Western District Library

The board meeting included a presentation by a guest speaker. The treasurer's report for January was shared, along with summary statistics. The director's report for January was reviewed, covering topics such as basement bidding, adult programs, chair exercise classes, a book club, and a jewelry class. The personnel committee recommended switching to paid time off (PTO) and allowing carryover of one week to the new fiscal year, as well as pay raises for employees at Step F and eliminating the 5% stipend for the children's librarian. The director will inquire about the expiring TIF district and its implications for the library.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics, including positive feedback on the library's renovation, the treasurer's report, and the director's report, which covered the library's reopening, events, and maintenance issues. Committee reports were given by the Finance and Personnel committees, with a closed session scheduled to discuss salary matters. Old business included building updates, while new business involved reviewing the meeting schedule for FY 23-24, presenting a draft ordinance, scheduling a budget hearing, auditing Secretary's minutes, and submitting the OCLC contract. The board also discussed a proposed date for an open house during the Orion Fall Festival.

The meeting included discussions on communications from patrons expressing happiness that the library is open. The Treasurer's Report for April was shared and approved. The Director's Report for April included updates on curbside book pickup, adult jewelry class, and virtual children's programs. The board discussed art and wall hanging ideas and the possibility of using a decorating/design consultant. Lawn care damage will be repaired by the construction team. The eRead renewal for the new fiscal year has been submitted. The board will prepare a proposed budget for the next meeting, and cost estimates for new shelving for children's books will be provided.

The meeting included updates on the construction project, with discussions on material deliveries and the anticipated opening in April. The board approved funds for a mural project featuring artwork from David Small's "The Library." Additionally, the board discussed the disposal of surplus library materials, referencing both WDL's and the State of Illinois' policies.

The meeting included the swearing in of newly re-elected board members and the election of board officers. The treasurer's report for March was shared and approved. The director's report for March included updates on tax computation reports, family reading Zoom sessions, jewelry making sessions, internet connectivity, and the library's reopening for curbside pickup services. An update on the building included a furniture search, mural installation, lift status, and book placement. There was discussion about planning an open house in the summer, potentially featuring the author and illustrator of the book used for the wall mural.