McLean County Times

Hudson Area Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Call to order/establish quorum/approve minutes of prior meeting

Library Director’s Report

Director Absence

Activities, Statistics, Comments

Treasurer's Report – Dianne Feasley

Approve Monthly Expenses

Review Financial Reports

Secretary's Report – Erin Corbin

President’s Report – Nancy Rinda

Old Business

Indemnification Policy – Review/Reapproval

New Business

Library Fundraising Policy – Review/Reapproval

Directors & Officers Insurance – Discussion/Decision

FLSA Exemption Threshold – Discussion/Decision

Next Meeting: Regular Meeting, December 10, 2024, 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:

11/12   First day to file certificates of nomination and nomination papers for Library Board of Trustees with local election official (Library Director) (10 ILCS 5/10-6).

11/13   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 3, 2024 hearing and passage.

11/18   Last Day to file certificates of nomination and nomination papers for Library Board of Trustees with local election official (Library Director) (10 ILCS 5/10-6).

11/19-26  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).

11/25   Last day (92 days before 2/25/2025 consolidated primary election) to file petition for submission of public question to referendum (10 ILCS 5/28-2).

11/30   Last day (122 days before the 4/1/2025 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)

12/03   Last day (first Tuesday in December) to adopt the tax levy ordinance (75 ILCS 16-30-85).

12/04   Last day (5 business days after last day for filing) to object to petition for public question. (10 ILCS 5/10-8).

12/08   Last day (79 days before the 2/25/2025 consolidated primary election) for local governing board to adopt resolution or ordinance which initiates submission of public question (10 ILCS 5/28-2). Does not account for special time periods which must be met for “back door” referenda.

12/18   Last day (within 15 days of adoption) to publish “black border” notice of ordinance if levy exceeds prior notice or if over 105 percent and no notice given (35 ILCS 200/18-85).

12/19   Last day (68 days before 2/25/2025 consolidated primary election) for local election officials and Circuit Clerk to certify public question to each election authority having jurisdiction where public question is submitted to referendum (10 ILCS 5/28-5).

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).

12/31   Last day (last Tuesday of December) for secretary to file a certified copy of levy ordinance which incorporates budget and appropriation ordinance with County Clerk (75 ILCS 16/30-85).

12/31   Last day (last Tuesday of December) to file certificate of compliance with Truth in Taxation Act (35 ILCS 300/18-90).

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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