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Markham Public Library Board
September 26, 2023
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda be approved.
Moved by Ms. Jenny Tung, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 2.2 to 2.4.6 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 Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison presents The Reading Circle https://www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do/markham- mayor-s-black-youth-liaison- presents- the- reading-circle/article_631b0248-688d-59f7-80c6- a65ae129d0b4.html 2.4.2 YorkRegion.com: City of Markham launches new system for recreation registration, facility booking https://www.yorkregion.com/news/city-of-markham- launches-new-system-for-recreation- registration- facility-booking/article_b10d6209-64e9-5e1e-90ab- 034cc3b4cc14.html 2.4.3 YorkRegion.com: Empowering Youth Voices: Markham Youth Magazine provides platform for creativity, expression https://www.yorkregion.com/news/empowering-youth- voices-markham-youth-magazine-provides-platform- for-creativity-expression/article_52fb39d5-06e6-5f78- a379-7f1f8a37d480.html 2.4.4 MarkhamReview.com: Reflecting on the multifold experience of immigration AGENDA 2.1 https://markhamreview.com/reflecting-on-the- multifold-experience-of-immigration/ 2.4.5 YorkRegion.com: Large scale immigrant stories exhibit coming to Markham Public Library https://www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do/large-scale- immigrant-storie
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s September 2023” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the report entitled “Markham Centre Update, September, 2023” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the “Executive Limitations/Internal Monitoring Reports Schedule Remainder 2023” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation, EL- 2d, Financial Condition” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the report “Strategic Plan Update” be received.
Moved by Ms. Jenny Tung, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the report “Fall 2023 Library Programs” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the Board members identify outreach initiatives and education topics for 2024 to comply with Governance Process GP-2f policy.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Ms. Lisa Tomjenovic
Carried
Resolved that the Board meet in Camera at 8:20 p.m. to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman