2026.06.09 Special Meeting Minutes
ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING
LOCATION: Zion-Benton Public Library | Meeting Room B
2400 Gabriel Ave. | Zion, IL 60099 | 847-872-4680
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM
Minutes
| I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 6:30 pm | |||
| Present: T. Adams, A. Onan, K. Pickenpaugh, K. McCoy, T. Montgomery
Absent: M. Martin |
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| II. COMMENTS BY VISITORS | |||
| Nimrod Warda spoke to the Board regarding the Winthrop Harbor Memorial Day Parade participation by a registered child sex offender. He requests that the Library consider a formal policy to safeguard children. Mr. Warda acknowledges that while there were no incidents, there should be consideration. | |||
| III. BID APPROVAL | |||
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| Tiffany Nash from Product Architecture + Design presented the bid results for the Lobby and YS renovation project, including furniture and the possible alternate deduction elements.
The Board approved awarding the project to Efraim Construction Company and various furniture vendors for $1,256,216.37 including permit fees, architect fees, construction, furniture and 8% contingency. There were no deductions from the project. Motion: A. Onan; 2nd K. Pickenpaugh Ayes: A. Onan, T. Adams, K. Pickenpaugh, K. McCoy, T. Montgomery Nays: none Absent: M. Martin |
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| IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION | |||
| a. | 5 ILCS 120/2(c) For (3) The selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in this Act, including a vacancy in a public office, if necessary
No executive session |
Consensus | |
| V. ADJOURNMENT | |||
| a. | None | ||
| b. | Motion to adjourn: K. Pickenpaugh; 2nd K. McCoy
Adjournment at 7:02 pm |
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| APPROVED: | 6/30/2026 |
| DATE |
| SIGNED | /s/ T. Adams |
| PRESIDENT |
| ATTESTED: | /s/ K. Pickenpaugh |
| SECRETARY |
| RECORDING SECRETARY: | R. Smith |
| Library Director |