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Present |
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John Defoe |
Linda Powell |
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Carmen Grimes (Minutes) |
Pauline Pappoe |
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Michael Mulquin |
Nicola Pritchard |
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Richard Overton |
Rick Smith |
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Tee Fabikum |
Richard Stubbs |
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Aniekan Umoren (Chair) |
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Apologies |
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Lorraine Cavanagh |
Zahida Ahmed |
The meeting was called to
order at 3.15pm by Richard Stubbs, but taken over by the chair, Aniekan Umoren,
who apologised for her late arrival.
1.1 The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 20th Dec 2004 were agreed.
2.1 Richard Stubbs informed all that the claim has been submitted but will check this with Pauline Pappoe.
3. Recruitment and employment issues
3.1 Zahida Ahmed contract has been agreed will need to be signed by Pauline Pappoe.
3.2 The induction
for Zahida is slated for next week. Pauline
to give feedback
3.3 Richard Stubbs promised to modify the
contract between H2H and the TMO, and will send it to John Defoe. Richard
Stubbs to give feedback
4.1 A public meeting for ERDF would take place on 24.01.05.
4.2 Aniekan suggested that we have a summary of what we were to apply for.
4.3 Rick Smith & Richard Stubbs offered to work on the list and report back.
4.4 But for the signatures registration papers would have been submitted. This will be done as soon as possible. Rick Smith to give feedback
4.5 Zahida and George, the volunteer are currently editing SRB videos for their Stratford City Tomorrow's event of 27.01.05.
4.6 There is a possibility of more jobs, as
there are meetings with Talking Heads, VNL Home choice and the council and also
with Swan Housing at various stages.
5.1 Richard Overton explained that now the Internet system is using the fibre connection, problems faced by the residents during December while using the laser are unlikely to happen now.
5.2 Work is currently under way on the G cluster which means the games service could be running soon.
5.3 Richard Overton also pointed out which servers should now be disconnected and his reasons for doing so- making the system more reliable.
5.4 John Defoe wanted to know the long term plans and Richard Overton explained that more money was needed to support the system and that PC on TV will be kept. Migration of the system to take place in July
5.5 The question of training people on the new system arose but Richard Overton explained that it would work in same way as existing system.
6.1 Linda Powell reported that there was a meeting t with TRA Three Mills and has agreed some dates for people to view the service.
6.2 Rick Smith and Carmen Grimes would be attending a meeting on 18.01.05 with residents at Three Mills and talk through what is on offer.
6.3 The question then arose on how the connectivity would be made. Richard O explained the different types of fibres that could be used which would determine the way the type of installation. Aniekan and John would like to have estimated costs while Linda would research into possible funding sources.
6.4 There was a general discussion on wiring of low-rise buildings whose residents felt left out. Richard Stubbs and Michael Mulquin will look into other options and give a feed back.
7. Estate Party/Service Launch
7.1 Richard Overton explained all arrangements were in order; the start of the party would be 6.30 - 10.00pm at the Carpenters and Dockland Centre.
8. A.O.B.
8.1 Richard Overton informed the house that there are no pictures on the website yet but working on it.
8.2 Richard Stubbs wondered if we should submit a claim to the ODPM.
The meeting concluded at 16.08pm