Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes
February 10, 2026
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING
February 10, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. BILLS
V. TREASURER’S REPORT
VI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Property Insurance / LIRA Application
Employee Health Insurance
FY2026-27 Budget Draft
Energy Pricing and Renewal
Furnace Replacement
Per Capita Grant Application
Statements of Economic Interest Update
VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Next Meeting – Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 4:30 p.m.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 4:30 p.m.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
January 13, 2026
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING
January 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. BILLS
V. TREASURER’S REPORT
VI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Village Levy Approval
LIRA Application
FY2024-25 Audit Review and Approval
Furnace Replacement
Circulation and Collection Development Update
Per Capita Grant Core Standards
Statements of Economic Interest
Meeting Room Chairs
Mobile DMV Event
VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 4:30 p.m.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
December 9, 2025
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on December 9, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz.
Absent: Becci Bush, Stefanie Crawford.
Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of November 2025 were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
BILLS: After examining the bills, Patty Johnson moved, seconded by Lisa Reinholtz, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
OCTOBER TREASURER’S REPORT
December 9, 2025
HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
BEGINNING BALANCE September 30, 2025................................................. $412,359.31
INCOME
Transfer from Savings 10/14 ................. $30,000.00
Transfer from Savings 10/29................. $30,000.00
Princh......................................................... $649.08
TOTAL INCOME ........................................................ $60,649.08 $60,649.08
EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $21,104.79
Expenses ............................................. $30,922.87
Transfer from IL Funds MM 10/3............ $12,538.83
Transfer from IL Funds MM 10/9 ......... $351,603.57
Widmer .................................................. $35,924.73
TOTAL EXPENSES .............................. $452,096.79 $452,096.79
ENDING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $20,913.60
HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
BEGINNING BALANCE September 30, 2025............................................. $228,452.50
INCOME
Richwoods Real Estate 10/23 ................ $82,609.34
TOTAL INCOME ................................... $82,609.34 $82,609.34
EXPENSES
Transfer to Checking 10/14..................... $30,000.00
Transfer to Checking 1029 ..................... $30,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $60,000.00 $60,000.00
ENDING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $251,061.84
ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $860,202.89
INCOME
Interest .................................................... $3,144.02
Transfer from Heights Checking .............. $12,538.83
TOTAL INCOME ...................................... $3,325.83 $15,682.85
EXPENSES
.......................................................................................... $0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ......................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $875,885.74
E-PAY INVESTMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $9,146.08
INCOME
Deposits......................................................... $27.04
Interest ......................................................... $32.99
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $60.03 $60.03
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $9,206.11
E-PAY SETTLEMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $1,000.00
INCOME
Deposit ......................................................... $39.70
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $39.70 $39.70
EXPENSES
Service Charge ............................................. $10.55
Withdrawal .................................................. $29.15
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $39.70 $39.70
ENDING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $1000.00
NOVEMBER TREASURER’S REPORT
December 9, 2025
HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025........................................................ $20,913.60
INCOME
Transfer from Savings 11/18 ................. $30,000.00
Transfer from Savings 11/26 ................ $20,000.00
Donation .................................................... $600.00
Princh .......................................................... $78.52
TOTAL INCOME ........................................................ $50,678.52 $50,678.52
EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $20,796.96
Expenses ............................................. $22,582.83
Village of Peoria Heights – IMRF ............. $3,444.45
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $46,824.24 $46,824.24
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $24,767.88
HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025.................................................. $251,061.84
INCOME
........................................................................ $0.00
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
EXPENSES
Transfer to Checking 11/18..................... $30,000.00
Transfer to Checking 11/26 .................... $20,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $50,000.00 $50,000.00
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $201,061.84
ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $875,885.74
INCOME
Interest .................................................... $2,949.59
TOTAL INCOME ...................................... $2,949.59 $2,949.59
EXPENSES
................. Transfer to checking........................................ $0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ......................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $878,835.33
ILLINOIS FUNDS HABBEN ESTATE FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $352,544.42
INCOME
Interest .................................................... $1,187.27
TOTAL INCOME ...................................... $1,187.27 $1,187.27
EXPENSES
.......................................................................................... $0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ......................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $353,731.69
E-PAY INVESTMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $9,206.11
INCOME
Deposits......................................................... $45.44
Interest ......................................................... $31.10
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $76.54 $76.54
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $9,282.65
E-PAY SETTLEMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE October 31, 2025 $1,000.00
INCOME
Deposit ......................................................... $56.00
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $56.00 $56.00
EXPENSES
Service Charge ............................................. $10.56
Withdrawal .................................................. $48.09
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $58.65 $58.65
ENDING BALANCE November 30, 2025 $997.35
TREASURER’S REPORT: The August and September Treasurer’s Reports were submitted and discussed. Lisa Reinholtz moved, seconded by Jayne Metz, that the Treasurer’s Reports be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Edwards gave the following reports:
The village’s annual levy approval vote is scheduled during their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30. Since the library’s levy is included in the vote, Director Edwards will make a brief statement and answer village trustee questions. Library trustees are invited to attend.
Director Edwards applied for library property insurance to the Libraries of Illinois Risk Agency (LIRA). He hopes to have more information from LIRA by early January.
The Palace Project is being rolled out this month by RAILS to replace the Boundless application. Along with newly published items, material from Boundless will become available as soon as RAILS is able to relicense e-books and e-audio from publishers.
Trustees discussed a holiday bonus for staff. Lisa Reinholtz moved, seconded by Patty Johnson, to approve a bonus of $150 for part-time staff and $200 for full-time staff after taxes and IMRF. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
The library recently received generous donations of $600 and $1000 from two regular patrons. The $1000 donation was made as a Caterpillar matching donation, so additional funds are expected from Caterpillar in the future.
The staff holiday party is scheduled for December 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Additionally, staff will receive state required training on the use of naloxone immediately following the event.
Gingerbread houses were due back by the end of last week for participation in the decorating contest. Houses are on display at the front of the library and patrons may vote on the contributions.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no president’s report for December.
NEW BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in the Local History Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public was present to offer comments.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
November 11, 2025
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
November 11, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on November 11, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Becci Bush and Stefanie Crawford.
Absent: Patty Johnson, Jayne Metz.
Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of October 2025 were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
BILLS: After examining the bills, Becci Mush moved, seconded by Lisa Reinholtz, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz. Becci Bush and Stefanie Crawford. No Nays, motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: There was no Treasurer’s Report for November.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Edwards gave the following reports:
After discussing installation of a chair rail with three handyman services, Director Edwards believes it may be necessary to find a firm capable of remodeling, design and installation.
It has been several months since the board decided to pause the library remodeling project. Due to current unavailability of Illinois State Library Construction Grants, volatility of construction costs and ongoing tariff issues, the board wants to continue the pause until conditions improve.
Userful, provider of the library’s public computing system, will no longer support the product beginning next year. Director Edwards had previously requested Mary Anne to research an alternate solution to Userful that allowed the library to maintain a cloud computing system. The most attractive product is Libdata and operates out of the state of Georgia. The system is Chrome-based, but has a similar patron interface to Windows. Initial startup costs will include client machines and peripherals, training and licensing.
The library’s agent for health insurance expects premiums to go up eighteen to twenty percent for the next renewal. Our agent will update us on costs before the next library budget is prepared. Director Edwards is requesting a quote on property insurance from Libraries of Illinois Risk Agency, a cooperative of member libraries. He hopes that LIRA can offer competitive rates on property and workers compensation insurance.
An auditor from Philips Salmi + Associates was at the library recently to review financial records for the FY2024-25 audit.
RAILS is rolling out The Palace Project to replace the Boundless e-book program. Our library should be linked to the program by the first week of December. Director Edwards hopes the new e-book option will allow the library to purchase affordable e-book and e-audio content for patrons.
Illinois Senate Resolution 104, recognizing the vital roles of library trustees in operating public libraries, was passed by the Illinois Senate on October 15.
The gingerbread decorating contest will begin with kit pickups starting on November 17. Completed gingerbread houses are due back to the library for judging by December 6.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no president’s report for November.
NEW BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in the Local History Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public was present to offer comments.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m.
October 14, 2025
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on October 14, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz.
Absent: Becci Bush, Stefanie Crawford.
Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 2025 were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
BILLS: After examining the bills, Patty Johnson moved, seconded by Lisa Reinholtz, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
AUGUST TREASURER’S REPORT
October 14, 2025
HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025............................................................ $(-11,137.49)
INCOME
Transfer from Savings 8/6 ..................... $30,000.00
Transfer from Savings 8/25................... $34,524.73
Transfer from IL Funds.......................... $34,524.73
Per Capita Grant..................................... $8,714.30
TOTAL INCOME ...................................................... $107,763.76 $107,763.76
EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $20,734.23
Expenses ............................................. $28,856.93
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $49,591.16 $49,591.16
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $47,035.11
HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025........................................................ $195,804.71
INCOME
Richwoods Real Estate 8/12 .................. $14,349.69
TOTAL INCOME ................................... $14,349.69 $14,349.69
EXPENSES
Transfer to Checking 8/6......................... $30,000.00
Transfer to Checking 8/25 ...................... $34,524.73
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $64,524.73 $64,524.73
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $145,629.67
ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $888,324.58
INCOME
Interest .................................................... $3,325.83
TOTAL INCOME ...................................... $3,325.83 $3,325.83
EXPENSES
................. Transfer to checking............................... $34,524.73
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $34,524.73 $34,524.73
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $857,125.68
E-PAY INVESTMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $8,993.75
INCOME
Deposits......................................................... $39.54
Interest ......................................................... $34.01
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $73.55 $73.55
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $9,067.30
E-PAY SETTLEMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $1,000.00
INCOME
Deposit ......................................................... $52.20
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $52.20 $52.20
EXPENSES
Service Charge ............................................... $0.00
Withdrawal .................................................. $52.20
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $52.20 $52.20
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $1000.00
HICKORY POINT BANK MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $5,702.86
INCOME
Interest............................................................ $0.00
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $5,702.86
HICKORY POINT BANK CD
BEGINNING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $331,326.60
INCOME
Interest ........................................................... $0.00
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $331,326.60
SEPTEMBER TREASURER’S REPORT
October 14, 2025
HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025......................................................... $47,035.11
INCOME
Transfer from Savings 9/11 ................... $20,000.00
Transfer from Savings 9/19 .................. $30,000.00
Copier, Fees, etc. ...................................... $227.50
Replacement Tax ................................. $12,538.83
Princh ........................................................ $136.37
HPB CD and MM Account Closed ...... $351,603.57
TOTAL INCOME ...................................................... $414,506.27 $414,506.27
EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $20,968.47
Expenses ............................................. $28,213.60
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $49,182.07 $49,182.07
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $412,359.31
HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025................................................... $145,629.67
INCOME
Richwoods Real Estate 9/18 ................ $132,708.57
Interest ....................................................... $114.26
TOTAL INCOME ................................. $132,822.83 $132,822.83
EXPENSES
Transfer to Checking 9/11....................... $20,000.00
Transfer to Checking 9/19 ...................... $30,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $50,000.00 $50,000.00
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $228,452.50
ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $857,125.68
INCOME
Interest .................................................... $3,077.21
TOTAL INCOME ...................................... $3,077.21 $3,077.21
EXPENSES
................. Transfer to checking........................................ $0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ......................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $860,202.89
E-PAY INVESTMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $9,067.30
INCOME
Deposits......................................................... $46.14
Interest ......................................................... $32.64
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $78.78 $78.78
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $9,146.08
E-PAY SETTLEMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $1,000.00
INCOME
Deposit ......................................................... $59.45
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $59.45 $59.45
EXPENSES
Service Charge ............................................... $0.00
Withdrawal .................................................. $52.20
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $59.45 $59.45
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $1000.00
HICKORY POINT BANK MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $5,702.86
INCOME
Interest.......................................................... $20.17
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $20.17 $20.17
EXPENSES
Account Closed ....................................... $5,723.03
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................................... $5,723.03 $5,723.03
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $0.00
HICKORY POINT BANK CD
BEGINNING BALANCE August 31, 2025 $331,326.60
INCOME
Interest .................................................. $14,553.94
TOTAL INCOME ................................... $14,553.94 $14,553.94
EXPENSES
Account Closed – ................................ $345,880.54
TOTAL EXPENSES .................................................. $345,880.54 $345,880.54
ENDING BALANCE September 30, 2025 $0.00
TREASURER’S REPORT: The August and September Treasurer’s Reports were submitted and discussed. Lisa Reinholtz moved, seconded by Jayne Metz, that the Treasurer’s Reports be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Edwards gave the following reports:
Widmer Interiors delivered and assembled the Caper chairs and Everywhere tables ordered last month. Director Edwards discussed chair rails with three handyman services and acquired quotes from two of them. None of the services have yet presented a workable plan. Director Edwards will continue pursuing a solution.
Director Edwards spoke with M.R. Mason about water intrusions in the exterior windows. They believe the flashing was installed improperly and proposed to pull out the brickwork above one window, redo the flashing if necessary and then reseal the entire window. The work was quoted at $1200, with additional windows potentially repaired in the same manner if work on the first window is successful. Director Edwards accepted the quote and M.R. Mason performed repairs the following week. Pictures of the repair indicated substantial failures in the original flashing that have now been corrected. Proof of the repair will require substantial rain. Lisa Reinholtz moved, seconded by Patty Johnson, that M.R. Mason be contracted, at the same cost per window, to repair five additional exterior windows if repairs on the first window prove successful. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
A new account for Habben Estate Funds was established with The Illinois Funds. All the monies from the recently closed Hickory Point Bank CD and money market account were transferred into the fund.
Printing from the public computers is now possible. It requires patrons to download documents to the desktop then upload them to Princh. The process is unwieldy, but patrons can navigate the steps with occasional staff assistance. This is the best solution until a new computing service can be found to replace Userful.
Baker & Taylor, longtime supplier of the library’s books, is closing permanently in December. The library has used Ingram as its primary book supplier for several years, so the impact of the shutdown is minimal. The Boundless e-book application is also provided by B&T, so RAILS is looking for another e-book provider to replace it.
Comics Plus has been very lightly used by patrons since the library subscribed to the digital service last year. Director Edwards is not renewing the annual subscription due to a renewal cost of over $900.
The Shirley Armstrong sculpture was moved from the library to Donovan Park by the Peoria Park District.
Library staff will participate in the trunk-or-treat event at Peoria Heights Grade School on October 26 at 3:00 p.m. The library theme celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no president’s report for October.
NEW BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in the Local History Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public was present to offer comments.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Sept 9, 2025,
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on September 9, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz.
Absent: Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson.
Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of August 2025 were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
BILLS: After examining the bills, Becci Bush moved, seconded by Jayne Metz, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: There was no Treasurer’s Report for August.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Edwards gave the following reports:
An order for 75 Caper chairs and 15 Everywhere tables was made to Widmer Office Supply. Delivery and installation are expected on October 7. Director Edwards is still seeking quotes from a handyman for installation of a chair rail and for small wall repairs.
Grawey Glass presented a quote for full replacement of six trail side windows, and a quote for complete resealing of the same windows. Cost of full replacement is $15,515. Cost for resealing only is $7,515. Baer Glass inspected the windows and proposed resealing only at a cost of $962.54. Director Edwards believes the cost disparities require more questions of both contractors. He would also like to have a masonry contractor inspect the windows for additional insight before proceeding with repairs.
Director Edwards spoke with Carmody Lawn Services about mowing and landscaping for next season, and for sidewalk snow removal for the upcoming winter. Carmody’s proposals were all very reasonable and Director Edwards contracted for both lawn services and snow removal. They will also do some yard cleanup this fall.
The Hickory Point Bank certificate of deposit will mature on September 21. Since HPB is no longer in the Heights, Director Edwards proposed moving the funds to Illinois Funds. Illinois Funds rates are higher than most banks and the deposits may be withdrawn at any time without penalty. Director Edwards also suggested closing the money market account at HPB and moving those funds to Illinois Funds, too. Stefanie Crawford moved, seconded by Jayne Metz, to move the HPB money market and matured CD funds to Illinois Funds. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
Auditors are planning to begin work on the annual financial audit this fall. Dates for on-site work have not been determined.
The FY2025 Per Capita Grant funds arrived via check recently. Funds will go toward media purchases, summer reading programming and database subscriptions.
Mary Anne Stear applied to and was accepted to the RAILS Catalyst program. The library leadership program starts in October and meets online monthly through next spring.
September is National Library Card Signup Month. Replacement fees for library cards will be waived for the month. The Fine Free x Fare Free program also takes place in September to provide free bus rides for library card holders.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no president’s report for August.
NEW BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the Local History Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public was present to offer comments.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Aug 12, 2025
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING
August 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
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PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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REGULAR MEETING
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August 12, 2025
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The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on August 12, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
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ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz.
Absent: Lisa Reinholtz.
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MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2025 were approved as printed.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
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BILLS: After examining the bills, Patty Johnson moved, seconded by Stefanie Crawford, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
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JULY TREASURER’S REPORT
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August 12, 2025
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HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025........................................................... $11,230.98
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INCOME
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Transfer from Savings 7/1 ..................... $30,000.00
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Transfer from Savings 7/17................... $30,000.00
Fees, Copy Machine .................................. $399.95 -
Replacement Tax.................................. $14,842.58
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TOTAL INCOME ........................................................ $75,242.53 $75,242.53
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EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $20,989.59
Transfer to Illinois Funds ....................... $21,806.12
Village of Peoria Heights IMRF ................ $3,463.11
Expenses ............................................. $51,352.18
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TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $97,611.00 $97,611.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $(-11,137.49)
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HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025..................................................... $188.642.04
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INCOME
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Richwoods Real Estate 7/9 .................... $67,162.67
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Transfer from Checking ................................. $25.00
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TOTAL INCOME ................................... $67,187.67 $67,187.67
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EXPENSES
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Transfer to Checking 7/1......................... $30,000.00
Transfer to Checking 7/7 ................................ $25.00 -
Transfer to Checking 7/17 ...................... $30,000.00
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TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $60,025.00 $60,025.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $195,804.71
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ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $870,185.53
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INCOME
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Replacement tax transfer 7/24 ................ $14,842.58
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Interest .................................................... $3,296.47
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TOTAL INCOME .................................... $18,139.05 $18,139.05
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EXPENSES
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TOTAL EXPENSES ......................................... $0.00 $0.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $888,324.58
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E-PAY INVESTMENT
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $8,935.04
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INCOME
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Deposits......................................................... $24.91
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Interest ......................................................... $33.80
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TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $58.71 $58.71
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EXPENSES
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TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $8,993.75
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E-PAY SETTLEMENT
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $1,000.00
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INCOME
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Deposit ......................................................... $39.45
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TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $39.45 $39.45
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EXPENSES
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Service Charge ............................................. $10.96
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Withdrawal .................................................. $28.49
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TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $39.45 $39.45
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $1000.00
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HICKORY POINT BANK MONEY MARKET
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $5,702.86
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INCOME
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Interest............................................................ $0.00
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TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $5,702.86
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HICKORY POINT BANK CD
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BEGINNING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $331,326.60
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INCOME
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Interest ........................................................... $0.00
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TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
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ENDING BALANCE July 31, 2025 $331,326.60
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TREASURER’S REPORT: The July Treasurer’s Report was submitted and discussed. Stefanie Crawford moved, seconded by Lisa Brown, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Director Edwards gave the following reports:
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Director Edwards presented options for chairs and nesting tables to replace the current ones in the meeting room. Krissy Short and Director Edwards visited Widmer Interiors and were impressed by the Herman Miller nesting tables and Caper chairs. Everywhere tables are well made and significantly less expensive than the similar KI model. The Caper chairs are plastic, but comfortable, durable, lightweight and easy to clean. Both the Herman Miller tables and chairs come with a twelve-year warranty. After discussion, Stefanie Crawford, seconded by Jayne Metz, moved to purchase 15 Everywhere tables and 75 Caper chairs from Widmer Interiors at the quoted price of $931/table, $199.50/no-arms, and $270/arms-fixed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
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Grawey Glass inspected windows on the trail side of the library and determined that the seals are failing due to age and weathering. They will provide a quote to re-seal or to replace six windows. Director Edwards will seek additional quotes for comparison.
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Director Edwards is seeking quotes from HVAC firms as a possible replacement for Standard Heating and Cooling. Montefusco presented a quote that was substantially higher than Standard for regular maintenance. Director Edwards will continue looking for quotes.
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The in-house server controlling Userful clients for public PCs crashed recently. The server was replaced and public PCs are back in service, but printing from the public stations is not functioning. Mary Anne is working with Userful and Princh to restore printing services.
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Ziegler Turf Management began lawncare services to replace the previous service.
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Preston Jackson is attempting to find a new location for the Shirley Armstrong sculpture. The village’s public works department will assist with moving the sculpture from the library grounds.
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Mary Anne is presenting the arts program Books & Bricks & Bites on Monday, August 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. She will instruct attendees on how to decorate a brick like a book cover.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT -
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There was no president’s report for July.
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NEW BUSINESS
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The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the Local History Room.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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No one from the public was present to offer comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
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With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
July 8, 2025, 2025
PEORIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
July 8, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peoria Heights Public Library was held on July 8, 2025 in the Local History Room. Amy Peck called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The following members answered the roll call: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Reinholtz, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz.
Also present: Shawn Edwards, Director.
MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of June 2025 were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one from the public was present to offer comments.
BILLS: After examining the bills, Becci Bush moved, seconded by Patty Johnson, that the bills be approved and paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
JUNE TREASURER’S REPORT
July 8, 2025
HEIGHTS BANK CHECKING
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025............................................................ $(-4,221.14)
INCOME
Transfer from IL Funds .......................... $20,000.00
Transfer from Savings 6/18................... $30,000.00
Replacement Tax ................................... $7,952.64
Transfer from Savings 6/27..................... $4,349.80
Donation ................................................. $1,451.33
Fees, Copy machine ............................... $1,105.30
Misc. Income ............................................. $323.87
TOTAL INCOME ........................................................ $65,182.94 $65,182.94
EXPENSES
Payroll .................................................. $20,577.47
Expenses ............................................... $8,575.88
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $29,153.35 $29,153.35
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $11,230.98
HEIGHTS BANK SAVINGS
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025...................................................... $4,349.80
INCOME
Richwoods Real Estate 6/17 ................ $218,619.51
Interest ......................................................... $22.53
TOTAL INCOME ................................. $218,642.04 $218,642.04
EXPENSES
Transfer to Checking 6/18....................... $30,000.00
Transfer to Checking 6/27 ........................ $4,349.80
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $34,349.80 $34,349.80
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $188,642.04
ILLINOIS FUNDS MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025 $865,294.98
INCOME
Replacement tax transfer 6/30 ................ $13,853.48
Replacement tax transfer 6/30 ................. $7,952.64
Interest .................................................... $3,084.43
TOTAL INCOME .................................... $24,890.55 $24,890.55
EXPENSES
................. Transfer to Heights Bank checking ......... $20,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ................................ $20,000.00 $74,663.55
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $870,185.33
E-PAY INVESTMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025 $8,814.47
INCOME
Deposits......................................................... $88.26
Interest ......................................................... $32.31
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $120.57 $120.57
EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................... $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $8,935.04
E-PAY SETTLEMENT
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025 $1,000.00
INCOME
Deposit ....................................................... $113.30
TOTAL INCOME ........................................ $113.30 $113.30
EXPENSES
Service Charge ............................................. $11.76
Withdrawal ................................................ $101.54
TOTAL EXPENSES .................................... $101.54 $113.30
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $1000.00
HICKORY POINT BANK MONEY MARKET
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025 $5,692.47
INCOME
Interest 3/31 ................................................. $10.39
TOTAL INCOME .......................................... $10.39 $10.39
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $5,702.85
HICKORY POINT BANK CD
BEGINNING BALANCE May 31, 2025 $331,326.60
INCOME
Interest ........................................................... $0.00
TOTAL INCOME ............................................ $0.00 $0.00
ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 $331,326.60
TREASURER’S REPORT: The June Treasurer’s Report was submitted and discussed. Stefanie Crawford moved, seconded by Lisa Reinholtz, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Brown, Lisa Reinholtz, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Edwards gave the following reports:
The annual report to the Illinois State Library was submitted last month. Director Edwards discussed statistics in the report including increases in patron traffic and library cards. There was a slight decrease in number of total checkouts and a small increase in e-book and e-audio checkouts.
FY2025 Per Capita Grant award letter was received. Funds will be sent out later this year.
Director Edwards presented preliminary graphics ideas for a redesign of the library logo. Staff opinions are generally favorable to the same handful of ideas.
This year’s summer reading challenge concluded with higher registration and completion numbers. Total registration was 192 children with 134 completing the challenge.
Adult summer reading club starts in July. Participants report on number of hours read with gift certificates to local businesses presented as prizes.
The library will have a booth at Riverfront Pridefest on Saturday, July 19.
Junior Chefs Cooking School has two sessions this year. The first session is July 28 to August 1. The second session is August 4 to August 8.
Safe Sitter Class is scheduled for Friday, July 11.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
There was no president’s report for June.
NEW BUSINESS
The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Local History Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public was present to offer comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:20 p.m., Patty Johnson moved, seconded by Lisa Brown to move into closed Executive Session to discuss 2C1 – Personnel (evaluation of Director Shawn Edwards). ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Reinholtz, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried. Director Edwards left the room to allow for board discussion. At 5:35 p.m., Director Edwards was invited to return to the meeting. Discussion and comments followed by the Board and Director.
At 5:40 p.m., Amy Peck moved, seconded by Lisa Reinholtz to return to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Reinholtz, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
Stefanie Crawford moved, seconded by Becci Bush to approve a 4.0% raise for Director Edwards. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Amy Peck, Becci Bush, Lisa Reinholtz, Lisa Brown, Patty Johnson, Stefanie Crawford and Jayne Metz. No Nays, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Amy Peck adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.