W.S.V.A. MEETING
10TH June 2008
Those present: Bob McShee, Anne Brown, Bonnie Holland, Rod Stone, Nicky Parsons, Janet Sutton, Andrew Bryant, Mike Wiggins.
Apologies: Alison Johnson, Caroline Mankelow, Richard Day, Richard Trinick.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read approved and signed.
Election of Chairman
As there were no volunteers, Bonny suggested that we do not need a chairman and we could be called the Village Circle instead of the Village Association. There would be a facilitator instead of a chairman, and everyone would take it in turns to be the facilitator. We would start by having a discussion about the aims of the W.S.V.A.
Andrew said that he could see some benefits of having a rotating chair, but there would be times when we would have to revert to a more formal style of meeting, for instance if the association had to take on a more campaigning role.
Bob felt that we would still need a permanent secretary as there has to be an address and name to distribute to other organisations, the same applies to the Treasurer.
Andrew suggested that we think about it very carefully over the next few meetings so that we are all clear about the changes we want. Bonnie will bring information as to how these groups work. The new options could then be presented at the next A.G.M.
Youth Representative
It was pointed out that if we have an under 18 year old representative then all of the committee would have to be checked by child protection. Bonnie said she did not think this was the case but Andrew stated that those are the rules for all groups that meet in the church. It was felt that perhaps over 18s might be more useful but no decision was taken.
A.G.M
It was felt that the AGM was well attended and successful and we gained a new member from it, Mike Wiggins, who was welcomed to the meeting. The matter raised by Gill Cross about heavy vehicles passing by her house is being dealt with by Bob McShee.
Summer Show
Plans seem to be going ahead and some items were read from the steering committee minutes.
Newsletter
The newsletter is now with the distributors.
Roundabout
Despite there being over 40 objections, the Borough Council have still not made a decision.
Car Boot Sale
The Parish Council has given us permission the hold a car boot on the green. The suggested time was early October, this is to be discussed further at the next meeting.
Shredding
Martin Barker is organising a W.S Shredding Group under the umbrella of the Hort Soc, anyone wishing to use the shredder would have to become a member of the Hort Soc. There is an article in the newsletter.
LORD
Bob told us about Lorries Off Rural Destinations, a group which has been set up to try to limit heavy vehicle use in small side roads. He will have forms to fill in at the next meeting.
The meeting finished at 8.45pm the next meeting will be on 8th July 2008.