11th October 2021

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GARRISON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEE MEETING 

HELD ON 11th October 2021

ZOOM MEETING (following Covid-19 rules) 7.30 P.M

Logged in:

  • Chris Coomber  Hon Chairman

  • Phil Coombe      Hon. Treasurer

  • Pamela Deakin  Hon. Secretary 

  • Richard Spence

  • Pam Dewey

  • Robert Fowler

  • Michael Stiers

  • Peter Farrington

  • Cliff Marshall

1 Apologies

Apologies were received from Jonathan Hunnibal

2.   Minutes of 13th September Meeting

Minutes of the Zoom meeting on 13th September 2021 were agreed as accurate.

  1. Cart & Wagon Shed Update

The latest information is that the lease has been received by the CIC; it has been reviewed by their solicitors and returned to SBC for their consideration. 

Chris will speak to John Budge: as soon as there is definite information regarding the status, timing and proposed usage, SGRA proposes to organize a presentation to residents.

  1. S106 Handover Update. 

No further news. The transfer is waiting for Land Registry to complete.

There has been no further update from Sue Platt (Avant Homes)

Robert has also contacted Avant recently: the documents are still awaiting attention by the Land Registry

  1. Landscaping and Trees

Peter Farrington highlighted various trees that need attention, specifically a tree near the junction of St Georges Rd and The Terraces. Other trees on the Garrison require attention. The annual tree inspection by Fowler & Spenceley will take place on 22nd October, covering areas that are the responsibility of the Garrison Estate. Peter will pass the information on the trees that need attention to Michael Stiers, so that SBC can be advised relating to trees on SBC land.

There is a new interim manager at SBC, who will be given the relevant information on the trees and other landscaping problems that require attention.

Along Parade Walk / Coastal Path, on the sea side of the fence is very overgrown. Until the handover, this land remains the responsibility of Avant Homes, who have informed F&S that they have no money available to cut it

  1. Report from Managing Agents, Fowler & Spenceley.

Michael Stiers presented the report from the managing agents.

Repair of dislodged paving in Parade Walk and elsewhere is in hand. Three warning cones have disappeared.

Replacement of damaged box hedges around the Garrison is progressing.

Decoration of two blocks from the six in Chapel Road and Horseshoe Crescent have been removed from the quote for further discussion as they require more extensive work. F&S are awaiting confirmation of the quotes for the remaining four blocks.

Richard raised concerns about the quality of making good on road and pavements by City Fibre. Michael has contacted site operatives, but has found it difficult to contact their Head Office.

7   AGM 2021

AGM will take place on 29th November 2021.

This will be a Zoom meeting, due to the current Covid situation.

Information will be put on the webpage and Facebook. Pam Deakin will pass the relevant forms and essential information to Daniel and Phil for posting, and will invite local councillors, warden and police representative.

8 AOB

Cliff drew attention to the state of buildings and installations on the Garrison, noting the ongoing deterioration of the Cricket Pavilion and Scorer’s Box, and the Light Building in Mess Road.  He had spoken to Alan Richards at SBC, who advised that the lease of the Cricket Field should have incorporated responsibility for the upkeep of the related buildings: this didn’t happen. It was suggested that SGMCL should take over the Pavilion on a lease.  There are serious reservations about the legal capacity and reason for SGMCL to hold such assets.

Cliff queried why the large concrete blocks in Barge Pier Road had been removed from the access points to the car park. 

The Committee was pleased to see Chris Coomber back in post!

The meeting closed at 8.50pm.

Next meeting will be the AGM, a Zoom meeting on 29th November 2021 at 7.30pm

Thank you to Phil for arranging and hosting the Zoom “venue”.