2026.03.31 Regular Meeting Agenda
ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
LOCATION: Zion-Benton Public Library | Meeting Room A & B
2400 Gabriel Ave. | Zion, IL 60099 | 847.872.4680
DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 | TIME: 6:30 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
| I. CALL TO ORDER | ||||
| II. ROLL CALL | ||||
| III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | ||||
| IV. ADENDA TO THE AGENDA | ||||
| ACTION | a. | Approve remote attendance by trustees under 5 ILCS 120/7 | If Required | |
| ACTION | b. | Adopt Agenda. | Enclosed | |
| V. PUBLIC COMMENTS | ||||
| Visitors identify themselves by stating their name and organization or purpose. General visitor comments are invited at this time to three minutes or less. Visitor comments specific to an agenda item will be allowed at the beginning of the agenda item’s discussion. | ||||
| VI. OFFICER ELECTIONS | ||||
| ACTION | a. | Presentation of the Presidential Gavel | Enclosed | |
| ACTION | b. | Notice of Resignation from the Board from Board Secretary | Enclosed | |
| ACTION | c. | Secretary Election | To Come | |
| ACTION | d. | Committee Assignments | Enclosed | |
| ACTION | e. | Communication Standards | Enclosed | |
| VII. CONSENT AGENDA | ||||
| MINUTES | ||||
| a. | Approve Minutes of the February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting / Recommended Action: Approve, post online, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| b. | Approve Minutes from March 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Meeting/ Recommended Action: Approve, post online, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| TREASURER AND INVESTMENT REPORT AND BILLS | ||||
| c. | Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 Recommended Action: Approve, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| d. | Cash Disbursements February 2026 Recommended Action: Approve, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| DIRECTOR’S REPORT | ||||
| e. | Narrative Reports for February 2026 Recommended Action: Approve, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| f. | Statistical Report for February 2026 Recommended Action: Approve, file for informational purposes | Enclosed | ||
| REGULAR AGENDA | ||||
| VIII. COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | ||||
| a. | FRIENDS of the Zion-Benton Public Library | To Come | ||
| b. | Community 365 | To Come | ||
| c. | ZBCHC | To Come | ||
| d. | TIF | To Come | ||
| e. | Other | To Come | ||
| IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS | ||||
| a. | Tentative Fiscal Year Board Calendar for 2025.2026 | Enclosed | ||
| b. | CEJA Grant Update | |||
| c. | Building Renovation Update | |||
| d. | Statements of Economic Interest – Questions? | |||
| e. | Set agenda topics for Committee of the Whole Meeting | |||
| X. NEW BUSINESS | ||||
| a. | Trustee Vacancy (term 2023-2029) Next Steps | |||
| b. | Trustee Vacancy (term 2025-2031) Next Steps | Discussion | ||
| c. | FOIA, OMA and 1st Amendment Audits | |||
| d. | Worker’s Compensation Insurance Audit Update | Enclosed | ||
| XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION | ||||
| ACTION | a. | 5 ILCS 120/2(c)( 3) The selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in this Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance. | ||
| XII. ADJOURNMENT | ||||
| ACTION | a. | Action taken pursuant to discussion during Executive Session | ||
| ACTION | b. | Move to adjourn. | ||