Southgate Ruth Hargrave Memorial Library Board

Minutes of Library Board

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Library - Mill Room
Members Present:
  • Muriel Scott
  • Councillor Martin Shipston
  • Councillor Joan John
  • Pam Burgess
  • Deedra Watson
  • Leigh Gorman
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Barbara Dobreen
  • Janice Kaikkonen
  • Dina Lundy, CAO
Staff Present:
  • Lacy Russell, Librarian C.E.O

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1.
Call to Order

 

Chair John called the meeting to order at 6:02.

2.
Approval of the Agenda 

 
  • Moved ByMuriel Scott
    Seconded ByPam Burgess

    Be it resolved that the Board confirm the agenda as presented.

    Carried

3.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

 

None declared.

4.
Adoption of Minutes

 
  • Moved ByMartin Shipston
    Seconded ByPam Burgess

    Be it resolved that the Board approve the minutes from the April
    20, 2023 Library Board meeting and the April 29, 2023 Special Library Board Meeting as presented.

    Carried

5.
Business Arising from the Minutes

 

5.1
Board Orientation

 

5.1.1
E-Resources 

 

The Librarian/CEO introduced the library e-resources to the Board.

5.2
Staffing Update

 

The Librarian/CEO updated the Board that Greg Haug has accepted the position of Assistant Librarian and Digital Services effective June 5, 2023.

5.3
Strategic Plan

 
  • Moved ByMartin Shipston
    Seconded ByPam Burgess

    Be it resolved that the Board direct the Librarian/CEO to develop a draft public survey to present to the board at the June 22, 2023 meeting.

    Carried

6.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved ByDeedra Watson
    Seconded ByMuriel Scott

    Be it resolved that the Board receive the consent agenda items for
    information.

    Carried

7.
New Business 

 

None.

8.
News from Council 

 

Council representative's Chair John and Councilor Shipston provided an update of the May 3, 2023 Council meeting.

9.
Member's Privilege

 

Leigh Gorman and Muriel Scott spoke to the training they attended in Owen Sound, Governance 101 hosted Ontario Library Service.

Librarian/CEO noted the Amazing Reads Canada adult summer reading program and the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea on June 3, 2023.

10.
Date of Next Meeting

 

June 22, 2023 - Library Board Meeting 

11.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByPam Burgess
    Seconded ByMuriel Scott

    Be it resolved that the Board adjourn the meeting at 7:11PM.

    Carried
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