Oswego Public Library District Board met May 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Terry Friedman: Present
Jim Marter: Present
Terry Tamblyn: Present
Pete Wallers: Present
Dana Young: Present
Present: 7.
1. Call to Order 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m. Board President Terry Tamblyn called the Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
3.A. Pledge of Allegiance: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
4. Our Mission: The Oswego Public Library District exists to provide quality library service which will effectively meet the informational, educational, recreational needs of district residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on supplying popular materials, providing reference services and assisting students of all ages in meeting their educational needs.
5. Open Session:
The Board will now receive public comment concerning items on this agenda as well as communications and reports from citizens or representatives from other agencies. Such comments should not include discussion of personnel matters, which should be brought directly to the attention of the Director.
This board meeting is a meeting held in the public. It is not a meeting of the public. It is the prerogative of the President of the Board to recognize members of the audience. If you are recognized to address the Board, you are asked to stand, identify yourself, and to address the whole Board. Your comments are limited to five minutes.
6. Correspondence
7. Approval of Minutes
Move to approve minutes for Regular Meeting April 27, 2022, Finance Committee Meeting April 27, 2022 and Closed Meeting April 27, 2022. This motion, made by Pete Wallers and seconded by Christine Diehl, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
7.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting April 27, 2022, Finance Committee Meeting April 27, 2022 and Closed Meeting April 27, 2022
8. Financials
8.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports for April 2022
Move to approve the Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports for April 2022. This motion, made by Dana Young and seconded by Terry Friedman, Passed. Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
9. Monthly A/P
9.A. Motion Requested: Approval of May 2022 bills in the amount of $322,274.76 Move to approve May 2022 bills in the amount of $322,274.76. This motion, made by Christine Diehl and seconded by Pete Wallers, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
10. Director's Report
10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report
Move to approve the Director's Report. This motion, made by Terry Friedman and seconded by Jim Marter, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
11. Committee Reports
11.A. Finance
11.B. Personnel
11.C. Technology
11.D. Building and Grounds
11.E. Planning and Development
12. Unfinished Business
12.A. Hours of Work and Overtime Policy: 2nd Reading
12.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Hours of Work and Overtime Policy Move to approve the Hours of Work and Overtime Policy. This motion, made by Dana Young and seconded by Terry Friedman, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
12.B. Reasonable Accommodations Policy - 2nd Reading
12.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Reasonable Accomodations Policy Move to approve Reasonable Accommodations Policy. This motion, made by Pete Wallers and seconded by Christine Diehl, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
12.C. Workers Compensation Policy - 2nd Reading
12.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Workers Compensation Policy Move to approve Workers Compensation Policy. This motion, made by Christine Diehl and seconded by Dana Young, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
12.D. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy - 2nd Reading
12.D.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Move to approve Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. This motion, made by Terry Friedman and seconded by Dana Young, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
13. New Business
13.A. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Draft - Setting Date for Public Hearing
13.A.1. Motion Requested: Set the Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1 for August 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus Move to approve the Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1 for August 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus. This motion, made by Dana Young and seconded by Terry Friedman, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
13.B. Building Safety Review - Update from Federal Review
13.C. Social Media Policy- First Reading
13.D. Staff Workshop - Friday, August 12th, Topic: Library Updates, Policies, Safety
13.D.1. Motion Requested: Close both the library buildings on Friday, Aug. 12, for a Library Staff Training Day
Move to approve closing both library buildings on Friday, August 12, 2022 for a Library Staff Training Day. This motion, made by Terry Friedman and seconded by Jim Marter, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
14. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) Employment: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
15. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
16. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings
16.A. Regular Meeting June 22 (4th Wed.), 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego, IL 60543
17. Adjourn
Move to adjourn at 6:02 p.m. This motion, made by Pete Wallers and seconded by Christine Diehl, Passed.
Jim Connon: Yea, Christine Diehl: Yea, Terry Friedman: Yea, Jim Marter: Yea, Terry Tamblyn: Yea, Pete Wallers: Yea, Dana Young: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Move to adjourn at 6:02 p.m. Motion made by Wallers and seconded by Diehl.
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