February 9, 2026: Board of Library Trustees Special Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and Roll Call

President Bloom called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. Secretary Yamamoto took roll. 

Present: Colin Bird-Martinez, Annie Wilkinson, Susanne Fairfax, Megan Butman, Kristina Rogers, Mika Yamamoto, Virginia Bloom

Also attending: Elsworth Carman (Executive Director), Leah Mayer (Facilitator, Critical Response Process)

Public commentators: none

Public Comments

There were no public comments received in person or in writing for this meeting. 

Motion to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Bloom motioned to enter a closed session for the purpose of the only agenda item for this meeting which is the Executive Director evaluation process. 

Moved by Bird-Martinez. Seconded by Fairfax. Approved by all present. 

Motion to approve or accept items discussed in closed session

Bloom motioned to approve or accept items discussed in closed session. 

Moved by Bird-Martinez. Seconded by Fairfax. Approved by all present. 

Adjournment

Bloom adjourned the meeting at 9 pm.