CONSTANTIA KLOOF NORTH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (“CKN“)

MINUTES OF THE CKN MEETING HELD AT 48 BAMBOES STREET
ON 20 APRIL 2010 AT 19H30

 

PRESENT                     :           As per Attendance register

APOLOGIES                 :

IN ATTENDANCE         :           Anne Brown       (Secretary)

WELCOME

The Chairman, John Baisley, welcome numerous new members to the meeting. 

APOLOGIES

The apologies were noted.

MATTERS ARISING

The Chairman stated that the meeting was called due to an increase of incidents in the past few weeks.  This meeting was to discussed the way forward and to reduce these incidents.   John Baisley then explained what had been happening in the CKN area.  This resulted in a general discussion and the following items were noted:

AQUA SECURITY

Was there the need for another Aqua car at night or would the residents try to curtail the crime by means of ‘active patrolling’.  It had been agreed that the residents would patrol.    The Chairman stated that he had already ordered some green lights as replacement as the old equipment was no longer working.   These lights would be collected by Mark.

There was a suggestion that patrolling members purchase their own ‘green lights’.  This was discussed and it was then agreed that members were free to purchase the green lights if they so wished.   The discussion was also on the utilisation of two-way radios.  John Baisley said that this was expensive and he also advice of the pros and cons, such as wave band licence etc required, for the use of the two-way radios.  The Chairman said that he would discuss this with Aqua and revert. 

FINANCE

The Chairman advised that the CKN finances were good, however the ‘profit’ for 2009 was only R1 000.00 which means that CKN is financially sailing close to the wind.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

With all the new comings and goings of residents from the area, a new membership audit would be undertaken.

FUND RAISING

It was agreed that instead of raising funds by means of ‘fund raising’, the Chairman should rather ask to the funds needed for a particular project / activity as there were numerous sponsors willing to assist, for instance the additional Aqua car for December 2009 had been paid by an anonymous donor.

PATROLS
 
Brian reported on the residents patrols.   Rowan Thackwray volunteered to assist Brian and get the patrollers back on the streets as this was being neglected by the residents.

It was noted that an ’Anti-crime” weekend will once again be arranged, the date to be advised.  

ANTI CRIME WEEKEND

It was agreed that a new roster would be issued solely for the long weekend of 23 April.  This roster would be compiled by Rowan Thackwray with the assistance of Brian. 

CLEAN UP OF PARK

The Chairman thanked all the members who assisted with the clean up of the park in Kroton Street.

AGM

The Chairman advised that a date is to be arranged.   The position of a Deputy Chairman is vacant.

GENERAL

Non working street lights to be reported.  The Secretary undertook to attend to this matter with City power.

A meeting will be held within the next three weeks at a date to be advised.

There been no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting to be closed.

CONSTANTIA KLOOF NORTH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ("CKN")

MINUTES OF THE CKN MEETING HELD AT 48 BAMBOES STREET ON 4 FEBRUARY 2010 AT 19H30

PRESENT : As per Attendance register

APOLOGIES :

IN ATTENDANCE : Anne Brown (Secretary)

WELCOME

The Chairman, John Baisley, welcome some new members to the meeting.

APOLOGIES

The apologies were noted.

MATTERS ARISING

As this was an informal meeting, John Baisley discussed and explained what had been happening in the CKN area, which had already been reported on, in the regular newsletters which are sent out to the members.

AQUA SECURITY

It is noted that the cost of the extra Aqua car for the year end (2009) festive season had been paid for by a Business in Bamboes street. The members contribution received for this second car will be utilised for other purposes.

A bonus had been paid out to the two Aqua Security guys.

FINANCE

The Chairman advised that the CKN finances were good, with a membership of approximately 85 percent of the residents.

EDITOR

John Baisley, thanked Lindsay Bouwer, for her past assistance as Editor of the CKN newsletter. Leonie Labuschagne is the new Editor.

PATROLS

Brian reported on the residence patrols. It was noted that an Anti-crime weekend will once again be arranged, the date to be advised.

CLEAN UP OF PARK

It was noted that the Kroton Park would be cleaned on 20 February 2010, weather permitting.

SOCIAL EVENT

A social event is to be arranged in the Park, like an Easter Egg hunt for the children and braai.

AGM

John Baisley advised that an AGM is to take place, and a suitable date will be arranged.

GENERAL

It had been requested that lighting and boards be placed in the park.

Aqua Security had been complimented on their fast response and assistance.

A date for the next meeting will advised.

There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting to be closed.