February 2018

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Item Action. 1 Apologies for Absence Ivan Macauley | Peter Mundell | Roger Sutton (Chairman)

2 Minutes of the previous meeting The minutes were discussed, Peter Traill proposed acceptance, seconded by Mike Tredwell. All agreed.

3 Matters arising from the previous meeting None

4 Correspondence (Carol de Peyer) None

5 Financial Report and Budget (Mike Tredwell) 5.1 Treasurer Report February 2018 Income (Receipts) in January £ 24 Expenditure in January £ 3,195 Bank Balance at 31st January 2018 £ 17,701 Note: Main expenditure in January was the Crown Rent at the 2017 level. 5.2 New Crown rates have been agreed by all and Roger Sutton will sign the document and return for the Crown to sign. Currently a verbal agreement is in place until their signed copy is returned. 6 Web Site (Mark Way) 6.1 Link to National Coastwatch organisation added and minutes updated. MW See item 11 for additional Crime Prevention information to be added to website. . 7 Moorings (Peter Traill) 7.1 A couple of boats not bailed after bad weather required attention – now resolved. 7.2 Loose pontoons: Keith De Belders pontoon broke away, he has indicated he no longer uses it and will probably have it cut up and disposed. A second pontoon is also at risk, Roger Sutton has reported this to the owner Mr Finnemore and advised that the Crown has been informed. 7.3 Mr B – remains an ongoing problem.

Page 1 of 2 WOOTTON CREEK FAIRWAY ASSOCIATION Minutes of the Committee Meeting Item Action. 8 Dinghy Park (David Moore) 8.1 The slipway will be scrubbed soon.

9 Houseboats (Peter Mundell) 9.1 Mr Richard Lamonte is going to buy Houseboat Valkyrie, his licence application has been approved by the majority of WCFA committee members.

10 Report on MCZ meeting on 5th Feb (David Moore) 10.1 Meeting was called by a DEFRA agent researching anchoring in the Solent. Attendees advised against relying on aerial photography as a risk of understating number of boats likely to anchor. Attendees included representative from: Brading, Seaview and Island Harbour. Also advised to communicate with local angling clubs. A proposed MMO survey was rejected. Discussion included awareness of seagrass and use of ‘eco moorings in tidal waters. 11 Report on Island Marina Crime Info. Network meeting on 5th Feb (MWay & M Waddleton) 11.1 Attended by: Hampshire Police, HM Yarmouth, DHM Cowes, East Cowes Marina, Island Harbour, Newport/Ryde and Ventnor Harbours, Wootton Creek and Fishbourne, PGL, Seaview YC, and Bembridge Harbour. QHM Portsmouth apologised for absence. Meeting was dominated by presentation of commercial product Datatag, also discussed IOW Alert (an online logging system at www.iowalert.co.uk), the disbanding of the Marine Unit and possible replacement by MOD

12 Any Other Business 12.1 Rosie Montero asked for confirmation of the AGM start time (7:30 pm), also Mike Tredwell agreed to collect any renewal fees paid at the meeting, Rosie will ensure receipt book is handed over at the next meeting.

11 Date of Next Meeting: 6th March 2018 (note apologies in advance from PL and CdP Meeting closed at: 20:15

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