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City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Nov. 18

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Citizens to be Heard

Citizens, physically in attendance, who want to make a public comment, will be asked to provide their first and last name including spelling. Citizens, in attendance via Zoom, who want to make a public comment, will be asked to provide their telephone number being used to access the meeting. Please be advised that telephone number and name may be visible to the public, on Zoom.

Comments by members of the public are limited to three (3) minutes. The Board President shall have discretion to modify this time limit, as well as to limit repetitive comments. All comments should be directed to the Library Board President. Public comment or questions will not be accepted in the Zoom chat box. It is encouraged that speaker contact information be provided if there is a need for follow-up.

Patron Conduct Rules will be enforced and speakers shall be courteous and should not make statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the Library Board or Staff.

CONSENT AGENDA

Any item on the Consent Agenda may be removed for separate consideration by any Board member or citizen present.

III. Minutes for the October 21, 2024 Board Meeting

IV. Financial Reports for October 2024 and Bill Listing for November 2024 Payment

V. Library Director’s Report for October 2024

VI. Unfinished Business:

A. Motion to Approve the CY2025 Operating Budget to be Presented to the City Council

B. Motion to Approve the Interior 1A – Main Floor Vision Project for $230,428

C. Motion to Approve a Distribution of $40,000 from the Capital Replacement Fund to be Used for New Shelving for the Interior 1A – Main Floor Vision Project

D. Motion to Close Wheaton Public Library Garbe Book Endowment Fund to be Used for the Interior 1A – Main Floor Vision Project

VII. New Business:

A. Motion to Approve 2025 Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Schedule

B. Library Director Evaluation Process – President Laurie Metanchuk

VIII. Board Member Comments (Round the Table)

IX. Adjournment

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182024-2682