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Grimsby Public Library Board
April 9, 2025
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board accept the appointment of Deirdra Burke as Board Chair for a term to end on December 31, 2026.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board accept the appointment of the CEO & Chief Librarian in the role of Secretary and Treasurer for a 2-year term to end on December 31, 2026.
Moved by Hannah Skinner, seconded by Erica Noordermeer
Carried
Be it resolved that the consent agenda, as amended items be received for information. Item 7.4 is being lifted from consent.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that Item 7.4 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Brian Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board review the CEO Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Moved by Brian Smith, seconded by Councillor D. Howe
Carried
Be it resolved that the Library Board accepts this report for the purchase of a new water fountain and approve the increased cost of $1,920.11 to be taken from Strategic Reserves. AND THAT the Board delegates the authority to the Chief Librarian & CEO, to enter necessary agreements or contracts to proceed with the project.
Moved by Alyssa Seul, seconded by Margaret Bowman
Carried
Be it resolved that the Board Assessment Tool be received for information.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Alyssa Seul
Carried
Be it resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board strike an ad hoc committee named Strategic Planning Committee in order to complete the process of creating a new strategic plan for the Library to take affect January 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Alyssa Seul
Carried
Be it resolved that the Library Board meeting is adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor D. Howe, seconded by Brian Smith