August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Hearing for the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 26-1                  5:30 pm

1.A. Board President States: The purpose of the hearing is to provide time for questions or comments by the Public about the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 26-1

1.B. Motion Requested: Motion to open the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 26-1

1.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 26-1

1.D. Motion Requested: Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Budget and Appropriations Ordinance 26-1

2. Call to Order           Immediately following the Budget and Appropriation Hearing

3. Roll Call

4. Pledge of Allegiance

4.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."

5. 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.

6. Approval of Minutes

6.A. Motion  Requested: Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes from June 25, 2025

7. Correspondence

8. Financials 

8.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports for June 2025 and July 2025

9. Monthly A/P

9.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the July 2025 Bills in the amount of $580,389 and August 2025 Bills in the amount of $395,091

10. Director's Report

10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report

11. Committee Reports

11.A. Finance

11.B. Personnel

11.C. Technology

11.D. Building and Grounds

11.E. Planning and Development

12. Unfinished Business

12.A. Library Vehicle - update

12.B. Oswego Campus Mural Installation- update

13. New Business

13.A. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 26-1

13.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 26-1

13.B. Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY26

13.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Resolution to Determine Estimate of Funds FY26

13.C. Certified Estimate of Revenue by Source

13.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Certifed Estimate of Revenue by Source

13.D. Liability Insurance Quote for FY26

13.D.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Insurance Quote for $56,000

13.E. Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for Eligible Employees

13.E.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance for eligible employees for $880.92 per month

13.F. Set a Date and Time for Public Hearing Pursuant to the Truth in Taxation Law

13.F.1. Motion Requested: Set a date for a public hearing pursuant to the Truth in Taxation Law on September 24, 2025 at the Oswego Campus, 32 W Jefferson Street, Oswego, IL 60543

13.G. FQC Contract Renewal

13.G.1. Motion Requested- Renew contracts with Frederick Quinn Corporation for future projects.

13.H. Dewberry Contract Renewal

13.H.1. Motion Requested- Renew contracts with Dewberry for future projects.

13.I. Cliff Wall at Oswego Campus - Discussion

13.J. Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) FY 25

13.J.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)

13.K. Christmas Walk

13.K.1. Motion Requested: Allow the library parking lot to be used for volunteer and accessible parking and for the building to be used for volunteers to warm up, in exchange for a free booth at the Christmas Walk for the Library.

13.K.2. Motion Requested: Close the Oswego Campus (32 W Jefferson, Oswego) at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2025 to allow for set up of the Christmas Walk.

14. Open Session: Total Public Comment Limited to 30 Minutes Total

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 three minutes.
 

15. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) Employment, Closed Session

16. Adjourn

17. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

17.A. Truth in Taxation Hearing September 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus, 32 W Jefferson Street, Oswego, IL 60543

17.B. Regular Meeting September 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. or immediately following the Truth in Taxation Hearing at the Oswego Campus, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego, IL 60543