Hi SWAN Board--
The Illinois Governor has put in an executive order allowing OMA to have a quorum without having to be physically present. I believe this was also sent out to library directors via the RAILS email list as well.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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From: Tappendorf, Julie <jtappendorf(a)ancelglink.com<mailto:jtappendorf@ancelglink.com>>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 4:17 PM
To: Deirdre Brennan <dee.brennan(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:dee.brennan@railslibraries.info>>
Subject: FW: Executive Order re OMA
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Hi Dee
The Governor just issued an Executive Order addressing the meeting issue. We will be sending out a client alert but I wanted you to know right away. Here's the alert.
Breaking News: Governor Issues Executive Order Authorizing Electronic Meetings Under OMA
Today, the Illinois Governor issued Covid-19 Executive Order No. 5, which addresses the concerns many local governments have expressed about conducting in-person meetings during the Covid-19 crisis.
Section 6 of Covid-19 EO No. 5 now allows public bodies to conduct meetings electronically without having to comply with the physical quorum requirement or the conditions for participating electronically in a meeting. Public bodies are encouraged to provide video, audio, and/or telephonic access to meetings to ensure members of the public can monitor the meeting and to update their websites and social media to keep the public apprised of change to their meetings.
The new also EO includes a number of new restrictions, including the following:
* The EO requires all restaurants and bars to suspend on-premises consumption (delivery and pick-up is still allowed). Restaurants in airports, hospitals, dining halls are exempt and hotel restaurants can still provide room service and carry-out.
* The EO also prohibits any gathering, public or private, of 50 or more people. This includes fitness centers, bowling alleys, and theaters. Grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, gas stations, banks, and shelters are exempt.
* The EO also suspends the one-week waiting period for unemployment claims.
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Hi SWAN Board,
Last month I have noted that Dawn, Julie, and Jamie cannot attend the meeting. Can each of the 7 board members reconfirm yes or no for attendance?
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Board,
I checked in with Ted and based on recent director questions regarding the proposed bylaws (which Robin answered nicely) I have created two online advisory votes that are ready to go out if the bylaw changes are passed.
These online votes are for the EBSCO group-purchase and the FY21 budget & fees. They will close at Monday 5 p.m. of the board meeting week. This way you will have this input for the meeting packet.
P.S. I also have the self-nomination form ready for the board election.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Board,
I have been made aware of an email sent directly to SWAN Board members. Just a reminder not to reply-all to that email per OMA.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Board,
The meeting packet is posted for Friday:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_02_21/6696…
The packet has three options for funding the EBSCO group-purchase. The individual pricing for each public library is included. I can see the merit of each method, but I am hoping you all can help decide on the best funding option to have me present at the March 4th Quarterly meeting.
I did not include the FY21 draft budget-I think that budget is ready and we are just wrapping up the group-purchase portion.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Board,
The packet for the January 17, 2020 meeting is now posted:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_01_17/6695…
Three important topics to note ahead before you read:
* ByLaws revisions-there are some changes that will likely require some in depth discussion
* Group Purchase-there is a background report on the opportunity to have SWAN public libraries participate in an EBSCO database package, which I will be looking for your direction on how to proceed for the COW on 2/4
* FY21 budget and fees draft #2-the narrative has been updated, along with some of the expenses and fees
See you Friday! Julie will not be attending the meeting due to Downer's in-service day. Let me know if you are unable to attend.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Board-
I presented to the trustees and management team at Warrenville last night, and this morning I received the letter of intent from Library Director Sandy Whitmer. This should wrap us up for bringing three new standalone libraries into the consortium for 2020!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Board,
As promised, the written report from the Clarity Task Force is available to you all for discussion on Friday. The attached PDF is the version for the SWAN Board, which we expect may undergo some changes after your feedback. We can share the final version with the membership in advance of the December 5th Quarterly meeting (or include in the packet).
Ang Romano from Oak Lawn and Kerry Halter from Batavia will be at the meeting, on Friday along with Dawne who chaired the task force. I have arranged a December 2nd meeting with Clarity to prepare for the Quarterly presentation on December 5th.
Regards,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Finance Committee-
The agenda and meeting packet is attached for the meeting on Friday which will be held directly after the SWAN Board meeting.
I am having a little trouble getting the Finance Committee meeting to show up on the SWAN support site, so for the moment, I am sending this as an attachment.
The meeting is posted in L2.
https://www.librarylearning.info/admin/event.aspx?eventID=30374
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Board,
The meeting packet is posted for Friday:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/19_11_15/6636…
Please note that the Clarity Task Force report is on the agenda for discussion, but the report is not in the packet. This report will be sent out tomorrow afternoon once the Clarity Task Force meeting in the morning is over.
Several reps from Clarity will be at the Friday meeting to talk about the report and answer any questions. The report itself is in two parts-their analysis and recommendation, and the research completed.
Lastly, there will be a Finance Committee meeting directly after the board meeting, and that meeting packet will be posted tomorrow morning.
Have a great evening,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
