Craster Community Development Trust
Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting
26 June 2008 Venue: Village Hall
Present : Michael Craster (Chairman) Michael Doherty(Secretary) John Gallon (Treasurer) Jennifer Doherty Alex Ainslie Carol Grey Peter Howard.
1. Apologies for Absence Mark Watson Kevin Brown Hilary Punton
2. Minutes of Meeting 7 November 2007
These were circulated, approved and signed by the Chairman as a true record.
3. Matters arising
Item 4. Proposed development of 11 housing units 21 Whin Hill
Carol Grey reported that the application has been refused Planning Permission. Under new planning policies only 100% affordable houses would be allowed to be built.
4. Election of Officers
Re-election of Chairman Michael Craster
Treasurer John Gallon
Secretary Michael Doherty
Proposed Carol Grey Seconded Jennifer Doherty
5. Insurances
The Secretary advised that the Playpark was covered by public liability insurance up to £2,000,000. We also have employers liability insurance to cover any accident caused during maintenance work by Trust volunteers. These were at a cost approaching £1000 pa.
In the light of recent events at a voluntary organisation in Shilbottle, where Trustees were held personally responsible for sums of money, it was agreed that the Treasurer would explore the cost of Indemnity Insurance for Trustees.
6. Northumbria Water
Northumbria Water’s apparent reneging on the compensation agreement following the acceptance of the revised sewage treatment plans, at the Public Meeting in 2005 was reported at the AGM. Members agreed to support the Executive decision to object to Compulsory Purchase and obtain compensation nearer the original agreement. The Parish Council and the Trust are in agreement with the action to be taken towards an acceptable solution.. The Parish Council is represented by Alan Punton and Michael Craster. The Trust’s representatives are Michael Doherty and John Gallon. Hugh Fell of George F White is acting as Agent in discussions with Northumbria Water.
7. Any other business
(1) We can mind the Time - Recognising the sentiments expressed at the AGM with regard to the sale of the books, the Treasurer undertook to review the position with regard to stock control, pricing and outlets.
(2) Future Projects - Following discussion, it was agreed that the Trust could no longer wait for funds from the Playground compensation package before deciding on future projects. Prompted by a suggestion from Peter Howard about fuel prices and renewable energy, it was agreed to hold more frequent meetings to stimulate ideas and focus on suitable projects.
(3)Members are asked to come to the next meeting with ideas for Projects which can be considered.
8. Date of Meeting - Thursday 31 July.
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