July 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call to Public Hearing for Property Purchase to Order           5:30 p.m.

2. Public Hearing for the Proposed Purchase of 125 Webster Street, Montgomery

2.A. Public comment on the proposed purchase of the property commonly known as 125 Webster Street, Oswego and using Special Reserves to pay for said purchase

3. Adjourn Public Hearing

4. Call to Order Special Board Meeting                   Immediately following Public Hearing

5. Roll Call

6. Pledge of Allegiance

6.A. Pledge of Allegiance: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

7. Our Mission: The Oswego Public Library District exists to provide quality library service which will effectively meet the informational, educational, recreational needs of district residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on supplying popular materials, providing reference services, and assisting students of all ages in meeting their educational needs.

8. Open Session: Total Public Comment Limited to 30 Minutes Total

The Board will now receive public comment concerning items on this agenda as well as communications and reports from citizens or representatives from other agencies.  Such comments should not include discussion of personnel matters, which should be brought directly to the attention of the Director.

This board meeting is a meeting held in the public.  It is not a meeting of the public.  It is the prerogative of the President of the Board to recognize members of the audience.  If you are recognized to address the Board, you are asked to stand, identify yourself, and to address the whole Board.  Your comments are limited to three minutes.
 

9. New Business

9.A. Ordinance 27-1 - Approving Plans for Property Purchase and the Finance Plan for 125 Webster Street, Montgomery

9.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Ordinance 27-1

10. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, 

11. Adjourn

12. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

12.A. Budget and Appropriation Hearing- August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

12.B. Regular Meeting August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. or immediately following the Budget and Appropriation Hearing at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery