July 2024
MINUTES OF MEETING OF HOGSTHORPE PLAYING FIELDS COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY 9th JULY 2024
Present: Ellen Smith (Chair) Joanne Pannett, Matthew West, & Kath Hayes (Secretary)
1. Minutes of meeting The Minutes of the meetings of 11th and 19th June 2024 were agreed and duly signed by the Chairman.
2. Finance
i. The bank balance now stood at £3848
ii. Payment of account had been made of £8400 to Finding Fitness Ltd for installation of the Monkey Wall. Payment of accounts was organised for £221.50 to Joanne Pannett for paint and weedkiller.
3. Car Boots
These are still going very well.
4. Maintenance
I. A quote had been received from Fenland for repair work. However, at £2432, this was more than was required or could be afforded, and it was agreed to ask Phoenix if they could recommend anyone else and investigate other suppliers. Tony Tyrrell would be asked to carry out any repairs to the ground cover.
II. CCTV is now working
III. The floodlights have been looked at by an electrician. Replacement bulbs would need to be LED at a cost of £100 each. It was agreed that these were not needed unless a football club would use the field.
IV. The grasscutting contractor had offered to donate a spotlight if one is required.
V. There are still ongoing repairs to be carried out. These had been delayed because of the constant rain.
* Dead tree branches to be removed.
* old benches removed from rear of changing room
* power wash all of children’s playpark area (this may be reconsidered with painting of murals)
* begin painting of playpark equipment
* further clean up day to be arranged
* Clean up of space behind changing rooms & painting of shed.
5. Football
JP had made local enquiries but had not got any interest. She would post on Facebook to see if anyone is interested in starting a tream.
6. School
The school had now completed an assessment of the playing field and have agreed to use it for their sports.
7. Future plans
Newsletter not yet put into production
8. Date of next meeting
Next meeting was set for 10am on Wednesday 4th September at 5.00 p.m. before commencement of the Parish Council meeting.
Kmh: 24.07.10
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