Mersey Road Allotment Association Committee

Meeting held on 12th November 2017

Present: Ernie, Matty, Sandra, Tim, Simon, Mike, Jude, Lyn, Peter

Apologies:

Item Action

Chair’s Opening Comments

Previous Minutes

Matters arising Apple & Pumpkin Day was ok considering the weather.

Plot Secretary’s Report Follow up to last inspection: Plot 43 To be advised we are requesting a NTQ Confirmation of relinquishment of Tenancy to 138 Now vacancies on Community Plots 6 and 8 New sign for gate purchased Invoice not yet arrived Treasurers Report Financial year ended September and Treasurer resigned from then.

Main Items Vandals damaged plots at the back over the weekend of 5th November Camera: now ready for installation. Community Apple Press Plot holder request for all agreed on Sandra to find a place purchase Researched 12l with crusher is about £160. Filing cabinet for holding all Allotment info all agreed on purchase Lyn to purchase after Christmas Argos £57 Lyn to purchase Apple Trees: need planting in small garden Need a group to help with planting AGM No other nominations for Treasurer so only agreement of those who attend need. All existing officers and committee members will stand again. Honorarium; Chair, secretary and previous Treasurer to be proposed at meeting. £50 each. Silverware ordered and gifts purchased Lyn to collect Rent Collection 14th January 2018 11am -1pm 21st January 2018 11am-1pm 28th January 2018 11am -1pm 4th February 2018 11am-1pm Rent Increase possibly be £4 per full plot. Full Plot No Age Concession £47 + £15 Management Fee = £62 Half Plot No Age Concession £23.50 + £15 Management Fee = £38.50 Full Plot with Age Concession £23.50 + £15 Management Fee £38.50 Half Plot with Age Concession £11.75 + £15 Management Fee £26.75 Lyn to draw up rota

Proposed dates for next Year’s events Plant Sale Saturday April 21st Open Day July 14th or 21st Apple & Pumpkin Day 27th October Water & Taps Taps need insulating Mike & Tim will do this Turn off water mid-December

Shop Rota No shop until potatoes arrive

Next Meeting Sunday 11th February 2018 10am Minutes taken and prepared by Lyn