Newmarket Public Library Board

Minutes

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Members Present:
  • Darcy McNeill, Chair
  • Jane Twinney, Vice Chair
  • Kelly Broome
  • Darryl Gray
  • Leslee Mason
  • Art Weis
  • Victor Woodhouse
Staff Present:
  • Linda Peppiatt, Deputy CEO
  • Todd Kyle, CEO
  • Lianne Bond, Administrative Coordinator
Guests:
  • Jennifer Leveridge, Manager, Library Services

    Benjamin Shaw, Manager, Library Operations

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The C.E.O. introduced the Library's new Leadership Team and advised that the Deputy C.E.O. will be retiring at the end of the month.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm

  • Motion20-09-128
    Moved byVictor Woodhouse
    Seconded byLeslee Mason

    That items 2.1 to 2.3 be adopted as presented.

    Carried

None were declared.

A report on the recovery and re-opening of the Library was reviewed.  The current limited Library services will continue at this time.  At the recommendation of the Town of Newmarket's Health and Safety Specialist the introduction of browsing services will be delayed until there is more evidence of a reduction in COVID-19 cases.

  • Motion20-09-130
    Moved byDarryl Gray
    Seconded byVictor Woodhouse

    That the Library Board receive the report on Recovery and Re-opening Update for the Library, and ratify the operational decisions taken as described.

    Carried

The Draft 2021 Capital Budget was presented to the Library Board.

  • Motion20-09-131
    Moved byLeslee Mason
    Seconded byDarryl Gray

    That the Library Board approve the Draft 2021 Capital Budget for submission to the Town of Newmarket Council.

    Carried

The Library Action list was revised to ensure important administrative and strategic priorities were included.  The Board reviewed the revisions and recommended some changes to the Action List.

  • Motion20-09-132
    Moved byVictor Woodhouse
    Seconded byLeslee Mason

    That the Library Board receive the report on Action Tracking List Review and approve the revisions as amended.

    Carried

A Temporary Contact Tracing Policy has been implemented to outline the protocols and procedures required for the collection of personal contact information of users who enter the library building.

  • Motion20-09-133
    Moved byLeslee Mason
    Seconded byArt Weis

    That the Library Board approved the Temporary Contact Tracing Policy as presented.

    Carried
  • Motion20-09-134
    Moved byKelly Broome
    Seconded byDarryl Gray

    That there being no further business the meeting adjourn at 7:12 pm.

    Carried