May 16, 2024 Minutes
The regular meeting of the Park Forest Public Library Board of Trustees opened at 7:30 pm.
Roll Call
Those present were:
Park Forest Public Library Board Members: Felicia Rangel, Katherine Coleman, Lance L. Jefferson and Alice McBride
Absent: Sevena Merchant, Alan Shnay, Jessica Rodrigues
Park Forest Public Library Staff: Barbara Osuch, Jennifer Oosterbaan, Mary VanSwol, Allison McCray, Katherine Goosby and Millie Robles
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2024, were approved as submitted.
Communications
Library Director Osuch had no communications.
Audience to Visitors
No one addressed the board.
Financial Report
Library Director Osuch stated the financial report was in the board packet.
Report of the Board President
President Merchant was not at the meeting. Trustee Rangel congratulated Barbara on retirement.
Report of the Librarian
Library Director Osuch reported that the library will be partnering with the village for
Love Fest ’24 on Saturday, October 19.
She encouraged the board members to stop by kids’ zone to check out the amazing Wild Things that Elijah chalked.
Library Osuch read a poem about “rewilding” from City Sings Green.
Library Director Osuch announced that the butterfly garden will be planted next week.
Report of the Olympia Fields Public Library Trustee
Library Director Osuch stated the next meeting is May 22.
Report of Committees
There were no committee reports.
Disaster Recovery Plan – 1st reading
Trustee Jefferson moved to approve the Disaster Recovery Plan as submitted.
Trustee McBride seconded.
The motion passed by roll call vote: 4 in favor, 0 against, 3 absent, 0 abstentions
Non-Resident Card Resolution
Trustee Jefferson moved to approve the resolution to participate in the Public Library Non-Resident Services Act for 2024-2025.
Trustee Coleman seconded.
The motion passed by roll call vote: 4in favor, 0 against, 3 absent, 0 abstentions
Cancellation of June Meeting
Trustee Jefferson moved to cancel the regular board meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024.
Trustee Coleman seconded.
The motion passed.
Adjournment
Trustee McBride moved to adjourn.
Trustee Jefferson seconded.
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm.