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Jerseyville Public Library

Public Notice/Agenda

Agenda for the upcoming monthly board meeting.

    JERSEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING                   

    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm

    Meeting Room at Jerseyville Public Library, 105 North Liberty Street

    AGENDA

    A. Call to order

    B. Public comment

    C. Vote to be taken: Agenda

    D. Vote to be taken: Consent agenda including minutes of the March 17 board meeting, the March 20 special meeting, and the treasurer’s report for March

    E. Committees

    1. Technology

    a. Report by IT Administrator Scott Essner

    b. Forward jerseyvillelibrary.org emails to personal inboxes (optional)

    2. Buildings and Grounds

    a. Second floor HVAC repair negotiated cost

    b. Kitchen renovation update

    3. Materials, Bylaws and Policy

    a. At a special meeting on March 20, the board approved the following amendment to Library Policy Section C-1: In the event of extreme or unforeseen circumstances, the Library Director may temporarily modify the library’s hours of operation for a period not to exceed 30 days. The Director shall notify the Board of Trustees promptly upon making any such adjustment. If circumstances require a modification beyond 30 days, board approval is required.

    b. Vote to be taken: Extend temporary adjusted hours of operation through the end of May 2026

    4. Finance

    a. Vote to be taken: Check register

    b. Finance Committee met to discuss FY26-27 budget and salary schedule

    F. Librarians’ report; Assistant Director/Marketing report

    G. Friends of the Library

    1. Results of Book Sale

    H. New Business

    I. Business for discussion only

    1. Trustee vacancy

    2. Next meeting is Annual Meeting May 26

    J. Public Comment

    K. Adjournment

    The Board of Trustees reserves the right to enter Closed Session for the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; staff or patron disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual staff member or patron; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the Library. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)