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Markham Public Library Board
June 26, 2023
What was decided (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda be approved.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the nominations for the position of Chair be closed and that Ms. Margaret McGrory is hereby elected to the position of Chair for the term ending January 2024.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the nominations for the position of Vice-Chair be closed and that Mr. Raymond Chan is hereby elected to the position of Vice-Chair for the term ending January 2024. 3 of 14 AGENDA 2.1
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the election of Ms. Margaret McGrory to the position of Chair held at the First Meeting June 26, 2023 be confirmed and that Ms. Margaret McGrory be appointed as Chair for the term ending January 2024. And that the election of Mr. Raymond Chan to the position of Vice-Chair held at the First Meeting June 26, 2023 be confirmed and that Mr. Raymond Chan be appointed as Vice-Chair for the term ending January 2024.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the May 29, 2023 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
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 YorkRegion.com: Markham celebrates Pride Month with book showcase and drag performance https://www.yorkregion.com/news/markham-celebrates- pride-month-with-book-showcase-drag- performance/article_048e1b33-7830-51ac-9aa3- e30b1a4091a3.html
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
7 of 14 AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s June 2023” be received.
Moved by Ms. Lisa Tomjenovic, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Markham Centre Update, June 2023” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2c, Budgeting/Forecasting”.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation, EL-2h Community Relations” be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
9 of 14 AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report-Executive Limitation EL-2i, Compensation and Benefits” be received.
Moved by Mr. Jay Xie, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2j, Communication & Counsel to the Board (March 2023 to May 2023)” be received.
Moved by Ms. Margaret McGrory, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that responsibility for all Board decisions over the summer be delegated to the Board Chair in consultation with the Vice-Chair; And that if either the Chair or Vice-Chair cannot be contacted in a reasonable time-frame, a designated Board member will be consulted.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Michael Armes
Carried
Resolved that the report “Summer 2023 Library Programs” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Lisa Tomjenovic
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation entitled” Welcome to the MPL Board, Part 1: Policy Governance”.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan