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Markham Public Library Board
May 27, 2024
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda be approved.
Moved by Mr. Ken Wightman, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the April 22, 2024 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Financial Statements of the City of Markham Public Library Board, December 31, 2023” be received; and, That the suggestions raised this date relating to: “opening statement”; “continuity schedule” and “preamble statement” be considered by KPMG and the City of Markham prior to the finalization of the Financial Statements; and That the Board approves the Financial Statements of the City of Markham Public Library Board December 31, 2023; and, That the Board Chair be authorized to sign the approved 2023 Financial Statements on behalf of the Board; and, That the Board authorize Staff to issue the final audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023; AND that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mr. Ken Wightman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
Resolved that the Library Board adopts the 2024 Capital Budget of $3,324,800 for the Library’s portion of the City of Markham’s 2024 Capital Budget; 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 Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the Library Board approves the 2024 City of Markham Grant in the amount of $14,735,582; and, That the Board approves the 2024 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 $15,882,702; and, That upon finalization of the 2023 Library audited financial statements, the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to reflect the 2023 operating results; and, AGENDA 1.1 That the above figures be subject to further adjustment as required throughout the year based on information received from the City of Markham; and, AGENDA 1.1 That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Ms. Jenny Tung, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 7.1 to 7.2 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
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung