Toronto Public Library Board - January 29, 1998 Meeting Highlights
Released January 30, 1998
CUPE 1582 Presents to Board
A presentation was made to the Board by Steven Burdick, President of CUPE Local 1582. CUPE wants to ensure the continuation of open communication with the Board, union and the public. The Board received the report and LTT will review for comment.
Capital, Operating and Transition Budgets Presented
Updates of the 1998 - 2002 Capital and 1998 Operating Budget process, as well as the Transition Projects were presented to the Board. The Board received the Capital and Operating budget submissions and will forward them to the appropriate City of Toronto committees. The Board will review the budget submissions further after receiving more information from Council.
Toronto Public Library Board By-Law Approved
The Board approved changing the recommendation on the composition of the 15 member Library Board. The recommendation will now be comprised of six members of council, six citizen volunteers and three representatives from the school boards. This change will go to the Council Task Force responsible for reviewing the final report of the Transition Team.
Circulation Policies Approved
The Board approved the new Toronto Public Library circulation policies, fines and fees. These policies will be implemented in June, 1998 and will replace the previous policies of the seven former library boards.
Rules of Conduct Approved
The Board approved the new Toronto Public Library Rules of Conduct. The new policy will be implemented in April, 1998 and will be posted in each library branch for staff and customers.
OLTA Representative Named from Library Board
Mr. Bill Buckingham has been appointed the Toronto Public Library Board's Ontario Library Association Trustees (OLTA) representative.
Board discusses future agenda items
Mr. Rick Goldsmith, Chair, asked for the Board's input on future agenda items. Suggestions included: a tour of "highlights" of the amalgamated system; a presentation from the Foundation; a tour of the Capital Budget renovation projects; a staff schedule of priorities and resources; and a strategic plan.
Next meeting: February 17, 1998.