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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Omaha Beach Community Inc. ("OBC") held at Omaha Beach Community Centre at 4.00 pm on Thursday 3rd January 2008 PRESENT President Greg Stenbeck (chair), Treasurer Kim Fisher, Committee members Graham Painter, Linda De Vine, Peter Jackson, Steve Marshall, Mike Prebble Councillors Dave Parker, Grahame Powell, June Turner 76 other members WELCOME The Chairman welcomed councillors and meeting attendees. PREVIOUS MINUTES Agreed by voices that minutes of the previous AGM held 3 January 2007, available on website throughout the year, did not need to be read at the meeting. No matters were raised in relation to the minutes. Motion:That these minutes be accepted as a
true and accurate record. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Greg Stenbeck presented his final report as President of OBC, as published in the December newsletter, and gave examples of delays experienced in furthering community projects. He thanked the members of the 2007 Committee for their work. TREASURER'S REPORT The audited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2007 had been published and circulated in the December 2007 newsletter, copies of which were available at the meeting. Treasurer Kim Fisher summarized the financial reports and noted that 91% of property owners are OBC members. A query from the floor as to whether anything was budgeted for Omaha Park legal matters was referred to General Business. Motion:That the 2007 accounts be adopted. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Motion: That Paul Kiesanowski be reappointed
Auditor for 2008. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION The committee recommended that there be no change. Motion: That the annual subscription
remain at $25. SECURITY Greg Stenbeck outlined the current situation whereby, a security levy of $20 per member having been mooted and discussed on the website for some months, and the committee having managed to secure a contribution of $8,000 from Rodney District Council ("RDC") to cover additional security patrols for the summer period, the committee had authorized and paid for these patrols. Motion:That members be levied
$20 each to cover the security cost, together with the annual $25 subscription
previously agreed. Queries were raised as to how long the security would be in place ("10 weeks"), whether the New Year's Eve letterbox vandalism in Dungarvon had been picked up ("yes"); and as to whether all, part of more of the cost should be picked up by RDC or the police. Strong support was expressed for the committee's proactive approach and the Motion was carried on voices. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE FOR 2008 In accordance with the constitution ten positions are available for election and two for nomination from the Omaha Beach Residents' Society ("OBRS"). Ten written nominations were received in accordance with the constitution:
and the ten nominees were duly elected. CLUB REPORTS Matakana Fire and Emergency Service Trust Mrs Margaret Simpson reported that the Fire Station opened 17 November 2007 and that it will be officially opened by the RDC Mayor, Penny Webster, on Saturday 26 January 2008 at 10am. Invitations have been sent to major supporters and contractors. All are welcome to attend, but are asked to let the committee know in advance. Mrs Simpson reported services provided by firefighters to date, and expressed the Trust's delight in having the facility available after three years' fund raising (instead of the originally envisioned ten years) and in hoping to have it open debt free. A vote of thanks was passed unanimously recognizing the huge contribution made by the Trust committee. Omaha Golf Club Murray Ward, Golf Club President, reported on progress made in 2007 and planned for 2008. In excess of $100,000 was spent in 2007 on development of the nine holes at the northern end, to bring them to the standard of the nine at the southern end. There are ongoing issues of water quality and availability, especially at the southern end, and the club is purchasing equipment to be used in improving and maintaining the course. Whereas many golf clubs are experiencing declining membership and revenues, Omaha Golf Club's membership increased by approximately 9% in 2007 and its income by approximately 12%. Tennis Club David Grieve reported on progress made through fundraising, to enable replacement of fences ($27,000 spent in 2007) and replacing courts' surface with Astro Turf (scheduled for March 2008). A family subscription is $70 pa and the president urged OBC members to buy a key, available from the golf club. Surf Club Daniel Baturic, President, reported that Stage 1 of the proposed development - the storage facility - had been completed, and that Stage 2, involving a substantial upgrade to the clubhouse, was the next objective. He noted that the club replies on sponsorship and urged OBC members to give the club their support. He expressed the club's thanks for the security cameras now installed and proving valuable in maintaining public order in the carpark areas. Daniel outlined the events proposed for the annual Fund Raising day, Saturday, January 5 2008 and urged OBC members to support the fund raising dinner. John Williams, Police Youth Aid Officer based in Warkworth, referred to the role the Surf Club plays in the Omaha community, and in particular to the successful Nippers programme. Yacht Club No report received. Bowling Club Judy Crooks outlined the bowling club's current position and made a plea for new members. GENERAL BUSINESS
Meeting concluded 5.50pm. Copyright © 2005-2008 Omaha Beach Community Inc. |