24th April 2023
/GARRISON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Held on 24th April 2023 at 7.30pm
Present
Cliff Marshall Acting Chairman
Pamela Deakin Acting Secretary
Chris Coomber
Pam Dewey
Darren Munsey
Daniel Puddick
Nick Kenney
Robert Fowler
Michael Stiers
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
2 Coronation Celebration
It was agreed that the budget for the event was increased to £350: to include Bouncy Castle £100, and Curtis Entertainer £150 (special price for the day).
Pam Dewey is leading the organization effort: there had been little response for requests for Garrison residents to assist. It is hoped that various additional events will be included: football / tug-of-war.
Curtis has suggested that people should be seated nearer to the Pavilion to get greater participation.
The use of the Pavilion for electricity is to be checked: Pam has requested written confirmation from SCC.
A First Aid table will be organized. Bunting will be arranged by Pam Deakin.
Profiles will be raised on web page, FaceBook and posters.
Pam has arranged to meet available helpers on Tuesday 2nd May at 10.30am to check final status.
3 Progress of Handover to Resident Directors
The prospective directors are Clare Morris, Richard Spence, Jonathon Hunnibal and John Brooks.
A meeting is planned for 3rd May.
When all directors are on board, Robert will arrange rescinding of the original shares and issue of new shares to property owners.
It was suggested that the pack to owners could include details to highlight covenants throughout the Garrison estate.
4 Any Other Business
Apathy of residents continues to be a concern.
When the new directors are in place, GRA will implement the various suggestions to encourage participation.
The next walk-round review of the estate is due on 18th May.(meeting at 10am at the Clock Tower). Nick Kenney has asked to be included.
It was noted that the large hedge at the junction of Chapel Road and Warrior Square Road restricts vision for drivers from Mess Road direction.
The new road markings at the junction of Warrior Square Road and Chapel Road (both private roads) had been recommended by SCC’s Safety Officer. Road markings in Conservation Areas are approved by SCC. Richard questioned whether signage would have been more appropriate, and noted that it could set a precedent for more road markings on the private estate.
SCC is not inclined to take action regarding contravention of covenants by the Wet Suit Outlet. It was suggested that a contribution to the estate roads should be raised to compensate for damage and inconvenience caused by the excessive number of large vehicles.
Thanks to Robert for hosting the meeting and to Cliff for Acting Chairman.