Village Hall - 18 June 2008

MINUTES of the MEETING of the VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE held on
Wednesday 18 June 2008 in the COMMITTEE ROOM, KNEBWORTH
VILLAGE HALL at 7.30 p.m.
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Present: Mr Barry Hall (Chairman) John Bantick, Mr Ian Gilmore,
Mr John Hunt, Mrs Caroline Presland, Mr Anthony Titmarsh and the Clerk

Apologies: None

1. Declaration of Interests

There were no declarations of interest


2. Minutes

It was proposed by Mr Hunt, seconded by Mr Titmarsh and

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the meeting of the Village Hall Committee, held on 16 April 2008, be approved and signed.”

Unanimously agreed.

3 Toilet and Lobby Area Upgrade

Proposals to improve the lobby area were discussed: replacement gents’ toilet, wash basin with new cubicle panel, flooring, replaster walls, new water and room heaters
and new flooring for. The upgrading of the disabled toilet was discussed and further information is to be sought. Sufficient quotes are to be obtained to make an application to the NHDC Parish Challenge Fund.

4. Disabled Ramp

The feasibility and location of a disabled ramp and steps to the annexe were discussed. A quote has been obtained for a concrete ramp and alternatives were suggested. A ramp would result in the loss of 1 and possibly two parking spaces. Another quote is to be obtained.

5. Floor Maintenance

A quote had been received from R Gerrard & Son to sand and repolish the main hall floor with one or two coats of polish. A quote is to be obtained to repolish the small hall.

Propose by Mr Titmarsh, seconded by Mr Bantick and

RESOLVED that “the quote of £1600 from R Gerrard and Son to lay two coats of polish be accepted.”

Agreed.

6. Any Other Business

6.1 Pushchair
The clerk is to arrange for the pushchair to be removed from the lobby.

6.2 Chair Lifter
The clerk is to obtain a quote for a chair lifter.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.07pm