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Meeting
River Hamble Harbour Board - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 12th January 2024
10:00 AM
Friday, 12th January 2024
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 12th January 2024
2:00 PM
Friday, 12th January 2024
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Friday, 12th January 2024
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
12 Jan 2024
12 Jan 2024
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
Co-opted Member
Nicola Walsh
Marine Industry Representative
Apologies
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Apologies received from Cllr House.
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
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:
- Document Harbour Board minutes 6 October 2023 FINAL 04 Jan 2024
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:
- Document Minutes - 8 December 2023 04 Jan 2024
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
Attachments:
- Document Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues 04 Jan 2024
- Document Addendum to Agenda Item 7 of the Meeting of the River Hamble Harbour Board on Friday 12 January 2024 04 Jan 2024
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.
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:
- Document Environmental Update 04 Jan 2024
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.
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
Attachments:
- Document River Hamble 2023-24 Forecast Outturn and 2024-25 Budget 04 Jan 2024
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.
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:
- Document Review of Fees and Charges 04 Jan 2024
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
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:
- Document Forward Plan for Future Meetings 04 Jan 2024
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.
It was requested that an update on Crown Estate mooring development methodology be presented at a future meeting of the Board.
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