HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-09 Minutes Newcastle Memorial Arena Manazement Board
Municipality of Clarinaton
Minutes of Meeting — Tuesday January 9, 2018
(Not vet approved by committee)
In Attendance—Gord Lee, Chair Bryan Wiltshire, Arena Manager
Susan White, Carol Little, Gary Oliver, Peter Kennedy, Councillor Partner, Regional Councillor,
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Regrets— Shea-Lea Latchford
1. Adoption of Minutes—Motion # 18-001 was proposed: THAT:
The minutes of November 14, 2017 are accepted as presented.
Moved by: Gary Oliver Seconded by: Carol Little
CARRIED
2. Arena Manager's Report—Garbage Bins on property are being regularly filled by
neighborhood residents, signage and/or camera is required in an attempt to stop this
from happening. Councillor Partner advised: Operation has signage with by-law
restrictions and she would arrange for one or, two to be provided. Also, concerns over
parking across from the main entrance were discussed at length. Several suggestions
came forward; bollards, one way entrance,parallel parking were some. Councillor
Partner advised that By-Law Officers worked until 8:00 p.m. and we could use this
service to ticket vehicles unlawfully parked. That may get the message out. Bryan will
take all these suggestions under advisement and follow-up with the board. Newcastle
hockey teams appeared to be more competitive this season and indication was we would
see some divisions moving through the playoffs, possibly to the Ontario Championships.
With multiple snow storms this winter,parking is becoming a problem. We may require
snow removal from the lot. This is an additional cost to the arena unless provided by the
municipality. That will be a request Bryan will follow-up on with the operations
department.
(2)
Through our Risk Management follow-up, bollards had been located in front of the
propane cage in the parking lot.
Wage increases to our rink attendants to $14.00/hr. brought their pay rate to the same
level as the operators. This will have to be addressed in our 2018 budget—three, (3)
operators should be earning more than the minimum paid to the RA's, now that the
minimum rate is at $14.00.
3. Financial Report—A draft year-end financial report was provided, but will be revised
for our next meeting. Hydro costs and other revenue and expense entries had not been
completed. Budget considerations for 2018 will need to be finalized, as well.
4. New Business—The board members feel the postponement of any recreation
development taking place in the municipality brings a need for serious updates required
to Newcastle Arena. Without any plan for an additional ice pad(s) in Newcastle for at
least 8 to 10 years, it would appear that attention is required to a number of areas of the
building and property. This will be discussed at follow-up meetings and brought forward
to council and staff.
Our board is still short one member and no vice-chair has been appointed, to date.
Council advises the position on the board will be advertised. Also, all members have been
asked to bring suggested names forward for consideration.
5. Next Meeting Tuesday February 13, 2018
6. Adiournment—Motion # 18- 002 was proposed: THAT: This meeting is adjourned
Moved by: Peter Kennedy Seconded by: Susan White
CARRIED