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Vacant Chair & Secretary’s position

Requests for a permanent chair drew no takers, so agreed to continue round robin chair person, with JN proposed for the next meeting. SB then offered to be permanent chair provided she was given support particularly for the AGM where she did not want to take a speaking role.

This was adopted, so SB will chair the next meetings

ND proposed that we move forward with providing directors for the four management companies so they could absorb the work of the Residents Association and provide the formal basis for the committee’s work.

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Bollards: -    

The Supermarket and some restaurants have proposed a petition re the bollards as they restrict access during the afternoon. Hampton’s are refusing to entertain the complaints so far.

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Taxi rank

JN: This to be progressed with owners commercial units particularly the car park.

Meeting agreed that providing a marked area with seating in the Car park for those waiting for mini cabs would be very beneficial;.

ACTION: subcommittee (JP and JN) to hold a formal meeting with Mr Sidhu re the taxi rank. The meeting MUST be minuted.

Street Markings                                                      JP      

The new layout for Town Meadow was circulated for review. A pedestrian crossing with built out pavements and zigzag marking.

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Buildings and works

a)     guttering in the Car park to collect the lime scale to divert it to the drains to alleviate blockages. Solicitors have been instructed to take up the case for a “permanent solution”.

b)     Soundproofing                                                       IP

It seems that the buildings confirm to the standard required at the time, never the less, the Surveyor has sent a letter to Rialto stating this does not confirm to current standards.

Damp proofing. Tom was at a meeting with Rialto who will review the design in Block B and see if needed for other blocks. Work to be done next year.

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Planning/Sculpture  JN

a)     One meeting has been held and another planned with Ann Keen MP and a leading councillor. Evidently, the planners would have no problem for removal after completion, but not sure of the reaction of the artist.

b)     The councillor has proposed a meeting to cover all section 106 works

c)     Discussed the possibility of rotating art exhibits on plinths as per the Brentford Lock estate.

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Night Guards / Security

A new quote has been received, but details not known.  Considering employing a person directly.

The estate office now have the flat screen CCTV monitor on their desk

Mr Sidhu has not pursued the night time closure of access to Town Meadow car park entrance.

No need to pay for a Police mobile phone as they have adopted this measure themselves.

No enthusiasm was shown for a Neighbourhood watch scheme     

Discussed the recent letter re security from Hampton’s, this should be displayed in the notice boards.                   

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Blinds                                                                 NP

The external sun blind requirement was discussed. IP had received several visits in the past but no company would quote fro supply.

NP to progress this with possible suppliers

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Letterbox drop

SB - This is underway. Brentford Recycling Action Group (BRAG)produce a welcome pack. Including maps, services and history of the area.  Meeting agreed it should be distributed by Hugh/Carlos.

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Removers

Hugh is working on an “agreement” covering damage etc to be signed by removers.

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AOB

Budget – awaiting an update from Hampton’s, £12k saved by not having to maintain the barriers SD state again the high cost of service charges.

FQRA Fees – very poor proportion (12.5% approx) of payment for these, need more attention in the notice boards.

Action – request Hampton’s to send out the payment request letter to all owners - SB

Hampton’s estate department has been sold to County Estate Management but we should see little change from this.

Management company Directors:

ND: Very important to get directors signed up and operating

Those who volunteered: NP, SB, ND, TL  -  more are needed!

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Next meeting date to be Mon., 7 Feb 2005