BLYTH SPARTANS MANAGEMENT MEETING 10th December 2007
Present: AR Platten, K Scott, IK Evans, J Wilkinson, B Davison, S Ord, C Baxter & G Young.


1. Minutes of previous meeting.

a) The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

2. Matters arising and action points.

a) S Ord reported on the meeting of the BS Steering committee, with BVC, that both he and KS attended. The major issue on the agenda was the signing of an additional 10-year lease for Croft Park. In answer to a question raised KS confirmed that a rent review would be due in 2 years time.
b) IKE reported that the majority of repairs required had been completed/started. The main one of a new heating system will be commissioned tomorrow morning.
c) The supporters day agreed for Saturday 26th of January. PC will release the pr nearer the time. We will announce at Xmas home games.
d) The “Playing it Square” will be launched this Thursday in the social club.
e) JW reported on the costs for the Club Spartacus “ brick in the wall” recognition. After discussion it was felt that the names of contributors would be best displayed within the social club this cutting out the need for a “vandal proof” display. JW will obtain costings as agreed.

3. Correspondence.
a) A letter of thanks has been sent to Blyth golf club.
b) The FA have confirmed that after the recent ground grading visit we will be recommended at the next technical panel meeting to be awarded a B grade status providing the following two issues were resolved,
1) The second treatment table should be in the visitors changing room on match days.
2) We are to erect “No Standing” signs within the Port of Blyth stand.
IKE will arrange.
c) Notification received from the FA via Conference that the next England C international against Wales will be at Exeter City on Wednesday the 20th of February. Conference games should not be arranged for that week.
d) IKE has written to AFC Telford requesting more information with regards to the filming of our supporters at the recently held league fixture.
e) A letter from solicitors Carr and Co relating to an alleged accident at the BSSC was discussed with MT. After discussion it was agreed for IKE to write to Carr and Co requesting further information.
f) A letter from John Jones (referees secretary) has been circulated to all clubs regarding procedures to adopt in the event of postponed matches. Copies will be given to HD/SO & JY.
g) GY has written to all BS clubs informing them of the Charter Standard meetings for this season.
h) GY will complete a request from NCC for information in relation to the children’s trust.
i) The cheque has been received for the completion of the emergency gates and letters of thanks sent to NCC/BVC. The work will need to start after Saturday’s game (subject to a replay) This item will be discussed on Saturday.

4. AOB

a) JW reported that the tender for the PFS building have now been sent out. Whilst waiting for the build the Social Club has been put at ML’s disposal and a number of events have been planed in the New Year.
b) IKE will discuss with the contractors (tomorrow) the removal of the old flue.
c) IKE will discuss with P Castiaux how to increase our coverage on local TV.
d) SO will obtain details of director’s personal insurance liability, checking with the NFA as we may be covered. IKE will discuss with the Conference.
e) It was agreed to book Kevin Ball as guest speaker at the April sportsman’ Dinner.
f) IKE has again been asked to take three lessons at St Wilfreds under the “Football as a Business” banner. He will discuss with ML has he may wish to be involved.
g) IKE will arrange for VIZ Christmas cards to be sent to all Blue Square North clubs.

5. Next Meeting.

MONDAY 7th January 2008 @ 6 PM.