BAMBA

Location: The Woolshed, Stratton St, Normandale, Lower Hutt, 7:30pm

Present

Tyrone McGrath, Marco Renall, Matt Clarke, Craig McGinnity, Nicole Swain, Paul Scoble, Jeremy Paterson

Apologies

Ryan Williamson. Angus Cotton

Minutes of last Meeting

Minutes were approved.

Finances

Last meeting opening balance  $903.57

Interest earned    +$1.00 ?????

Refreshments approved last mtg  $(0.00)

Tools purchased    -$294.50

PNP Belmont Race     +$500.00

This meeting opening balance  $1110.07

We still owe IRD $73.71 for tax on our race income.  Nicole noted again that this is due by 28th Feb 2012 but we should be able to avoid this once we become a Charitable Society.

General Business

Website

Angus to place Paul O’Hagan on the list of supporters.

Ground Effect Slush Fund Application

Marco advised that application placed on 19th October for $400.00 was still to be processed by them but its hoped that we should hear back shortly! It’s in the pipe line! (If approved Angus will need to also place Ground Effect as a supporter on the web page too)

Asset Register

It was agreed that BAMBA should hold an asset register in regards to the equipment BAMBA currently holds. Paul will do a tally of what we have and make up a list for future reference. (Jeremy offered the possibility of a storage facility in the future if required)

Constitution

The alteration to rules of society was received back from Paul May our lawyer . However BAMBA now requires a Special General Meeting so these can be voted on and passed / approved so as to become a Charitable Society. Paul to send out urgent email to all so a meeting can be held on December 14th 6pm. (at the top of Danzig / Bull-a-Varde)

Tracks

Bull-a-Varde has held up well after the PNP race on Oct 30th and has helped to settle in the gravel.

The Bull Run is now progressing well. Marco asked how much distance has been covered so far and Craig felt that we are approx ½ way to Hill rd. The marking out of the next section is now required before Sunday the 11th, So it was agreed by Tyrone, Jeremy and Craig that Thursday 8th December will be the day when the marking is to be carried out.

Craig suggested that once the Bull Run is completed and finally tweaked an open day of sorts could be held.  We will see what options there are once completed.

Tyrone made mention to Jeremy that near the completion of the Bull Run we also look at the suggested option of an adjoining track form View point to the Bull-a-Varde as discussed in the past.

Danzig Felling

Jeremy advised that GWRC are in the final stages of obtaining resource consent. Meetings currently underway with LHCC and GWRC and other parties. End of January still the forecasted start date for the operation.

Jeremy advised that the time frame is expected to be a long one. January 2012 to April 2012  is the time frame for roads to be put in place and skid sites set up. April onwards the Logging operation to commence and this could possibly take up to 8 – 10 months to complete!

GWRC will be holding a meeting in the New Year to consult all parties.

Friends of Belmont invite

A get together with Friends of Belmont , GWRC and other interested parties has been offered for Monday December 5th, 7pm at the Woolshed. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the happenings etc. within the Belmont Park and the up and coming logging operation.

GWRC Principal Ranger Wayne Boness and also the Forestry Consultant will be present as well as Amanda Cox who is the recently appointed Manager of Regional Parks. Marco will attend and it was mentioned by Jeremy that others should also make the effort too if possible.

Next Meeting

TBA

Meeting closed 9:00pm

Paul Scoble, Secretary BAMBA