Novi Public Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting Agenda - March 25, 2021

Sep 20, 2026

Regular meeting agenda for the Novi Public Library Board of Trustees held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in a virtual format. Covers call to order and meeting procedures, welcome of new board members, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval. Includes consent agenda items for minutes and claims, committee and non-action reports, presentations (none), and officer and administrative updates through the president, treasurer, and director reports. Lists board action matters and public comment rules, including a three-minute limit and advance equipment notice for audiovisual presentations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages88

Reading Time31 min

AccessFree to download

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Claims and Warrants

Presentations

Reports

Student Representatives Report

President’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Director’s Report

Matters for Library Board Action

Public Comment

Committee Reports/Non-Action Items

Agenda Novi Public Library Board of Trustees--Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25 , 2021 at 7:00 p. m. Virtual Meeting Novi Public Library provides the resources and programs to support the educational, cultural, informational and recreational needs of its diverse community. Call to Order by Interim-President, Kat Dooley 1. Welcome new Board Members: Brian Bartlett, Sreenivas (Sreeny) Cherukuri, and Kathy Crawford Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call by Secretary, Torry Yu 1. Trustees: Bartlett, Cherukuri, Crawford, Dooley, Michener, Wood and Yu , Student Representatives Chang and Tangirala Pursuant to the State of Michigan Open Meetings Act, all members shall identify their physical location by stating the county, city, and state from which he or she is attending the meeting remotely. Approval of Agenda ...................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Consent Agenda 1. Approve Minutes of: A. February 25, 2021 – Regular Meeting .................................................................................4-16 2. Approve Claims and Warrants of: A. Accounts 268 and 269 (\#600) ........................................................................................... 17-19 Presentations 1. None Reports 1. Student Representatives Report (February 2021)………………………………………………20 2. President’s Report (Interim – Kat Dooley) A. 2019-2022 Strategic Planning Goals ..........................................................................................21 B. 2020-2021 Goals Document Update ...................................................................................... N/A C. Election of Officers 21-22: Begin nomination process in March, slate provided and election at April meeting, officer duties go into effect at May meeting. 3. Treasurer’s Report (Geoffrey Wood) A. 2020-2021 Library Budget Fund 268 ..................................................................................... 23-25 B. 2020-2021 Contributed Fund Budget 269 .................................................................................26 C. Financial Report February 2021 .................................................................................................27 D. Library Fund 268 Expenditure & Revenue Report as of February 28 , 2021 .................. 28-30 E. Library Fund 269 Contributed Fund as of February 28 , 2021 .................................................31 F. Balance Sheets for Funds 268 and 269 as of February 28 , 2021 ..................................... 32-33 G. 2019-2020 Annual Report ...................................................................................................... 34-35 4. Director’s Report (Julie Farkas) ................................................................................................. 36-58 A. Information Technology Report ................................................................................................59 B. Facilities Report .............................................................................................................................. 60 C. Information Services Report ................................................................................................. 61-66 D. Support Services Report .............................................................................................................. 67 E. Library Usage Statistics............................................................................................................ 68-76 F. Friends of Novi Library ................................................................................................................ N/A G. City of Novi Historical Commission – Agenda March 17, 2021………………….................77 Matters for Library Board Action 1. Consider amendment to Holidays Policy (HR Policy) Re: Juneteenth based on memo from Dir

FAQs

When and how is the meeting scheduled?

The meeting is held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual meeting.

What is the time limit for public comment and is it Q&A?

Speakers are requested to respect a three-minute time limit, and it is not a question-answer session.

What board actions are listed for approval?

The agenda lists consideration of a Holidays Policy amendment regarding Juneteenth and adoption of an amendment to the B2 Closure Policy with updated language.

Sep 20, 2026

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