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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

City of Rock Island Public Library Board met June 17

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Jenni Swanson - Fourth Ward Alderwoman | City of Rock Island

Jenni Swanson - Fourth Ward Alderwoman | City of Rock Island

City of Rock Island Public Library Board met June 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Attendance

III. Public Comment

IV. Approval of Minutes

• Board of Trustees – May 20, 2025

V. Board Education

VI. Correspondence

• Thank You – E. Gifford Stack

VII. Committee Reports

A) Finance – Jenni Swanson

• *Motion to approve monthly bills for May in the amount of $37,405.82 (RC)

• Budget Updates

B) Art & Facilities – Jacki Nelson

• CDBG Bathroom Remodel – Updates

• Master Facilities Plan - Updates

C) Personnel & Policy – Debbie Freiburg

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

E) Technology Ad-hoc Committee – Nick Hammond

• WiFi Update

*Represents a potential voting item

VIII. Foundation Updates – Kathy Lelonek

• Food for Thought Results

• Next Meeting: August 14, 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 – June 26, 2025 at 4pm at the Southwest Branch

X. Unfinished Business

XI. New Business

1. *Motion to approve Public Works coordinating the resurfacing of the east parking lot at $37,010.57, plus 10% contingency.

2. *Motion to approve submitting CIP requests for the following Downtown Library items: asbestos study, window replacement, wallpaper removal/painting, wiring upgrades, flooring upgrades, and new service desks.

XII. Information Sharing

• Board Contact Info & Terms

• Board Standing Committees

• Unique Management Reports

XIII. Executive Session – if needed.

XIV. Announcements

• * Next Board Meeting – July 15, 2025 at 5pm, Downtown Library

XV. Adjournment

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