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NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Minutes of meeting held in the Council Chambers at 7 pm
ATTENDEES: C Abraham (chair)
S Rogers
B Carmichael
P DeJong
W Woo (councilor)
Wendy Partner (councilor)
Regrets: S DeJong
ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS:
C Abraham explained election process and that this is a process done every 2 years.
Councilors Woo and Partner chaired the election:
Nomination from B Carmichael for C Abraham
Nomination from C Abraham for B Carmichael
As there were no other nominations both positions were acclaimed for C Abraham and B Carmichael.
ELECTION OF CHAIR:
Councilor Partner chaired election of chair for 2014.
Nomination from B Carmichael for C Abraham
No other nominations - C Abraham was acclaimed as chair for 2014
MINUTES:
1.1 Motion by B Carmichael, seconded by W Partner
That minutes of November 2013 are accepted as presented. "Carried"
BUSINESS ARISING:
2.1 By-laws for NVCH
Discussion of boundaries tabled to next meeting
Quorum and voting members discussed
Suggested four of five voting members be quorum
Conflict of interest would only apply if we are receiving pecuniary interest as a board i.e. board
direction.
Yearly rentals i.e. bowling alley does the board want to run the bowling alley as a subcommittee or
have it as a separate entity. General discussion was in direction of setting up separate entity.
Yearly contracts go from 1 year to 3 years with increase yearly of cost of living or 2% whichever is
higher.
Fundraising funds should be invested by Municipality while in process of raising funds i.e. anything
over $10,000.00 to be invested.
Directors will read by laws again and discuss further at next meeting. C Abraham will take
questions to Municipal lawyer.
2.2 A/C Feasibility Report
C Abraham has met with Rob Groen and Director Fred Horvath regarding study - they would like to
meet with board to go over details. Suggested meeting date February 25 by director. As B
Carmichael will not be able to make the 25th suggest change to February 26. C Abraham will
follow up with Director. Regular meeting date of February 18 will be cancelled.
2.3 COAA follow up
No response to letter sent to COAA
Dorella Forget has informed secretary that she is not aware of any further issues with this group.
2.4 Christmas Dinner
Possibly meet early for February meeting.
2.5 Plaque
Issues with material not being good enough to stand up to weather and vandalism as per installer.
Octopus had assured us that material would be good enough. At a higher cost it is being changed
to tempered glass.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
3.1 Motion by P DeJong, seconded by B Carmichael
That financial report is accepted as presented. “Carried”
BILLS:
4.1 Motion by W Partner, seconded by W Woo
That the following invoices be paid as presented: B Carmichael $75.00, S Fogg $225.00, G Bell
$350.00, S Rogers $75.00. “Carried”
CORRESPONDENCE:
5.1 CBOT Membership - Motion S Rogers, seconded by B Carmichael
5.2
That NVCH purchase membership for 2014 with CBOT. “Carried”
5.3 Chamber of Commerce Membership/Dinner -January 28th - B Carmichael, S DeJong, P DeJong
and G Bell will attend.
5.4 Operations Dept. updates - given to members
5.5 Old Newcastle House - thank you note for use of kitchen (donation to fundraising $350.00 as well
as paid for rental of kitchen.
5.6 Thank you notes - COAA for Scott Wood Concert and Wedding couple Josh and Michelle Dennis
5.7 Volunteer Recognition - send survey to members of board
5.8 Tim Welsh - lead hand Operations Dept.
Motion by P DeJong, seconded by W Woo
That letter is sent to Director of Operations Council regarding exemplary service received from
Tim Welsh and Rob Groen. “Carried”
5.9 PAD Site Meeting - received for info and filed
5.10 Chamber of Commerce – received for information
HEALTH & SAFETY:
6.1 Received for information and copy to be sent to Operations Department.
FUNDRAISING:
7.1 Copy of financials attached - December 31 2013 balance $16,655.00
Planning for March 29 Hotel California
Friday will go out on Facebook and Website - board members asked to advertise through their
Facebook and twitter accounts.
Munchies done by Chef Georg Krohn
Discussed board participation and assignments for the evening.
Martini glasses donated by Touch of Glass
Fall Festival - B Carmichael is working with committee to coordinate our plans with them.
Beer Garden, schnitzel on bun, kids games, sale of pies, concert at night are some of the suggested
activities.
Include Horticultural Society for their 100th Anniversary - serve cake.
NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Soper Valley Model Railroad
See attached notes of meeting with this group and chair C Abraham.
8.2 Snow Removal – Sunnyside Acres is low on salt using more sand in parking lot. T Welsh helped
with clearing of snow off rooftop, west side of bldg.
8.3 Custodial back up
Suggested John to be tried out as back up for vacation and some closings.
ADJOURNED 9 PM
Motion by W Woo, seconded by P DeJong “Carried”