February 2006

Minutes of Meeting - February 2006

Chairman's Welcome

The chairman opened the meeting and welcomed those present, particularly recent new members.

Present: R Henderson (RH), R Willox (RW), V Trotter (VT), K Trotter (KT), L Trotter (LT), L McKenna (LM), C Ritchie (CR), G Fairholm (GaF), G Fairholm (GiF), D Broughton (DB), B Henderson (BH), A Paris (AP), M McFarlane (MF).

Apologies: P Rolfe (PR)

In the absence of PR, GiF agreed to record the minutes.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

In absence of PR, Secretary no minutes available.

Matters Arising

As above.

Treasurer's Report

RH, treasurer, intimated that most almost all existing members had paid annual subscription and a few were still to be contacted. Treasuerer accepted subscription from new members present.

Falkirk Business Panel

RW said that he had been accepted onto the Falkirk Business Panel Leadership Group along with two other local businessmen, from Christie Timber and Tapside Marketing, which had its inaugural meeting the Wednesday before and outlined some of the objectives of the Business Panel.

It could be used to channel feedback from local businesses back to FC and enterprise companies in the area which were felt would improve the economic growth of Bo'ness and surrounding area.

Bo'ness Forum

As the future of the Hippodrome was to be discussed it had been agreed at January meeting that attendance at the Forum, which fell on the same night as the next group meeting, would replace the BmB meeting.

A brainstorming session highlighted a number of uses which could be considered for the Hippodrome. It was agreed that a short report be drawn up for presentation to the Forum and FC as suggestions and uses which would both encourage use and provide an element of sustainability.

Projects

Ongoing projects were discussed:-
Welcome Folder
There was discussion whether to proceed at this time with the welcome folder particularly as agreement had been made with TCM for 50% towards payment and advertising in and on reverse would contribute to the overall cost of production and inserts.

K Trotter suggested that a brochure, similar to that produced in other areas, should be considered. He showed an example of one produced for the Grass Market in Edinburgh.

It was generally agreed that it should be taken forward and an idea of costs obtained.

LT suggested that the designer who had produced thekeyplace literature could provide an estimated price of a similar publication in the first instance.

Membership
AP confirmed that due to PR being extremely busy and unable to accompany her no great drive had been undertaken. She agreed to speak to PR to confirm the position.

AOCB

There was no other business.

Next Meeting

The next meeting, as agreed, would be attendance at Bo'ness Forum on the 16 March.

The Chairman thanked the members and closed the meeting.