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Markham Public Library Board
October 27, 2025
What was decided (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda be approved .
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of September 22,2025 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Board Education Plan 2026” be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation “Community Consultations.”
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlights, October 2025” be received.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that Councillor Ritch Lau’s absence from the Board meetings held on Monday, May 26,2025, and Monday, June 23,2025 and Monday, September 22,2025 be authorized due to conflicting Council responsibilities.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update” be received.
Moved by Mr. Jay Xie, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2b, Staff Treatment” be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2i, Compensation and Benefits” be received.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 7.0 to 7.2.1 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: 7.0 CONSENT AGENDA: 7.1 Declaration of Due Diligence by the CEO 7.2 Communication and Correspondence: 7.2.1 TorontoPublicLibrary.ca: Bridge 2023/2024 Report: Impact of Technology Services in Ontario Public Libraries
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Questionnaire Results: “The Conduct of the Board” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos