
Meeting
River Hamble Harbour Management Committee - Hampshire
Scheduled Time
Friday, 9th December 2022
10:00 AM
Friday, 9th December 2022
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Friday, 9th December 2022
12:00 AM
Friday, 9th December 2022
12:00 AM
Confirmed
09 Dec 2022
Warsash Sailing Club
Nicola Walsh
River Hamble Boatyard and Marina Operators Association
Present, as expected
Ian Cooke
British Marine
Apologies
Councillor Steve Miller
Winchester City Council
Not required
Councillor Frair Burgess
Fareham Borough Council
Not required

Captain Steven Masters
Associated British Ports
Absent
Councillor Frank Pearson
Winchester City Council
Apologies
Councillor Jane Rich
Eastleigh Borough Council
Absent
Councillor Joanne Burton
Fareham Borough Council
Present, as expected
John Selby
Royal Yachting Association
Present, as expected
Andy Valentine
Association of River Hamble Yacht Clubs
Present, as expected
Councillor Lumby declared a personal interest as member of the Royal Southern Yacht Club, a berth holder at MDL and a consultant at a law firm who provide legal advice to some businesses on the river; Councillor Dunning declared an interest as a member of the Royal Yachting Association; John Selby declared interests as a trustee of Warsash Sailing Club, a committee member of the Royal Yachting Association, of the River Hamble Combined Clubs and of the River Hamble Mooring Holders Association; Councillor Rod Cooper declared an interest as a mooring holder and as a non executive Board Director at the RAF Yacht Club.
- Document Printed minutes 30092022 1030 River Hamble Harbour Management Committee 30 Nov 2022
- Document 2022-12-09 RHMC Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 30 Nov 2022
- Document Appendix 1 River Hamble Safety Bulletin 30 Nov 2022
- Document Item 6 Addendum 30 Nov 2022
Section 7.49 of the report, detailing the recent oil spill found between Hook Spit and Warsash, was brought to Members’ attention. The Marine Director noted excellent joint efforts with Southampton Harbour Authority to notify the relevant authorities and react to the incident. The Committee noted the ongoing investigation and that the outcome would be confirmed once known.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee support the contents of the report to the River Hamble Harbour Board.
- Document 2022-12-09 RHMC Environmental Update 30 Nov 2022
RESOLVED:
That the Committee note and support the report.
Members noted section 8 of the report and that the Revenue Reserve balance was expected to exceed the maximum as per the reserves policy. Members were supportive of the excess being transferred to the Asset Enhancement Reserve.
There was discussion regarding the challenges of managing income (fees, charges, Harbour Dues) and ensuring a fair price to customers alongside the necessary financial outgoings for effective stewardship of the River. Members agreed that a steady rise, if this was required, in costs to River users was preferable over consecutive years rather than a sharp increase. Members also noted the extensive work which was undertaken in financial forecasting and maintaining assets which informed the level of income required.
RESOLVED:
That the projected outturn for the 2022/23 financial year is noted.
That the proposed forward budget is supported by the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Harbour Board for approval.
That the balances held within the reserves and the position on the reserve balances are noted.
That the proposal to transfer any actual excess within the Revenue Reserve (RR) at year end to the Asset Enhancement Reserve (AER) be supported by the Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Board for approval.
That the principle of transferring any actual excess within the Revenue Reserve (RR) at year end to the Asset Enhancement Reserve (AER) as the default position be supported by the Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Board for approval.
- Document 2022-12-09 RHMC Review of Fees and Charges Master 30 Nov 2022
Members’ attention was drawn to section 4 of the report and the proposed changes to fees for capital dredges of up to 500m3 and capital dredges of 501m3 to 2,500m3. The Committee noted that the previous charges were not reflective of the significant work required per dredge and heard that the proposed figures were more in line with other consent figures. The Committee’s representative from the Marine Operator’s Association noted that the proposed changes represented extremely good value for money alongside other harbours. In response to Members’ questions on this change, it was noted that:
· There had been no applications so far this year for either size dredge.
· The capital dredges in question were rarely requested.
· Maintenance dredging was completed by marinas on a rotational basis.
All dredges, whether maintenance or capital are subject to various assessments by the relevant authorities regarding their environmental impact.
The Committee noted a duplication in the final row of the table under section 6 of the report – namely in relation to ‘Re-securing or lashing sails and covers’. It was noted that the proposed figure should show as ‘£55 per hour + VAT. Minimum charge £27 + VAT’.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee recommends that the Harbour Board approve the fees and charges set out in the report and to advertise them on the Harbour Authority’s website.
- Document 2022-12-09 RHMC Forward Plan for Future Meeting 2022-20232 30 Nov 2022
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes the report.
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