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Meeting

River Hamble Harbour Board - Hampshire

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 12th January 2024
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 12th January 2024
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
12 Jan 2024
Location:
St Pauls Church Hall, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7BG
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Michael Ford photo
Vice-Chairman
Councillor Michael Ford

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Keith House photo
Committee Member
Councillor Keith House

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Peter Latham photo
Conservative Deputy
Councillor Peter Latham

Conservative

Not required

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Councillor Tim Groves photo
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Councillor Tim Groves

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Peter Chegwyn photo
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Councillor Peter Chegwyn

Liberal Democrat

Not required

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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

Co-opted Member
Nicola Walsh

Marine Industry Representative

Apologies

Councillor Steven Broomfield photo
Conservative Deputy
Councillor Steven Broomfield

Conservative

Not required

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Agenda
1 Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies received from Cllr House.
Minutes Apologies were received from Cllr House – Cllr Groves deputising, and from Nicola Walsh.
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
3 Minutes of previous meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6 October 2023
Attachments:
Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2023 were agreed as a correct record.
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 A film depicting the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s involvement in the Solent Oyster Restoration Project would be shown after the meeting.
6 Draft 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 8 December 2023.
Attachments:
Minutes The Board noted the draft minutes of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee held on 8 December 2023.
7 MARINE DIRECTOR AND HARBOUR MASTER'S REPORT AND CURRENT ISSUES
To receive the report of the Marine Director/ Harbour Master
Minutes The Committee received the report and supplement (Item 7 in the minute book), detailing RHHA patrol operations and informing the Duty Holder of significant events and trends having a bearing on the Marine Safety Management System.

The variable effects on the river and staff workload of recent weather storms was discussed. The Marine Director agreed to provide an annual comparative a summary on the of patrol activity

The completion of works on work on the Warsash Harbour Master’s bridge was noted.

The Board supported the report.
8 ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
To receive the report for September-November 2023
Attachments:
Minutes The Board received the report (item 8 in the minute book)  summarising activities relating to the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s (RHHA) environmental management of the Hamble Estuary between September and November 2023.

An imminent major overnight survey of the motorway bridge to assess viability of future works by National Highwayswas highlighted.

The Board supported the report.
9 RIVER HAMBLE 2023/24 FORECAST OUTTURN AND 2024/25 BUDGET
To present the 2023/24 current outturn forecast and the proposed 2024/25 budget to Board for approval
Minutes The Board received the report (item 9 in the minute book) to present the 2023/24 outturn forecast as at the end of  September 2023 and the proposed 2024/25 forward budget to the River Hamble Harbour Board for approval.

The planned draw on reserves to support, for example the replacement patrol boats was highlighted. The draw down would continue to be discussed.  Options for spending the asset enhancement reserves in a beneficial way would need to be discussed in due course.

The projected increase in visitor numbers and income was discussed and this would continue to be reviewed.   A £1k budget for academic studies was highlighted.

The Board agreed:

That the projected outturn for the 2023/24 financial year is noted.

That the proposed forward budget is approved.

That 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.

That the balances held within the reserves and the position on the reserve

balances are noted.
10 Review of Fees and Charges
To receive the forward plan for meetings in 2024.
Attachments:
Minutes The Board received the report (item 10 in the minute book) summarising a review of fees and charges applicable to the River Hamble. It does not cover Harbour Dues for privately owned leisure vessels, which have been reviewed separately and increased by 3%.

The fee charged for the launch of jetskis had been in place for two years, had not changed and was considered to be in line with charges of other harbours.

That the River Hamble Harbour Board approves the fees and charges set out

below and to advertise them on the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s

website
11 FORWARD PLAN
To receive the forward plan for meetings in 2024
Attachments:
Minutes The Board reviewed the Forward Plan for 2024.

It was requested that an update on Crown Estate mooring development methodology be presented at a future  meeting of the Board.
Previous Meetings
Meeting

14th Mar 2025

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

10th Jan 2025

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

15th Nov 2024 Cancelled

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

4th Oct 2024

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

5th Jul 2024

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

12th Apr 2024

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

12th Jan 2024

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

6th Oct 2023

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

7th Jul 2023

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

31st Mar 2023

River Hamble Harbour Board

Future Meetings
Meeting

4th Jul 2025

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

3rd Oct 2025

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

14th Nov 2025

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

9th Jan 2026

River Hamble Harbour Board

Meeting

10th Apr 2026

River Hamble Harbour Board

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