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Criw Niwbwrch Cyf

Minutes of General Meeting 17th August 2006
Eglwys Bach 7.30pm

Present: Helen Tapley (Chair) Chris Bowler (minutes)
Barrie Freeman (Vice Chair) Dylan Hughes
Joan Roberts Nia Hughes
Dafydd Hughes Martin Taylor
Liz Webb Ros Smith (potential cttee member)
Apologies: Ken Bowler (Treasurer) Tomos Hughes
Roy Roberts

Agenda:

1. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the last meeting

2. (i) Tudor Trust application form downloaded; to be carried forward
(ii) WAG went ahead with CN’s re-profiling without seeing tender reports from RGR as asked for
(iii) CN application for Play Access Grant was too late for consideration by Medwrn Mon; application form for remainder of school holidays up to end of March 2007 to be with CJB by beginning of Sept. Deadline for October half term 1st October.

The minutes were accepted by the committee as a true account of the meeting of 5th July 2006

2. Update on Building Works

As the funding for the build has been re-profiled by WAG for 2006/07 a meeting was held on August 10th between Eric Roberts, HT, KB and CJB to discuss CN’s expectations of the schedule for building works. It is anticipated that a pre-contract meeting be held after 5th September between all interested parties, including J Ellis Williams, contractor. It was pointed out to ER that the completion date must be before 31st March; JEW to be advised of this.

Priorities prior to the build were discussed.

The existing stage to be dismantled and decision on salvageability of wood to be made.

Action: DH to investigate above and organise removal
CJB to contact neighbour, if appropriate for use of above wood for his wood burner
In response to NH, CJB advised that Howdens’ had not replied re supply of ex-display kitchen. It was suggested to write (one at a time) to other kitchen suppliers eg B&Q.

The floor to be left as it is, as the builders will need a firm base when working within the building .

Chairs currently in meeting room, to be stored at Bryn Arfon.

It is felt that colour of donated paint, currently stored on EB’s premises is not satisfactory, more neutral shades preferred. Paint and wallpaper to be stored somewhere dry. LW to speak with MW re storage of these in garage.

Action: NH to contact sources for better coloured paints

NH requested that if an old chest is salvaged from EB, as a result of the stage removal, she is willing to pay for it.

Health and Safety issues

HT reminded the meeting that once the scaffolding is in place, the committee and other members of the public will not be allowed on the site. Members to approach HT with concerns, who will liaise with RGR.
When the shell of the building is complete prior to electricity and plumbing the committee will be permitted via HT to view.
When HT is informed re scaffolding, signage and behaviour of contractors on site these will be passed on to the committee. A file will be kept on outcome of monthly site meetings.
There will be a 6-month retention for work defects for which JEW will be liable.

The housing of the bell to be checked for security.

Action: HT to contact RGR re bell

It was agreed that another set of keys for EB be cut asap.

Action: LW to organise cutting of above

3. Financial Update

The accounts prepared by Williams Denton Cyf are ready to be signed off by HT and BF after checking through by KB.

4. Activities

The fun day held on Sunday 6th August was quite well attended and took £246.58 in receipts. Thanks to all who helped. Special thanks to Roly for his refereeing of 5 a side and the tug o’ war. Lack of PA system made gathering children together for various activities difficult. It was suggested that CN T-shirts for committee members might help to identify same to others on activity days.
A banner advertising the web site to be made, when building is in progress.

The craft workshop run by Kerry was well attended. She has offered to run a similar event for interested adults and a Christmas card making event for children. Thanks to Kerry for her expertise and for bringing along such great materials for the children to work with.

Extra boats and instructor to be hired for the canoeing/kayaking session to take place on Friday 18th August. HT to carry out risk assessment of the site (near the residents’ carpark on Newborough beach) and emergency plan to be made. The coast guard to be contacted prior to 11.30am for up to date marine forecast of weather conditions. HT/MT to define area on morning of activity. Children under 10 to be accompanied by parent for fitting of gear etc. It was agreed to prepare cup a soup and bread for children who take part.

For the police vehicles and cycle safety sessions, DH to confirm with Anne Moore, caretaker, re use of school grounds and accessibility.

5. AGM date

It was agreed to hold the AGM of CN on Wednesday 11th October 2006.

6. Business Plan

The draft Business Plan was presented to the committee for discussion. It was agreed that members should take it home for closer inspection and contact CJB with any queries or suggestions. Committee members unable to attend on the day to receive a copy with these minutes. It was also agreed that using the expertise of Delyth Owen, Barnardos for accessing funds via Mentor Mon, (offered by DO), was preferable to ‘hiring’ a consultant for funding information as proposed in the financial section of the BP. It is hoped the Annual Review and Business Plan will be ready for AGM.

7. Any Other Business

(i) It was suggested by DO that ‘bridge building’ between CN and PJI might be helped along with the exchange of minutes from each organisation. As there were not enough Directors present at the meeting to make a quorum, this proposal to be carried forward to the next meeting.
(ii) LW informed the meeting that she was approached by Ffion Jackson of Holyhead and Anglesey Mail with a view to an article on the children’s summer activities of CN, LW to provide photos. It was agreed that it might be better to wait until the last of the sessions to provide a broader view of activities.
(iii) Grass cutting in the grounds of EB to be tackled by TH/RR/DH. Careful attention to be made re ragwort and necessity to wear gloves when disposing of it. The wall to be left as it is, the builders may wish to remove part of it to access the grounds etc.

8. Date of next meeting:

Wednesday 13th September 2006

Eglwys Bach 7.30pm (if scaffolding up, alternative venue to be made known)

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