AGM Minutes 2014

Moss Lea Allotment Society

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on
Tuesday 28^th October 2014 at 8 pm in Astley Bridge Cricket Club

Present: Steve Barlow, Ray Hardcastle, Gwen Kinloch, Andy Warburton, Phil Almond, Steve Cowell, Barry Ashton

Apologies: Steve Watson

Minutes of the Previous Meeting, held on 29^th October 2013, were accepted as a correct record.

Secretary’s Report: Steve Barlow gave a summary of the year.  The Society now has an Operational Management Agreement with Bolton Council.  All vacant plots have been let and a community plot has been established.  The site is well maintained and more tenants are taking an active interest in the Society and its operation.  Ray Hardcastle led a vote of thanks to Steve Barlow for his hard wok over the year in bringing about these improvements.

Treasurer’s Report: Ray Hardcastle circulated the Society’s accounts.  Profits are limited this year because of two large purchases: skip hire and purchase of a generator.  Otherwise, the Society’s bank balance is healthy.

Show Report: The report was noted.  It was agreed that the 2014 Show had been successful and thanks were extended to all who contributed to the day.  It was agreed that a contribution of £50 should be made to charity in lieu of payment to the Show judge, Tommy Halliday, for all the work he puts in to making the event a success.

Insurance: It was agreed that the policy should be renewed for 2015.  The level of cover required will be discussed at the next ordinary meeting with a view to agreement being reached before the renewal date.

Election of Officers: The following were appointed for 2014/15:

·      Chair: Steve Cowell

·      Secretary: Steve Barlow

·      Treasurer: Ray Hardcastle

·      Show Secretary: Andy Warburton

·      Maintenance Officer: Steve Watson

Subscriptions: It was agreed that subscriptions should be raised to £5 per annum to cover anticipated increased insurance costs.

Secretary’s Honorarium: Steve Barlow declined to accept the Honorarium.

Any Other Business

There was no other business.

Date of Next Meeting: Provisionally 27^th October 2015

October 2014