17th October 2022

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GARRISON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION 

COMMITTEE MEETING.

 Held on 17th October 2022 at 7.30pm

Zoom Meeting


Present

  • Richard Spence    Acting Chairman

  • Pamela Deakin     Hon. Secretary

  • Pam Dewey

  • Robert Fowler

  • Michael Stiers

  1. Apologies

Apologies were received from Chris Coomber, Daniel Puddick, Peter Farrington and Cliff Marshall

  1. Minutes of Meeting on 12th September 2022

The minutes of the 12th September 2022 were agreed and accepted. 

  1. Cart & Wagon Shed update

The Cart & Wagon Shed is now up and running. It seems to be very successful. There appears to be no negative impact on parking or other neighbourhood concerns.

  1. Update on S 106 handover

Robert reported that some prospective directors have pulled out:  there are four directors available.

Other residents can join if required.

Robert is to contact the remaining directors and organise the transfer of responsibility. New share certificates will be issued to property owners.

At the AGM changes will be explained, to highlight the differing roles of the directors and GRA

5 GRA AGM

The AGM will be held on 28th November 2022. Venue to be arranged – hopefully at Hinguar School. If the school is not available, the fallback is another Zoom meeting.

Various notices and nomination forms for committee / officers will be circulated.

Local Councillors, the Essex Wildlife anger, Peter Lovett and a representative of Bellway Homes are to be invited.

 Pam Deakin to arrange.

6 Report from Fowler & Spenceley 

Michael presented the Managing Agent’s report.

Regular general maintenance continues.

Following a walkabout with the landscaping contractor, various problems were highlighted for attention.

The annual tree inspection is due in December.

The gullies will be cleared in December, at the end of the fall.

Lighting of street and cannon around the chapel had been discussed further with Ian Holman:  it was agreed that £25 per month be paid to cover his costs.

Warrior Square Road junction with Magazine Road continues to be hazardous for traffic. It is suggested that white lines could help safety (which has been the case on Gunners Rise and Magazine Road). It was noted that Warrior Square Road is a private road, which carries different restrictions than Magazine Road and Gunners Rise which are Southend City Council adopted. 


  1. Any Other Business


Robert raised his concern that the Herd in The City project for Havens Hospice raises potential for vandalism and nuisance.  It was noted that various of the elephant figures are to be positioned on Gunners’ Park, in proximity to the Garrison and additional installations should have insignificant impact:  GRA does not wish to be perceived as unsupportive.  Robert will clarify details with Havens.


Damion Beech has taken over responsibility for administering the Garrison Facebook page. The Committee thanks Damion for taking over this role; it was agreed that minutes of future meetings will be sent him for information and he will attend committee meetings when available.


The meeting closed at 8.30 pm

Thanks to Robert for hosting the meeting and to Richard for Acting Chairman.

Next Meeting will be the AGM on Monday 28th November at 7.30pm.

Venue to be confirmed.