HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-16NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
March 16 2021
Zoom 7 pm and Main Hall
Present Were: Barry Carmichael, Chair
Crystal Yaki
Janeen Calder - zoom
Henry Corvers
Granville Anderson — Regional Councilor - zoom
Marg Zwart — Local Councilor
Regrets From: Sierd DeJong
Also Present: Gabrielle Bell, Secretary
1. MINUTES
Moved by M. Zwart seconded by H. Corvers
That minutes of February 2021 are accepted as presented.
"Carried"
2. BUSINESS ARISING
a) Security System update — Rob Groen, Supervisor of Buildings and Property, Community
Services Dept. has forwarded a Privacy Impact Assessment for proposed surveillance
system. We have requested a copy of the Municipal Surveillance Policy for information.
H. Corvers had a number of questions regarding report:
- Do we have copy of video surveillance policy
- Should video be reviewed even if there is no detected damage since the video gets
deleted each 2 weeks
- If we are maintaining copies of video for 1 year, how are we storing it? Where are
we storing it? How do we review it later?
- If the police are involved, is 1 year retention long enough? What about legal
matters that could stretch out for longer than 1 year?
- Appendix A — shouldn't arrow out of Copy of Footage Created go into Copy provided
to Clerks rather than out of Supervisor box?
- Are we really giving a copy to DRPS if we are doing an internal investigation? That is
what flowchart indicates.
- Who is accountable for ensuring DRPS and Clerk copies are destroyed?
Chair asked if H. Corvers would follow up with the Municipality for answers and report
back to the Board for consideration. H. Corvers has agreed to speak with our contact for
details. It is noted that our custodian S. Fogg does a check of outside of building daily as
part of job description. We also do a monthly inspection report, would it be advisable
to keep tapes for a month.
b) Hotel California event — we have received new contract with cancellation deadline of
May 12021 with full refund. Decision to be made at April meeting to proceed or cancel
event.
c) Restoration Project update as per Rob Groen on schedule to be completed end of April
2021. Chair has spoken with company and has been assured that weather permitting
they will be working outside to complete project. Clock tower is close to completion.
d) Municipality has responded that they are issuing full refunds due to CoVid19 (see
attached)
e) Durham Lodge Lease — notes attached. Chair asking for permission to negotiate 1 free
weeknight rental or 2 at $350.00 each discounted from $700.00.
Motion by H. Corvers, seconded by J. Calder
That contract states for 20212 weeknight rentals at $350.00 discounted from normal
fee of $700.00 "Carried"
3. FINANCIAL REPORT
Moved by M. Zwart, seconded by H. Corvers
That financial report is accepted as presented. "Carried"
Balance in fundraising account $12,628.14
Request updated report on Trust Funds from Municipality
Budget request received from Municipality in the amount of $71,700.00 for 2021.
4. INVOICES
Motion by C. Yaki, seconded by M. Zwart
That invoices for Geek Girl Media $615.00 be paid as presented.
"Carried"
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Victory Sprayer recall —Chair will follow up with custodian to send information to company.
b) Capital Budget Request has been received in the amount of $71,700.00. A letter of thanks
will be sent to Council for their support.
c) Canadian Blood Services has let us know they will no longer be using the hall for clinics after
March 10 2021. The lighting and lack of A/C has been an issue for them. They have been
able to book Newcastle Baptist Church for future clinics.
d) Clarington Volunteer Nominations — M. Zwart suggested we nominate S. DeJong
5. RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT
Report has not been submitted for 3 months. Chair will follow up with S. Fogg
6. CUSTODIAL
a) Painting has begun — men's washroom in main hall has been done
b) Woodwork has been touched up with stain to cover the worst marks. It has made quite a
difference in the appearance of the wood.
c) C. Yaki and secretary will review benefits package and ensure staff understand their options.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Secretary brought up the need to update our website. It has not been updated since
inception in 2010. Quote from Geek Girl Media who currently maintains our domain
and site is attached. Emagine is also submitting a quote this week. H. Corvers will assist
with development of site.
b) CEWS — Board agreed to continue to apply for subsidy.
c) Future bookings - secretary has reported 3 showings last week with all 3 confirming
their dates. Secretary is informing new bookings going forward that no refunds due to
CoVid19, but no penalty to move date if necessary. We have 3 more showings in the
next 2 weeks.
d) J. Calder reported on meeting with BIA, they met with S. Brake Director of Operations
and discussed their assistance with installing Christmas lights. Would Board be
interested in lights permanently installed to be used for events throughout the year?
Although this would look great to be lit up for events, would all want this as some prefer
the Historic feel of the building.
e) Discussed capital expenditures for future — replacement of railing in main hall to be in
keeping with the historical nature of building.
f) Discuss committee for 1001h celebration at April meeting to include projects.
g) C. Yaki will check with Historical Society on whether there is a plan to purchase
cupboard doors.
Motion by M. Zwart to adjourn at 8:42 pm