The Norfolk County Record

Norfolk County Public Library Board

May 27, 2026

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Sue Defreyne, seconded by Councillor Tom Masschaele
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board adopts the Minutes of the April 22, 2026 Board meeting as presented.
Moved by Alida Grohs, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Operations Monitoring April 2026 #26-05-01 be received for information.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Alida Grohs
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Policy Development and Review Committee #26-05-02 be received for information.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Alida Grohs
Carried
THAT HR-03 – Hours of Work and Scheduling Policy be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT HR-04 – Vacation, Public Holidays and Leave Policy be rescinded.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Alida Grohs
Carried
THAT HR-05 - Compensation and Benefits Governance Policy be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
THAT HR-11 – Professional Development and Training Policy be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
THAT HR-17 – Flexible Working Hours Guidelines Policy be rescinded.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Tom Masschaele
Carried
THAT NU-01 - Non-Union Staff Policy Manual be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
THAT HR-20 – Respect and Responsibility Policy be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
As per Public Libraries Act, R.S.O.. 1990, cP. 44 16 1 (4) (b) and (g) a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject mattering being considered pertains to a personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees and pursuant to section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains to labour or employee negotiations. THAT the Board enter into closed session at 5:20 p.m. to discuss a personal matter and a labour relations matter pursuant to section 239(2)(b)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations a. Verbal Update: Personal matter Pursuant to section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees b. Verbal Update: Labour relations matter Pursuant to section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Alida Grohs
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board reconvene in open session at 5:55 p.m.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Alida Grohs
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board approves direction taken in closed session.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-05 LIB being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Norfolk County Library Board at this Regular Board Meeting held on the 27th day of May 2026 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Carolyn Nordheimer
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:05 p.m.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourns at 6:05 p.m.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried

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