Present: A Swan (Chair); T.Band (Vice Chair); B. Buglass; J Fairgrieve; K Fairgrieve; B Fisher; R Hamilton; P Ingram; A. Mackie; M Brown (minutes) G. Lawson (Harbourmaster)
Apologies: S. Anderson; B.Cleator; ; K. Maule
Approval of Previous Minutes : The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Matters arising –
- Hardstanding charges for yachts
- Access to the Fishermen’s Monument
- FLAG representation
- Reporting to Historic Scotland
- Harbour Security
- Accounting for McArthur’s Stores
Port & Marine Safety Code and Health & Safety Items:
- There were no incidents to report.
- Safety Management System is up to date.
- Harbour Special Directions have been agreed.
- Internal Audit to be concluded shortly
- Annual Health & Safety performance over last 12 months will be reviewed at the January meeting.
- Security fencing for the yachts.
Finance Director’s Report:
- tabled and reviewed.
- October’s surplus included good landing income, a reduced insurance premium and various repair jobs.
- The Statutory Accounts were approved for signing.
DHMC Report: tabled and reviewed
- The problems with the electric davits has been solved.
- Spill Kit was missing from Fuel Store. This will be relocated from Harbour Master’s store.
- Insecure cradle – this will be improved. The owner has been written to.
- MacScott Bond carried out maintenance work to Harbour Bridge.
- Additional security required at Cromwell Harbour. GL reported that CCTV installation is being evaluated.
- Harbour Bridge not lifting high enough. A higher mark has been put on the opening position.
- Allocation of moorings – some boats may be relocated after discussion with their owners.
- Pointing work required at Victoria Harbour
- Rats in the vaults are feeding off the material washed off the creels
- 3% increase for next year’s moorings confirmed.
McArthur’s Store Report:
- No update.
Projects: Lamer Island:
- Propellor project starts this month
- HLF funding application is to be formally submitted Walls:
- Application for a grant has been made to Marine Scotland
- Application for a grant has been made to Historic Scotland
Any other competent business:
- a) Motorhome policy – Awaiting a meeting with Bill Axon.
- b) Harbour meeting set for 23 November 2015.
- c) Date of next meeting – This will take place on Thursday 10 December 2015 at 18.30p.m.
- d) EL Council would like Dunbar Harbour to champion their “Fishing for Litter” campaign.
- e) Protocol for Directors non-attendance at meetings