HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-18NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
May 18 2021
Zoom 7 pm
Present Were: Barry Carmichael, Chair
Janeen Calder
Henry Corvers
Marg Zwart — Local Councilor
Crystal Yaki
Regrets From: Sierd DeJong
Granville Anderson, Regional Councilor
Also Present: Gabrielle Bell, Secretary
1. MINUTES
Moved by J. Calder, seconded by M. Zwart
The minutes of April 2021 are accepted as presented. "Carried"
2. BUSINESS ARISING
a) Security System update - tabled
b) Benefit Package — secretary is working on access codes to work on line with C. Yaki
c) Restoration Project, Chair B. Carmichael reported he has met with R. Groen, Supervisor
Buildings and Properties this past week. Not all planned work was completed as there
was not enough money. The main focus was the clock tower and secondly the
brickwork. Any shortfall if any would be in brickwork. There is some lower brickwork
that did not get done. The remainder will be completed later this year. Scaffolding has
been removed and work area cleaned. R. Groen will supply pictures of before and after
so the public may see the work that was done.
d) Capital Budget, Chair B. Carmichael met with R. Groen, Supervisor Buildings and
Properties to discuss capital projects. The following items were suggested — Main hall
windows, main hall curtains, railing in main hall. Discussed an elevator for future
capital. After discussion the following motion was made.
Motion by H. Corvers, seconded by J. Calder
The following items are submitted for capital projects to the Municipality:
- Main hall windows
- Main hall curtains
- Railing in main hall
- Electrical — patio, parkette and office
- Air Conditioning
"Carried"
e) Water Fountain, Chair reported he met with Tim Welsh, Buildings/Properties and
Enviroturf (who are contracted for irrigation system in garden) to discuss fountain.
Discussed waterline to fountain with an auto fill rather than bringing hose out from
basement which is time consuming. Replace centre spout and spigots with a copper.
Quote is $2808.00 from Enviroturf. Municipality will cover the cost of digging up and
replacing sidewalk to install the waterline to fountain. Timeline to be discussed with
contractor and Municipality.
Motion by M. Zwart, seconded by J. Calder
The quote from Enviroturf is accepted and work authorized on fountain.
"Carried"
3. FINANCIAL REPORT
- 11 events scheduled for 2021 with deposits of $16,515.75 (all but $285.00 of deposits were
received in 2019/2020)
- Outstanding balances for 2021 $3459.00
- 4 additional new events booked in 2021 but no deposits received as of May 15 2021
- 16 events scheduled for 2022 with deposits of $19,454.00 deferred deposits (All but
$3655.00 of deposits were received in 2019/2020)
- Total deposits being held $35,969.75
- Fundraising Account Balance $12,621.14
- Irene Rinch Fund balance $153,652.47 as of December 2020
- Montague Fund balance $10,566.78 as of December 2020
Moved by J. Calder, seconded by H. Corvers
That financial report is accepted with amendment to first two date entries in April and May.
Check why Bell Canada was paid twice in May. "Carried'
4. INVOICES
Motion by J. Calder, seconded by H. Corvers
That the following invoices be paid as presented
Paint $421.18
Primer $16.23
Paint/Brushes $101.81 "Carried"
5. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence received
6. COVID19 Update
As per Provincial and Municipal directive Stay -at -Home order extended to June 2 2021
Community Buildings to remain closed. All tenants have been advised. Information session
meetings by Community Development Dept. have been postponed due to extension.
7. RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT
Not received
8. CUSTODIAL
Painting continues — presently working on hallways to main washrooms
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Historical Society treasurer Sher Latooze requested access to room for the third time during
lockdown. It was suggested that we could obtain book and deliver it curbside to her. Sher
was not receptive to us assisting and became quite insistent that she be allowed into
building, quoting landlord tenant act (see attached emails). Access was arranged as there
were a number of items to be collected.
b) Horticultural Society has decided to cancel Plant Sale scheduled for May 22 2021 due to Stay
At Home Order
c) The following Sub Committees were approved by the Board
GARDEN COMMITTEE
Barry Carmichael
Pat Thexton
Eileen Parry
Jeany Barrett
Gabrielle Bell
100T" ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
Barry Carmichael — Liaison
Gabrielle Bell — Secretary
Theresa VanHaverbeke
Willie Woo
Fred Horvath
Myno VanDyke
Jane Black
Note: J. Calder had requested to be part of 1001h Anniversary Committee previously,
apologies that this request was missed from the Chair. At this time J. Calder declined.
Motion to adjourn C. Yaki 8:10 pm