15th October 2018

Minutes of the Garrison Residents ' Association Committee Meeting Monday 15th October 2018 3 The Pavilions

Present;

Chris Coomber - Chairman Pamela Deakin - Secretary Jason Britchford Peter Farrington Richard Spence - Prospective SGMCL Director Robert Fowler - Fowler and Spenceley Michael Stiers - " "

1. Apologies were received from Daniel Puddick, Phil Coombes, Jonathan Hunnibal and Larry Irwin

2. Minutes of the meeting of Monday 3rd September, previously distributed, were agreed.

3. Matters Arising - Chris has written to Derek Jarvis - Mayor- and the planning committee regarding future plans for the Garrison and Gunners Park: to date he has had no response.

4. Garrison Church - Following the sale of the church to Ian Homen, owner of the Wet Suit Outlet located in the Drill Shed and prior to it 's occupation, it was discovered that The Plaques, Pulpit and Stained-Glass Window had all been removed, without permission from the appropriate Authorities. Ian Homen has alerted SBC of this action. The GRA will monitor any further development. Cart and Wagon Shed - from the recent CCT meeting it appears that no firm funding is yet available. Apparently, the minimum required for a phased start up is stated to be £600,000!

5. S106 Handover - Amanda Rogers who is dealing with the S106 Handover at SBC has told us that the only remaining task before this can be completed is due diligence work on the quality of the latest sea wall repairs. 6. Fowler and Spenceley report. Car Parking - continues to be a contentious issue, particularly in Parade Walk. New signs have been erected in North Camp, the signs in Mess Road are to be relocated to a more Prominent position. Letters have been sent to Parade Walk residents. Street Lighting to un-adopted roads- The LED lamp conversion now complete and the damaged bollards in Parade Walk have been replaced. Quotations are being sought for the repainting of the lamp columns from appropriate Contractors. We have instructed SES Electrical to connect the street light column outside the chapel following agreement from the new owner, as this lamp was left unconnected by the builders. Block decorations - the following works are progressing; Horseshoe Crescent Maisonettes External redecoration; Gunners House internal decoration; Magazine Mews internal and external decoration. There is a problem with one of the garage doors in the mews due to an adverse reaction from the product used - this will be rectified in the spring. Landscaping - CTS Tree surgeons have carried out their annual survey, resulting in the need for some minor work to be carried out.

Health and Safety - Following the Health and Safety review of the various blocks under SGMCL and the Unadopted areas the following recommendations were given, A letter to be sent to leaseholders of the blocks highlighting the importance of keeping entrance door area free because of fire risk. Minor repairs to smoke stopping in Chapel Road blocks. Continue to ensure fire escape routes are kept clear. To address the removal of fire extinguishers from Willow Court. To display updated fire regulations within the blocks. Road sweeping and gulley clearance to take place in December. 7. Anti-social behaviour - On the whole it has been quieter- the problem around the Shoeburyness Hotel has been temporarily addressed with the closing of the hotel.

8. A.O.B. Chris has asked Ian Homen to confirm the nature of any fire hazard regarding The Wet Suit centre particularly regarding any fumes which may occur following a Fire. The Gymnasium, also owned by Ian Homen, is to be converted to residential units. Chris suggested we place a wreath at the Shoebury War Memorial from the GRA on Armistice Day this was agreed, Chris to organise. The next meeting is the AGM on the 26th November 2018 at Hinguar School at 7.30 pm. The committee to meet at 7.00pm