18th May 2005

Minute of Meeting of the Executive Committee of Tweeddale Sports Council, held on Wednesday 18th May 2005 at 7.30pm in the Gytes Leisure Centre, Peebles

PRESENT
Mr J Noble - Chairman
Mr D Graham
Cllr N Calvert - Vice-Chairman
Mr C MacDonald
Mr J McBay - Secretary
Mr L Johnstone
Mr D Armour - Treasurer
Mrs S Horsburgh
Cllr G Garvie
Mr C Russell
Mr E Jardine
Mr N Dashwood-Brady

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

The Minute of the previous meeting held on 23rd March was submitted and approved.

2. MATTERS ARISING

2.1 SPORTS COUNCIL MEETING ROOM

The Chairman intimated that the Sports Council had been overcharged for the meeting room for the James McLean Trust quiz. The Invoice should have recorded a balance of £28 for 4 hours but the actual invoice showed a balance of £48 which was incorrect, the price confusion arose from the price increases introduced by the Borders Leisure Trust. The Trust had issued a quote prior to the price increases stating the room would cost £28 and not £48. The Chairman and Secretary are to pursue matters with the Centre Manager. The Chairman intimated that the cost to hire the Gytes was £115 in 2004/2005, it was agreed that the Sports Council meeting venue is to be changed to the Chambers Institute in the High Street as the room is free of charge to the Sports Council. The money for the room is to be reinvested in sport.

2.2 SBC / BORDER LEISURE TRUST RELATIONSHIP

Councillor G Garvie intimated that a Scrutiny Working Group is to be established in the Autumn to examine the relationship between the Council and the new Borders Leisure Trust. Concern had been expressed at clubs and schools leaving the leisure trusts facilities due to the costs, problems were also encountered with a National event held at the Gytes.

3. SPORTS COUNCIL WEBSITE MEETING

The Secretary intimated that the Awards For All application form to assist with the funding for the website. The Application will be sent away in the next 10 working days. The application also includes promotion costs but no hosting costs.

4. APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

4.1 ALISTAIR BOOTH – PEEBLES CYCLING CLUB

There was submitted an application from A Booth who was seeking assistance with his attendance at a series of cycling events at a cost of £591. After discussion it was agreed to send Mr A Booth £300 towards the costs involved.

4.2 LAUREN GREENSHIELDS – PEEBLES ASC

There was submitted an application from L Greenshields who was seeking assistance with her attendance at a series of international events at a cost of £5300. After discussion it was agreed to award L Greenshields a grant of £500 towards the costs involved. It was noted that she is to reapply at the end of the financial year.

4.3 MEAGHAN MORRISON – TWEEDDALE PONY CLUB

There was submitted an application from M Morrison of Tweeddale Pony Club who was seeking assistance with her attendance at a tetrathlon camp at a total cost of £160. After discussion it was agreed to award M Morrison a contribution of £160 towards the costs involved.

5. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS 5.1 EUAN JARDINE

The Secretary and the Executive Committee congratulated Euan Jardine for becoming the new U25 Scottish Hill Running Champion.

5.2 OCS SPORTS AWARDS

The Chairman highlighted a new award scheme for youngsters to recognise their achievements and to help them to realise their full potential. The Chairman and Secretary are to liase to agree who to nominate from the Tweeddale area. There being no further competent business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9pm.