Outline Minutes of Burton Green Residents’ Association Committee Meeting
September 26th 2022
Present:
Dianne Adams; Paddy Deeley; Andy Gibbs; Helen Hehir; Judi Hibberd; Janet Hickinbottom; Mary Webb.
Apologies and Minutes of the last meeting (July 2022):
Apologies had been received from Hilary Cox; Andy Gibbs; Helen Hehir; and Bron Putnam.
Minutes of the last meeting and Matters Arising
See Minutes of July 2022 meeting
Matters Arising from the previous minutes:
Check availability of hall for defibrillator training. Arranged
Progress on streetlamp light fitting? Ongoing – see agenda item: residents’ views/concerns.
Contact Severn Trent again about water in Cromwell Lane. Completed
Contact Parish Council to ask relevant authorities to follow up on fires off the Greenway. Passed on to Parish Council.
Follow up emptying of waste bins. Completed.
Liaise with farmer about permanent banner poles. Farmer in agreement.
Provide AGM details for the Bugle. Completed
Remove litter pick from standing agenda items – completed.
Decision on erection of dog mess posters. Ongoing.
Allotment presentation at the AGM. Arranged.
Add AGM to next agenda – added
Reminder about changes to bins and the collection dates. Completed.
The minutes of the July 2022 meeting were approved.
Village Hall:
Cheryl had reported that the new hall was on schedule to complete by Christmas. The petanque pitch would be added afterwards along with landscape planting. Indoor fittings were being finalized.
It was suggested the two benches in store could be placed on the green on the Cala Homes site. The sculptures should reside in the gardens of the new hall.
Treasurer’s Report:
See: Treasurer’s Report
A report had been circulated as follows:
BGRA Accounts as at 21st September 2022
Current Account net balance: £ 3,595
Deposit Account net balance: £1006.33
Total Funds (A): £4601.33
Ring Fenced Funds (Balance remaining of monies donated/allocated for specific purposes but not yet spent):-
Defibrillator: £ 149.56
Freely available/unallocated Funds (A – B): £4451.77
For Information:
Major Expenditure Since Last Meeting:
Annual hire of hall for BGRA committee meetings: £45.50
Income Since Last Meeting:
None
Outstanding Parish Funds to be used by 31 March 2023 - £1841.02
Thanks were given to Dianne for her efficient handling of the accounts. Marlene Hills was preparing the accounts for the AGM.
Residents’ views/concerns:
Letters had been received concerning a battery store on Hob Lane on land at Little Beanit Farm. An open event is to be held on October 6th 4-7:30 at Balsall Common Village Hall to explain further.
Fly tipping in the locality remained a problem.
Update on and discussion of Residents’ Association initiatives and issues:
Community Fund from BBV – entrance gates; flower tubs
Were there any other suggestions? It was hoped that before too long this item would report actions.
HS2 issues
Peter Stanworth was to be thanked for his comprehensive reports about the current work being carries out by HS2
Bugle
The next edition of the Bugle would be issued at the start of December. Mary was thanked for her hard work in collating the Bugle.
Training first aid session for defibrillator
It had been agreed another training event was needed as the last one had been over two years ago. Mary had now arranged a new session.
Sponsorship of Christmas card;
Hickory’ s would part sponsor the printing of the 2022 Christmas card. Should other sponsors be sought?
Street lights
Concerns had been raised about several street lights not working in Cromwell Lane.
Post meeting note: Rona contacted Ryan at WDC and 3 street light lamps were replaced. One further needed input from Western Power.
Greenway Trust Update:
There was no update.
AGM
This year’s AGM was scheduled for Monday October 10th, with refreshments at 7p.m. and the meeting beginning at 7.30. The banner had been amended and would soon be erected at the top of Red Lane. There would be two presentations at the AGM in addition to the standing items. Community Police Officer Ed King would speak about Speedwatch while Alan Deeley would provide details of the Burton Green Allotments on Westwood Heath Road.
Parish Councillor's Report:
Questions had been asked about the future of the land on which the current village hall stands. Its use as a car parking area for visitors to the Greenway was a popular suggestion. Discussions were still taking place.
Any Other Business:
On Friday December 16th Balsall Common Lions would once again be bringing Santa to the village and would be calling at houses with collection boxes. Members of the committee and other volunteers would be needed to assist with this task and marshals would be required. The hall was booked and collectors would assemble, there after doing their rounds, to partake of refreshments.
A local resident who voluntarily mows the Jubilee Verge had again pointed out its poor state. It was accepted that it does no look its best and the mosaics are looking worn. Should the Residents’ Association apply to the Parish Council for funds to renovate the area? It was decided to wait to see whether further disturbance to the area was likely when the situation with lighting for the Christmas tree was resolved. This was an ongoing discussion.
It was agreed to mark the passing of Ann Benfield, a much loved and respected former secretary of Burton Green School who had recently died. Mary would seek assistance in producing an article for the Bugle.
Action: Mary
Rona would send a condolence card to Ann’s family on behalf of BGRA.
Action: Rona
10. Date of next Meeting:
The next committee meeting was scheduled for November 28th
Other meetings would take place in 2022 as follows:
AGM Oct 10th
Judi pointed out difficulties experienced with booking the hall for meetings. Dianne would raise this at the next Village Hall trustees’ meeting.
Action: Dianne
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