Board of Trustees
of the
Huntley Area Public Library District
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
February 19, 2025
Call to Order: A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District was held in Program Room 3 at the Huntley Area Public Library District, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142 on January 15, 2025. President Budzynski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Attendance:
Trustees Present: Chris Budzynski, Sandy Domagalski, Stephanie Duncan, Katie Kunde, Leslie Threadgill-Smith, and Stephanie Weil
Trustees Absent: Shannon McKibben
Library Staff Present: Frank Novak, Library Director, Pamela Kampwerth, Head of Programming & Outreach Services and Lisa Rossi-Moser, Head of Programming
Visitors Present: Marjorie Smith, Vito Benigno, Linda Benigno, Novtalia Tokarska
Pledge of Allegiance: President Budzynski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments: There were no public comments.
Introduction of the New Head of Programming: Novak introduced Lisa Rossi-Moser.
Secretary’s Report: Threadgill-Smith motioned, Kunde seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, January 15, 2025 as presented. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Threadgill-Smith motioned, Kunde seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the Executive Session, January 15, 2025 as presented. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Financial Reports and Checks: Weil motioned, Duncan seconded that the Board approve the checks and financial report for January 2025 as presented. Roll call votes were: Budzynski-Aye; Domagalski-Aye; Duncan-Aye; Kunde-Aye; Threadgill-Smith-Aye; Weil-Aye. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Semi-Annual Treasurer’s Report (July-December 2024): Threadgill-Smith motioned, Duncan seconded that the Board approve the Semi-Annual Treasurer’s Report July – December 2024 as presented. Roll call votes were: Budzynski-Aye; Domagalski-Aye; Duncan-Aye; Kunde-Aye; Threadgill-Smith-Aye; Weil-Aye. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Monthly Income/Expense Report (Discussion): Novak said the bond has been paid for the year. Trustees reviewed the Income/Expense Report-January 2025 and there were no questions.
Library Director’s Report: Presented by Novak. Novak reminded Board members to complete their Statement of Economic Interest and submit it to the McHenry County Clerk. Trustees on the board as of January 1, 2025 must file the report. Seating of newly elected trustees will take place at the May Board Meeting. Novak will be meeting with the Village of Huntley to seek approval for the Library Outdoor Programming/Story Time Area.
Committee Reports:
Policy: There was no report.
Finance: There was no report.
Facilities: There was no report.
Friends’ Liaison: Presented by Kampwerth. The Friends Foundation raised over $900 at the Baubles & Bling fundraiser in February. Upcoming fundraisers include a March Book Sale and planning has begun for the May Luncheon.
New Business: There was no New Business.
Old Business: There was no Old Business.
Upcoming Dates: The next Regular Monthly Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Board Discussion:
Library Director’s Review: Budzynski will distribute review forms to Board Members and asked that the forms be completed and returned by April 1.
Budzynski appointed Weil Secretary pro tempore to sign papers.
Adjourn: Duncan motioned, Domagalski seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. All Ayes. No Nays. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Shannon McKibben, Secretary
