Oswego Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call 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. Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1
5.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 24-1
5.B. Motion Requested: Motion to open the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1
5.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 concerning the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1.
5.D. Motion Requested: Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1
6. Meeting of the Decennial Committee
6.A. Draft Report
7. PMA Agreement - Andrew Kim, Director, Public Finance
7.A. Motion Requested: Approval of PMA to create a Financial Forecasting Model for $10,000
8. Approval of Minutes
8.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting on June 28, 2023
9. Correspondence
10. Financials
10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports for June, 2023
11. Monthly A/P
11.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the July and August 2023 Bills in the Amount of $1,082,934.14
12. Director's Report
12.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report
13. Committee Reports
13.A. Finance
13.B. Personnel
13.C. Technology
13.D. Building and Grounds
13.E. Planning and Development
14. Unfinished Business
15. New Business
15.A. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1
15.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 24-1
15.B. Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY24
15.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY24
15.C. Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source
15.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source
15.D. Liability Insurance Quote for FY24
15.D.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Insurance Quote for $49,901.00
15.E. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for Eligible Employees
15.E.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for eligible employees for $824.70 (an increase of $9.34) per employee per month.
15.F. Approve Changes to LIMRICC Insurance IGA
15.F.1. Motion Requested: Approve Changes to LIMRICC IGA
15.G. Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) FY23
15.G.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)
15.H. Set a Date and Time for Public Hearing Pursuant to The Truth in Taxation Law
15.H.1. Motion Requested: Set a date for a public hearing pursuant to The Truth in Taxation Law on October 25, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery, IL 60538.
15.I. Illinois Libraries Present - Online Events with National Authors - Agreement to Join
15.I.1. Motion Requested: Approval to sign Inter-Governmental Agreement to join Illinois Authors Present for $2,150.00
15.J. Art Work for Oswego Campus - review draft
15.K. Materials Selection Policy
16. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) Employment: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
17. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
18. 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.
19. Adjourn
20. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings
20.A. Regular Meeting September 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego, IL