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Markham Public Library Board
June 23, 2025
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 Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the May 26,2025 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Ms. Winnie Phung, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the Board move in camera at 7:04 p.m. to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation “Digital Literacy at MPL.”
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation “Member Engagement Strategy: Community Segmentation Data.”
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlights, June 2025” be received.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the resignation of Mr. Robin Choy from the Markham Public Library Board effective June 3, 2025 be received; And that the Board will continue with ten Members.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
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 Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update” be received.
Moved by Ms. Winnie Phung, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoluos
Carried
Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update-Staff Engagement” be received.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the “Ends Report Level 1 May 2025”
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
AGENDA 1.1 Resolved that the Board has assessed the monitoring report entitled Executive Limitation EL-2h, Community Relations and finds that it demonstrates compliance with a reasonable interpretation of the policy.
Moved by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 7.0 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: 7.0 CONSENT AGENDA: 7.1 Declaration of Due Diligence by the CEO 7.2 Communication and Correspondence: 7.2.1 YorkRegion.com: Markham raises Pride flag amid shifting corporate support Markham reaffirms support for 2SLGBTQIA+ community 7.2.2 Markham Review: Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Markham Public Library Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Markham Public Library – Markham Review 7.3 Board Statistics-Detail
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan