Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council Workshop - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, February 14, 2022
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Streamed live from the Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Members Absent:

• Councillor Simon
• Councillor Twinney

Staff Present:

• I. McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
• E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• J. Grossi, Acting Deputy Clerk
• T. Munusami, CEO, Newmarket Public Library

Guests:

• Darryl Gray, Newmarket Public Library Board

  Jon Linton, TCI Management Consultants

  Greg Young, TCI Management Consultants

The meeting was called to order at 1:01 PM.

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

 

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1.

Notice

Mayor Taylor advised that in accordance with the Town's Procedure By-law, no decisions are to be made but rather this meeting was an opportunity for Council to have informal discussion regarding various matters.

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Clerk advised of the following correction:

• Item 5.1: The presentation regarding the Reserve and Reserve Funds has been deferred to a future Council Workshop.

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the correction to the agenda be approved.
  
  
  
  Carried

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

4.

Items

4.1

Reserve and Reserve Fund Review

Note: This presentation was deferred to a future Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting.

4.2

Newmarket Public Library Strategic Plan

Darryl Gray, Newmarket Public Library Board Member provided an introduction to the presentation regarding the Newmarket Public Library Strategic Plan, and outlined the future trends of the library. Greg Young, TCI Management Consultants reviewed the background information including previous strategic plans, consultation opportunities with the public and staff, and trend assessments. The CEO of the Newmarket Public Library continued the presentation with an overview of the five key values identified in the strategic plan, the three action areas of people, places and services, and the 25 specific strategic actions. The presentation concluded with next steps, expected resource requirements, and proposed targets and outcomes.  

Members of Council further discussed opportunities for new library locations within the Town, previous Newmarket Public Library strategic plans, public consultation opportunities, and the continued implementation of innovative initiatives. 

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the presentation regarding the Newmarket Public Library Strategic Plan be received. 
  
  
  
  Carried

5.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 2:07 PM.
  
  
  
  Carried