Rock Island Today

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Feb. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Attendance

III. Public Comment

IV. Approval of minutes

 Board of Trustees – January 21, 2025

V. Board Education

VI. Correspondence

 Thank You – Jordan Catholic

 Thank You & Volunteer Offer

VII. Committee Reports

A) Finance – Jenni Swanson

 *Motion to approve monthly bills for January in the amount of $118,193.31 (RC)

 Discussion of Watts-Midtown Operation Financials

B) Art & Facilities – Jacki Nelson

 CDBG Bathroom Remodel - Updates

C) Personnel & Policy – Debbie Freiburg

D) Planning & Community Relations – Dr. Yolanda Grandberry Pugh

E) Technology Ad-hoc Committee – Nick Hammond

 Firewall & Licensing

 Upgrading the internet connection

VIII. Foundation Updates – Kathy Lelonek

 Next Meeting: May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm at the Downtown Library.

IX. Administrator Reports

 Director’s Report

 Statistics

 Milan Blackhawk Area Public Library District

o Next Regular Meeting – April 24, 2025 at 4pm at the Southwest Branch

X. Unfinished Business

1. Art Curation Project – Updates

XI. New Business

1. *Motion to approve the CY2024 Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) for submission to the State Library.

2. *Motion to approve Resolution 2025-02, pertaining to the partial release of closed session minutes.

3. *Motion to approve sending Kathy Jones to the Illinois Library Association DEI Retreat for $140.

XII. Information Sharing

 Board Contact Info & Terms

 Board Standing Committees

 Unique Management Reports

 Campbell – Continuing Education Report & Certificate of Attendance

 Community Comforts Drive Happening Now!

XIII. Executive Sessions –

XIV. Announcements

 Angela to present at City Council Study Session – March 10, probably around 5:30pm

 Next Board Meeting – March 18, 2025 at 5pm, Downtown Library

XV. Adjournment 

*Represents a potential voting item

https://www.rigov.org/301/Agenda-Minutes