Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda be approved as amended to include 10 Closed Session.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Tom Masschaele
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board adopts the Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Board meeting as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Sue Defreyne
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board refer the matter of the Meeting Rooms to the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee for review. AND THAT the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee provides a report to the Board at the February 25, 2026 Board meeting.
Moved by Kimberly Earls, seconded by Carolyn Nordheimer
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Operations Monitoring November 2025 #26-01-01 be received for information.
Moved by Paula Duarte, seconded by Michelle Cochrane
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Operations Monitoring December 2025 #26-01-02 be received for information.
Moved by Michelle Cochrane, seconded by Kimberly Earls
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Strategic Plan Update and Achievements #26-01-03 be received for information.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Paula Duarte
Carried
THAT the NCPL Board Report Policy Development and Review #26-01-04 be received for information.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Tom Masschaele
Carried
THAT OP-07 - In ternet Services, MakerSpace and Technology Policy be approved as presented.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Tom Masschaele
Carried
THAT the following Board Trustee be appointed to the following Board Committee: HR Committee: Sue Defreyne
Moved by Councillor Tom Masschaele, seconded by Carolyn Nordheimer
Carried
THAT the Board enter into closed session at 5:47 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 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 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 Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Paula Duarte
Carried
THAT the Board reconvened in open session at 6:06 p.m.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Paula Duarte
Carried
THAT the Board approves direction taken in closed session.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Paula Duarte
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-01LIB being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Norfolk County Library Board at this Regular Board Meeting held on the 28th day of January 2026 be approved.
Moved by Carolyn Nordheimer, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
Moved by Michelle Cochrane, seconded by Carolyn Nordheimer