Spice Committee Actions 02/04/24
The survey result was that image 1 had 50% of the public vote, but there were some valid comments that were taken into account and therefore the final logo is
Acoustic fencing was discussed as the site is subject to much road noise. The highest fencing that can be erected without planning permission is 2m. AF has confirmed that the boundary fence is owned by SDC and is part of the site
The lease has been agreed between STC and SDC and is being put to the whole town council on 22nd April meeting for approval
Ships membership will be asked if they would like to move over to SpICE. DC will write a piece for GS to post to membership list and Facebook
Once numbers have been transferred we would be offering a membership card for a fee yet to be decided that would allow discount on SpICE facilities on the site
JT will head the project to investigate a web cam that can be streamed to the website showing the site and progress
We will need to open discussions with vendors that may want to trade on the site JT has a connection he will enquire if there would be interest
MD to purchase domain name and set up initial web page ready for transfer of ShIPS data
JT will look at seat/table design that may also include some acoustic shielding and maybe weather resistance
DC outlined the events that are in the process of being planned. Other events to be looked into include the Lock Challenge (disabled route comes to the site), the 3 Greens event and Stonehouse walking festival 6th-15th September. At each of the events we anticipate we will need people to man a gazebo offering information, membership and ask for views on the use of the site.
Spice Committee Actions 16/04/24
This meeting was focussed on the administration of formalising the group into a CIC and the Companies House requirements.
- 5 Directors were nominated and elected
- Debbie Curtis
- Pam Swain
- Mike Giles
- Theresa Mansbridge
- Marcus Dixon
- Debbie Curtis was elected as Treasurer, Theresa Mansfield was selected as minute taking secretary and Marcus Dixon was selected as Chair
- The wording in form CIC 36 was approved
- The Articles of Association were approved after an amendment to 5 “Objects” by TM. Please find the Amended Final document enclosed.
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