Board Meetings

Bridgeview Public Library holds its monthly Board meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Meetings are held in the Landek Board Room in the Lower Level and are open to the public.

Bridgeview Public Library Board of Trustees

2024 Meeting Dates

2024 Bridgeview Public Library Board of Trustees

Meeting Dates

January 8, 2024

February 12, 2024

March 11, 2024

April 8, 2024

May 13, 2024

June 10, 2024

July 8, 2024

August 12, 2024

 September 9, 2024

October 14, 2024

 November 11, 2024

December 9, 2024

Meetings start at 7:00 pm.

All meetings are open to the public.

Meetings held in the Landek Room in the Lower Level.

 

 

 

November 11, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda

November 11, 2024

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. LK Construction regarding roof
  6. Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
  7. Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2024
  8. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
  9. Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  October 2024
    2. Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $13,390.79
    3. Bills in the Amount of $22,127.36
  10. Directors Report
  11. Attorney Report
  12. Committee Report
    1. Finance – Chairperson
    2. Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
  13. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Property with House Discussion and Action
    2. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
    3. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
    4. Patron Policy Handbook Revision/Update Discussion and Action (third & final)
    5. 2025 Salary Budget Discussion and Action
    6. 2025 Committed Funds Discussion and Action
    7. 2025 Operating Budget Discussion and Action
  14. New Business:
    1. None
  15. Items for Next Agenda
  16. Board Member Comments
  17. Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
  18. Adjournment

November 11, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda

Bridgeview Public Library

Board of Trustees

Finance Committee Meeting

November 11, 2024 5:00pm

 

1.   Welcome and Call to Order

2.   Approval of Agenda

3.   Public Introduction/Comment

 

4.   2024 Finance Committee Officers and Members

                                                Chairperson      Randy Carben

                                                Member              Marwan Al Safadi

                                                Member              Nick Lamnatos

 

5.  New Business

                                                Review FY2025 budgets

 

6.   Items for and Scheduling of next Finance Committee Meeting

 

7. Closed Session discussion and action if necessary

 

8.    Adjournment

October 14, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda

October 14, 2024

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
  6. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024
  7. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
  8. Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  September 2024
    2. Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $46,775.89
    3. Bills in the Amount of $50,752.68
  9. Directors Report
  10. Attorney Report
  11. Committee Report
    1. Finance – Chairperson
    2. Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
  12. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Property with House Discussion and Action
    2. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
    3. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
    4. Patron Policy Handbook Revision/Update Discussion and Action (second)
    5. 2025 Salary Budget Discussion and Action
    6. 2025 Committed Funds Discussion and Action
    7. 2025 Operating Budget Discussion and Action
  13. New Business:
    1. None
  14. Items for Next Agenda
  15. Board Member Comments
  16. Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
  17. Adjournment

Bridgeview Public Library Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting

September 9, 2024 8:00pm

Bridgeview Public Library

Board of Trustees

Policy Committee Meeting

September 9, 2024 8:00pm

 

1.   Welcome and Call to Order

2.   Approval of Agenda

3.   Public Introduction/Comment

 

4.   2024 Policy Committee Officers and Members

                                                Chairperson      Betty Martinez

                                                Member              Anna Ziaja-Castillo

                                                Member              Alice Vilimek

 

5.  New Business

                                                Revise and update library policies

 

6.   Items for and Scheduling of next Policy Committee Meeting

 

7.    Adjournment

 

September 9, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda

September 9, 2024

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
  6. Jeff Bishop from CDK Accounting
  7. Approval of Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2024
  8. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
  9. Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  August 2024
    2. Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $52,244.61
    3. Bills in the Amount of $16,349.44
  10. Directors Report
  11. Attorney Report
  12. Committee Report
    1. Finance – Chairperson
    2. Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
  13. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Property with House Discussion and Action
    2. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
    3. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
  14. New Business:
    1. Patron Policy Handbook Revision/Update Discussion and Action
    2. Kamm Insurance Renewal Discussion and Action
    3. 2025 Salary Budget Discussion and Action
    4. 2025 Committed Funds Discussion and Action
    5. 2025 Operating Budget Discussion and Action
  15. Items for Next Agenda
  16. Board Member Comments
  17. Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
  18. Adjournment

August 12, 2024 Board Meeting

                                      Board Meeting Agenda
                                         August 12, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024
7.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
8.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  July 2024
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $58,531.75
c.    Bills in the Amount of $24,725.68
9.    Directors Report
10.    Attorney Report
11.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
12.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
b.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
c.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
13.    New Business:
a.    None
14.    Items for Next Agenda
15.    Board Member Comments
16.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
17.    Adjournment

 

July 8, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda

July 8, 2024

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
  6. Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024
  7. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
  8. Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  June 2024
    2. Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $52,431.51
    3. Bills in the Amount of $19,988.83
  9. Directors Report
  10. Attorney Report
  11. Committee Report
    1. Finance – Chairperson
    2. Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
  12. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Property with House Discussion and Action
    2. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
    3. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
    4. Employee Handbook Trial Period Policy Update discussion and action
    5. Topographic Survey & Drainage Investigation – Novotny Engineering proposal discussion and action
  13. New Business:
    1. None
  14. Items for Next Agenda
  15. Board Member Comments
  16. Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
  17. Adjournment

 

June 10, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

                                       Board Meeting Agenda
                                             June 10, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024
7.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
8.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  May 2024
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $37,391.56
c.    Bills in the Amount of $16,511.88
9.    Directors Report
10.    Attorney Report
11.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
12.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
b.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
c.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
d.    Employee Handbook Trial Period Policy Update discussion and action
13.    New Business:
a.    Topographic Survey & Drainage Investigation – Novotny Engineering proposal discussion and action
14.    Items for Next Agenda
15.    Board Member Comments
16.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
17.    Adjournment

 

May 13, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Agenda

May 13, 2024

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
  6. Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2024
  7. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
  8. Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
    1. Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  April 2024
    2. Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $91,730.13
    3. Bills in the Amount of $83,659.68
  9. Directors Report
  10. Attorney Report
  11. Committee Report
    1. Finance – Chairperson
    2. Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
  12. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Property with House Discussion and Action
    2. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
    3. NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
  13. New Business:
    1. Employee Handbook Trial Period Policy Update discussion and action
  14. Items for Next Agenda
  15. Board Member Comments
  16. Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
  17. Adjournment

 

April 8, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

                           Board Meeting Agenda
                                 April 8, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2024
7.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
8.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  March 2024
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $50,224.75
c.    Bills in the Amount of $8,505.57
9.    Directors Report
10.    Attorney Report
11.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
12.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
b.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
c.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
13.    New Business:
a.    None
14.    Items for Next Agenda
15.    Board Member Comments
16.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
17.    Adjournment

 

March 11, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

                                    Board Meeting Agenda
                                          March 11, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Paul Mitoraj – NSS Exteriors
7.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2024
8.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
9.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  February 2024
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $24,144.36
c.    Bills in the Amount of $30,957.42
10.    Directors Report
11.    Attorney Report
12.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
13.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
b.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement  discussion and action
14.    New Business:
a.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and Aluminum Roof replacement discussion and action
15.    Items for Next Agenda
16.    Board Member Comments
17.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
18.    Adjournment

 

 

February 12, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

                                 Board Meeting Agenda
                                    February 12, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Jonathan Butkus – Verity IT
7.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024
8.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
9.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  January 2024
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $35,555.34
c.    Bills in the Amount of $17,139.86
10.    Directors Report
11.    Attorney Report
12.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
13.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
b.    NSS Exteriors Skylight removal and replacement discussion and action
14.    New Business:
a.    Verity IT Server Replacement Project discussion and action
15.    Items for Next Agenda
16.    Board Member Comments
17.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary
18.    Adjournment

 

January 8, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

                          Board Meeting Agenda
                             January 8, 2024

1.    Call to Order at 7:00 pm by President Porfirio
2.    Roll Call
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
4.    Approval of Agenda
5.    Visitor comments – two to five minutes - not to exceed 20 minutes
6.    Approval of Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023
7.    Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes  - None
8.    Motion to Approve the 3 consent Agenda Items as Listed:
a.    Approval of Treasurer’s Report –  December 2023
b.    Prepaid Bills in the Amount of $54,617.42
c.    Bills in the Amount of $11,772.21
9.    Directors Report
10.    Attorney Report
11.    Committee Report
a.    Finance – Chairperson
b.    Policy/By-Laws- Chairperson
12.    Unfinished Business
a.    Library Property with House Discussion and Action
13.    New Business:
a.    2024 Board Meeting Dates Discussion and Action
b.    American Library Association Library Bill of Rights Resolution Discussion and Action
c.    2024 Non-Resident Card Resolution Discussion and Action
d.    (820 ILCS 192/) Paid Leave for All Workers Act Policy Discussion and Action
e.    NSS Exteriors Kalwall skylight removal and replacement Discussion and Action
14.    Items for Next Agenda
15.    Closed Session Discussion and Action If Necessary

 

 

 

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