Notes of the Annual General Meeting of Norwood Action Group of 12th October 2004
Present. Clr. Robert Mc Connell, Jane Pickard, Clover Williams, Rod Brown, Chris Pointon., Joe Ward, Bernie Bullbrook, Jeff Avis, Richard Moore.
Apologies for absence. Clr. Gerry Evans, Anne Orange.
Jane Pickard agreed to chair the meeting.
The minutes of the AGM of 10th June 2003 were read and accepted.
Election of Officers.
Chair- person
Anne Orange had agreed to accept nomination and she was duly elected.
Deputy chairs.
Rod Brown and Richard Moore.
Secretary
Jane Pickard agreed to continue assisted by Jeff Avis as note /minute taker and the understanding that individuals would in future take responsibility for particular tasks.
Treasurer.
It was assumed that GrahameWilson would accept nomination and he was elected but Bernie Bullbrook should become joint signatory. The details to be resolved by Anne Orange.
Newsletter editor.
Jane Pickard.
Environment. Held in abeyance
Transport. Held in abeyance
Business.
Jeremy Galloway elected in his absence.
Crime & Safety.
Bernie Bullbrook
Matters Arising.
It was agreed that a vote of thanks should be expressed to both Helen O'Brien and Gerry Slaughter through an appropriate gift of £15 - £20 tokens
Also a letter of thanks to Councillors.
Any Other Business.
Jane Pickard said how encouraging it was to note that issues NAG had been involved in over many years were becoming reality such as the Old Library and improvements to St Luke's Gardens.
Bernie Bullbrook commented on the improvements that had been made in crime prevention and detection in Norwood and the help that had been given by Superintendent Andy Tarrant. Richard Hall, and Roland Rattray, the Crime Prevention Officer for Norwood, of the Metropolitan Police.
Bernie also mentioned the success of the Lambeth Crime Prevention Panel at the Lambeth Country Show.
A membership record had not yet been completed.
It was felt, in general discussion, that NAG could publicise its existence and aims through the new Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and Area Committee. Mention was also made of the Town Centre Manager Khadiru Mahdi and how helpful he has been.
A No Smoking policy would be adopted for all future meetings.
Notes of the ordinary meeting of Norwood Action Group of 12th October 2004
Present. Clr. Robert Mc Connell, Jane Pickard, Clover Williams, Rod Brown, Chris Pointon., Joe Ward, Bernie Bullbrook, Jeff Avis, Richard Moore.
Apologies for absence. Clr. Gerry Evans, Anne Orange.
Jane Pickard agreed to chair the meeting.
Minutes of the meeting of 14th September were read and accepted subject to the amendment that we appeal to the Area Committee for a grant to restore the two drinking fountains in Norwood, and affiliation should read to Norwood Community Network.
Norwood Park
There had been no development.
Tulse Hill Survey
Some shopkeepers had been prepared to accept the completed forms and Jane Pickard had received a positive response to her first canvas.
As per the AGM we consider using the Town Centre Manager's data base.
A sub committee was formed to process the information received.
Any other business.
Message in the Bottle is to be launched in the Town Hall at the Festival of Age meeting on Wednesday 13th October.
It was agreed that we are totally supportive of Lambeth in their introduction of the scheme but the opportunity should be used to assist the Elderly and vulnerable even more by following the lead of adjoining borough of Southwark in issuing personal attack alarms, which has led to a 20% reduction in ' Crime Against the Person' in that borough, smoke detectors and, where requested, a visit by Crime Prevention and Fire Prevention Officers
Richard Moore told the meeting the Lambeth Crime Prevention Panel had already procured, free of charge, 3000 Personal attack alarms through a company named Smart Water. It was hoped that NAG may be able to play a part in the distribution of the' Bottles'
There was general agreement that the Council should be giving more recognition to the part played by the Voluntary Sector in the community.
