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Minutes of Core Group Meeting
Present: Martin Calvert (Chair), Mervyn & Joan Clayton, Adam & Carol Bull, Mike Betteridge, Peter Foulston, Donna, Richard
Adrian Coltman, Sian Dodderidge, Paul Ellis. 2. Minutes of the Meeting Held 9th October 2006 Agreed as a true record.
The Group received the following correspondence:
Adrian is expecting some bank statements from Paul to apply for money from the Area Committee. This will be used to extend the path around the lake and improve wheelchair and pram access. Martin and Peter met with Nick from the Wade's Charity who suggested that the Group should apply for a grant for a specific project. The Group discussed felling trees or building a new path. There is often opposition regarding cutting down trees so the Group would need to explain why this was necessary beforehand. Martin agreed to get a quote for tree felling from Leeds City Council and speak to Justin at the Forestry Commission. The trees in some areas of the wood are all the same age and species so there is very little wildlife and no new growth, so the tree felling is important for the continued success of the woods. Adrian to apply to the Wade's Charity for a grant to do this work. On the last Action Morning the Group tidied up following the work done by Yorkshire Water. A lot of litter was cleared and a skip filled. Some bramches were cut down and left at the end of the lake. The Group agreed to book the chipper to come in the next few weeks and to use the chippings to cover part of the pathway that is getting muddy. Some volunteers turned up after seeing the advert on the BBC Breathing Places web site. There was a large turn out of over 30 people. The Group thanked Michael for booking the names and taking over Health and Safety duties in Joan's absence. At the November Action Morning the Group agreed to put in two new benches. The Civic Trust has had a legacy of £2,000 left to them to put a bench in the woods with a plaque. Martin showed the plaque to the Group that was engraved in memory of Philip Snaith. Mike agreed to take photos for the Civic Trust. Joan expressed concern that saplings are being cut down and just left in the woods. She has received some complaints that the work being done by the Group is not being cleared afterwards and looks untidy. There is also some concern that the cuttings may be set on fire and cause problems. Joan suggested building in clearing up time during the Action Morning so it was not left for those remaining at the end of the session. Joan also suggested putting some cuttings in piles for the wildlife. The Group agreed to do controlled sapling felling plus clearing up afterwards. For the December Action Morning Mervyn agreed to bring the strimmer. Volunteers to meet in the old car park. Martin agreed to provide dates for next year's Action Mornings. Next Action Mornings
Saturday 18th November There is still money in the Groups account that is specific for Information Boards. Martin and Peter have been to look at the signs in Golden Acre Park as suggested at the last meeting. Martin had done some research and provided information from Arien Signs for the Group to look at. It was suggested that the Group bought 2 Hereford Units at £890 plus VAT plus £150 for artwork. One would be placed in the car park and the other near the Bath House. The Group already has £500 in grant money specifically for the signs and some money left over from the Civic Trust legacy. Adam agreed to discuss the design with Arien signs based on the leaflet he produced. The Group agreed to go ahead and order the signs. Martin agreed to check with Elaine that this was OK and if the Group needed to involve the Highways Agency. Martin has spoken to Patrick Hargreaves from Yorkshire Water, and an on-site meeting has been arranged for Monday 27th November regarding the ongoing problems with the Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). There are still problems with fat clogging the system so raw sewage is going into Gledhow Beck and the lake. Joan is continuing to collect dates when the problem occurs. Joan agreed to ask James if he was still interested in doing a Woodland Management Report for the Group. The Group agreed to do a FunDay next year on either 12th or 19th May. Martin agreed to get permission from Leeds City Council and to ask Elaine and Steve Hill etc. about their availability. A Thank You event is being held at the Civic Hall on 4th December by the North East Inner Area Committee. The Group has an invite for two volunteers to go plus the opportunity to do a stall. Joan and Mervyn have gone the previous two years so Martin agreed to reply on behalf of Mike and to ask if Adrian wanted to go.
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