Oswego Public Library District Board of Trustees met Jan. 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order 5:30 p.m.
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. Jill Scott, Communications Manager - Summer Program Guide
7. Approval of Minutes
7.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Minutes
8. Correspondence
9. Financials
9.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports
10. Monthly A/P
10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the December 2022 Bills in the Amount of $431,514 and January 2023 Bills in the Amount of $297,481
11. Director's Report
11.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report
12. Committee Reports
12.A. Finance
12.B. Personnel
12.C. Technology
12.D. Building and Grounds
12.E. Planning and Development
13. Unfinished Business
13.A. Construction Project: Update
13.B. Creek Walk Update
13.C. Rules of Behavior for Use of Library Facilities Policy - Changes to allow for food in areas of the library
13.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of changes in the Rules of Behavior for Use of Library Facilities to allow for food in designated areas
14. New Business
14.A. Per Capita Grant 2023
14.A.1. Motion Requested: Approve submission of Per Capita Grant for 2023
14.B. Library Users Saved $7,486,498 by using their library card instead of purchasing materials in 2022
Description: Oswego Public Library District users saved a total of $7,486,498 by using their library instead of purchasing items themselves in 2022.
14.C. Board Walk-Through - Montgomery Campus
14.D. Summer Guide Program
14.D.1. Motion Requested: Approve Summer Guide printing not to exceed $12,000 from Board Grants to Staff ($20,000).
14.E. Final Notice Communication - Communication by e-mail instead of mail
14.F. Ordinance 23-4 Approving Plans for Property Purchase and the Finance Plan for property commonly known as 123 Webster, Montgomery, IL at a cost of $180,000.00
14.F.1. Motion: I move that we pass Ordinance 23-4 Approving Plans for Property Purchase and the Finance Plan for the purchase of property commonly known as 123 Webster, Montgomery, IL at a cost of $180,000.00
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 February 22, 2023, at 5:30 at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego, IL 60543
17. Adjourn
https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2043?meeting=559375
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