McHenry Public Library District considers raising library fines

By Louie Torres

Jul 11, 2016

The McHenry Public Library District Board met June 21.

The McHenry Public Library District is located at 809 N. Front St., McHenry.

Here is the meeting agenda as provided by the McHenry Public Library District:

I. CALL TO ORDER – Kathy Beaderstadt, President

II. ROLL CALL – Monica Leccese, Secretary

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

V. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

VI. CONSENT AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING (Action)

SECRETARY'S REPORT

– Monica Leccese, Secretary Minutes of the Regular Board Meetings, May 17, 2016

TREASURER'S REPORT

- Charles Reilly, Treasurer Monthly Financial Statements and Interim Check Report through May 31, 2016, and Bill Reports for May/June 2016

- Additional Bills (Distributed night of meeting)

Petty Cash and Credit Card Reports

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

- D. Gaudio request for reimbursement of tuition

- D. Gaudio upcoming courses to be taken

VIII. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

To discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body in compliance with the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 section 2(c)(1) and review and release of the February 16, 2016 and March 15, 2016 executive session minutes.

X. OLD BUSINESS

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Approval and release of the February 16, 2016 and March 15, 2016, Executive Session Minutes. (Action)

2. Discussion of solar array remodel and add-on (10 kW) – presentation by Gillespie Design/Magitek Energy Solutions (Direction to staff)

3. Approval of FY2016/17 Calendar of meetings, Ordinance FY2015/16-8 (Action)

4. Discussion of preliminary FY2016/17 budget (Direction to staff)

5. Discussion and approval of increase in library fines (Action)

6. Discussion/findings about Little Library projects in Crystal Lake (Direction to staff)

7. Continuation of Board Self-Assessment Plan +DISC Profile discussion (no more than 30min)

8. Strategic Plan update/discussion (no more than 30 min)

XII. ANY AND ALL OTHER BUSINESS WHICH MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD

XIII. ADJOURNMENT