Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/19/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
9.6 On Appointment of Library Trustee Ofunne N. Edoziem  
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Rationale:
On Appointment of Library Trustee Ofunne N. Edoziem  
Funding:
 
Resolution
Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS a vacancy in the membership of the Library Board of Trustees of the Yonkers Public Library occurred when Mr. Stephan Giuffrida tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2023, and

WHEREAS the Board of Education desires to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Giuffrida, whose term was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025.

WHEREAS the Board of Education would like to fill this unexpired term with the appointment of Ofunne N. Edoziem to commence July 20, 2023 and expire on December 31, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Ofunne N. Edoziem is hereby appointed as a Trustee of the Yonkers Public Library Board for a term effective July 20, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2025.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Office of the Board of Education will notify Ofunne N. Edoziem of her appointment as Trustee of the Yonkers Public Library Board, and forward copies of this resolution to the City Clerk of the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Library Board.
 
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Board of Education - Office of the Board
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Lawrence Sykes Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS a vacancy in the membership of the Library Board of Trustees of the Yonkers Public Library occurred when Mr. Stephan Giuffrida tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2023, and

WHEREAS the Board of Education desires to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Giuffrida, whose term was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025.

WHEREAS the Board of Education would like to fill this unexpired term with the appointment of Ofunne N. Edoziem to commence July 20, 2023 and expire on December 31, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Ofunne N. Edoziem is hereby appointed as a Trustee of the Yonkers Public Library Board for a term effective July 20, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2025.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Office of the Board of Education will notify Ofunne N. Edoziem of her appointment as Trustee of the Yonkers Public Library Board, and forward copies of this resolution to the City Clerk of the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Library Board.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes