Hudson Area Public Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 10.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to order/establish quorum/approve minutes of prior meeting
2. Library Director’s Report
• Activities, Statistics, Comments
3. Treasurer's Report – Dianne Feasley
• Approve Monthly Expenses
• Review Financial Reports
4. Secretary's Report – Erin Corbin
• Adopt Levy Ordinance 2023-2024-04
5. President’s Report – Nancy Rinda
6. Old Business
• Board of Trustees Bylaws – Review & Approve Revisions
7. New Business
• Disaster Plan (Bomb Threat section only) – Review & Approve Revision
• Sexual Harassment Policy – Review & Reapprove
• Youth Services Manager Job Description – Review & Approve Revision
• Programming Assistant I Job Description – Review & Approve Revision
• Outreach Assistant III Job Description – Review & Approve
• RSA Independence Project
• Town of Normal Annexation
8. Next Meeting: Regular Meeting, November 14, 2023, at 6:30pm
Note: Participation by District residents at Hudson Library Board meetings is welcome. Proper decorum and adherence to meeting rules is required at times during library meetings. All District residents wishing to speak to the Board must first be recognized by the President of the Board and will then be allowed a period of up to five minutes and may make comments during the designated period or during discussion of specific agenda items. Comments should be restricted to the issue.
Upcoming Deadlines:
11/15 Last day (20 days prior) for corporate authorities to estimate amount of property tax revenue that must be raised for that year. (35 ILCS 200/18-60). Assumes December 5, 2023 hearing and passage.
11/17 Last day (122 days before the 3/19/2024 general primary election) to file a Petition to create or form a political subdivision and file affidavit of publication of notice and intention where trustees are elected. (10 ILCS 5/28-20) The actual date is a Saturday. The code gives to the next business day, but it is suggested to err on the side of caution.
11/18 Last day (122 days before the 3/19/2024 general primary election) to adopt and publish resolution to levy additional .02 percent tax. (75 ILCS 5/3-1 and 10 ILCS 5/28-2)
11/21-28 Dates (7-14 days prior to hearing) to publish “black border” notice of Truth in Taxation hearing – applicable if levy ordinance is estimated to be more than 105 percent of the amount extended upon levy of the preceding year. (35 ILCS 200/18-17 and 200/18-80)
12/05 Last day (first Tuesday in December) to adopt the tax levy ordinance (75 ILCS 16/30-85).
12/20 Last day (within 15 days of adoption) to publish “black border” notice of orinance if levy exceeds prior notice or if over 105 percent and no notice given. (35 ILCS 200/18-85).
12/27 Last day (within 180 days after fiscal year end) to file Audit Report and Annual Financial Report with Comptroller and County Clerk. (75 ILCS 16/30-45; 35 ILCS 200/30-30 and 50 ILCS 310/1).
12/28 Last day (last Tuesday of December) for secretary to file a certified copy of levy ordinance with County Clerk (75 ILCS 16/30-85).
12/28 Last day (last Tuesday of December) to file certificate of compliance with Truth in Taxation Act (35ILCS 300/18-90).
12/29 Last day (79 days before the 3/19/2024 general primary election) for local governing board to adopt resolution or ordinance which initiates the submission of public question (10 ILCS 5/28-2). Does not account for special time periods which must be met for “back door” referenda.
12/31 Last day (statute requires bi-annual compliance) for the second half year review of the minutes of all closed sessions under the Open Meetings Act as to whether or not the minutes should remain sealed or can be publicly disclosed. (5 ILCS 120/2.06).
12/31 Last day to file Certificate of Exempt Status for any real estate acquired for library purposes during the calendar year.
12/31 Last day (within 6 months after fiscal year) for library treasurers to prepare sworn report of receipts and disbursements and file with County Clerk. Also last day to publish said reports, if necessary.
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