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Grimsby Public Library Board
September 10, 2025
What was decided (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the September 10 Grimsby Public Library Board agenda be approved.
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the consent items be received for information.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Hannah Skinner
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the oral report on alternative service delivery options.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Hannah Skinner
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Grimsby Public Library & Art Gallery Budget Alignment Report for Information.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Alyssa Seul
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Development of a Memorandum of Understanding Report for Information.
Moved by Margaret Bowman, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that The Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Washroom Update Report.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Hannah Skinner
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board approve the closure of the library for Staff Development Day on November 11, 2025.
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved 1. That the Grimsby Public Library Board approve the 2026 budget increase of $42,890 (increase of 02%) as summarized in the 2026 Operating budget summary table and refer to the Mayor’s Budget Presentation on November 10, 2025; and 2. That the Grimsby Public Library Board approve the 2026 capital budget of $119,600 as presented in Table 1 of the report and refer to the Mayor’s Budget presentation on November 10, 2025.
Moved by Erica Noordermeer, seconded by Kim Palios
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board receive the Feasibility Study Power Point Presentation for review.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board review the Planning Policy Draft 1.
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board review the Code of Conduct Policy Draft 1.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the oral report on the International Plowing Match program update be received for information
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the oral report on the Lounge Furniture Update be received for information.
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the oral report on the TD Summer Reading Review be received for information.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the oral update report for the Strategic Planning Committee be received for information.
Moved by Kim Palios, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the oral report on the GLaM Gala be received for information.
Moved by Erica Noordermeer, seconded by Hannah Skinner
Carried
The Grimsby Public Library Board directs the CEO to revoke the Library's participation in the 2025 GLaM Gala