Erica Jordan

The meeting included discussions and action items related to the library's financial reports, including approval of financial reports, ratification of IMRF contributions, and approval of accounts payable and library payroll. The Interim Director presented a report covering bank accounts, budget considerations for FY22/23, community engagement efforts, healthcare coverage for retirees and new staff, and the appointment of an IMRF authorized agent. The board also discussed job descriptions, policies, and staffing needs, including hiring additional circulation desk staff and considering a part-time janitorial position. Additionally, there were updates from the Information Services Department and Youth Services, covering passport services, website maintenance, programs, collection development, and community engagement.

The board meeting involved discussions on organizational operations, including library programming, staff appreciation, and facilities management. Key topics included a space evaluation presentation, the tuckpointing project scope and mortar testing, updates on the employee handbook and personnel policies, and an audit proposal from Lauterbach & Amen. The board also addressed financial matters, including treasurer reports, payroll approvals, and vendor payments for library services and construction projects.

The meeting agenda included standard opening items, public comment, and approval of previous minutes (excluding the executive session approval). Key financial discussions and action items involved the approval of the December 2025 Treasurer's Report, ratification of Accounts Payable from December 10, 2025, and approval of Accounts Payable for January 15, 2026, along with related IMRF payments. Further financial actions included approving Library Payroll for December 2025 and January 2026, and approving fund transfers between operating and accounts payable banks, as well as from US Bank Primary to Hinsdale Bank Operating. Business matters included updates on the Tuckpointing Project 2026 and a discussion/action item concerning the Patron Service Policy. The board planned to enter an Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters (appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees).

Key discussions during the meeting included an announcement regarding submissions for Black History Month programming by the Grassroots Communication Collaboration. The Treasurer's Report involved approving the December 2025 Treasurer's Report, ratifying Accounts Payable and IMRF payments, approving library payrolls, and approving two fund transfers between bank accounts. Questions arose regarding invoices for vendors like Allen Graphics, Charles Brown, Connie Martin, Independent Construction Solutions, James Rachlin, Kaila Porter, and LIRA, as well as clarification on staff development charges. The board also addressed the Tuckpointing Project 2026 update, noting the need for mortar testing, and approved an update to the Patron Service Policy, which increased the hold limit from 5 to 25 and allowed youth patrons to check out media like video games and movies. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation status and personnel matters.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included several action items pertaining to finance, such as the approval of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report, ratification of Accounts Payable for specific dates, approval of Library Payroll for January, and approvals for fund transfers between bank accounts. Discussion and Action items in New Business covered updates on the Tuckpointing Project 2026, the Space Evaluation 2026 update, Employee Handbooks 2026, and the Audit Proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. A separate section detailed discussions from the January 21, 2026, meeting, which included approving an updated Patron Service Policy to increase hold limits and allow youth patrons to check out items like video games. Financial discussions involved clarification on various vendor invoices and bank transaction details. The February 18, 2026, meeting agenda also included provisions for an Executive Session related to litigation and personnel matters.