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Markham Public Library Board
April 25, 2022
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda be approved.
Moved by Mrs. Pearl Mantell, seconded by Mrs. Lillian Tolensky
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the March 28, 2022 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Ben Hendriks
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 2.2 to 2.4.1 and the same are hereby approved as written and the CEO of the Library is hereby authorized and directed to take such action that may be necessary to give effect to the recommendations as therein contained: 2.3 Declaration of Due Diligence by the CEO 2.4 Communication and Correspondence: 2.4.1 yorku.ca: York U’s Scholars Hub Blog https://www.yorku.ca/markham/2022/03/29/virtual-speaker-series-bringing- york-u-to-york-region/ AGENDA 2.1
Moved by Mr. Pearl Mantell, seconded by Mrs. Lillian Tolensky
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s April 2022” be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation El-2e, Asset protection” be received.
Moved by Mr. David Whetham, seconded by Mr. Ben Hendriks
Carried
Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update” be received.
Moved by Mrs. Pearl Mantell, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the Library Board adopts the 2022 Capital Budget of $2,990,200 for the Library’s portion of the City of Markham’s 2022 Capital Budget; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mrs. Lillian Tolensky, seconded by Mrs. Pearl Mantell
Carried
Resolved that the Library Board approves the 2022 City of Markham Grant in the amount of $13,671,808; and, That the Board approves the 2022 Library Operating Budget consisting of Library Income in the amount of $1,147,120 , and Operating Expenditures (excluding Personnel Ramp- ups) in the amount of $14,818,928; and, That upon finalization of the 2021 Library audited financial statements, the 2022 Operating Budget be adjusted to reflect the 2021 operating results; and, That the above figures be subject to further adjustment as required throughout the year based on information received from the City of Markham; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mrs. Pearl Mantell
Carried
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the board approves “The Library and Political elections Policy (2022)”; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mrs. Lillian Tolensky, seconded by Mr. Ben Hendriks
Carried
Resolved that the report “May 2022 Library Programs” be received.
Moved by Mrs. Pearl Mantell, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Staff to investigate finding possible funding sources to purchase fabric for the Canadian Library project.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Questionnaire Results; “Feedback to the Chair” be received.
Moved by Mrs. Lillian Tolensky, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
Resolved that the Board meet in Camera at 8:17 p.m. to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mrs. Pearl Mantell