HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-08 Minutes Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board
Municipality of Cladngton
Minutes of Meetinz— Tuesday November 8th, 2011
(Not vet approved by Committee)
In Attendance-Gord Lee, Chair Larry Burke, Vice Chair
Carol Little, do Anne Raymond, Gary Oliver, Bob Holmes, Councillor, Willie Woo
Arena Manager, Bryan Wiltshire
Re,-rets- Gord Blaker, Councillor, Wendy Partner
1. Call to Order- 7:12 P.M.
2. Adoption of Minutes-Motion# 11-130 was proposed:
THAT.• The minutes of October 11, 2011 is approved, as presented; with no
additions, deletions or, changes.
Moved by: Gary Oliver Seconded by:Larry Burke
CARRIED
3. Arena Mana,-er's Report-Brian advised that NVMHA wanted to meet with us
early in the New Year for discussions on future ice rental times for the 2012-13
seasons. Adjustments need to be made, due to the lack of A/E Teams in their
league, now. There are also concerns with OMHA amalgamation of certain ice
centres and Newcastle Orono may be part of that scenario.
Also, the energy rebate application to Veridian had been completed for the new
lighting installed and a cheque would be forwarded to us within 8-10 weeks.
Regarding maintenance, concerns of water leakage from the showers to the hall
area need to be addressed. He was going to try a silicone sealer to the floor tiles
in the hall. Barring that not working, we would need to address the issue this
spring, once the ice is out.
4. Financial Report- YTD Income statement was provided along with Accounts
Receivable Gord Lee advised: $40,000.00 had been removed from the GIC to
cover the lighting project and the new compressor for the refrigeration plant.
Requests to Mr. Horvath for some financial help on these projects had been
unsuccessful. Although, these items appear to fall under the `Building Envelope"
(2)
Which is part of the Operations Department, they need to be requested and
budgeted much sooner in advance for us to receive any financial help. In
addition, if the funds are available through the business operation of the arena, it
would be logical to use those monies for arena improvements. Projects like those
two we just completed, in the fall only help to reduce our future operating costs.
If the money is available in our account, we need not be asking the municipality
for funding assistance. Our board members can be commended for the current
financial shape the arena is in and the way the arena business is being handled.
Our biggest financial operating concern is attempting to provide a profit from the
snack bar. Again this year, even with board volunteer management and a
reduction of$8,000.00 in wages on the snack bar payroll, we will not make a
profit. Having a Tim's around the corner, doesn't help the situation. Minimum
wages of$9.60 to$10.25 per hour is also difficult to budget. Several evenings
throughout the season; wages are more than revenue. Games bring families
practices don't.
Business Follow-up from Previous Meetin,-s
• Lobby Bleachers Getting closer to reality According to Gord Blaker; they are
built and now being painted. Stay tuned.
5. New Business:Nothing to report at this time.
6 Next Meeting-Christmas Dinner at Massey House Restaurant
December 12, 2011 - 6.45 P.M.
7. Adjournment-Motion #11-131 was proposed:
THAT.• The meeting is adjourned
Moved by: Bob Holmes Seconded by: Carol Little
CARRIED