Minutes
Minutes of meeting held Thursday 25th July 2013 at Rycroft Green .
The meeting was opened at 7:10 with the secretary in the chair as the chair was unwell.
Present were
Mrs C Falkingham, Mr A Kelly, Mr D Atkinson, Mrs W Barnes, Mrs C Cullingworth, Mrs M Farish, Sharon Argyle EMO, secretary Mr Brian Falkingham, treasurer Mr Lloyd Fawcett, Y Mitchell
The minutes of the meeting held 28th march were read and approved a true record.
Items arising from meeting
- Heaters in community room in green waiting replacement
- The grass cutting service was still being monitored but was getting less complaints
- The group has not yet signed up to the new audits service so it looks like we will have to
- Number 15 Rycroft court repairs now completed
- Rycroft court recycling bins cannot be recited but new lock was to be fitted to lid
- Ambulance bay at court and green was is the pipeline
- Steps at the Towers were to be attended to
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- Question of pets were raised as still it is confused situations some residents were told they can have pets and others told they cant have pets Sharon to get ruling on this
- Satellite dishes these are now not permitted on high rise flats
- Mrs cullingworth raised the matter of a resident at the Towers regularly urinating in the foyers Sharon to review cctv tapes
There has been no other business the meeting closed at 7:55
Secretary thanked everyone for coming.
Next meeting is Thursday 26th September at 6:45 at Rycroft Green.
Minutes of meeting held at Rycroft Green on Thursday 23rd May
The meeting was opened at 18-50 by the Chair Mrs S. Wainright she welcomed all to the meeting,
Present where Mrs S Wainright, Mr B Falkingham, Mrs C Falkingham,
Mr D Atkinson, Mrs M Cook, Tony Kelly, Mrs Marriott, S Knott, Mr J Powell, L Measums. Mr G Hamburg
Guest was: – Sharon Argyle ( WNWHL.)
The minutes of the meeting held 28th March where read and approved a true record.
Items arising from the minutes.
- Keys for cupboard in Towers now obtained.
- Heater in community room at the Green is to be replaced as it is beyond repair
- With regards to all storage heaters the message back was that there was no plan for a general survey of them and if any where faulty they should be reported as faulty to the call centre.
Secretaries Report.
- A letter was read reporting that with effect at once all grass
- Cutting was now being managed by the parks department though Continental Landscapes would still be the contractors.
- We also had a letter from West Leeds Homes which had caused a lot of hard feelings among the committee member stating that it had been decided by the board that all groups who wish to be recognised by them would have to have the yearly accounts checked by WYCAS though we could still keep our own system. It was felt that we where been told the system we had used for 10 years was not good enough and members talked of blackmail but it was felt we had no options.
A.O.B
- Mr S Sergeant 15 Rycroft Place was still having problems with his bath after more than a year, Yorkshire baths had been a
- Re-enamel it for a second time but it was now peeling of it big strips and they had said it was not now possible to re-enamel it again.
- A request that the recycling bins be recited at the Court, EMO to speak to caretakers.
- Request for ambulance bay at Place be marked as such.
- There been no further business the meeting closed at 20-00
NEXT MEETING 25TH JULY @ 18-45
Minutes 28th. March 2013
The meeting was opened by the Secretary Mr . B. Falkingham @ 1845.
Apologies:- Mrs. S Wainright, Cllr J. Jarosz.
Committee members present were:- B & C Falkingham. L. Fawcett, D. Atkinson, M.J. Cook.
Guest were:- S. Argyle (WNWHL), R. Lewis (Cllr) & M. Cox (PSO).
Members present from the Tower’s, Green, Court & Place were :-P. Marriott, M. Lee, L. Cullingworth, S. Knott and J. Powell.
Matters brought up.
Rycroft Towers. Keys for cupboard.
Rycroft Green. Rear community room heater not working. S.A to chase up.
All Blocks Storage heaters need service S.A to speak Ryan Dempsey
Meeting closed at 2000.
All guest and members where thanked for attending.
Next meeting will be on 23th. May 2013
Minutes 25th. January 2013.
The meeting was opened by the secretary Mr. B Falkingham at 1845.
Apologies. Mrs S Wainright, Cllr J Jarosz
Committee members present were: – B & C Falkingham, L Fawcett,
D Atkinson, M J Cook
Guest were: – S Argyle (NMO) M Cox (PSO).
Members present from the Tower’s, Green, Court, and Place were: – Y Mitchell
T & L Cullingworth, S & M Sergeant, M Hanson.
Treasurer’s report: – Bank balance stands at £4,014.17
Matters brought up,
- 15 Rycroft Court New enamel coming off again.
- Blocked chutes in the Court.
- Hand rail and fence at the Towers
The next meeting will be on the 28th. March 2013
All guest and members were thanked for attending
Meeting closed at 2000
Minutes for 22nd. November 2012.
A.G.M
The meeting was opened by the secretary Mr. Brian Falkingham. At 6.45pm.
Apologies. S. Wainright D & A Rhodes Cllr. Coulson.
Guest was Cllr J. Jarosz.
Members present were: – B & C Falkingham, L.Fawcett, A. Kelly, D. Atkinson, M .J. Cook, P. Marriott, M. Lee, W. Barnes, T & L Cullingworth, S. Sergeant, T. H. Walsh, W. Chidziva.
As this was our A. G. M the committee had stood down and the meeting was chaired by Cllr. Jarosz.
At the meeting Brian gave a brief speech about what had been archived this past year and everyone was thanked for their help. There was also a discussion on the balance sheet, mainly what the grants were for this was explained to the members.
Three members of the committee have resigned, Mrs. J. Gray, Mrs. P. Parker and Mr. A. Kelly. We thank them for all the help that they have given in the past and hope that they will still partake in the upcoming events.
The following members were voted onto the committee, S. Wainright, B. Falkingham, C. Falkingham, L. Fawcett, D. Atkinson, M.J. Cook and a new member from the Towers T.H. Walsh.
The elected committee is as follows,
Chair. Mrs S. Wainright.
Secretary. Mr. B. Falkingham.
Treasurer. Mrs. C. Falkingham
L. Fawcett. Member
D. Atkinson. Member.
M.J. Cook. Member.
T.H. Walsh. Member.
The meeting closed 7.15pm.
The next meeting will be on the 24th. January 2013.
Minutes for 27th. September 2012
The meeting was opened by the secretary Mr. B Falkingham at 18.45.
Apologies. Mrs S Wainright. Cllr. Josie Jarosz.
Committee members present were: – B & C Falkingham, L.Fawcett, D. Atkinson, and M. Cook.
Guest were: – Julie Haile & Gillian Thomas (Morrison), Wendy Crowther (P. M. Cleaning), Sharon Argyle (WNWHl).
Members present from the Tower’s, Green, Court & Place were: – P. Marriott, Y. Mitchell, M. Lee, W. Barnes, L. Cullingworth, M. Nash, S. Sergeant, G. Hamburg, M Hanson.
Treasurer’s report: – bank balance stands at £4,644.17.
There was a letter sent from the bank to apologize for an error that they made by sending letter to our former treasurer who passed away last year. They paid twenty pounds into our account as compensation.
- 33 Rycroft Tower’s still waiting for windows to be done.
- 23 Rycroft Court toilet not fixed to floor.
- 44 Rycroft Place lounge window plaster damp. (Leaky roof).
- Cleaning in the Towers irregular, week-end not up to standard.
- Rycroft Towers railings for steps Sharon Argyle to look into.
- New plant pots for the Towers Brian to look into.
New bus service for Owlcoats 710 from Swinnow Road every hour at five to the hour.
Next meeting is the A GM on the 22nd. November 2012.
Meeting closed at 20.00
Minutes for 26th July 2012.
The meeting was opened at 18.45 by the Chair Mrs. S. Wainright.
There were no apologies.
Committee members present were: – Mrs. S. Wainright, B. & C Falkinghan, L. Fawcett, A. Kelly, D. Atkinson, M, Cook.
Guest were:- Julie Haile & Gillian Thomas (Morrison’s), A. Metcalfe & Ben Gilligan (First Bus), M. Soi-Westby & Sharon Argyle (WNWHL), Mick Cox (Police). Cllr. Josie Jarosz (LCC).
The members from the Tower’s, Green, Court & Place where: – P. Marriott, Y. Mitchell, M. Lee, W. Barnes, L. Cullingworth, M. Farish, M. Nash, S. Sergeant, M. Clancy, Paul Bewick.
Treasurer’s report: – No bank balance sent.
We welcomed on board the Committee two new members, they re David Atkinson and Marjorie Cook e hope that they will enjoy their time with us.
First Bus gave an update to what was happening to the services for Pudsey from the 2nd of September: – these were minor changes to improve punctuality and reliability to the following services 4, 16, 16A, 86, 91. No. 14 will run on an evening and Sunday. 611 new hourly service from Pudsey to Bradford replacing the X11 from Pudsey. X14 from Leeds to Pudsey via Swinnow Road, Kent Road, Roker Lane and Greenside to Pudsey then via Richardshaw Lane and Stanningley Road to Leeds, the X15 will run in the opposite direction from Leeds to Pudsey. These will both be a half hourly service. We thank both Mr. Metcalfe and Mr. Gilligan for their time to explain these changes.
- Light above entrance to Green flashing.
- Ceiling at 62 Rycroft Green hope to finished in two weeks.
- Door at the Place still to do.
- Camera at the place PSCO Cox ad S. Argyle to look into.
- Weekend cleaners not up to standard.
- Some tenants need kitchens updated.
- Chutes WNWH are looking into problem and they could be remodelled in the blocks with a problem.
PSCO Cox left his mobile number for anyone with a problem 07842708715.
The meeting was closed at 2000h and everyone was thanked for participating
The next meeting will be held at the Green on the 27th September 2012.
Minutes for 24th. May
The meeting was opened by the Secretary Mr. Brian Falkingham at 6.45pm. Because the Chair was ill.
Apologies’ Mrs. Sheila Wainright.
Committee Members. Christine. & Brian Falkingham, Lloyd Fawcett, Pat Parker, Antony Kelly.
Guest were. Julie Haile (Morrison), Lynn Gaunt (WNWHL), Peter Greenwood (LTF), Cllr. Richard Lewis.
Present at the meeting from the towers, Green, Place and Court blocks.
Wendy Barnes, Lynn Cullingworth, Anne & David Rhodes, Yvette, Maggie & Steve Sergeant, D. Atkinson, Marjorie Cook, Wendy & John Boland, Mary Lee, Pat Marriot, Kath Lister, Mary Farish, M. Cleary.
Treasurers report bank balance was £4,452.03 on 9th.March.
Jobs done from last meeting.
Bath at 15 the Court. CCTV in the Place. Fire door at the Court Community room. Lights at the Court.
A talk was given to the meeting by Peter Greenwood from the Leeds tenants Federation about what they are doing for the tenants of Leeds with their training schemes , a few of the members seemed interested and could be taking up the offer of some.
A.O.B
- Ceiling in 62. Rycroft Green still not done.
- Rycroft Place roof leaking above 44.
- Blocked chute between floors 6 & 7 Rycroft Court two bed side.
- Wash basins in the Court & Green still to do.
- Notice board in the Court needs replacing.
- Light outside Rycroft Court flashing (right side).
- Blocked chutes in Rycroft Towers both sides.
- 6. Rycroft Green windows not finished.
- Water in dry riser at 21 Rycroft Court.
- Matters raised to WNWHL Security, Ambulance bays, storage heaters. We were informed also the parking area in front of Rycroft Place was to be retarmaced.
On the 12th. Of May there was fund raising event took place in Rycroft Green to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, this was run by the High Rise Association and Social of Rycroft Green. We managed to raise £536.30p we would like to thank all that helped and contributed to the event.
Everyone was thanked for participating and the meeting closed at 8.15pm.
The next meeting will be on 26th. July 2012.
Minuets for 23rd.March
The meeting was opened at 6.45pm by the Chair, Mrs. Wainright. She said before the meeting started that we had a full house, plus five guest, so she hoped that we could hold it in an orderly manner. We had twenty-five residents present and Sheila thank them all for taking time out to come There was apologies from Mrs. Gray. Before the meeting progressed Mrs.Wainright brought to the attention, the loss of one of our active members Mr. Brian Gillingham,. she had passed on our condolences to the family and at this point a moment’s silence was held.
There was also a need to appoint a new signature to replace Brian who had been one of the signatures, Mr. L.Fawcett was chosen and the forms would be sent to the bank.
At this point our guest introduced them self to the meeting, they were Graham Ollrenshaw & Julie Haille from Morrison,David Ralph PMC Cleaning services, Sharon Argyle & Lynne Gaunt from WNWHL.
Secretary report: Following our recent complaint about the matter of the still unfinished work on the verandas, we had a letter acknowledging this and was promised an answer within ten working days.
Treasures report: The last bank statement showed we had £4,702.03.
A.O.B
1. 15 Rycroft court,bath had been treated but taps still a problem G.O to deal with.
2. Missing panels above doors had been done but it appears have to more nowG.O to deal with.
3. There appears to be a big problem with the CCTV cameras,one was handed in which had been found on the floor in the lift at the Place, enquiries to be made about this situation.
4. The fire door for the community room at the Court was on order but G.O said he would look into this and see if he could speed it up.
5. The external doors in all four blocks where causing problems, all needing URGENT attention.
6. It was agreed all tenants in the flats should be reminded that washing machines should not be used late at night or early in the morning as they cause disturbance in the blocks.
7. There was no news yet of the hand wash sinks for the Court or Green. S.A to see H & S about this
8. There was a complaint about several of the outside light particularly at the Court where not working. S.A to check on these.
At this point a good discussion took place with the people from Morrison where a lot of complaints and questions were raised about the service we have been receiving. Mr Ollrenshaw said he knew there were many problems, but he hoped that the changes now were taking place that these would reduce by the week, untill we got the service we want and require from them. He admitted mistakes had been made and said we should be able to see some light in the next few weeks. He also asked the meeting how many residents had been offered the PDA at the end of a repair job and not one had, so he is to chase this up because he said we all should getting this offered.
David Ralph from PMC Cleaning then spoke to the meeting and told the members what to expect from the cleaners and asked for any comments,and of course there were plenty of these. He addressed many of the items and promised to come and do a unanounced walk about in the next few days, so he could see any problem for himself. He was asked the question we get asked at regular meetings, why on a week-end, when the floors mopped, do they come in with just a wet mop and no bucket so that one damp mop does both the entrance floors and lifts?.
Everyone was thanked for attending and the five guest speakers fortakingthe time to come and hear our questions.
The next meeting will be at the same venue and tin on the 24th. May 2012.
The meeting was closed at8.45pm.
Minutes for 26th. January 2012
In the absence of the Chair due to illness the meeting was opened at 6.45pm by the Secretary.
Present where 17 members, 5 committee members and Sharon Argyle from WNWHL.
apologies from Sheila Wainright.
As the last meeting was the AGM there where no minute’s to bring tonight.
Secretary had no new business to bring.
Treasurer had no bank statement but said the balance was being maintained.
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We then went on to discuss item’s outstanding and new item’s.
> 15 Rycroft Court, problem with bath still outstanding despite several visit’s and promises. NMO to follow-up.
> The two complaint’s of missing panels above the door’s at 50 Rycroft Green & 45 Rycroft Court are still outstanding. NMO to follow-up.
> inquires to be made about CCTV cameras.
> No news yet about fire doors for the community room at Rycroft Court.
> Exterior door locks not been done yet.
> Notices regarding the use of washing machines at unsociable times. NMO to attend to this.
Everyone was thanked for attending and the meeting was closed at 7.40pm.
Next meeting was set for 23rd. March 2012 at 6.45pm.
AGM
Our Annual General meeting was held on the 17th November at Rycroft Green. The meeting was opened at 6-45pm by the Chair Sheila who welcomed all residents there plus Councillor Jarosz. It was disappointing to have such a small turnout with just 16 members bothering to come. A report on last years activities was given by the secretary and he commented it had been a hard year but a good one. With credit crunch biting fund-raising had been much harder but with a little bit more effort we had achieved most of our targets. The group had done well and earned best group award in the Leeds Tenants Federation awards night and the chair received an award for het commitment to the community. Then in the WNWHL awards night the group won two further awards for governance and Involving the community so thank you all for your support. We also manged to get the conservatory up at Rycroft Green after 4 years of trying and it is now getting well used. Some of our residents at Rycroft Towers have now taken on the flower beds at the front of the block and after some hard work this is now much improved, thanks to them. So now we look forward to the year ahead and hope for another good one.
Minutes held on 27th. September 2011.
The Chair opened the meeting at 6.45pm.
Present where:- committee, S .Wainwright chair; B Falkingham Sec. C. Falkingham Tres. P.Parker, L.Fawcett, T.Kelly.
Residents:-A.Rhodes, D.Rhodes, P.Harland, V.Taylor, D.Akinson of Rycroft Court.
L.Cullingworth, W.Barnes Rycroft Towers.
K.Lister, P.Marriott Rycroft Green.
The new EMO Sharon Argyle was introduced to the meeting. She has replaced Brian Burton.
Minutes of the last meeting were circulated, read and approved.
Matters arising:-
1. The community door at the Court is on the agenda for replacing with a fire door.
2. Damage to chutes at the Court, still no progress, awaiting results of discussion.
3. Holes in car park at the Court, Sharon has taken photo’s with view to put in work order.
4. Walk about’s, it was discussed with Sharon about being informed when taking place ,
so that resident’s could take part.
5. No movement yet with regard’s to CCTV being replaced, Sharon to take up.
6. Cleaning; it was agreed to try and arrange a meeting with cleaning service’s.
7. Of the problem’s reported to Andrew Roddison’s, it seem’s that only one item was not
settled Mrs. Lister’s bathroom.
New items:-
> Lightning Conductor’s, concern was expressed that several had been stolen and what
was happening about them. All four block’s need them.
> The Secretary said that a programme was in hand to replace all with a new type of
material that thieves’ would not target. Whilst a survey had been done we are not sure
when they will be replaced.
> We had compliant’s about youngster’s accessing the Place; running around and
disturbing the resident’s, Sharon to look into this and the Chair will speak Mick Cox.
> There was a complaint that a member of the public was driving around on the grass and steps at the Towers on a quad bike, to be mentioned to Mick Cox.
> The resident’s at the Court asked about seats, but after a discussion it was decided to
leave for the time being.
treasurer’s report:-
The bank balance stood at £4,625.73p.
There being no further business the Chair thanked everyone for coming and said the
next meeting would be our AGM on Thursday 17th. November.
The meeting closed at 8pm.
Minutes Held on 28th. July 2011
The Secretary took the Chair as The Chair was on holiday.
Present;
19 member’s where present, also there was Mr.Burton of WNWHL and Mr. Andrew Roddinson from Morrison’s.
Matters arising from the last minutes.
1. The door on the community room at the court was to be replaced with a fire door.
2. Damaged chute in court, Mr. Burton to look into this.
3. Hole’s in-car park at court reported.
4. Concern’s were expressed regarding cleaning at all block’s.
5. Secretary to arrange a walk about.
6. The Secretary asked Mr. Burton to arrange to have the sign for the CCTV to be
replaced. This was taken down when the conservatory was built and was never
put back up.
7. Matter’s reported to Andrew to take back to Morrison’s.
15 Rycroft Court. Bathroom problems.
11 Rycroft Court. Leak.
18. Rycroft Court. Intercom system not working correctly.
6. Rycroft Green. Bathroom ceiling flaking.
62. Rycroft Green. Bathroom Ceiling flaking.
8. Fans on the roof of Rycroft Green to be reported again all though it seems
to be all block’s.
There was no bank statement as the Chair was on holiday.
The next meeting will be on the 29th. September at 6.45 pm.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.45pm.
The secretary thanked all for coming.
Rycroft High Rise Residents Association 