Oswego Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Jim Connon: Present
Christine Diehl: Present
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.
Montgomery Campus 1111 Reading Drive Montgomery, IL 60538
At 5:30 p.m., President 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. Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1
6.A. Board President states: The purpose of the hearing is to provide time for questions or comments by the Public about Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1
6.B. Motion Requested: Motion to open the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1
Motion to open the Public Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1. This motion, made by Pete Wallers 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
6.C. Board President: Recognizes and asks members of the public who speak to state their name for the record and proceed with questions or comments.
6.D. Motion Requested: Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1
Motion to close the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1. This motion, made by Dana Young 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. Approval of Minutes
7.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes. This motion, made by Dana Young 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
8. Correspondence
9. Financials
9.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports Move to approval the fund balance and revenue and expense reports for June and July 2022. This motion, made by Christine Diehl 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
10. Monthly A/P
10.A. Motion Requested: Move to Approve Payment of July bills in the amount of $325,503 and August bills in the amount of $426,795
Move to approve payment of July bills in the amount of $325,503. This motion, made by Jim Marter 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
Move to approve the August bills in the amount of $426,795. This motion, made by Pete Wallers 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
11. Director's Report
11.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report
Move to approve the Director's report. 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. Committee Reports
12.A. Finance
12.B. Personnel
12.C. Technology
12.D. Building and Grounds
Scheduled for September 28th after Board of Trustees meeting to discuss HVAC, solar panels, and murals.
12.E. Planning and Development
13. Unfinished Business
14. New Business
14.A. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1
14.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23- 1
Move to approve the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 23-1. This motion, made by Dana Young 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.B. Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY23
14.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY23
Move to approve resolution to determine estimate of funds FY23. This motion, made by Jim Marter 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
14.C. Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source
14.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source Move to approve certified estimate of revenue by source. This motion, made by Christine Diehl 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
14.D. Liability Insurance Quote for FY23
14.D.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Insurance Quote for $47,031.00 Move to approve insurance quote for $47,031. This motion, made by Terry Friedman 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
14.E. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for Eligible Employees
14.E.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for eligible employees for $815.23 per employee per month.
Move to approve health, vision, dental, life insurance for eligible employees for $815.23 per employee per month. 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
14.F. Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) FY22
14.F.1. Motion Requested: Authorize library staff to submit the completed Illinois Public Library Annual Report to the Illinois State Library in compliance with 75 ILCS 16/30-65 (due Sept. 1)
Move to authorize library staff to submit the completed the Illinois Public Library annual report to the Illinois State Library in compliance with 75 ILCS 16/30-65. This motion, made by Jim Marter 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
14.G. Set a Date and Time for Public Hearing Pursuant to The Truth in Taxation Law
14.G.1. Motion Requested: Set a date for a public hearing pursuant to The Truth in Taxation Law on September 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego IL 60543.
Move to set a date for a public hearing pursuant to the Truth in Taxation Law on September 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego, IL 60543. This motion, made by Dana Young 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
15. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) Employment: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
Move to enter closed session. This motion, made by Pete Wallers 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
16. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
Move to return to regular session. This motion, made by Christine Diehl 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
Move to increase the Director's salary by 4%. This motion, made by Pete Wallers 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
17. Adjourn
Move to adjourn at 6:39 pm. This motion, made by Dana Young 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 6:39 pm.
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