Kari Jost

The agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting includes a review of financial reports and the director's report. Unfinished business consists of audit discussions and the potential discontinuation of a contract with TMI. New business involves deliberations regarding the library's Reading Garden project.

The meeting included discussions regarding the digitization of the Genealogy Collection, following the Standards for Illinois Public Libraries for the Per Capita Grant, and addressing damage to the library roof caused by the Derecho Wind. The board also discussed plans for the Trustee Christmas Party. The board approved the final Budget & Appropriation Ordinance and acknowledged the positive feedback on the new sign. The upcoming Library Board election on April 6, 2021, was also mentioned.

The board discussed several topics, including the decision on when to advertise for bids on the metal roof, which was deferred to the next meeting. The board approved the final budgeted amount to be requested from the county for 2022. The library was awarded a grant from the State of Illinois for innovative technology plans, including the purchase of laptop computers for patron use inside the library.

The Board discussed financial matters, including paying current bills and approving the Financial Report. Claire provided a summary of library transactions during August and year-end material statistics. The Board rejected all bids for the roof and decided to advertise for new bids next year. The Final Budget was accepted, and paperwork was signed. Lee Fluck was added to the signature card at Blackhawk Bank & Trust.

The meeting included discussions on financial matters, such as paying bills and approving the financial report. The library's status regarding the Per Capita Grant was reviewed, with a focus on the condition of the library's roof and potential future repairs or replacement with a metal roof. Decisions were made concerning employee raises and bonuses, and plans were discussed for the upcoming Christmas party.