HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-21In Attendance:
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Meeting January 21, 2025 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
J. Calder-Rowsell, Chair
P. Martin
W. Woo, Regional Councillor
Regrets: V. Wong
Staff In Attendance: McKayla Park, Secretary
1. Call to Order
Chair called the meeting to order at 6:57pm
W. Woo opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement statement.
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion by P. Martin
Seconded by W. Woo
"CARRIED"
4. Cornhole League Delegates — Kyle Allin & Mel Green
Kyle Allin opened discussion; inclusive community league; goal to bring together the
community. Running as a non-profit organization to bring inclusivity and positive impact to
the community. Requesting to continue Fall Rental Agreement and rate until the end of their
leagues year — May 2025. Encouraged board to work together for community. Delegates left
at 7:27pm
5. Approval of Minutes
November and December minutes to be reviewed and approved in February 2025
6. Declaration of Interest
None to report
7. Finance
7.1. Financial Report —M. Park
Motion was made to accept the financial report with exception of YTD.
Motion made by W. Woo, seconded by P. Martin
"CARRIED"
7.2. Hall Improvement Projects - Finance
Discussed seeking out information and quotes to remediate moisture/mildew and remodel
the Centennial Room and upgrade Audio/Video Equipment in the Main Hall. J. Calder, W.
Woo and M. Park to research companies and gather quotes for further discussion.
Motion was made by W. Woo to replace signing table with antique table, white in colour —
budget set at $250, seconded by P. Martin
"CARRIED"
7.3 Adopt QuickBooks Payroll
Motion was made by W. Woo to adopt QuickBooks payroll
Seconded by P. Martin
"CARRIED"
Motion by W. Woo
Seconded by P. Martin
That in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing matter that deals with:
Cornhole League Rental
Labour Relations
"CARRIED"
MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION. Three items discussed in "closed"
session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Closed session
ended 9:01pm
9.1 Municipal Accountability Act Engagement Survey
9.2 Custodial Schedule
Discussion related to additional casual staffing
9.3 Motion Change to Payroll Dates
Motion by P. Martin to alter payroll dates to a standard payroll structure
Seconded by W. Woo
"CARRIED"
9.4 Quote for Cleaning
Discussed having a deep clean done throughout the hall - M. Park will gather quotes.
9.5 Admin Cell Phone
Motion by P. Martin for M.Park to set up administrator cell phone to be paid in full by the
hall.
Seconded by W. Woo
"CARRIED"
9.6 Repainting Urns
Discussed repainting garden urns black. J. Calder -Roswell will research companies and
gather quotes.
10. Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 pm
Motion made by W. Woo
Seconded by P. Martin
"CARRIED"