FRIENDS OF ROMILEY PARK

Minutes of Meeting held on 06^th September 2011 @ 7.00pm at The Life Centre.

Present: -Tracey Adams* (Chair), Beryl Smith*, Alan Smith*, Sharon MacCambridge-Ackers*, John Ackers*, Debbie Barraclough *, Margaret McLay* & PCSO John Cracknell. *Residents.

1. Apologies from Cllr Hazel Lees, Maureen Puckett* & Rosie Sanderson*.
2. Minutes of the Meeting on 05 July 2011 were accepted as a true record.
3. Treasurers Report: - Balance now £9156.14.  Accounts approved for payment.  AS (Easter Eggs etc) £152.50 & TA (Photographs) £10.85. New balance £8992.79.
4. Play Area

• AS responded to the email from R Nedeljkovic as requested and a meeting has been fixed with Cllr John Smith on Monday 12 September.

1. • A new rubbish bin and cycle rack will be installed at the front of play area. Outside the main gate. – Outstanding/JL
   • New Signboard required.  “No ball games” and “no cycles” signs required.-outstanding/JL
   • Weedkiller required in the play area outstanding/JL

5.   Action Plan.

1. • We now have a Green Flag but no flagpole.  All to make an effort to source. Cost £700.
   • TA / AS to meet JL on 16 September to review all outstanding matters/programme.
   • Planting Tubs – planted as agreed and looking good. DB to seek funds for village tubs. If successful we will take on the planting & maintenance if SMBC agree.
   • Centre Bed – Shrubs and perennials to be planted in the autumn. Details outstanding/ JL.
   • Optician’s bed – wood chippings done.
   • Entrance Arch – AS to obtain further details and costs prior to fundraising.
   • Bulbs for the boundary of Carlton and Heyworth Ave required. AH
   • Memorial seat – AS reported JL has approved design. Order placed with County Gates.  Plaque required.
   • AS wrote to MIA and a photograph of the Green Flag presentation has been requested for their web site.
   • Dog Fouling – Posters placed around the park (most removed!).  Agreed to continue to highlight the problem. Any bin can now be used for disposal!  Notice required.
   • Police – JC reported regular visits and very few problems.
   • Gill Leese has offered to plant and maintain the bed at the Compstall Rd entrance.  Offer accepted.

6.   Lighting  - Why are only 50% of the lights working?  MM to investigate.

7.   Events

• Christmas Event confirmed for 9th December at 3.15pm. Choir sought – DB.
• Will we get a tree this year?  Gazebos required.  PA system /Cllr SL.
• Catering – check Coffee 4 U.  Mince pies and biscuits from local traders- DB
• TA reported further details on the “Baton Passing” event on 7 July.  Community Sports Day?  Which sports?  All to respond.

8.  Exercise Circuit. RB responded yesterday. Advice on equipment & costs required..

• 1. 1. Next Meeting – 1 November 2011 7pm at the Life Centre.
     2. TA expressed thanks to the Life Centre for continued use for our meetings.

11 Task Days – 24 SEPTEMBER & 29th October     10.00 till Noon. School bed & bulbs.

Alan Smith07/09/11