Minutes of Committee Meeting 8th May 2008
Present
Tony
Deeming (Chairman), Dave Sedgwick, Dave Adey, Keith Chandler, Terri Roberts,
Paul Hughes (Treasurer), John Foster, Wendy Foster.
Apologies
Erika Scotto, Ray Durkin
Terri
Roberts was co-opted onto the committee, proposed by Wendy Foster, seconded by
John Foster.
Finances
Chairman
reported that after paying off the Utilities debt we are left with approximately
£3,000 in the bank.
AP 2008/5/1 – PH -
Treasurer to send out reminders to users who still owe payment.
A claim
for payment from KMF Theatre Group has been filed in the Small Claims Court,
they have until 25th.May to reply.
All
present fully backed the Chairman’s decision to sue KMF.
Grant Applications
Still
waiting to hear from Christina Chapman re: Grant from Eon.
Waiting
for 08-09 Grant from NBBC.
Chairman
asked for suggestions of items to purchase with any Grant monies.
1)
New Black
Drapes
2)
Replace moving
mirror lights (Goldies)
3)
New ice-making
machine for Bar.
4)
Refurb of Etone
room.
AP 2008/5/2 - TR -
Terri to devise questionnaire re: users preferences for Etone Lounge - e.g.
Dance Studio Mirrors.
5)
New flooring
for corridor and Green Room. – probably enough money in general funds for this.
Programming
Theatre is very busy, virtually fully booked between April and July and again
from November onwards. Bookings are being taken for shows up to and including
2010.
Building Maintenance
Jobs
suggested for August:-
1) Paint
outside back doors
2) Paint
toilet walls
3) Clean
Bar carpet
4) Paint
tunnel floor?
Any Other Business
1)
Valuation form
for Non-Domestic rate – Treasurer to action, hopefully zero.
AP 2008/5/3 – PH –
Paul Hughes to complete and return the NDR form.
2)
Use of No.1 PBS
:- Wendy Foster suggested that, as realistically we won’t be able to rent out
the two empty rooms, why not offer space to PR for costume storage (if required)
f.o.c. in return for the generous donations they made to Theatre.
It was also suggested that Dexian type shelving be fitted
for safe keeping of ‘small props’ rather than them being kept at Princes St.
Dave Adey said he would like an extension at back of No1
suitable for building and storing sets, as would everyone else but a) We don’t
have the money and b) it is unlikely NBBC would grant planning permission.
AP 2008/5/4 – DA -
Dave Adey to look into costings for converting the yard of Number 1.
3)
Yard/Garden of
No.1 PBS needs clearing. Tony to send out email requesting volunteers for a
working party.
4)
Marketing –
Terri suggested a Welcome/Marketing Pack for users – Terri to action.
AP 2008/5/5 – TR –
Terri to compile a welcome pack for new/existing users detailing what we expect
of them, and what they can expect from the NAC.
1)
Tony to chase
council re: ceiling in Etone room and planning permission for illuminated sign
at rear of Theatre.
AP 2008/5/6 – TD –
Tony to chase planning permission application for building sign.
AP 2008/5/7 – TD –
Tony to chase NBBC about ceiling in Etone Lounge.
Meeting
closed at 10.20pm
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