June 8 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

Prince Rupert Public Library

Library Board Meeting



June 8, 2022


Present: Nick Adey (NA), Chris Armstrong (CA), Carolina de Ryk (Cdr), Chelsea Keays (CK), Kate Lyon (KL), Dale White (DW) , Joe Zelwietro (JZ, Chief Librarian)


Regrets: Stephanie Lysyk (SL), Brendan Turner (BT)


Meeting commenced at 7:02 pm.

• K offered a Ts'msyen traditional territory acknowledgement
• DW was in Quesnel and he offered a traditional territory acknowledgement of the Lhtako Dené
• Motion to accept Consent Agenda by CdR, seconded by CK, passed.
• Discussion Agenda amended to include the above.

Discussion Agenda

• Item added to Discussion agenda: What is status of PRL's strategic Plan?
• Truth and Reconciliation Discussion:
  • CdR updated trustees on the first event of the CBC/PRL Our Stories featuring Marlena Joseph. The event went well.
  • KL informed Library Board that we should connect with the local Sm'algyax Language Authority rather than SD52 when we wish to confirm correct Sm'algyax spelling and terminology. Also KT expressed the importance of having indigenous representation on the Library Board and that she knows someone interested in this opportunity.
• KL spoke of the recent Welcome to Kindergarten and Ready Set Learn programs happening at SD52 and was happy to see Public Library staff involvement.
• CdR wished to know where the Board was re: the Library's Strategic Plan. This matter was tabled to the next PRL Board meeting.
• Library Update
  • JZ reported that the roof drain has been fixed in the Library and City notified in order to continue ceiling and electrical repairs. NA will see if he can help the process flow.
  • JZ informed the Board of the details of the BC COVID-19 Relief and Recovery grant in the amount of ~$39000 as well as some possible options that we can purchase with the grant.
  • JZ reported that the recent Centennial Cake Day on May 28 was a great success, More than 150 people showed up and emptied us of celebratory treats. Many had kind and supportive things to say to us. It was a good day.
  • JZ mentioned that Bill 19 has prompted recent Human Resources changes with the City of Prince Rupert re: COVID sick days for casual staff and JZ will draw up a similar proposal for trustees to review and accept/deny for the next PRL Board meeting.
  • City will/has placed the "PRL trustees needed" ad in the Northern View as of June 8/9.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm. Next meeting, potentially a hybrid zoom/in-person meeting on August 10 @ 7pm. This date is contingent upon City appointing a new trustee(s) before this date.

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