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Markham Public Library Board
March 25, 2024
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
AGENDA 1.1 Resolved that the agenda be approved. AGENDA 1.1
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the January 29, 2024 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 2.2 to 2.4 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
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Harout Manougian
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s March 2024” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
AGENDA 1.1 Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation El-2d, Financial Condition” be received.
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the internal monitoring report entitled “Executive Limitation: El-2g, Emergency Executive Succession” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation El-2j, Communication & Counsel to the Board (October 2023 to January 2024)” be received. AGENDA 1.1
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Kenneth Wightman
Carried
Resolved that the Board adopt the new ENDS as revised and; That the Board and staff review and revise current Executive Limitations accordingly.
Moved by Mr. Harout Manougian, seconded by Ms. Jenny Tung
Carried
Resolved that the resignation of Mr. Steve Hsu from the Markham Public Library Board effective January 9, 2024 be received, And that the Board will continue with thirteen Members.
Moved by Mr. Kenneth Wightman, seconded by MS. Winnie Phung
Carried
Resolved that the Board approve the proposed changes to By-law 4.6, Order of Business.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation entitled “Customer Service at MPL: C3, Staff engagement and Customer Service Revolution.”
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
Resolved that the report entitled “Questionnaire Results: the Board and the CEO” be received.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos
Carried
Resolved that the Board meet in Camera at 9:01 p.m. to discuss a confidential matter.
Moved by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos, seconded by Mr. Edward Choi
Carried
Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified; and that the motions approved at the Special In Camera (March 25, 2024) be ratified.
Moved by Mr. Edward Choi, seconded by Ms. Gail Vlahopoulos