HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-19Newcastle Memorial Arena Manazement Board
Municipality of Clarinaton
Minutes ofMeeting — Tuesday, October 19, 2021
(Not vet approved by committee)
In Attendance — Dave Bouma - Chair Bryan Wiltshire — Arena Manager
Shane Armstrong, Shea -Lea Latchford, Gary Oliver, Todd Taylor, Jim Vison, Sue White
Regrets — Councillor Granville Anderson, Councillor Margaret Zwart
Meeting opened at 7:01 with the Land Acknowledgement
1. Agenda - Motion #21-023
Moved by Sue White, seconded by Todd Taylor THAT: The Agenda be accepted
as proposed.
CARRIED
2. Acceptance of Minutes - Motion #21-024
Moved by Dave Bouma, seconded by Todd Taylor THAT: The minutes of September 14,
2021, be corrected and approved.
CARRIED
Manager's Report — Safety: Initial training for employees was done prior to opening.
Recap of job requirements, cleaning protocols and checking for proof of vaccine were
reviewed. Bryan will schedule a monthly staff meeting to address any concerns or updates.
Risk Management: Bryan placed a work order for the replacement of the dressing room
hallway and lobby doors. Also, a work order for the fan in the compressor was resubmitted.
Outstanding items from the fire inspection were completed. Electrical box cover was
installed. The staff was made aware of the procedures for the storage and disposal of any
chemicals and Bryan has streamlined the circle checklist for the Olympia. Rentals/
Revenue: The Farmer s Market has provided proof of insurance. Parent & Tot, Adult and
Public skating have now resumed and must be booked online. All prime -time ice has been
booked. Although we reported that the invoices for Futuresign and Tim Hortons had been
resolved, it seems we will have to find another solution to resolve this problem.
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Manager's Report Continued
Repairs/Maintenance: A sprayer for cleaning and sanitizing large areas, showers and bathrooms
was purchased. Staff: Two new rink assistants have been hired. Inspections/Municipal
Operations: TSSA inspection was performed, and the arena is in full compliance. OFRA
Updates: Currently, there are no updates. Other: The arena staff continues to check for the
vaccine passport with little or no issues.
3. Financial Report
Todd Taylor reported on the revenue and expenses. A GIC will be reinvested.
4. Risk Management — The chiller replacement was completed this summer and the ammonia
emergency shut off valve/box was relocated. The fan in the refrigerant room has not been
replaced, Bryan to follow up with the Municipality. Bryan will now document monthly
checks on safety netting, boards, glass, defibrillator, parking lot and exit doors and confirm
deficiencies have been addressed. Bryan has also implemented an Equipment &
Maintenance Logbook
5. New Business — Building/Maintenance — The Board's "wish list" was presented at the
meeting with George Acorn on September 151h. Unfortunately, none of the items were
confirmed. The Newcastle Memorial Arena Board maintains that the repairs/replacement to
Newcastle Arena be completed as soon as possible as outlined in the IB Storey report
September 25, 2020. Olympia — deferred until the floor is replaced.
6. Round Table — A round table discussion followed.
7. Adiournment — Motion #21-025— Moved by Todd Taylor, seconded by Shane Armstrong
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Next Board Meeting — Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.