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MINUTES of
Argyll Charter Boats Association AGM 17/03/10 held at the Coastguard
Sector Office in Stevenson Street, Oban at 2000
The meeting
was preceded by an informal chat followed by Kenny Devine hosting a
Question and Answer session on several topics but primarily on surveyor
inspections and interpreting MCA coding. This was followed by a brief
MCA projected presentation. Kenny was thanked for his input and the use
of the building for the evening.
Present (at 2037 for AFM):
Struan Smith (SS), Cameron
Smith (CS),
Paul
Zvegintzov (PZ), Chris Lindesay (CL), Robert
Kincaid (RK), Tony Hill (TH), Stephen Thomas (ST), Donald Maclean (DM),
Lindsay Johnston (LJ) (9)
Apologies: Richard
Leigh, Duncan Baillie, Colin Taylor, Mark
Jardine, Calum McMillan, Mark Henrys, Elaine and Adrian Lauder, Don
Dennis, Chris Jackson, Hannah Thompson (11)
The minutes
of the previous meeting (2009) were previously circulated and were
approved by CS and seconded by ST.
Chairman's
Report by Tony Hill:
This year has once again been more of a listening
brief. We were expecting development with Oban Bay Marine pontoons and
are hoping to take an active role in expressing and assisting members
who may wish to use this facility. Potentially it is a great opportunity
however further delays have put the project back again.
The Scottish Marine Bill, Sound of Mull SSMEI, Wild Scotland, Lorn
Environmental Action Forum and Oban Harbour Group have provided
sufficient reading information for your committee. Whilst there have
been rumours on activities which may affect some members we are not
aware of any direct proposals that will affect those of us who earn a
living from chartering. We appreciate members who highlight potential
problems as it is better to be involved in discussions from the start
rather than trying to join at some later date.
My role as Chairman is well supported by the committee but it is made
particularly easier by Robert our secretary who, despite being at sea
for most of the summer, is methodical in all he does. I would like to
make special mention of Hannah Thompson who departed Oban for Whitby
last November. Hannah was our secretary for a number of years and then
Treasurer. As we met with Hannah to say farewell we also persuaded her
to keep the ACBA website updated on our behalf as she has done this so
well in the past. She will happily relinquish this responsibility as and
when we can find someone with the necessary skills and I probably look
to the younger generation in this respect.
Membership has fallen as a decision was taken at last year's AGM to
request a small subscription. This was probably to be expected and will
be raised later in the meeting. We expect the current situation with
ACBA to remain as there appears little directly on the horizon. As soon
as we are aware of potential developments we will inform members via
email. It is our best method of communication. Trying to keep members
aboard whilst there is little on the horizon is a challenge however once
a problem surfaces it is then an association is so important so I would
ask you all to remain as members and to encourage others to join.
Accounts
by Robert Kincaid.
Accounts prepared by RK from 28/02/09 to 23/02/10 were shown to the
meeting and accepted unanimously. Closing balance at £1646.41 is about
£300 up on last year.
No
Constitutional changes were brought to the meeting. It was noted by RK
that the constitution his not dated. This is in hands of ST and RK.
Election
of Office Bearers
Tony Hill as Chairman, proposed
CL seconded ST
Chris Lindesay as Vice Chair proposed
CS seconded SS
Robert Kincaid as Secretary/Treasurer proposed TH seconded SS
Struan Smith as Membership Secretary proposed TH seconded CS
Stephen Thomas as an ordinary member proposed RK seconded TH
AOB
Membership: it was thought that
£20 was a reasonable amount to pay annually and we would like our
balance to be a little higher to be able to cover costs of most things
liable to arise as pertinent business within ACBA. Proposed CS seconded
LJ.
Oban Bay Marine: RK read extracts from the OBM AGM of 25/02/10.
Discussion around this took place and it was noted that to advance the
chances of the whole facility getting off the ground it would be a good
idea for individuals to write in support of the idea to the Oban Project
Board members. RK to circulate detail. RK to draft letter to OBM
regarding clarification of usage by local community and ACBA members
especially those displaced from the railway pier steps presently in use.
Closing time not noted. Several members paid £20 for 2010 membership for
which RK will send receipts. Thanks to PZ (Linnhe Marine) for the
donation.
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