HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-15In Attendance:
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Board Meeting
Tuesday April 15, 2025 7:00pm
Council Chambers
J. Calder-Rowsell, Chair
S. Payton
D. Frost
J. Blake
M. Green
W. Woo, Regional Councillor
G Wilcox; T.Welsh; J.Stycuk — Clarington
T. Vanhavebeke — Chair, Legacy Committee
Regrets: P. Martin
Staff In Attendance: McKayla Park, Secretary/Treasurer
1. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION
Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
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J. Blake opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement statement.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by M. Green to Approve Agenda with changes
Seconded by W. Woo
"CARRIED"
4. A/C Update-R Groen Municipality of Clarington
Glen Wilcox's Architects chosen for the project; looking for solutions that will have little to
no impact on the building to preserve building's history. Two options presented to the
board; in both options new boilers will need to be installed. First option uses existing duct
work and supplement with additional floor mounted units so that service can all be done
from the basement. Option to have units wrapped to match the colour and look of the wood
paneling. For Historical Room or any rooms that do not have open flooring, units would be
ceiling mounted. Second option; main hall only; no blower units; two pieces of equipment in
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basement and a renovation of duct work, longer project with more impact on the buildings
daily operation.
Request by board to see a digital visual of what the Main Hall would look like if it was
chosen to use the wall and floor mounted units with the custom wraps. Emphasis on
wanting to preserve the look of the Main Hall. Question raised regarding the heritage
committee and if they have any concerns with option 1; no concerns noted at this time.
Motion by M. Green to choose Option 1 for air conditioning; conditional on wrapped design
mock up submitted to the board.
Seconded by S. Payton "CARRIED"
4.1. Introduction of Legacy Committee-T. Vanhavebeke
T. Vanhavebeke introduced the legacy committee and its goal of helping the Hall Board
with fundraising for the upcoming a/c project. Discussion regarding the requirement of
at least one board member joining the Legacy Committee.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. Business Arising from previous minutes.
Motion by W. Woo to approve minutes
Seconded by D. Frost
"CARRIED"
6. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
W. Woo and request letter that was sent to the board.
7. Financial Report -M Park
Motion by S. Payton to approve financial report as submitted
Seconded M. Green
"CARRIED"
8. Centennial Room Update
HRV system has been installed; carpets and entire room has been deep cleaned. Most
recent air quality test failed and we are waiting on follow up from the municipality for
further instructions.
9. Main Hall Sound Update
Research in progress for new speakers and wireless microphone. Deferred to next meeting.
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10. New Business
10.1. Security
Researched hiring security guards for large events; quoted an hourly rate of $35 per
security guard but they aren't able to provide support when dealing with intoxicated
patrons or enforce patrons leaving the building. Will look into if any updates are needed
to our rental terms to implement.
10.2. Public Health Inspection
Reviewed Q1 inspection. Dishwasher will be serviced on Monday April 21, 2025
sanitization cycle for ppm of chlorine. Service request will be done on. Next health
inspection is on April 29, 2025.
10.3. Cleaning
Review of deep clean completed by Canadian Restorations Inc.
10.4. Urns
Motion by M. Green to spend up to $2000 have the two historical urns picked up, fixed
and repainted by Flash Fire Coatings.
Seconded by W. Woo "CARRIED"
10.5. Policy Review
Discussion regarding policy review and development; W. Woo will look into some drafts
from the Municipality and Board will also further discuss the creation of a sub-
committee.
W. Woo left the meeting.
10.6. Letter Request to Board
Motion by J. Blake to honour the use of a cancellation deposit from March 2023 for a new
rental.
Seconded by S. Payton
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by J. Blake at 9:56pmd
Seconded by D. Frost
"CARRIED"
"CARRIED"
Next Meeting Tuesday May 27T" 2025 7:00pm
Agenda items must be submitted to the board chair no later than May 15, 2025.