohibiting Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy.

Building and Grounds

Chairman Sipple scheduled a Building and Grounds Committee meeting for Tuesday, January 30 at 10 AM to discuss a potential kitchen renovation.

NEW BUSINESS

Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries

The Board of Trustees reviewed Chapters 10 through 13 for Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries.

Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention

President Debi Trotter discussed the requirement of the Board of Trustees to complete the Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention training.

Trustee Open Discussion

None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 7 Deadline for Agenda

February 13 Regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District at 6:30 p.m. in the Irving Street Annex

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Steve and second by Becky that

The Board adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: McLuckie

Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

https://www.ccpld.org/minutes/2024/MIN%20January%209%202024.pdf