Minutes+-+May+13th+2008+AGM


 * __ Report of HFRA AGM – 13th May 2008 __**
 * Present:** Bounds Green & District RA, N11; CASCH, N8; Chesnuts Area RA, N17; Chestnuts Northside RA, N15; Clyde Area RA, N15; Eclipse House RA, N22; Fairfax Road RA, N8; Gladwell, Landrock, Cecile Pk RAG, N8; Hampton Ct Owners Assoc, N22; Haslemere Rd RA, N8; Hillfield Park NW, N10; Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Association, N2; Warner Estate RA, N8; Woodlands Pk RA, N15 **Apologies:** Avenue Gardens RA, N22; Broadwater Farm RA, N17; Bruce Grove Residents Network, N17; Cromwell Area RA, N6; Chitts Hill RA, N22; Exchange House RA, N6; Fountain Area RA, N15; The Hawthorns RG, N8; Heron Wharf RA, N17; Imperial Wharf RA, N16; New River Village RA, N8; Noel Park North Area RA, N22; Palace View RA, N8; Passmore Edwards NW, N11; Robert Burns Hse RA, N17; Roden Court TA, N6; Stroud Green RA, N4; The Sandlings RA, N22; Tower Gardens Residents Group, N17; Triangle Watch & Park Ave S. RG, N8; Tynemouth Area RA, N15


 * 1. Annual Report** Following some general remarks from the Chair, the Secretary introduced the draft Annual Report for 2007-8. Copies were distributed to delegates. It was another very busy and productive year in which the Federation continued to consolidate its activities and presence in the borough. It also continued to support existing RAs and successfully encouraged people wishing to start new ones. Some of the key issues of community concern taken up included planning and development matters, improvements to and protection of green open spaces, street scene, housing, local services (especially health services), heritage & conservation and long-term social and environmental sustainability.

A total of 140 local associations have now attended or sent their support since the Federation was set up in 2001. 162 local RAs now receive our monthly mailings, and 116 participate on our internal email list to promote communication and co-ordination between meetings. The conclusion was that we have an effective borough-wide framework to create a strong and influential residents’ movement - there was enormous potential in the coming year if local groups get actively involved, if more individuals come forward to take on specific Federation responsibilities, and working groups on key issues can be developed.

There then followed an extensive discussion. __Report adopted.__


 * //Treasurer//** Unfortunately the treasurer had to stand down before the AGM, so a report is to be compiled at a later date when a replacement is in position. However, the Federation has had no grants or funding, apart from subscriptions/affiliations from local RAs, for the whole of 2007-8. So we are existing on less than a shoe-string, but busier than ever!


 * 2. Elections** The following officers were **elected** nem con: //__Chair__//__:__ Joyce Rosser (Warner Estate RA); //__Vice Chair__//__:__ Frank Berry (Woodlands Park RA, N15) //__Secretary:__// Dave Morris (Chestnuts Northside RA, N15); //__Membership Secretary:__// Kate Huddie (Noel Pk North Area RA, N22); //__Treasurer__//__:__ Vacant. Liz Amabilino (Woodlands Park RA, N15) is considering. **Co-opted officers:** The following are the current co-opted officers: //__Licensing:__// Peter Thompson (Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Association, N10) [elected at this AGM]; //__Assistant Secretary:__// Wendy Keenan (Fountain Area RA, N15); //__Older People:__// Joyce Oyeyi-Effiong (Suffolk Rd RA, N15); //__Heritage & Conservation:__// Joyce Rosser (Warner Estate RA, N8); //__Cycling:__// Adam Coffman (Fairfax Rd RA, N8) [elected at this AGM]; //__Living Streets:__// Paul McKay (Hewitt Rd RA, N8); //__Vulnerable groups:__// Sue Hessel (Haslemere Rd RA, N8); //__Waste Management:__// Pat Ayinde (Bruce Grove RN, N17) and Stephen Whittle (West Green RA, N15/22); //__Planning Issues__//__:__ Dave Morris (CNRA); //__Community Action editor:__// Dave Morris (CNRA); Volunteers are still sought for: //__Treasurer,__// //__Council Housing rep;__ __Young people rep__//. //__Account Signatories:__// Bob Maltz (GLC-RAG), Laurie Owen (Parkside Malvern RA), Simon Fedida (AGRA), Dave Morris (CNRA). Simon Fedida to be replaced by new treasurer when found and in position.