HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-20NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL
1923 - 2023
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Meeting
Tuesday June 20 2023
Council Chambers 7 PM
Present Were: Crystal Yaki, Chair
Peter Martin
Sharon Grant -Young
Janeen Rowsell
Barry Carmichael
Regrets From: W. Woo, Regional Councilor
Also Present: Gabrielle Bell, Secretary
Kevin Symak, Custodial/Maintenance
Lindsey Patenaude, Committee Officer - Municipality
Erica Mittag, IDEA Officer— Municipality
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1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT presented by Erica Mittag
The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty
territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg known
today as the Williams Treaties First Nations.
Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their
longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of
Clarington.
Municipality worked with Chief Mowat in 2019 to recognize Land
Acknowledgement which is a part of reconciliation. Presentation and
resources will be shared and distributed to Board members.
Board Chair requested that we be included in future endeavors such as
training with the Municipality in this area.
2. BOARD/COMMITTEE ORIENTATION — Municipality of Clarington
L. Patenaude, Committee Coordinator and E. Mittag, IDEA Officer
Presentation on Board and Committee included adherence to by-laws,
minutes, elections, etc. A copy of presentation will be emailed to all Board
members.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by S. Grant -Young, seconded by P. Martin
That agenda is approved as presented with addition of
Christmas Dinner under Item 14 - J. Calder-Rowsell
"CARRIED"
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Calder-Rowsell, seconded by B. Carmichael
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That May minutes are accepted as circulated. "CARRIED"
5. BUILDING REPORT
a) A/C Report — C. Yaki
- R. Groen was not available to attend meeting.
Motion by S. Grant -Young, seconded by J. Calder-Rowsell
That Newcastle Community Hall move forward with plan to install A/C
"CARRIED"
A meeting will be set up with R. Groen, Legacy Committee and Board to
discuss in detail.
b) Video Surveillance — C. Yaki
Video Surveillance as recommended by Municipal report is a onetime
cost of $2800.00.
Motion by J. Calder-Rowsell, seconded by B. Carmichael
That Video Surveillance is added to the Capital Budget requests.
"CARRIED"
c) Custodial Report — K. Symak
- Health and Safety — 90 days without a workplace injury
- No safety issues to report
- Lights for East Wing have been ordered from Owasso and will be
picked up by K. Symak when ready.
- Risk Management report outstanding item fire extinguishers
d) Roofing Report — K. Symak
Project is near completion should be wrapped up this week.
Chair congratulated K. Symak on behalf of Board on his completion 3-
month probation period today. We all appreciate the hard work that
has been put into maintaining the building.
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e) Curtain Update — C. Yaki
Curtains have arrived and have been installed. The main stage windows
were missed in the quote. We have ordered the additional curtains for
an additional $4799.00 which is within the budget allocated. A rush has
been put on order to have them in time for July 29' celebration.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT — S. Grant -Young
J. Calder-Rowsell submitted invoice for removal of lights from building - The
Tree Guys $452.00
Motion by B. Carmichael, seconded by S. Grant -Young
Motion to approve the financial report as presented.
7. 100t" COMMITTEE — C. Yaki
Minutes have been circulated and received for information.
Chair know if you are able to commit to helping on July 29th
will be published in the near future with details of the day.
8. VILLAGE CONCERTS — J. Calder-Rowsell
First Concert June 271" with Dirt Squirrels
9. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION PROCESS — B. Carmichael
"CARRIED"
Please let
Advertising
Suggested feedback sheets be offered to customers i.e., renters, tenants
Discussion on other elements that would be included in an annual review
i.e., goals. It was agreed to table this item until September.
10.GARDENS — B. Carmichael
- Mulching has been completed.
- Planting is 93% completed, fall bulbs to be added.
- Contractor cut one of the plants that was intended for self -seeding in
error.
- Edging has been completed; watering is main project at this time to
ensure roots take for new plantings.
- Board was assured gardens will not be any more work in future than
they are today.
11.CHRISTMAS EVENT — S. Grant -Young
If event is accepted intent is to bring attention to the hall for younger
families with children. A committee has been formed through contacts of
S. Grant -Young. Ticket cost suggested at $75.00.
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Board requests further information including projected budget i.e.,
catering, decor, kids' entertainment, band, etc.
At approximately 8:30 pm S. Grant -Young departed meeting.
12.AED TRAINING — G. Bell
Municipality is arranging AED Training. Tenants have been notified and
have indicated they will participate. When a date/location has been set for
training tenants and Board members will be notified.
13.FUNDRAISING — G. Bell
Agreed Hotel California was a great success for 10 years. Board will discuss
new options for April 27 2024 for our growing community.
Agreed Newcastle Community Hall will host New Year's Eve event for 2023.
14.13IA OCTOBERFEST — J. Calder-Rowsell
- BIA Fall Festival organizers are suggesting a joint event between BIA
and Newcastle Community Hall (Octoberfest) be held on evening of
Fall Festival Oct 7 2023. Item tabled for further discussion at July
meeting.
- Christmas Dinner Dec 25t" or 261" for the community was discussed at
January meeting. Knights of Columbus St Francis of Assisi Church
would assist with this event. This could be Newcastle Community
Hall's final celebration of 100 years.
15.13OARD REPORT - C. Yaki
It was agreed that we would continue to submit reports prior to the
meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 9:24 pm by J. Calder-Rowsell
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