Minutes of Orangeville Public Library Board

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

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The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
Members Present:
  • S. Marks
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • P. LeBlanc
  • Councillor T. Prendergast (remote)
  • B. Rea
  • D. Waugh (remote)
  • V. Speirs
Staff Present:
  • D. Fraser, CEO
  • J. Moule, Administrative Assistant
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services

1.
Call to Order

 

Meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.

2.
Disclosures of (Direct or Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

3.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Chair S. Marks acknowledged the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and recognized that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.

Chair S. Marks acknowledged these traditional territories upon which we live and learn, are steeped in rich Indigenous history and traditions. It is with this statement that we declare to honour and respect the past and present connection of Indigenous peoples with this land, its waterways and resources.

4.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

 
  • Recommendation:2023-39
    Moved byCouncillor J. Andrews
    Seconded byP. LeBlanc

    That the minutes of the September 27, 2023 meeting are approved as amended. 

    Carried Unanimously

5.
Presentations

 

5.1
Shelley Bergant, OLS Board Representative for Medium Size Public Libraries  - Update

 

S. Bergant gave a brief update on OLS Board business.

6.
Information Items

 
  • Recommendation:2023-40
    Moved byB. Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor J. Andrews

    That the information items be received.

    Carried Unanimously

7.
Staff Reports

 

7.1
23-19 Policy Review - Rules of Conduct and Rzone Policy

 
  • Recommendation:2023-41
    Moved byCouncillor J. Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor T. Prendergast

    That report 23-19, Policy Review - Rules of Conduct and Rzone Policy be received;

    And that the Rules of Conduct and Rzone Policy attached as Appendix A and B be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

7.2
23-20 Policy Review -Donations and Sponsorship

 
  • Recommendation:2023-42
    Moved byCouncillor J. Andrews
    Seconded byB. Rea

    That report 23-20, Policy Review - Donations and Sponsorship be received;

    And that the Donations and Sponsorship Policy attached as Appendix A be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

8.
Correspondence

 

None.

9.
New Business

 

Board Chair S. Marks will present to Council on Monday Novemeber 13.  Board members are encouraged to attend.  The presentation will be focused on the 2024 budget.

10.
Date of Next Meeting

 

Date of the next meeting is November 22, 2023.

11.
Adjournment

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

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