Grimsby Public Library Board

Resolved that the agenda be accepted

Resolved that the consent agenda be approved.

Resolved that Board accept the minutes of the December 17 hiring committee meeting.

Resolved that Board approve the request for funds to draft an employment contract

Resolved that the Board agrees to met for a special meeting at the call of the Chair to approve the appointment of the CEO and Chief Librarian and approve the employment contract.

Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board adopt and support the Safe Space Statement listed below and that it is read following the Land Acknowledgement at each of our Board meetings. "The Grimsby Public Library Board will work to create a space at our meetings where we honour our differences and celebrate our strengths, individual qualities and contributions; upholding the values of trust, and respect, while encouraging each other to express opinions, ask questions or advocate on behalf of those we represent. We will participate knowing that our voices will be heard and valued."

Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board move into closed session under Section 16.1 (4)(g) of the Public Libraries Act, which permits the Board to meet in closed if the discussion would be held in closed session under another Act. Section 239 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act permits a closed session discussion about a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Resolved that the Board approve the purchase of a Microfilm Reader at a cost of $15,199.00; and 1. That the Acting Chief Librarian be authorized to execute the purchasing of the Microfilm Reader.

Resolved that the meeting adjourn at 7:35 p.m.