Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
*The summary of quotes for the building work* are as follows:
- *Electrics £3882* - *Plumbing £7293.62* - *Building work* (including laying blockwork to replace decking) (£9505 +VAT)* £11,406*
*Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62*
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. *Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas *ie access to drains etc*. * Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving. https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she... Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. *Total will be around the £26k mark.*
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
07825600216
Thanks Jo.
Only question I have is in what capacity are we being asked to approve this? Is it simply a legal formality (ie because it has to be approved by MH holdings board?) or is there an expectation/responsibility on directors to assess this spend somehow?
This is the first expense I've been asked to sign off since I've been on the board so would be handy to understand protocols.
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 15:29 Jo Kelly, jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
*The summary of quotes for the building work* are as follows:
- *Electrics £3882*
- *Plumbing £7293.62*
- *Building work* (including laying blockwork to replace decking)
(£9505 +VAT)* £11,406*
*Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62*
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. *Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas *ie access to drains etc*. * Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving. https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she... Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. *Total will be around the £26k mark.*
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
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Hi Dave,
the responsibility is with the collective but some funding applications will ask for the approval of the board. We have to give names for these and useful that we are all in the know. As you can see from the other threads, some discussion on the vol list. My thinking is that we go ahead, echoing Richie's arguments. Toilet improvement is one thing, to become more energy efficient another, something this work will achieve. The Green Energy grant application to WECA is in, hopeful for some funds coming from this. These building improvements are exactly the kind of thing the Microplex funds are for. It will still leave us 40K in the bank. Cube funds healthy at the moment too. x
--- Best Wishes,
Kari
// Kari Nygard // Cube Cinema 4 Princess Row Bristol BS2 8NQ +44(0) 117 907 4190
www.cubecinema.com
On 2024-06-23 16:46, Dave Taylor-Matthews wrote:
Thanks Jo.
Only question I have is in what capacity are we being asked to approve this? Is it simply a legal formality (ie because it has to be approved by MH holdings board?) or is there an expectation/responsibility on directors to assess this spend somehow?
This is the first expense I've been asked to sign off since I've been on the board so would be handy to understand protocols.
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 15:29 Jo Kelly, jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
The summary of quotes for the building work are as follows:
- Electrics £3882
- Plumbing £7293.62
- Building work (including laying blockwork to replace decking)
(£9505 +VAT) £11,406
Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas ie access to drains etc. Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving.
https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she...
Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. Total will be around the £26k mark.
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
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Yep totally agree on the underlying subject, wasn't trying to open a second debate on the work itself.
I've been following the volunteers discussion and am aware of Jo's work (in particular, but of course acknowledging other people's involvement too) and glad to see that it looks like this will now happen.
Really just trying to understand practicality/protocol of what we actually need to do as the board of MH to approve this. Good governance and all that!
On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 09:49 kari, kari@cubecinema.com wrote:
Hi Dave,
the responsibility is with the collective but some funding applications will ask for the approval of the board. We have to give names for these and useful that we are all in the know. As you can see from the other threads, some discussion on the vol list. My thinking is that we go ahead, echoing Richie's arguments. Toilet improvement is one thing, to become more energy efficient another, something this work will achieve. The Green Energy grant application to WECA is in, hopeful for some funds coming from this. These building improvements are exactly the kind of thing the Microplex funds are for. It will still leave us 40K in the bank. Cube funds healthy at the moment too. x
Best Wishes,
Kari
// Kari Nygard // Cube Cinema 4 Princess Row Bristol BS2 8NQ +44(0) 117 907 4190
www.cubecinema.com
On 2024-06-23 16:46, Dave Taylor-Matthews wrote:
Thanks Jo.
Only question I have is in what capacity are we being asked to approve this? Is it simply a legal formality (ie because it has to be approved by MH holdings board?) or is there an expectation/responsibility on directors to assess this spend somehow?
This is the first expense I've been asked to sign off since I've been on the board so would be handy to understand protocols.
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 15:29 Jo Kelly, jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
The summary of quotes for the building work are as follows:
- Electrics £3882
- Plumbing £7293.62
- Building work (including laying blockwork to replace decking)
(£9505 +VAT) £11,406
Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas ie access to drains etc. Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving.
https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she...
Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. Total will be around the £26k mark.
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
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All, I am going to approve the quotations to make sure we get the trades booked in and don't miss the window.
I have had no objections and good support from the Cube volunteers and will be holding a briefing meeting to organize the voluntary elements. If there are any opportunities to improve or streamline the process or reduce costs I'll work them into the programme. Am trying to keep all work on the critical path with paid labour as, despite enthusiasm, on occasion the volunteer labour can be unforthcoming.
Please could the board approve the quotes in an official capacity for governance.
Many thanks, Jo
On Mon, Jun 24, 2024, 9:56 AM Dave Taylor-Matthews evadrolyat@gmail.com wrote:
Yep totally agree on the underlying subject, wasn't trying to open a second debate on the work itself.
I've been following the volunteers discussion and am aware of Jo's work (in particular, but of course acknowledging other people's involvement too) and glad to see that it looks like this will now happen.
Really just trying to understand practicality/protocol of what we actually need to do as the board of MH to approve this. Good governance and all that!
On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 09:49 kari, kari@cubecinema.com wrote:
Hi Dave,
the responsibility is with the collective but some funding applications will ask for the approval of the board. We have to give names for these and useful that we are all in the know. As you can see from the other threads, some discussion on the vol list. My thinking is that we go ahead, echoing Richie's arguments. Toilet improvement is one thing, to become more energy efficient another, something this work will achieve. The Green Energy grant application to WECA is in, hopeful for some funds coming from this. These building improvements are exactly the kind of thing the Microplex funds are for. It will still leave us 40K in the bank. Cube funds healthy at the moment too. x
Best Wishes,
Kari
// Kari Nygard // Cube Cinema 4 Princess Row Bristol BS2 8NQ +44(0) 117 907 4190
www.cubecinema.com
On 2024-06-23 16:46, Dave Taylor-Matthews wrote:
Thanks Jo.
Only question I have is in what capacity are we being asked to approve this? Is it simply a legal formality (ie because it has to be approved by MH holdings board?) or is there an expectation/responsibility on directors to assess this spend somehow?
This is the first expense I've been asked to sign off since I've been on the board so would be handy to understand protocols.
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 15:29 Jo Kelly, jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
The summary of quotes for the building work are as follows:
- Electrics £3882
- Plumbing £7293.62
- Building work (including laying blockwork to replace decking)
(£9505 +VAT) £11,406
Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas ie access to drains etc. Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving.
https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she...
Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. Total will be around the £26k mark.
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
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Still seeking this official approval.
Regards, Jo
On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 9:18 AM Jo Kelly jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
All, I am going to approve the quotations to make sure we get the trades booked in and don't miss the window.
I have had no objections and good support from the Cube volunteers and will be holding a briefing meeting to organize the voluntary elements. If there are any opportunities to improve or streamline the process or reduce costs I'll work them into the programme. Am trying to keep all work on the critical path with paid labour as, despite enthusiasm, on occasion the volunteer labour can be unforthcoming.
Please could the board approve the quotes in an official capacity for governance.
Many thanks, Jo
On Mon, Jun 24, 2024, 9:56 AM Dave Taylor-Matthews evadrolyat@gmail.com wrote:
Yep totally agree on the underlying subject, wasn't trying to open a second debate on the work itself.
I've been following the volunteers discussion and am aware of Jo's work (in particular, but of course acknowledging other people's involvement too) and glad to see that it looks like this will now happen.
Really just trying to understand practicality/protocol of what we actually need to do as the board of MH to approve this. Good governance and all that!
On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 09:49 kari, kari@cubecinema.com wrote:
Hi Dave,
the responsibility is with the collective but some funding applications will ask for the approval of the board. We have to give names for these and useful that we are all in the know. As you can see from the other threads, some discussion on the vol list. My thinking is that we go ahead, echoing Richie's arguments. Toilet improvement is one thing, to become more energy efficient another, something this work will achieve. The Green Energy grant application to WECA is in, hopeful for some funds coming from this. These building improvements are exactly the kind of thing the Microplex funds are for. It will still leave us 40K in the bank. Cube funds healthy at the moment too. x
Best Wishes,
Kari
// Kari Nygard // Cube Cinema 4 Princess Row Bristol BS2 8NQ +44(0) 117 907 4190
www.cubecinema.com
On 2024-06-23 16:46, Dave Taylor-Matthews wrote:
Thanks Jo.
Only question I have is in what capacity are we being asked to approve this? Is it simply a legal formality (ie because it has to be approved by MH holdings board?) or is there an expectation/responsibility on directors to assess this spend somehow?
This is the first expense I've been asked to sign off since I've been on the board so would be handy to understand protocols.
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 15:29 Jo Kelly, jocubecinema@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Directors,
As you've hopefully been aware we have been working towards a renovation project focussed in the WCs, creating a more accessible and baby change friendly WC, a safer accessed store for the bar and also replacing the rotten decking in the garden.
The agreed design can be downloaded here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2F
The ambulant disabled WC has the potential to become a full wheelchair accessible as it meets the space requirements and can be level from the bar by raising the floor to bar level, moving the steps in the corridor and enlarging the doorway. It was decided this was an unnecessary expense at this stage as the rest of the building has several major access challenges which are not practically resolvable.
The summary of quotes for the building work are as follows:
- Electrics £3882
- Plumbing £7293.62
- Building work (including laying blockwork to replace decking)
(£9505 +VAT) £11,406
Trades subTOTAL: £22,581.62
Full quotations can be found here: https://cloud.cubecinema.com/s/building?path=%2FQuotes
A few notes on the quotations: All prices include 20% VAT Disposal of sanitaryware will be by vols to keep costs down. Am sourcing free recycled driveway blocks for the garden in red herringbone to echo the buildings aesthetic. Cost to lay them has been quoted by the builder. Please let me know if there is any practical reason decking was used in those areas ie access to drains etc. Allow additional £1500 for joinery and painting supplies (voluntary labour). Allow £400 for bar store shelving.
https://www.bigdug.co.uk/clearance-special-offers-c82640/mega-deals-c411/she...
Allowance required for tiling project and installation.. areas TBC (guessing about £1-2k). Flooring hopefully donated heavy duty paint and LVT for the store. Following this up. Total will be around the £26k mark.
I'm really happy with these figures but I appreciate they can seem really daunting if folk aren't used to the cost of employing trades.
Please confirm these works can go ahead as soon as possible so I can confirm and book the trades, hopefully by Monday.
Any questions do call/ ask.
Many thanks, Jo
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