Steve commenced his talk with handouts to the members and also passed round photographs and site layout plans of the Balado "T in the Park" site. 7th meeting and AGM, Gateway Centre, North Methven Street, Perth
at 7:30 p.m. Thursday 7th February 2002.
Attendance
B. Pill D. Mann G. McGeorge B. Davies P. Szawlowski R. Lacey A. Milne J. Greenhill R.Greer N. Doherty W.V. Smith L. Richards N. Macleod E. Stobbie D. Morrice B. Stainton K. Paterson K. McDonnell A. Stark B. McDonnell B. Johnston S. Merchant J. Goddard M. Bancroft J. M. Cowan C. E. White E. Cassidy S. Chisholm D. Devey
Apologies
J. Bird I. Smith C. Muir B. Howden R. Loverng T. Boyd
1. Chair Kirsten Paterson
Kirsten opened the meeting and welcomed all present. The format of the meeting was explained and Kirsten advised that tea / coffee would be available during the break.
Kirsten also advised of future district meetings, asked all to sign the attendance register for the evening and if those willing to support the application for the new district would please sign the support forms.
2. Guest Speaker Steve Dunn
Kirsten introduced guest speaker Mr. Steve Dunn of Perth and Kinross Environmental Health Department whose topic for the evening would be Health and Safety issues at T in the Park.
Steve commenced his talk with handouts to the members and also passed round photographs and site layout plans of the Balado "T in the Park" site.
Steve explained the history of the event moving from Strathclyde Park to Balado in 1997 and now being an annual fixture at this location.
The principle players involved each year, include:
The planning phase commences each year in March continuing through to July. A review / de-briefing of the previous years event is undertaken to identify any changes or improvements to be implemented to improve the overall event.
The massive logistical exercise carried out each year was described by Steve including the types of health and safety issues involved in the setting up of some:
Steve likened this amount and movement of people as the equivalent of the whole of the city of Perth moving to Balado each day.
Copies of Steve�s handouts are available from the secretary on request.
3. Vote of thanks: following the numerous questions Kirsten thanked Steve for his very well prepared and extremely interesting talk and on behalf of the District presented Steve with a small token of appreciation. The members present responded with a warm round of applause.
4. Coffee break; A ten-minute break was taken during which tea and coffee were available.
5. Edinburgh Branch Chairman - Mr. Brian Pill FIOSH, � address to members
Brian expressed his pleasure in being invited to speak to the members present in his role as Chairman of the Edinburgh Branch. He recalled the beginnings of the Branch itself some 12 years ago and the early meetings at Donaldson�s College when a good turn out was about a dozen members.
Brian was extremely encouraged by the interest being demonstrated in the proposed District, the excellent meeting place and facilities offered. He indicated the need for continued liaison with and support from the Branch and wished the District every success in the future.
Brian concluded by saying that CPD is very much the way forward and the facility to meet and share skills with others is a valuable asset. CPD and RSP needs involvement and Brian encouraged members to support the District and help it develop in the future.
6. Chairperson�s report � Kirsten Paterson
Kirsten gave a detailed report of the District activities todate from its stop/start beginnings through to the regular meetings since November 2000, initially at Kinross and more recently at the present location in Perth.
Outlining the aims of the District, Kirsten said that the programme was to supplement Branch activities and offer members an evening meeting at a location outwith Edinburgh.
Currently the programme is to provide 5 meetings each year between September and June with the June meet being a workplace visit.
7. Treasurer�s report � Barry Davies
Barry described briefly the main points of an expenditure account for the District from November 2000 to January 2002. He explained that as a proposed district of Edinburgh Branch we have no actual income but are financed by the Branch who have allocated an annual budget of �300.00, we have no bank account or any fixed assets to report on.
To date the District has existed on some �92.47, thanks the efforts of the Steering group members and their contacts who have provided venues and administration facilities without costs.
8. Election of District Committee.
The following members were proposed and seconded � there being no other nominations or objections the District Committee was accepted as:
| Proposed by | Seconded by | |
| Chairperson � Kirsten Paterson | S. Chisholm | B. McDonnell |
| Vice-chair - Barry Davies | N. Doherty | K. Paterson |
| Treasurer - Sandy Chisholm | B. Davies | G. McGeorge |
| Secretary - Dave Devey | J. Cowan | A. Stark |
| Committee - Robin Greer | D. Mann | S. Chisholm |
| Karen McDonnell | D. Devey | K. Paterson |
| Brian Pill (Branch liaison) | R. Greer | B. Davies |
| Andy Stark | B. Davies | J. Cowan |
| Joan Goddard | S. Chisholm | B. Davies |
9. Any other business
Chris White advised that the District committee should appoint independent auditors for District accounts.
Next meeting Thursday 4th April at 7:30 p.m.
Gateway Centre, North Methven Street, Perth
Topic - Costs of Accidents
Speaker Mr. Douglas Kier of Anderson Strathearn Solicitors
Dave Devey Kirsten Paterson
Secretary Chair