Monday 20 February 2006 at 7

Mon= day 20 February 2006 at 7.00pm

Ferry Quays Residents Association Executive Commi= ttee Meeting Minutes

= Present:

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S B= iles

J de Vivenot

R D= ikstra

A G= riffiths

N D= oczi

J P= urcell

M A= ndrews

= Apologies:

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S W= ood

J N= elson

S Divanbeigi

N P= atel

J D= hillon

P M= eads

A F= erris

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= Also present:

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Ulf Sundberg

B W= ales (Bruton Kiff)

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1=	Minutes of meeting on 12 January: Taken as read a= nd agreed.	&= nbsp;
2=	Matters arising from minutes of meeting on 12 January: B= Wales, Bruton KIFF to find out when to Cliff Hangers, the window cleaning company will attend. &= nbsp; STOP PRESS: Wind= ow cleaning in progress 07.03.06 &= nbsp;	&= nbsp; &= nbsp; B= W
3=	New Committee Member: U= lf Sundberg from 2 Point Wharf Lane, proposed by J de Vivenot, seconded by R Dikstra, carried unanimously. FQRA welcomes Ulf on board. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
4=	Report on fire at 2 Point Wharf Lane on 02.02.06 by B Wales · = ; Water leaking f= rom a domestic boiler into an electrical intake room in the car park, caused a = fire in the mains supply box. There was no electrical power for lifts or lighting in communal areas of 1 and 2 Point Wharf Lane for several days, although residential property was not affected. · = ; The Fire Brigad= e and the Electricity Board attended. Hounslow Building Control Department were informed and subsequently held a meeting with B Wales on site. Zurich Insurance have toured the site of the fire and made safety recommendations. Safety inspections of all blocks being undertaken;= to report for the next FQRA meeting. Procedures for Concierge handling of fu= ture emergencies being drafted. &= nbsp; · = ; Although not a = major incident, this could have escalated, but for prompt handling by the on si= te staff. Owners and tenants to be asked to keep a close check on boil= ers, washing machines, dish washers etc to ensure that there are no leaks that might cause damage. · = ; Under the terms= of the lease, owners or tenants who cause such damage to other residents property or communal areas are liable either personally or via their home insurance, for the damage · = ; To lessen the possibility of similar incidents, the next FQRA newsletter will include g= uidance on checking for leaks and how to deal with them. &= nbsp; FQRA thanks B Wales, Hugh and Carlos for their hard work and professionalism in handling this incident &= nbsp;	&= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; B= W &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; B= W &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp;
5=	FQRA social evening M= any thanks to San Marco restaurant for hosting the FQRA new comers drinks on 8 February. A very convivial evening was enjoyed by all. A lett= er of thanks was sent to San Marco. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
6=	Bollards. F= QRA is aware of concern from some retailers and tenants about the presence and operation of the bollards on Ferry Lane and Town Meadow. From the initial planning phase, Ferry Lane and Town Meadow were designated pedest= rian only areas, hence there are no pavements separating pedestrians from vehi= cles. Prior to site completion, there were increasing incidents of dangerous driving as well as damage to benches, bins, and planters by vehicles. Rep= air costs had to be met from service charges. &= nbsp; To ensure greater ease of access, investigation to= be done of viability and costs of a taxi pick up/put down point in the car p= ark. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; J= P H= ugh
7=	Managing agent’s budget reconciliation B= ruton KIFF continue trying to balance the operating budget for Ferry Quays after handover from County Estate Management Ltd. Despite many problems acquiring the relevant paperwork, clarification etc, accounts have gone o= ut and most residents have duly paid their service charges. Those who have concerns with outstanding charges are urged to call Bruton KIFF to discus= s. Non- payers to face legal recovery proceedings. Bruton KIFF to work with Auditors to undertake a thorough and transparent audit after 31 March to ensure all monies owed f= rom residents and commercial units have been identified and chased. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
8=	Managing agents tender D= irectors reported that following the removal of County Estate Management, Bruton K= IFF were appointed on a temporary basis, whilst Directors undertook an emergency contract tender. Seven potential Managing Agents were invited to tender, four responded and two were shortlisted after careful comparisons= of many criteria &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
9=	Brentford Action Plan consultation R= esidents urged to look at www.hounslow.gov.uk/brentford and make their views known. Fillip Levin mailed out a proposal to residents for a bridge between FQ a= nd Kew, which if it gains enough support could be incorporated into the Plan= . &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
1= 0	Liaison with commercial units A representative had been invited to discuss liai= son between residents and businesses for mutual benefit. No representat= ive present, therefore deferred to next meeting. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
1= 1	Marina and Point Wharf planning proposals H= ither Green has put forward plans for Moorings in Soap house Creek, the develop= ment of the Marina and management office/lock keepers gatehouse and flat on Po= int Wharf and residential moorings along the River Brent. Outline plans are displayed in Hugh’s office. &= nbsp; FQRA will respond and everyone is urged to send th= eir comments to Hounslow planners. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; J= N
1= 2	Membership drive N= ames of new FQ residents to be passed to block representatives so they can be wel= comed, informed about FQRA, invited to join and play a part in its future. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; J= de V
1= 3	FQRA Newsletter F= erry Quays Living launched in January 2006 and was well received. To ensure it carries the news and views that residents want to hear. Editorial p= anel to be set up. If interested, contact J de Vivenot on jdevivenot@bankofny.com &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
1= 4	AOB S= ummer social evenings proposed quarterly. A= sub-committee of those interested in organising these to be formed. &= nbsp;	&= nbsp;
1= 5	Next FQRA meeting: Monday M= arch 20 2006	&= nbsp;

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Report on fire at 2 Point Wharf Lane on 02.02.06 by B Wales

Next FQRA meeting: Monday M= arch 20 2006