Clarington Public Library Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

MAC Meeting Room 1C (Room #120)

163 Church Street

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement (Board Chair or Designate)

We would like to respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga First Nations. We are grateful for our relationship with the First Nations of this territory, for their care for and teachings about the land, the water, and all our relations. As people of the Williams Treaty, we continue our journey to strengthen our understanding of our Treaty relationship and of how to move forward together in a good way. We acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

3.

Approval of Agenda

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board approve the agenda of the October 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.

4.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

5.

Introduction of Manager, Public Service

H. Teghati, Manager, Public Services, hired on October 15th will be introduced to the Library Board. Mr. Teghati has several years experience in public libraries and has a Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Science. 

6.

Consent Items

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board receive and approve the items in Consent.

6.1

Adoption of the Minutes

6.1.1

Adoption of the Minutes of the September 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

6.1.2

Adoption of the Closed Session Minutes of the September 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

6.2

Correspondence, Media, Memoranda for Information

6.2.1

Council Resolution re: Provincial Funding for Libraries and Museums

6.2.2

Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility – Approval of Inclusive Community Grant

6.2.3

Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) – 2025 Federal Budget Submission

6.2.4

Council Briefing Note re: 2025 Budget Update Changes

6.2.5

2025 Library Board Meeting Dates

6.2.6

2025 CLMA Statutory Holidays and Closures

6.3

Staff Reports

6.3.1

Administrative Report No. A46-24: September 30, 2024 CLMA Consolidated Financial Report

7.

Discussion Period

7.1

Administrative Report No. A47-24: October 2024 Chief Executive Officer Report 

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board receive Administrative Report No. A47-24: October 2024 Chief Executive Officer Report.

7.2

Administrative Report No. A48-24: October 2024 Curator & Heritage Services Manager Report

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board receive Administrative Report No. A48-24: October 2024 Curator & Heritage Services Manager Report; and

  THAT the Clarington Public Library Board approve the items listed in the Deaccession List 2024-07 (Appendix A) be approved for removal from the Museums & Archives collections.

7.3

Administrative Report No. A49-24: Welcoming Spaces Library Consultation Project Report – Q3 Update

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board receive Administrative Report No. A49-24: Welcoming Spaces Library Consultation Project Report – Q3 Update as information.

7.4

Administrative Report No. A50-24: 2024 Staff Development Day

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board receive Administrative Report No. A50-24: 2024 Staff Development Day and approve a full day closure (9:30 am to 8:00 pm) on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for a Staff Development Day.

8.

New Business / Updates

9.

Adjournment

• THAT the Clarington Public Library Board be adjourned at         p.m.