Grundy Reporter

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met March 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Steve Smith 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 Steve Smith

Renee McLuckie Betsy Stahler

Becky Sipple Dean Vigna

Absent: Debi Trotter

Others present:

Jolene Franciskovich, Library Director

Leah Bill, Assistant Director

Cindy Starks, Communications Coordinator

CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA

Vice President Smith added Resolution 24-4 to the agenda as an action item under New Business and after Buildings and Grounds. Bryan Gilligan’s Circulation Report was removed from the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. February 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2. Action of Bills

3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy/Procedures

4. Local Election Official Apparent Conformity Policy

5. Patron Use and Behavior Policy

6. Reference/Reader’s Advisory Policy

7. Violence Prevention Policy

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Betsy Stahler that The Board approve the consent agenda items: (1) February 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; (2) Action of Bills; (3) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy/Procedures; (4) Local Election Official Apparent Conformity Policy; (5) Patron Use and Behavior Policy; (6) Reference/Reader’s Advisory Policy; and (7) Violence Prevention Policy.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Trotter

CORRESPONDENCE

None.

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 February (attached).

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Policy

Chairman Crawford scheduled a committee meeting on Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. in Annex A to review the following policies: (1) Identity Protection Policy; (2) Interlibrary Loan Policy; and (3) Volunteer Policy.

NEW BUSINESS

Grundy County Transit Donation

The Board of Trustees discussed the Grundy County Transit donation request. There was no action taken.

Building and Grounds

Library Director Jolene Franciskovich presented the report for Buildings and Ground. Some revisions have been made to the fire pump room electrical upgrade contract so we do not have an executed contract at this time. Jolene contacted the Village of Coal City and they have agreed to redo the alley at the same time as the Library does the parking lot.

Resolution 24-4

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Becky Sipple that

The Board adopt Resolution 24-4 Authorizing an Appeal to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Trotter

National Library Week

National Library Week is April 6th-12th with the theme “Drawn to the Library.” The Board will provide food to the staff at a time Jolene chooses during that week.

Board Service Awards

There will be one Board service award given out at the next Board meeting.

Closed Session

Motion by Carol Crawford and second by Betsy Stahler that

The Board enter into closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2 (1) to discuss the Director’s retirement.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Trotter

Entered Closed: 6:54 p.m.

Returned to Open: 7:02 p.m.

Library Director Position

Motion by Carol Crawford and second by Betsy Stahler that

The Board name Leah Bill as Library Director effective July 1, 2025 at $81,500.

Motion carried by roll call vote.

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

Absent: Trotter

Trustee Open Discussion

The Trustees discussed recent articles on library trends.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 7-12 National Library Week themed “Drawn to the Library”

April 2 Deadline for Agenda

April 8 Regular monthly meeting of the Coal City Public Library District at 6:30 p.m. in the Irving Street Annex

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Renee McLuckie and second by Dean Vigna that The Board adjourn the meeting.

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

Absent: Trotter

Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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