South Cook News

Blue Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 18

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Public Comment

IV. Introduction of Guests-Micah Rademacher, Adult Services Manager

V. Election of Officers for 2024-2025 year: VP and Treasurer (action)

VI. Reading of August 2024 meeting minutes (action)

VII. Financial Report (action)

a. Financial position

b. Revenue & Expense

c. Payables

d. Balance Sheet

VIII. Director’s Report

a. Building

b. Operations and Programming

c. Staffing updates

d. Community and Continuing Ed.

e. Department Reports

IX. Unfinished Business

a. Strategic Planning Proposals

● Library Strategies

● Fast Forward Libraries

● Rethinking Libraries

b. Standards for Illinois Public Libraries Chapters 9 & 13

X. New Business

a. BIPL 2024 budget draft proposal (review)

b. 2024 Draft Levy Resolution (action)

c. Fine Free/Circulation Policy Update (action)

d. Days Closed 2025 (action)

e. Board meeting dates 2025 (action)

f. Proposed $20K Budget Amendment for payroll/staffing increase 2024 (action)

g. Motion to approve afterhours events-Haunted Library Oct 18, early closure at 3 pm with event hours 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, cleanup until 9 pm

XI. Legislative Updates-none

XII. General Communication

a. Upcoming Events- Trunk or Treat, Community Scarecrows, Community Health Fair at BIBCO 9/28

b. Director will present in at ILA in Peoria October 8-10

XIII. Adjournment

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