HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Meeting October 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
In Attendance: C. Yaki, Chair
B. Carmichael
J. Calder-Rowsell
V. Wong
Regrets: W. Woo, Regional Councillor
Absent: P. Martin
Staff In Attendance: J. Tutak, Secretary(left meeting at 8:52pm)
1. Call to Order
Chair C. Yaki called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
2. Land Acknowledgement
C. Yaki opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement statement and reading from
Braiding Sweetgrass.
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion to approval the agenda with the addition under Unfinished Business of the
historically significant dress paintings, shed and Board Terms.
Motion made by V. Wong, seconded by J. Calder-Rowsell
Carried
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes from October 8t" 2024
Motion made by J. Calder-Rowsell, seconded by B. Carmichael
Carried
5. Budget
Motion to approve 2025 budget made by J. Calder-Rowsell, seconded by V. Wong
Carried
6. Unfinished Business
6.1 Concert fundraiser
B. Carmichael reported cancellation policy is up to 2 days before the concert but they retain
50% deposit. Board would like more information before deciding on the concert.
6.2 Historically significant dress Paintings
Chair C. Yaki to get more information on the exact hanging details of the painting from the
Historical Society and understand if these paintings are removeable depending on event
requests.
6.3 Board Terms
Motion made by C.Yaki to accept her resignation as of December 31, 2024 and Board to
appoint pending vacancy, seconded by J. Calder-Rowsell
Carried
6.4 Shed
B. Carmichael suggested a 10' wide x 6' deep to store excess garbage and replace existing
commercial garbage bin. C. Yaki will follow up to understand if there has been a change in
the way the garbage is being stored and disposed and whether there is a need for a change
in existing bin/process.
7. Closed Session 8:52pm
Motion made that in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing matter that deals with:
• Personal information about an identifiable individual including employees.
Motion made by V. Wong, seconded by J. Calder-Rowsell
Carried
8. Rise and Report from Closed Session
Motion to Rise and Report on confidential items at 9:46pm.
Motion made by V.Wong, seconded by B. Carmichael
Carried
Chair C. Yaki advised that six items were discussed in "closed" session in accordance with
Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and one resolution was passed to provide
direction to Chair.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:08pm
Motion made by V. Wong
Carried