Village Hall - 11 March 2009

MINUTES of the MEETING of the VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE held on
Wednesday 11 March 2009 in the COMMITTEE ROOM, KNEBWORTH
VILLAGE HALL at 7.30 p.m.
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Present: Mr John Bantick, Mr Ian Gilmore, Mr Anthony Titmarsh and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr Hall, Mr Hunt and Mrs Presland due to prior engagements


In the absence of the chairman proposed by Mr Titmarsh, seconded by Mr Gilmore and

RESOLVED that “Mr Bantick takes the chair.”

1. Declaration of Interests

There were no declarations of interest

2. Minutes

Proposed by Mr Titmarsh, seconded by Mr Bantick and

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the meeting of the Village Hall Committee, held on 28 January 2009, be approved and signed.”

Unanimously agreed.

3 Refurbishment of Gents Toilets

NHDC has awarded a grant towards the refurbishment of the toilets subject to a quote for the electrical work. The clerk is to confirm that the quotes still hold and to obtain a quote from the electrician. The committee agreed to carry forward £2500 capital towards upgrading the toilets and £1000 towards redecoration of the lobby area.

4. General Maintenance

The kitchen has been painted and some door seals fixed to reduce drafts. Mr Starkey is undertaking general spring clean duties, which Mrs Cullen is unable to undertake.

5. Heating

This item is to be carried forward to the next meeting.

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6. Salary Review

Proposed by Mr Bantick, seconded by Mr Titmarsh and

RESOLVED that “in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted it was advisable that members of the public and the press (none present) be temporarily removed and that the meeting move into Part II session.”


Proposed by Mr Gilmore, seconded by Mr. Titmarsh and

RESOLVED that “having completed discussions that the meeting return to Part I Session.”

7. Any Other Business

7.1 Meeting date
The next meeting is scheduled for 29 April 2009.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.50pm