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Markham Public Library Board
January 29, 2024
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the agenda be approved.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
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 2025.
Moved by Mr. Ken Wightman, seconded by Mr. Jay Xie
Carried
Resolved that the nominations for the position of Vice-Chair be closed and that Mr. Edward Choi is hereby elected to the position of Vice-Chair for the term ending January 2025.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Ken Wightman
Carried
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the election of Ms. Margaret McGrory to the position of Chair held at the First Meeting January 29, 2024 be confirmed and that Ms. Margaret McGrory be appointed as Chair for the term ending January 2025. And that the election of Mr. Edward Choi to the position of Vice-Chair held at the First Meeting January 29, 2024 be confirmed and that Mr. Edward Choi be appointed as Vice-Chair for the term ending January 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation entitled “Collections, Strategy, Processes and Policies.”
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the November 27, 2023 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
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: Unique children’s art exhibition on display at Markham’s Angus Glen Community Library https://www.yorkregion.com/things-to-do/unique-children-s- art-exhibition-on-display-at-markham-s-angus-glen- community-library/article_8ec5e3a4-9074-5271-985a- 773046625a4a.html
Moved by Ms. Jenny Tung, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s January 2024” be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the “BCL-2e Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Policy” documentation in preparation for the March In Camera Performance Review meeting.
Moved by Mr. Ken Wightman, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the “Executive Limitations/Internal Monitoring Reports Schedule 2024” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation El-2f, Protection of Services” be received. AGENDA 2.1
Moved by Mr. Steve Hsu, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the Annual Ends Report be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved the report “Ends Progress Update” be received.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the resignation of Ms. Lisa Tomjenovic from the Markham Public Library Board effective January 9, 2024 be received, And that the Board will continue with fourteen Members.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the report “Markham Public Library Board 2024 Annual Agenda” be received.
Moved by Mr. Raymond Chan, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the “Board Meeting Attendance Records, January to May 2023 and June to November 2023” be received.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Ms. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the Board adopt the alternative proposal for Board meetings as follows: In-person: September, October, May and June, and virtually by ZOOM: November, January, March and April.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the Board meet in Camera at 8:54 p.m. to discuss a confidential matter.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Mr. Raymond Chan
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved at the Special In Camera meeting held November 27, 2023 be ratified. AGENDA 2.1
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian