Notes of AGM held on 26th March 2016 in the Plas Menai Room, Hafan, Pwllheli.
Officers Present:
Chairman: David Dewsbury
Treasurer: David Bayly
Notes taken by Angie Bayly on behalf of the Secretary
Committee Members Present:
Ruth James, Bohdan Borzykowski, Brian Edmonds, Richard Smith, Malcolm Mackley, Paul & Nan Langford
Apologies: Secretary: Jan Ranner
The Chairman Dave Dewsbury (DD) opened the meeting
Chairman’s Address
DD welcomed old and new members and gave thanks to the Committee for their continued support.
Brian Edmonds has handed over the post of Treasurer to David Bayly and received our thanks for his help during the transfer. We are all delighted at his recovery.
The Association Membership is going from strength to strength with spouses and regular crew now included as full members.
Gwynedd Council agreed to absorb the cost of the annual membership to PMBHA for Hafan and Harbour berths 2016. This has greatly reduced the PMBHA costs and the administrative burden carried by the Secretary and Treasurer.
DD summarised the current dredging activity. 20,000 tonnes removed from the entrance and reduction of the retained dredgings pile by 60,000 tonnes for beach replenishment, leaving 40,000 tonnes for future use.
DD stated that the number of boats within the Harbour moorings on an annual contract continues to decline. However, the Hafan numbers appear to have stabilised. These figures are difficult to quantify because of boats removed from their pile Harbour moorings and accommodated in the Hafan.
DD advised the members that relationships with the Hafan and Harbour officials are very positive.
The Treasurer David Bayly (DB) presented the Association Accounts for the year to 31st December 2015. DB advised the meeting that they were positive circa £3100 and that the bank balance was £2724.00 at the year end.
Election of Committee
The meeting was advised that Committee Member Mark Thompson wished to stand down from the Committee due to work constraints.
The Committee currently has vacancies and would welcome any member who may wish to be involved. Please contact the Chairman or Secretary by email to pmbha1234.gmail.com
Election of the Officers
The current Officers (see above) requested to be put forward for re-election to the Committee.
It was proposed by Richard Smith and seconded by Alan Jones that the present Committee members be re-elected. This was passed by those present.
Membership Fees.
It was agreed by members that this remains at £5.00 for 2017.
This concluded the formal part of the meeting.
Members Q & A session followed.
A member gave an account of past dredging and stated that current work had been effective using the large Holyhead Towing tug which worked for 4 days. The intention is to use the tug twice a year.
The member commented that a bar had built up outside the entrance and that the dredged material is deposited 100 meters beyond the entrance. The harbour authorities agreed that dredging can now be conducted on ebb tides allowing suspended material to be carried out to sea.
A member asked the depth post dredging. Richard Smith stated that he would agree with the tide gauges giving 3 to 4 feet depth at low water. The harbour would never be 24 hour access.
DD gave a summary of the recent comprehensive consultancy report which was commissioned to cover the Hafan Dredging Strategy to 2025.
Members were again requested to report complaints to the Hafan office first, where the staff will record it. Unless an issue is recorded the Council will have no trace of such complaint.
Online Survey
DD thanked the Members for their response to the recent online survey and advised the meeting that the Council were impressed with the detail. Also, that the Council are concerned with the age profile of the marina berth holders.
Additionally, the proposal to lower charges for smaller boats in the Hafan and to encourage younger people to take up berths, was unsuccessful.
DD stated that the Committee will continue to press for these reductions particularly for smaller boats.
Harbour Consultative Committee (HCC)
DD gave an explanation on how these two annual HCC meetings work.
Items have to be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the meeting. The HCC meetings influence Council policy for the Hafan and Harbour. In the past, PMBHA representation has been instrumental in stabilising charges and gaining many other benefits for all Hafan and Harbour users.
Occupancy of the Hafan and Harbour
DD advised the meeting that;
It was mentioned that charges for Plas Heli Berths were lower than the Hafan. However, DD made it clear that it was the business of Plas Heli & not one which should involve PMBHA.
A Member proposed a donation to the RNLI for a new inshore lifeboat to be named after Bob Wright. Bob not only served on the PMBHA Committee back in the early days of PMBHA but was a local coxswain and crew member for 40+ years.
It was proposed by Richard Smith that the donation be made. Paul Langford seconded. The members agreed that a donation of £500 be made.
Discussion on safety boats and ribs
Members again raised the issue of speeding in the marina and channel. Members were advised that every boat has a sticker ID. This ID should be noted and reported to the Hafan Office if contravening the 4 knot limit.
Members were invited to enjoy the buffet.
Chairman DD closed the meeting at 15.00 hours.
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Officers Present:
Chairman: David Dewsbury
Treasurer: David Bayly
Notes taken by Angie Bayly on behalf of the Secretary
Committee Members Present:
Ruth James, Bohdan Borzykowski, Brian Edmonds, Richard Smith, Malcolm Mackley, Paul & Nan Langford
Apologies: Secretary: Jan Ranner
The Chairman Dave Dewsbury (DD) opened the meeting
Chairman’s Address
DD welcomed old and new members and gave thanks to the Committee for their continued support.
Brian Edmonds has handed over the post of Treasurer to David Bayly and received our thanks for his help during the transfer. We are all delighted at his recovery.
The Association Membership is going from strength to strength with spouses and regular crew now included as full members.
Gwynedd Council agreed to absorb the cost of the annual membership to PMBHA for Hafan and Harbour berths 2016. This has greatly reduced the PMBHA costs and the administrative burden carried by the Secretary and Treasurer.
DD summarised the current dredging activity. 20,000 tonnes removed from the entrance and reduction of the retained dredgings pile by 60,000 tonnes for beach replenishment, leaving 40,000 tonnes for future use.
DD stated that the number of boats within the Harbour moorings on an annual contract continues to decline. However, the Hafan numbers appear to have stabilised. These figures are difficult to quantify because of boats removed from their pile Harbour moorings and accommodated in the Hafan.
DD advised the members that relationships with the Hafan and Harbour officials are very positive.
The Treasurer David Bayly (DB) presented the Association Accounts for the year to 31st December 2015. DB advised the meeting that they were positive circa £3100 and that the bank balance was £2724.00 at the year end.
Election of Committee
The meeting was advised that Committee Member Mark Thompson wished to stand down from the Committee due to work constraints.
The Committee currently has vacancies and would welcome any member who may wish to be involved. Please contact the Chairman or Secretary by email to pmbha1234.gmail.com
Election of the Officers
The current Officers (see above) requested to be put forward for re-election to the Committee.
It was proposed by Richard Smith and seconded by Alan Jones that the present Committee members be re-elected. This was passed by those present.
Membership Fees.
It was agreed by members that this remains at £5.00 for 2017.
This concluded the formal part of the meeting.
Members Q & A session followed.
A member gave an account of past dredging and stated that current work had been effective using the large Holyhead Towing tug which worked for 4 days. The intention is to use the tug twice a year.
The member commented that a bar had built up outside the entrance and that the dredged material is deposited 100 meters beyond the entrance. The harbour authorities agreed that dredging can now be conducted on ebb tides allowing suspended material to be carried out to sea.
A member asked the depth post dredging. Richard Smith stated that he would agree with the tide gauges giving 3 to 4 feet depth at low water. The harbour would never be 24 hour access.
DD gave a summary of the recent comprehensive consultancy report which was commissioned to cover the Hafan Dredging Strategy to 2025.
- The South Groyne should be repaired, heightened and extended, but this is unlikely to be completed for three to four years.
- The Consultant’s report recommends that Gwynedd Council should purchase its own small dredger to work between pontoons.
Members were again requested to report complaints to the Hafan office first, where the staff will record it. Unless an issue is recorded the Council will have no trace of such complaint.
Online Survey
DD thanked the Members for their response to the recent online survey and advised the meeting that the Council were impressed with the detail. Also, that the Council are concerned with the age profile of the marina berth holders.
Additionally, the proposal to lower charges for smaller boats in the Hafan and to encourage younger people to take up berths, was unsuccessful.
DD stated that the Committee will continue to press for these reductions particularly for smaller boats.
Harbour Consultative Committee (HCC)
DD gave an explanation on how these two annual HCC meetings work.
Items have to be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the meeting. The HCC meetings influence Council policy for the Hafan and Harbour. In the past, PMBHA representation has been instrumental in stabilising charges and gaining many other benefits for all Hafan and Harbour users.
Occupancy of the Hafan and Harbour
DD advised the meeting that;
- The banding system of charging and detail of where the decline in numbers has impacted.
- There are fewer power boats than sail and fewer local boats (owners residing in Gwynedd).
- Profit of over £500,000 per annum from Marina goes to Council.
It was mentioned that charges for Plas Heli Berths were lower than the Hafan. However, DD made it clear that it was the business of Plas Heli & not one which should involve PMBHA.
A Member proposed a donation to the RNLI for a new inshore lifeboat to be named after Bob Wright. Bob not only served on the PMBHA Committee back in the early days of PMBHA but was a local coxswain and crew member for 40+ years.
It was proposed by Richard Smith that the donation be made. Paul Langford seconded. The members agreed that a donation of £500 be made.
Discussion on safety boats and ribs
Members again raised the issue of speeding in the marina and channel. Members were advised that every boat has a sticker ID. This ID should be noted and reported to the Hafan Office if contravening the 4 knot limit.
Members were invited to enjoy the buffet.
Chairman DD closed the meeting at 15.00 hours.
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