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HELD
ON SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2008
Present:
Roy
Pugh - Chairman
Ken
Richardson - Member
Joyce Stewart - Member
Apologies:
Brian
Tokely - Vice chair (previous commitment)
Mary Cooper - Secretary/Treasurer (In UK)
Barry Cooper - Member (In UK)
Irache Merino - Member ( personal commitments)
The Chairman began by saying that he had known before the meeting
we would have insufficient members present to form a quorum, due
to the apologies sent by four members of the committee. He read
out a letter from two previous committee members who had offered
to serve as an interim measure until such time as Mary and Barry,
who are still in UK due to Mary's health, are able to return.
He had contacted Mary and Barry by phone and they agreed to this
and had given their proxy votes to Roy and confirmed same by e-mail.
That we accept the offer of Rathnait Mullen and Richard Slade
to serve as Committee
Members in the interim was Proposed by; Ken Richardson Seconded
by; Joyce Stewart Carried unanimously.
Chairman then invited Rathnait and Richard to join us,and gave
them copies of the minutes of the last meeting.
Meeting began at 10.45am
Item 1; Apologies; Read and accepted
Item 2; Chairman's Statement;
Roy began by welcoming the temporary committee members and thanking
them for their help. He said that he had been contacted again
by ITV since the last meeting in November, and that he had again
refused to give them any comment based soley on subsidence and/or
touristica issues, his feeling being that any public statement
made should cover all the issues which affect Camposol. He went
on to say that when we get the report, it should give us the ammunition
we need to deal with both Masa and the Council, and if then we
still get no satisfactory responses from either, that would be
the time to go public. He personally is willing, with the agreement
of the committee, to take our cause to the highest level necessary,
in order to get for the residents of Camposol everything promised
by Masa, their agents,and the local council.
He put forward the proposal that when we do have the report, we
send copies to both MASA and the local Council,and ask for a meeting
of all parties.
The committee felt that information beneficial to us, and paid
for by us, should not be made available to either until after
we have made full use of it.
Some felt, with reference to TV programmes, it would pay to tread
carefully. That makers of “victim tv”programmes are
only interested in painting a bad picture, and they feared that
any statement might be “cherry-picked”and broadcast
out of context, potentially making a poor situation worse.
The issues of touristica and subsidence have been raised at every
meeting with MASA over the last months, but we have to be aware
of the many people who are content here, and those who are trying
to sell for personal reasons. In the current economic climate
it is difficult enough to try to sell a house, and the last thing
sellers need is more adverse publicity. Also worth remembering
is that a half hour programme is exactly that. The only viewer
who will remember what he saw is the one thinking of moving to
Spain, and he would simply rule out Camposol. The reaction of
others would likely be momentary pity or serves'em right and forgotten
by morning. None of which would be of any help at all.
Decision deferred until report received.
Item 3. Minutes of 27th Meeting.
Minutes were read and agreed as a true record.
Proposed; Ken Richardson
Seconded; Joyce Stewart Carried unanimously
Item 4. Matters Arising.
Richard asked for news on the report saying it is taking a long
time, to which Roy replied that we have to remember that Joáquin
does much of his work for us in his own time, with little help,
which is why his charges are so low. The reason for the Lawyers
Fund was originally to pay for extra help for Joáquin should
he need it, a researcher or gopher for example. However, he has
written to Joáquin and we have a meeting next week. It
is hoped we will have news to report then.
Rathnait
mentioned that the Courier has lacked information to publish from
the committee, and she and Rod have been asked why by residents.
Roy explained the difficulties we have had due to the long absence
of Mary our secretary/treasurer, and the lack of committee members
in general due to resignations, holidays etc.,these being the
reasons there was no meeting of the committee in December or January.
It had been intended to publish a full report on the CRA finances
in the December Courier but , due to the absence of Mary, this
had not been possible then, but will be done as soon as possible.
Likewise it had been intended to put an item in the Courier about
the efforts of the residents on D who have landscaped the empty
spaces near their houses. This too will be done later.
Lack of streetlighting is an ongoing issue. A piece will be put
in the Courier pointing out the number of times the CRA has brought
this to the attention of MASA and the excuses which have been
given to us.
Latest news from Mary is that she and Barry are hoping to be back
early March.
We have again advertised our need for volunteers to serve on the
committee, and it it hoped that we will be back on track in March.
Clinic and Ambulance Station.
Latest information is that work will begin in about 3months on
the construction of the clinic. Where the Ambulance will be stationed
is as yet uncertain.
On the subject of Health, Roy reported that he and Brian Tokely
had, among other groups,been invited to a presentation of Data
Link recently. This is a Lions idea which is being backed by the
Council, the boxes are free and being distributed by both. It
was suggested that we try to obtain a supply to give out at the
post room desk.
Proposed; Joyce Stewart
Seconded; Ken Richardson carried unanimously
Action: Brian and Roy.
Access to Camposol.
The Chairman was asked had he any further information as to why
the access road shown on the published plans had not been laid,
and if he knew of any plan to improve the appearance of the area.
He replied that Joáquin is trying to arrange a meeting
with the Minister for Roads to find out what, if any, further
work is planned.
Membership Register.
Tony Butler continues to update the Register in Mary's absence.
Membership currently stands at some 1400 plus. Roy is to contact
Tony for an accurate tot:
Item 5. Fundraising Max Minter has resigned from the committee
due to his move to Almería.A vote of thanks from the committee
was passed and Roy is to write and personally thank both Max and
his wife Pam for their efforts on behalf of the Committee and
all the members.
We have 3 new voluteers to help with fundraising.
Bonus Ball and the Boot sale stall are both doing well.
There are many who contribute to the lawyers fund via the post
room desk on a regular basis, but there are also many others who
benefit from advice or information who make no contribution at
all.
Race Night tickets for March will be on sale soon and we hope
for a good response. Plans for the Dance Night in April are underway.
Ref the Barbeque in May; It was felt that to ask again to use
Mary and Barry's garden would be too much of an imposition, however
an alternative venue has been offered, and details will announced
nearer the time.
It was suggested that we send a letter to all the membership emphasising
the need for their support at our social events, thus boosting
the Lawyer Fund whilst enjoying a night out.
Proposed, Joyce Stewart
Seconded; Ken Richardson carried unanimously
Action; Roy Pugh
Item 6. A.O.B
Chairman advised a meeting is confirmed with Masa's representative
Daniel Bascuñana and our lawyer Joáquin Ruiz for
Wednesday 6th at 5pm.
There being no further business, meeting closed at 12.30pm.
Next meeting, 10.30am Saturday16th February
Venue; Business Centre
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