June 23, 2022 in board-minutes

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Central Library Workshop
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

President Bernas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Jillian Bernas, President; Julie Wroblewski Bosshart, Vice President/Secretary; Theresa Seyring, Treasurer; Anita Forte-Scott; Emily Gilbert; Amy Mueller; Carol Pye

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

None

OTHERS PRESENT

Aaron Bock, Amber Creger, John Ericson, Jennifer Hunt, Annie Miskewitch, Kathy Morgan, Kate Niehoff, Jason Santos, Hollis Sienkiewicz, Sarah Strzalka, Magan Szwarek, Lori Teipel, Gail Tobin, Beth Valenziano

REVIEW OF FY 2022/2023 PROPOSED BUDGET

Building and Equipment

Executive Director Miskewitch presented requests that would be paid for through the Library’s Building and Equipment fund.

Trustees reviewed and discussed these requests.

At this time, Trustees also discussed the property tax levy, reviewing various options presented by Finance Director Valenziano.

Personnel, Statistics, Benefits and Staff Wage Increases

Executive Director Miskewitch presented statistics, benefits package information, personnel requests and a cost of living raise for staff.

Trustees reviewed and discussed these requests.

DISCUSSION OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2022/23 BUDGET

After review and discussion, Trustees recommend a 5% increase on the property tax levy, along with a 4.0% cost of living raise for all staff, including the Executive Director.

DISCUSSION OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFER TO BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT RESERVE

Trustees noted that they do not recommend a transfer this year due to the possible delay in receipt of Cook County property taxes. They agreed that additional documentation will be provided in the Treasurer’s Report for the June board meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nominating Committee – Election of Officers

Trustees chose to discuss and approve the presented slate of officers at the regularly scheduled June board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Gilbert moved and Trustee Mueller seconded that:

The Library Board adjourn the meeting at 8:23 P.M.

The motion passed unanimously.

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