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River Hamble Harbour Board - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 7th July 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 7th July 2023
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 7th July 2023
2:00 PM
Friday, 7th July 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 7th July 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 7th July 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 7th July 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 7th July 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
07 Jul 2023
07 Jul 2023
Location:
St Pauls Church Hall, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7BG
St Pauls Church Hall, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7BG
Meeting Attendees
Co-opted Member
Nikki Hiorns
Environmental Management Representative
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
David Jobson
Recreational Sailing Representative
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Jason Scott
Marine Director (non voting)
Present, as expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
All Members were present and no apologies were noted.
2
Declarations of interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
David Jobson declared personal interests as a member of both the RAF and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs, as a midstream mooring holder and a member of the Royal Yachting Association.
David Jobson declared personal interests as a member of both the RAF and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs, as a midstream mooring holder and a member of the Royal Yachting Association.
3
Minutes of previous meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 31 March 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 31032023 1000 River Hamble Harbour Board 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 31 March 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
There were no deputations.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman announced that, for personal reasons, Chris Moody had stepped down from his Marine Industry representative role on the Board with immediate effect. The Chairman set out many of Chris’ accomplishments and achievements and the contribution he had given, not only as a Board member, but as a member of the River Hamble community for many years. Members joined the Chairman in registering their sincere gratitude to Chris and noted how much he would be missed. The Chairman noted that the vacant role would be recruited to over the coming months.
6
Minutes of the meeting of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee
To receive the draft minutes of the meeting of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee held on 16 June 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 16062023 1000 River Hamble Harbour Management Committee 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board received and noted the draft minutes of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee held on 16 June 2023.
7
Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues
To consider a report summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-07-07 RHHB Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 28 Jun 2023
- Document Appendix A 28 Jun 2023
- Document Appendix B 28 Jun 2023
- Document Item 7 - Addendum 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board considered the report regarding incidents and events in the Harbour.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· The Marine Director would liaise with sailing clubs to ensure that relevant updates and messages were cascaded to all club members.
· Work was ongoing with the Crown Estate to ease pressure on mooring waiting lists and future modifications which the CE intended to implement to achieve this.
· Antisocial behaviour remained an issue and that work with the Hampshire Constabulary continued with a view to tackling this. The Marine Director noted that the Harbour Authority alone had no powers of enforcement and encouraged river users to report incidents to the Harbour Office or directly to the Constabulary wherever possible.
RESOLVED:
That the Board:
i) Agrees to place the Annual Forum into abeyance.
ii) Supports the remainder of the report.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· The Marine Director would liaise with sailing clubs to ensure that relevant updates and messages were cascaded to all club members.
· Work was ongoing with the Crown Estate to ease pressure on mooring waiting lists and future modifications which the CE intended to implement to achieve this.
· Antisocial behaviour remained an issue and that work with the Hampshire Constabulary continued with a view to tackling this. The Marine Director noted that the Harbour Authority alone had no powers of enforcement and encouraged river users to report incidents to the Harbour Office or directly to the Constabulary wherever possible.
RESOLVED:
That the Board:
i) Agrees to place the Annual Forum into abeyance.
ii) Supports the remainder of the report.
8
Environmental Update
To consider a report summarising recent environmental management of the Harbour.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-07-07 RHHB Environmental Report 28 Jun 2023
- Document Protecting the Hamble Estuary - Appendix 1 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board considered the report with an update on environmental matters.
With regards to the Solent Oyster Restoration project, it was confirmed that the Blue Marine Foundation would monitor the site for at least a five year period. The Environment and Development Manager agreed to seek further detail on specific monitoring plans and report back to the Board.
RESOLVED:
That the Board note and support the report.
With regards to the Solent Oyster Restoration project, it was confirmed that the Blue Marine Foundation would monitor the site for at least a five year period. The Environment and Development Manager agreed to seek further detail on specific monitoring plans and report back to the Board.
RESOLVED:
That the Board note and support the report.
9
River Hamble Final Accounts 2022/23, Forecast Outturn 2023/24 and Revised Budget 2023/24
To consider a report of the Directors of Corporate Operations and Universal Services presenting the final accounts for the financial year 2022/23.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-07-07 RHHB River Hamble Statutory Accounts Report 2022-23 28 Jun 2023
- Document Appendices 1-6 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board considered the report presenting the final accounts of the
Harbour Authority for the year ended 31 March 2023 and the forecast outturn
and proposed revised budget for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Members heard that the outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2023 was a £15,208 improvement on the budgeted position, mainly as a result of increased visitor income, miscellaneous income and interest, partly offset by smaller increased costs against various expenditure budgets. Furthermore, the forecast outturn for the year ending 31 March 2024 was a £32,000 surplus on revenue activities, £14,000 lower than the forward budget. Members noted that this would not be sufficient to meet the £42,000 annual contribution to the Asset Replacement Reserve in full, and therefore a £10,000 draw from the Revenue Reserve had been projected.
RESOLVED:
i. That the report, the statutory accounts and management accounts for 2022/23 be approved by the River Hamble Harbour Board.
ii. That the Board approves the proposal to retain the revenue surplus for the 2022/23 financial year in the Revenue Reserve to offset the expected draw required from the Revenue Reserve in the 2023/24 financial year.
iii. That the Board notes the forecast outturn for the 2023/24 financial year and approves the recommended changes to the 2023/24 budget.
Harbour Authority for the year ended 31 March 2023 and the forecast outturn
and proposed revised budget for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Members heard that the outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2023 was a £15,208 improvement on the budgeted position, mainly as a result of increased visitor income, miscellaneous income and interest, partly offset by smaller increased costs against various expenditure budgets. Furthermore, the forecast outturn for the year ending 31 March 2024 was a £32,000 surplus on revenue activities, £14,000 lower than the forward budget. Members noted that this would not be sufficient to meet the £42,000 annual contribution to the Asset Replacement Reserve in full, and therefore a £10,000 draw from the Revenue Reserve had been projected.
RESOLVED:
i. That the report, the statutory accounts and management accounts for 2022/23 be approved by the River Hamble Harbour Board.
ii. That the Board approves the proposal to retain the revenue surplus for the 2022/23 financial year in the Revenue Reserve to offset the expected draw required from the Revenue Reserve in the 2023/24 financial year.
iii. That the Board notes the forecast outturn for the 2023/24 financial year and approves the recommended changes to the 2023/24 budget.
10
Review of Harbour Dues
To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services in respect of the rate of Harbour Dues for 2023/24.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-07-07 RHHB Review of Harbour Dues 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board considered the report setting the annual rate of Harbour Dues.
RESOLVED:
That the Board agrees an increase in Harbour Dues of 3% for 2023/24.
RESOLVED:
That the Board agrees an increase in Harbour Dues of 3% for 2023/24.
11
Forward Plan for Future Meetings
To consider a report anticipating future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board.
Attachments:
- Document 2023-07-07 RHHB Forward Plan for Future Meeting 2023-2024 28 Jun 2023
Minutes
The Board considered the report with regard to the future business items for the Committee and Harbour Board agendas.
RESOLVED:
That the Board notes the report.
RESOLVED:
That the Board notes the report.
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