12th Sep 2022
/GARRISON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Held on 12th September 2022 at 7.30pm
Zoom Meeting
Present
Cliff Marshall Acting Chairman
Pamela Deakin Hon. Secretary
Robert Fowler
Michael Stiers
Richard Spence
Opening Statement
Cliff had attended a meeting of the newly-formed East Beach Residents’ Association, which was also attended by Cllrs Moyies, Wakefield and Mulroney. It was an informative meeting which confirmed that the ban on barbeques comes into effect in 2023, and the car park has been resurfaced. The gabions are due to be repaired or replaced and the play area needs refurbishment. It was felt that the toilets, which have been redeveloped, were poorly thought out: the mixed gender provision is considered to be inappropriate and should be changed to separated gender use. There is a rat problem which must be addressed. The Jamaican Community festival was discussed: for the first hour the noise was acceptable, but became too loud, possibly due to inappropriate positioning of the speakers. Organisation within the festival boundary was adequate, apart from insufficient toilet provision. Outside the allocated area, there were behavioural and drug problems. Traffic was gridlocked with buses held up for one and a half hours. The conclusion was that reorganisation will be essential before further permission is appropriate. The newly formed Residents’ organisation is keen to liaise with GRA.
Apologies
Apologies were received from Chris Coomber, Pam Dewey, Daniel Puddick and Peter Farrington
Minutes of Meeting on 18th July 2022
The minutes of the 18th July were amended to note that the external repairs to Gunners’ House and Willow Court are ongoing. With this amendment the minutes were agreed and accepted.
Cart & Wagon Shed update
The Cart & Wagon Shed is due to open in week beginning 19th September.
Update on S 106 handover
Robert reported that all matters had been approved: Prittlewell Consulting Company Ltd
(a Fowler and Spenceley associate) has been appointed as interim directors. Robert will
contact prospective Resident Directors within the next few weeks.
5 GRA AGM date and Replacement of Officers
The AGM will be held on 28th November 2022.
Additional publicity is needed to attract a greater response. It was agreed that notices would be posted in various places and letters distributed. Pam Deakin to organise.
6 Report from Fowler & Spenceley
Michael presented the Managing Agent’s report.
Regular general maintenance continues.
Unclaimed bicycles have been removed from Willow Court.
Potholes in Horseshoe Crescent and Brigadier Way have been repaired.
The new contract for bin cleaning has been agreed.
The Finch development (opposite Lidl) appears to have been halted.
Ian Holman has raised concerns about the £80 monthly cost of continuing provision of power for street lighting near the Chapel; he wishes to withdraw the arrangement. Fowler and Spenceley has suggested that LED lighting would cut the cost: the matter will be considered further.
Any Other Business
The Boat Shed has been vandalised. It was suggested that a larger sign might discourage further trespassers.
Illegal shellfish harvesting has increased.
Richard advised that Bellway Homes intends to raise the elevation of the development by 8 metres, and to build 5-storey flats.
Information has been received that the new Health Centre is to be built on the old hospital site in Ness Road
The meeting closed at 9.05 pm
Thanks to Robert for hosting the meeting
Next Meeting will be on Monday 17th October at 7.30pm.
Robert has agreed to host and will post details.