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Grimsby Public Library Board
March 11, 2026
What was decided (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the March 11 2026 Grimsby Public Library Board agenda be approved.
Moved by Margaret Bowman, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the consent agenda be approved.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Deirdra Burke
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive and approve the 2025 Annual Report, Draft 2 as presented.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Cash Register Report Update for information.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Carrie deRoo
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board return the Board Succession Planning Committee Terms of Reference to the next meeting with edits.
Moved by Erica Noordermeer, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board approve the Board Succession Planning Committee Members.
Moved by Carrie deRoo, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Display Policy, Draft 1, and that staff will report back with Draft 2.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Library Programming Policy, Draft 1, and that staff will report back with Draft 2.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Safety and Conduct of Children in the Library Policy, Draft 1, and that staff will report back with Draft 2.
Moved by Brian Smith, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board approve the transfer of the projected year-end operating surplus of $20,676 for the fiscal year ending (December 31, 2025), to the Library Strategic Priorities Reserve, subject to final audit results.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board proceed to Closed Session to discuss the CEO and Chief Librarian Evaluation Report pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Kim Palios
Carried
Be it resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the CEO and Chief Librarian Evaluation Report be approved.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Margaret Bowman
Carried
Be it resolved that the Library Board meeting be adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Carrie deRoo