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OF THE 62nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Present: Mrs M.J. Pearson Chairman Other members of the Committee and some further 40 members. Apologies for Absence: Mr & Mrs D. Roy, Dr D. Shaw and Mr B. Southcott The Chairman welcomed members to the AGM and introduced individual members of the Committee. 1. Minutes The minutes of the 61st Annual General Meeting, subject to Item 8 on Building Extensions being amended to read "...plot ratio and have been approved by Moor Park (1958) Ltd.", were agreed and signed by the Chairman. 2. Report of the Committee The Chairman presented the Committee's Report for the year ended 31st December 2003. Attention was drawn to a number of issues including the purchase of new Christmas lights, which was a joint venture with MP (1958). Sadly the Carol singing had been cancelled due to adverse weather but a substantial collection had been raised for Michael Sobell Hospice at the mulled wine reception. A public meeting is to be held on 25th May at 7.30pm at Three Rivers D.C. about the proposals for Dwight Road and residents were urged to attend. Fearghal Hayes then spoke about the Withey Beds highlighting their location, history and future plans. Further information will be available on the Residents website from time to time. Simon Brown referred to the Committee's role in monitoring Planning Applications, largely but not always following the line of Moor Park (1958) Ltd. Applications considered during the year had included the development of sports facilities by Merchant Taylors' School, a proposed performing arts centre at Northwood Prep. School and the development of the Murco Garage site. In addition demolitions had been opposed on the grounds that the Estate was a Conservation Area. The report of the Committee was received by the meeting. 3. Accounts The audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 2003 were laid before the meeting. The Treasurer drew attention to the change in bank accounts during the year. There were no questions. The accounts were duly received by the meeting. 4. Membership Subscription The proposed membership subscription of £5 per household for the year 2004/05 was approved. 5. Rule Change The proposed change to Rule 6(e) of the Association's Rules as set out in the Notice of the Meeting was approved subject to the deletion of the phrase ‘since their first election at an Annual General Meeting’. 6. Election of Officers and Committee for 2004/2005 (a) The following officers, having been nominated, were duly elected for 2004/2005: Chairman Mrs. M.J. Pearson Vice-Chairman Mr S.J.S. Brown (b) The following serving members of the Committee, having been nominated and being eligible, were duly re-elected for 2004/2005: Mrs N. Asquith, Mr F. Hayes, Mrs J. Jervis, Mrs. J. Roy, Mr B. Southcott and Mrs S.E. Starr.
Mr Robert Shaw of Philips Ell & Goss, having signified his willingness to continue in office, was reappointed as auditor for the coming year. 8. Any Other Business * Acknowledgements. The Chairman thanked Gary Sibson, the Senior Estate Warden and his team for their work, and also Sue Truscott, John Edwards and Brian Milne of MP (1958). In addition the newsletter distributors were thanked for their valuable help. She expressed her thanks too to the Committee for their support during the year. * Simon Brown proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for her work in leading the Association that was endorsed by those present. * There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.00pm
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Hon Treasurer:Graham Dossett.
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