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Markham Public Library Board
September 22, 2025
What was decided (9 motions)
9 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. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the June 23,2025 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Jay Xie, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved Board members identify outreach initiatives and education topics for 2026 to comply with Governance process GP-2f Policy.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlights, September 2025” be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
AGENDA 1.1 Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update” be received.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the “ENDS Level 2 (YTD) Report.
Moved by Mr. Jay Xie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2c, Budgeting/Forecasting ” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-1, General Executive Constraint” be received.
Moved by Mr. Jay Xie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 7.1 to 7.3 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: 7.1 Declaration of Due Diligence by the CEO 7.2 Communication and Correspondence: 7.2.1 MarkhamReview.com: Markham Public Library to host its first Film Festival https://markhamreview.com/markham- public-library-to-host-its-first-film-festival/ 7.2.2 Village report: beyond books: the varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library AGENDA 1.1 7.2.3 MarkhamReview.com: MPL supports entrepreneurs during Small Business Month MPL supports entrepreneurs during Small Business Month 7.2.4 MarkhamReview.com: MPL opens registration for Girls in Steam program MPL opens registration for Girls in STEAM program 7.2.5 MarkhamReview.com: ALS Double Play and MPL partner for uplifting ALS awareness events ALS Double Play and MPL partner for uplifting ALS awareness events 7.2.6 YorkRegion.com: Markham library art tour Bridging Generations fills cultural gaps and shows ‘our voices can be amplified together” Markham art tour Bridging Generations fills cultural gaps 7.2.7 Profile-Ontario teen turns passion into purpose Ontario teen turns passion into purpose with art tour and non- profit | story | Kids News 7.3 Board Statistics-Detail
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie