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Minutes of Meeting
Held on Monday 14th April 2014
Present
Fiona Steeds Martin Horner Chris Rispin Angelo Sauro Bill Cullen
Neil Fozard Pat Sherry Pete & Sue Webb Jane Stanbridge Lorraine Rutter
Helen Keogh Sue Hope Sam Allen Kate Bashford
1. Apologies
Kath Harkness Steve Magrath Hazel Bleaken
2. Previous Minutes
These were signed as a true record.
3. Matters Arising
Bank Documents – ongoing.
Wall – we now have two quotes to repair the wall. Chancellor’s quote needs updating. FS to ask them to re-quote.
Website – AS to follow up on "mydonate". Easyfundraising total £31.10
Murder Mystery – very successful evening. AS thanked Sam and Drama Group for all their efforts.
HURG – Grass to be stone-picked, rolled and re-seeded on 16/4.
Insulation - updated quote from Warmspace to include upstairs is approx £1600.
Shortfall from grant is £400 which we can afford thanks to Drama fundraiser. CR asked if emergency light could be replaced whilst scaffolding is up. We may have to buy some more tiles.
PAYE - KB/AS to discuss with Marina. BC concerned about employee status.
Spring Clean Session – AS to circulate list of jobs still needing to be done.
Heating – Steve Blakeney checked radiators, 2 of which had been turned off. AS has removed thermostats to avoid tampering. Still not correct temperature for Pre-school. MH suggested staggering timings for heat/water. AS to follow up.
Price Increases – CR to prepare notice for Parish Mag. Increases to be implemented for regular users from September. Any new bookings for September onwards will be charged at new rates.
4. Parish Council Report
SH reported that the Ambulance Trust will give a talk on 22/4. Fundraiser for Cabinet on 26/4.
5. Play Area/Skatepark Report
No report due this month. New Rota includes bins. John Day hasn’t fixed gate yet. CR will do overnight treatment of algae on mat. Terms of Reference for Skatepark to be altered as Parish Council do not want to be on their Committee.
6. Grants Sub Committee Report
We have grant from Western Power for light bulbs.
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
Tennis Club have a booking for 17/5.
9. Emergency Lighting/Fire Bells/Extinguishers & Meter Readings
CR carried out checks.
CR did meter readings: Electricity 269774; Oil 44"; Water 1414-122
10. Correspondence
SGC propose removing recycling banks. FS to circulate consultation website address for people to comment.
SGC also need updated details for Hall Licensee. MH offered to take this on.
Email from a Mumsnet group wanting to start a Playgroup. AS to decline.
AS has been nominated for a Community Award. He was congratulated on this well deserved award.
Any Other Business
AS met with Bikers re October event. It was agreed that we would charge £4.00 per head and that they would pay for the toilets.
SA advised that Drama are getting a quote for a PA System.
AS asked if we will be allowed to use the Projector which Parish Council have bought. SH to find out.
SW commented on how well the young helpers did at the Murder Mystery.
11. Date of next meeting
The date of the next meeting will be Monday 12 th May at 7.45pm.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 10.00pm.