LOSTWITHIEL BUSINESS GROUP
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 30TH June 2004 32 fore st, lostwithiel
Present: A Barratt (AB), J Manwaring (JM), M Hoskin (MH), L Southgate (LS), K Southgate (KS)
Apologies H Edward Collins, N & J Bacon, S Sanders, D Phipps, J Reynolds, Suzanne (Mountchase Pharmacy), B Smith
Minutes of Last Meeting Minutes from meeting held 14th April 2004 were accepted.
Matters Arising Owing to other commitments on Regatta Day, there appear to be insufficient volunteers available to run the usual LBG prize stall. It was agreed that prizes already offered would be used for the proposed “Light Up Lostwithiel” Cheese and Wine fund raising event due to be held in September.
St Minver band have been booked for Late Night Shopping evening on 16th December.
A letter has been received from Lostwithiel Town Council in response to LBG’s letter and petition opposed to closure of the Public Toilets. The council’s letter stated it was unlikely that the toilets would be closed down.
Chairman’s Report AB highlighted events of the Business Group during the past year. These included:
AB had been contacted by publishers of the Coach Driver’s Year Book with a view to entry in next year’s edition which costs £70. The meeting agreed there is currently no business being generated from coaches visiting Lostwithiel and until such time as there was improved coach parking facilities we should not pay to be included in this guide.
Treasurer’s Report As of 18th June there was £1605-51 in the bank account.
Election of Officers Chairman - Adrian Barratt proposed by L Southgate, seconded by J Manwaring. Elected unopposed.
Vice Chairman - J Manwaring proposed by K Southgate, seconded by A Barratt. Elected unopposed.
Treasurer – D Phipps proposed by A Barratt, seconded by L Southgate. Elected unopposed.
Secretary - K Southgate proposed by A Barratt, seconded by L Southgate. Elected unopposed.
Subscriptions These are now due. Members are requested to send £15 to Déjà Vu Antiques, 31 Fore St, PL22 0BN, together with tear- off slip attached to these minutes.
AOB There appears to be an increasing number of people ignoring parking regulations in town since the Traffic Warden retired. JM to check with Dave Street about plans for reintroduction of Traffic Warden. Action JM
MH informed the meeting that the cycle hire business based in Restormel Road had now started. The meeting wished the venture success. The introduction of cycle hire was a welcome additional attraction for visitors. It was considered that several shops in town would be pleased to publicize the business. MH to contact the family and suggest leaflets could be supplied around town. Action MH
Outline plans for holding a cheese and wine evening to raise funds to purchase more Christmas lights were discussed. It has been suggested this should be held towards the end of September. Possible venues were discussed. MH to check if the event can be held in Taprell House. Action MH
In planning activities for the forthcoming year, it would be helpful if all members could indicate their 3 current main concerns when they pay subscriptions.
In future it is planned to distribute information via e-mail where possible. If you receive a paper copy of these minutes, and have an e-mail address, then please inform the Business Group either via info@lostwithiel.fsbusiness.co.uk or on the attached subscription payment form.
The meeting closed at 9-30 pm
Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 25th August 2004 at 8 pm in Muffins 32 Fore St, Lostwithiel.
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