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FRIENDS OF HAILEY PARK 
 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT LLANDAF NORTH RUFCWEDNESDAY, 7
TH
JANUARY 2009.PRESENT.CHAIRPERSON.
Stephanie Wilkins
SECRETARY.
Derek Kinsey
TREASURER.
Birte Langfeldt
COMMITTEE.
Paul Rock, Donella Smith, Sylvia Ward,Sarah Lewis, Gordon Hann.
PARK RANGER.
Gareth Stamp.
ITEM PAGE 1 OF 3 ACTION DATE1.1.09 APOLOGIES.
Penny Bowers.
2.1.09 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING.
The minutes of the meeting of the 3
rd
December were read andaccepted as accurate.
3.1.09 MATTERS ARISING.8.11.08 ( ii )
Gas smell at changing rooms. No obvious explanation as boiler is regularly serviced.
5.12.08 ( i )
Bowls Pavilion.D.Kinsey reported receipt of e-mail from Adam Beach promising tocollate some costs pertaining to windows/grills and to give the proposaldue consideration.
6.12.08 ( i )
Dog Fouling.The dog education team visit to the park has yet to be organised.
6.12.08 ( ii )
Scansis Mini Pitch.D.Kinsey instructed to contact council co-ordinator, M.McNulty, todetermine progress of the scheme and arrange a date for a resident’smeeting so issues of concern can be discussed.
6.12.08 ( iii )
Ownership of land adjacent to TyMawr Road. No further progress, ownership yet to be resolved.D.Kinsey
4.1.09 TREASURER’S REPORT.
 No matters to discuss.
5.1.09 BRIEF REPORTS.
 No reports forthcoming.
6.1.09 PARK ISSUES.
Update on previous issues.( i ) “ Welcome “ signs have been completed by Gareth Lewis . GarethStamp to liaise and arrange installation accordingly.( ii ) Cycles Report.- Chris Powell convened a meeting with VinnyMott of Sustrans and agreed that signage on the pathway had to beimproved.Gareth Stamp to enquire why the Friends Group were notinvited to attend and report back to the group.SWilkins to contactSustrans if no further progress made.( iii ) Cherry Trees.- When definite replanting date has been arrangedG. Stamp to inform Meriel Jones so school children can be involved.G.StampG.StampG.Stamp
 
 
PAGE 2 OF 36.1.09 PARK ISSUES. ( CONT. )
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Green Pennant / Green Flag Award.The survey was conducted by John Ridgewell and Mel ab Owain of theCivic Trust. They were favourably impressed and will issue a report indue course detailing were standards have to be improved to meet thenecessary criteria to achieve the award.
7.1.09 FOHP ISSUES.
Update on previous issues.( i ) Website.The son in law of committee member Gordon Hann is to be involvedwith the project and liaise with Penny Bowers.( ii ) Membership forms will include an attachment giving brief,general details about the group and its various activities.
8.1.09 OBJECTIVES FOR 2009.
It was agreed that the primary objective for the year is to attain a GreenPennant award, this being regarded as a realisable achievementThe essential issues that have to be addressed, according to thesupporting literature provided, are as follows (with related responses)a) Welcoming Place.Inviting environment with easy public access.- Concerns expressed at the lack of directional signs to the park onthe main road. Councillors should encourageHighways Dept.. to erect brown leisure signs Paul Rock to e-mail Cllr. Ann Rowland James. b) Healthy, Safe and Secure.These issues must be seen to be addressed.- Safety concerns primarily relate to speeding cyclists and this problemis currently under review.Dog fouling similarly with awareness and poster campaign ongoing.c) Well maintained and clean.Appropriate standard of maintenance throughout site.- Regular twice weekly litter picks have resulted in the park achievingan acceptable level of cleanliness.d) Enviromental Sustainability.Consideration given to environmental issues including waste recycling.- No cause for concern as this particular standard can be met withoutundue exertion.e) Biodiversity and Heritage.All conservation issues to be dealt with appropriately with any historicfeatures recognised.- It was agreed that a management plan for the meadow is to be drawnup by Gareth Stamp with assistance from Penny Bowers and SuzyMcGlagen.Interpretation boards, similar to those at Forest Farm, will be acquired and located in meadow area with photographic detail of thevariety of wildlife supplemented by simple block text.Historical information can be presented in a similar fashion andstimulate community interest further.Gareth Stamp to e-mail committee display board types for consideration and, on selection, will be acquired through grantapplications.Paul Rock G.StampG.Stamp NextMeeting NextMeeting
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