AGM 27th November  2023

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GARRISON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

at Hinguar School

on 27th November  2023 at 7.30pm


Present

  • Cliff Marshall Acting Chairman

  • Chris Coomber    

  • Pamela Deakin Acting Secretary

  • Michael Stiers Managing Agents

  • Robert Fowler Managing Agents

In attendance:

  • John Budge Shoebury Coastal CIC

  • Peter Lovett     Shoebury Residents’ Association


  • Richard Spence SGMCL Director

  • Jonathan Hunnibal SGMCL Director

  • John Brooks SGMCL Director

  • Claire Morris SGMCL Director

  • Cllr Nick Ward

  • Cllr Steve Wakefield

  • Pam Dewey

  • Daniel Puddick

  • 24  Resident members.

    Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllr James Moyies and Daniel Garrun (Gunners Park

Ranger) who submitted a written report

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous AGM meeting (29th November 2022 were approved. |Proposer Chris Coomber; seconded by Daniel Puddick)

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising

Chairman’s Report

A copy of the Chairman’s Report is attached to these minutes and posted on the SGRA website

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s Report was delivered by Chris Coomber. SGRA has a balance at bank of £309.30.  A copy of the report will be placed on Facebook

Managing Agents Report on S106 HandOver

The handover has been completed and the details of the new directors of Shoebury Garrison Management Company Limited (“SGMCL”)  are lodged at Companies House. New Share Certificates have been issued to owners and leaseholders.

The four new directors introduced themselves to the meeting.


Election of Chairperson, Officers and Committee

A proposal for one new committee member had been received and seconded. Ian Hucker was duly elected.

No proposals had been received for any officer positions. 

Chris Coomber, a founder member of GRA will stand down from Chairman on 31st January 2024. The meeting thanked Chris for his years of work and dedication.

Pamela Deakin will stand down as Secretary on 31st January 2024.

Report from the Managing Agents

Robert Fowler delivered the Managing Agent’s Report.

Maintenance has been ongoing throughout the year, including major redecorating and repairs in Horseshoe Crescent and apartment blocks. Annual tree inspection has taken place and relevant works have been completed. 

During the year the managing agent has followed up many queries and concerns from residents, including liaising with SCC departments where appropriate. Residents’ continuing concerns regarding Drill Shed parking and overnight lorry presence were noted.  

Estate parking continues to demand attention: discussion between SCC and estate management regarding traffic management and the impact of increased parking regulation proposed by SCC for surrounding roads needs to be addressed.

Road clearing and gulley emptying will take place on 11/ 12th December 2023

Other Reports

The report from Daniel Garrun, Gunners Park Ranger, was read out and will be posted on the SGRA web page.

Peter Lovett (Shoebury Residents’ Association), who has worked extensively on local planning status for the proposed 214 homes Bellway development off Barge Pier Road, provided an update. Ongoing major concerns regarding the proposed route to import 40,000 lorry loads of infill materials are being challenged:  issues include contamination, environmental impacts from raising site levels by 3-6 metres, environmental impacts from excessive traffic volume. Heavy metals, hydrogen sulphide and methane have already been identified on the site, causing official warnings for any workforce.  Fluvial flooding risk has been highlighted, and the drainage flood gates at Gogs Berth remain inoperative and not maintained. SCC has failed to report adequately since 1992.

The meeting thanked Peter for his report, and for his ongoing work.

Any Other Business

The meeting asked why council officials have failed to act on notified risks. Councillors noted that Central Government requires compliance with build targets and has power to take direct control if they are not met: they would continue to pursue the points of concern.

Carol Concert

The Carol Service will take place by the Clock Tower on 10th December at 4.00pm. Thanks to the Leigh Branch of the Salvation Army 

Cliff Marshall thanked all attendees and closed the meeting at 9.05pm