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Apologies
Mike Barkas, Gilly Simpson, Carol Harper

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Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting held on the Tuesday 9th March 2010 were agreed and signed.

3

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Peter Bellamy elected to stand as Chairman and this was duly proposed and seconded.
It was agreed that there was a floating Vice Chair as and when necessary

4

Appointment of Book Keeper and Secretary
Keith Evans elected to stand as Book Keeper and this was duly proposed and seconded.
Gilly Simpson (in her absence) agreed to stand as Secretary and this was duly proposed and seconded.
Yvonne Fairman was asked to stand as voluntary secretary in Gilly’s absence.

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Representatives from organisations
Coffee Morning, Whist, Gardening, PCC – Judy Henderson
Holne Community Group – Brenda Best
Parish Council – Gilly Simpson
Fete Committee- Mike Barkas

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Co-option of new committee members
None

7

Matters Arising
1      Heating systems repairs
        There have been problems with a malfunctioning multi directional valve and pump.  All repairs have now been carried out.
2.     Gas cylinder enclosure – still being looked at.
3.     First Aid box in kitchen to be affixed
4.     Cluster flies in the roof space
5.     Hall maintenance, moss on pathways and building etc.
6.     Curtains.  Fund raising programme for new curtains in hall.

Mike

Carol
Mike
Yvonne

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Correspondence
1 Voluntary Vine – South Hams area.

Brenda

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Book-keeper’s report
(i) Cards and Book sale raised £384, plant sale raised in excess of £500 on the day.  Expenditure consisted of a new central heating pump at £138.  Keith also informed us of the 100% Council Tax Rate relief system and the necessary paperwork for continuation of rate relief will be completed by our Chairman, Peter Bellamy. 
(ii) DACB membership renewal form has been completed and forwarded/

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Parish Council report
(1) Playpark (ii) HPC and PWLB repayments for discussion at Extraordinary Meeting.

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Booking Clerk’s Report
Margie informed us with pleasure that the Play Group was starting up again and also the Art Class has started again.  

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Representatives’ Reports
Whist: 6 – 7 tables and doing well.
Garden Group: flourishing with an outing per month
Coffee Morning: numbers vary
Community Group: Meeting every 2 months with the next meeting in July where the topic is bee keeping
Fete: A meeting is to be held at the Church House on 14th May for general discussion and the Fete will be held on the  14th August 2010
PCC: Judy Henderson will hold an open garden on the 3rd July at Dodbrooke for fund raising.  All are welcome

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Plant Sale Result
In excess of £500 on the day

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New Toddler group:
Marie-Louise and Angie are starting up a new toddler group and will be meeting once a week in the Village Hall

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AOB:
1.         Community Group of Devon – The idea of a member of the committee attending a day course in “Funding your Vision” was placed before members.
2.         It was noted that Hall Insurance was due on the 3rd June 2010 and would be renewed on the same basis as before.
3.         A question was also raised on the hours spent on cleaning the hall.
4.         Highways/Council drain situated on the roadway outside the front of the hall needs cleaning and perhaps flushing.
5.         Car in the car park.  It was noted that a blue Honda has, to all intents and purposes, been dumped in the car park.  Upon discussion it was noted that South Hans Council have staff inspecting car parks for dumped vehicles and it was noted that the Council have placed a notice of action upon said car but removed it a few days later.
6.         Large kettle has no flex/plug?
7.         Dog mess.  The eternal matter of dog mess was raised and all committee members are in agreement that this can become a nuisance and we need to be vigilant.

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Date of Next Meeting and AGM
Tuesday 13th at 7.30pm