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 Minutes of Meeting
Held on Monday 9th  June 2014

Present
Martin Horner    Chris Rispin     Angelo Sauro     Hilary Rogers     Sue Webb
Pat Sherry      Fiona Steeds       Jane Stanbridge      Kate Bashford
              
Apologies
            Bill  Cullen    Neil Fozard    Steve Magrath     Sam Allen    Helen Keogh    
            Bryan Robinson    Pete Webb      

2. Previous Minutes
These were signed as a true record.

3. Matters Arising
Bank Documents –  
Email from BR reporting that Parish Council will discuss at their July meeting and hope to resolve the matter soon.
Wall – see Grants (below).
Website Ongoing. AS to prepare flyers to promote Easyfundraising. JS is going to set up a Facebook page for the Hall where we can feature photos of events etc.  There will also be links to Hall and Easyfundraising websites.
HURG – SH has asked SGC to come back as the grass cannot be cut until stones have been cleared.  PS said they did come and look at it but nothing done so far.
Insulation – The work has been done but AS has not heard from them regarding payment.
PAYE - ongoing.
Heating – AS will switch this off as the weather is warming up.
Pre-School – they have started work on the outside play area.  AS has given them a key for the shower rooms so that they can be locked during sessions.
Bikers – ongoing.
Licence – ongoing.

4. Parish Council Report
No report this month.

5. Play Area/Skatepark Report
DA
emailed regarding Safety check carried out on 26/5.  Some minor repairs needed.  John Day still hasn’t fixed gate.   NF to look at tiles but we may need to buy some new ones.

6. Grants Sub Committee Report
KB
has submitted an application for a grant for the Wall.  JS will be applying for a   grant for the kitchen under the New Homes Bonus scheme.  SA is pursuing a grant for the PA System.


Wishlist
These are items which will be put on hold until funds are available:
Resurface Car Park;  New Kitchen; Canopy for Disabled Entrance;  New Wall; Projector; PA System + Amp

7. Treasurer’s Report
BC
’s report was discussed at the meeting and is attached.  

8. Hall Bookings

21 st June for Razzle.  Under 18s party on 19 th July.  Children’s party on  20 th July.
WW1 Tea Event 3 rd August.  Private Party 30 th August (after Show).

9. Emergency Lighting/Fire Bells/Extinguishers & Meter Readings
CR
carried out checks.  
CR did meter readings:  Electricity 270785;   Oil  49";   Water 1457-195
Concern that water usage is up.  AS suggested turning off the tap on the field.


10. Correspondence
Emails from BR and DA (see above).

AS
received renewal for TV Licence which he has paid.  Message from KH to confirm that Youth Club will cover this cost.


Any Other Business
It has been confirmed that the recycling bins are to be removed.

PS reported that SGC will no longer support the composting site from April 2015.  Their representative has agreed to come and speak to the village but this cannot be arranged until consultation document is published.  CR said we should ask them to make the ground good so that people do not continue to use it. AS wondered if we could run the site if we bought a shredder.

KB asked if school could use the Hall Freezer on Saturday during the HU5K.  This was agreed.  Chris & Vicky Rispin volunteered to be marshalls at the event.


11. Date of next meeting
The date of the next meeting will be Monday 14 th July at 7.45pm.

There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.45pm.

 
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