Agenda and draft minutes

(if any)

Members present (indicated thus*)

NOMINATED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Appointed Members:

*Members present.

Also in attendance

Councillor Hare

Mr K. Holder - General Manager - Alexandra Palace

Mr D. Loudfoot  - Facilities Manager Parks - Alexandra Palace

At 19:30HRS the Clerk – Mr Hart advised those present that the meeting was inquorate, and in accordance with the rules of procedures there would be a 15 minute period in order to allow those members who were not present to arrive.

At 19:45HS Mr Hart advised that the as the meeting was inquorate the business on the agenda could not be considered nor any decisions taken.  Mr Hart informed those present that an informal discussion was permissible under the rules of procedures and a note of such would be reported to the next meeting of the Advisory Committee.

Mr Hart also advised that even should a Member of the Advisory Committee arrive after this time it would not constitute the informal discussions becoming a quorate meeting.

The Chair felt that it was appropriate to have an informal discussion, a summary of which is detailed below.

MINUTES (Agenda Item 3)

(i)                 Advisory Committee – 14 June, and 6 September 2005

The minutes of the Advisory Committee of  14 June, and 6 September 2005 were discussed.

Comments were expressed in respect of those for 14 June concerning

a.           the usage of the playground facility in the park, and its popularity.

b.           The future usage of the former building known as The Actual Workshop and its possible use as a café to provide refreshement to those attending the frequent Farmers Market. 

At this point in the informal proceedings – 19.58HRS Councillor Hoban arrived. Mr Hart reiterated his earlier comments thatshould a Member of the Advisory Committee arrive after 19:45HRS it would not constitute the informal discussions becoming a quorate meeting, and that these proceedings would remain informal.

c.           the proposed toilet facility having a baby changing facility and the general state of the existing WC at the boating lake and the poor levels of cleaning/general state.

Mr Aspden asked that in future could the draft minutes of future Advisory Committee Minutes be circulated to Members as soon as practicable after the meeting.

NOTED

              (ii)          Board Meeting – 28 June, 12 July, 13 September 2005

The minutes of the Board Meetings of 28 June, 12 July, 13  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

Members to declare any interest in respect of items on this agenda

i)                    To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee held on 14 June, &  6 September 2005 (attached).

                        ii)         To consider any matters arising from the Minutes.

                        iii)        To note the draft minutes of the meeting of the Alexandra                                           Palace and Park Board held on (a)(i)28 June, (ii)12 July, and (iii)13 September 2005, and (b) the Panel meeting held on 1 November 2005 (to follow)

(i) Item raised by D. Liebeck - Warner Estate Residents’ Association

                  a.  Security in the Park

                  b.  Gate Locking  (see item 5 above)

(ii) Item raised by M. Myers - Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association

  Concerts (see item 6 above)

a. The forthcoming programme of pop concerts, including provisional bookings

b.  The hours of operation

c.  The noise level conditions that are attached to the contracts

To: Nominated Members of:

Appointed Members:

Also to:

General Manager, Alexandra Palace

Interim Chief Executive                                                   

Trust’s Solicitor                                                     

Director of Finance  

Head of Legal Services