
Meeting
River Hamble Harbour Management Committee - Hampshire
Scheduled Time
Friday, 8th December 2023
10:00 AM
Friday, 8th December 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Friday, 8th December 2023
12:00 AM
Friday, 8th December 2023
12:00 AM
Confirmed
08 Dec 2023
Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, SO31 9HW
Councillor Vivian Achwal
Winchester City Council
Present, as expected
Captain Steven Masters
Associated British Ports
Present, as expected
Councillor Joanne Burton
Fareham Borough Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Steve Holes
Eastleigh Borough Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Frair Burgess
Fareham Borough Council
Not required
Ian Cooke
British Marine
Absent
Gordon Craigen
Association of River Hamble Yacht Clubs
Absent
John Selby
Royal Yachting Association
Present, as expected
Councillor Jonathan Williams
Winchester City Council
Not required
Ben Lippiett
River Hamble Marina and Boatyard Operators’ Association
Present, as expected
He welcomed Ben Lippiett to his first meeting, representing boatyard and marina operators.
Interests were declared as follows:
Cllr R Tayor – Berth holder, RYA member
Cllrs Lumby, Dunning and Capt S Masters – RYA membership
- Document minutes September 2023 29 Nov 2023
Cllr S Holes was present
Apologies for absence referred to Cllr M Cooper
- Document Terms of reference review River Hamble 29 Nov 2023
- Document 2023-12-08 RHMC Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 29 Nov 2023
- Document Addendum to Agenda Item 7 29 Nov 2023
The ongoing Warsash bridge repair work was highlighted, re-sheath ten supporting piles. This work will extend the life of the Bridge by an estimated 50 years and negate the requirement for full and more expensive replacement at its forecast end of life in 2032.
RESOLVED that Committee supports the contents of this report to the Harbour Board.
- Document 2023-12-08 RHMC Environmental Update 29 Nov 2023
On the Solent Oyster Restoration Project, the Blue Marine Foundation is preparing the final cut of its film about the creation of the Solent’s new native oyster beds. The film features the Hamble site and interviews with RHHA staff and was expected to be available in March.
- Document 2023-12-08 RHMC River Hamble 2023-24 Forecast Outturn and 2024-25 Forward Budget 29 Nov 2023
There was a £29k surplus. In general, visitor income was up. Gross spending was £700k. The reported change in spending on environmental matters was a coding difference only. The report described the reserves position; the Asset Replacement Reserve was planned to be at £290.5k by 31 March 2025.
The operation of the customer payment system was explained by the Harbour Master. It was noted that forecast increases in costs were being factored in to the financial planning.
RESOLVED That
1. the projected outturn for the 2023/24 financial year is noted.
2. the proposed forward budget is supported by the River Hamble Harbour
Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Harbour Board
for approval.
3. the requirement to use the Revenue Reserve (RR) to ensure the full
annual transfer to the Asset Replacement Reserve (ARR) can be made in
both the current and forward year is noted.
4. the balances held within the reserves and the position on the reserve
balances are noted.
- Document 2023-12-08 RHMC Review of Fees and Charges 29 Nov 2023
The Marine Director stated that the range of fees were competiive and attractive to users and also reflected the costs of service provision.
RECOMMENDED that the Harbour Board approval of the fees and charges set out below and to advertise them on the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s website.
Dates of future meetings:
22 March, 14 June, 20 September
- Document 2023-12-08 RHMC Forward Plan for Future Meeting 2023-2024 29 Nov 2023
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