Minutes – 15 October 2007 (AGM)
NORTH KELVIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGM / ELECTION MEETING 15 OCTOBER 2007
7.00 P.M.
ST CHARLES CHURCH HALL, 1 KELVINSIDE GARDENS
NOTES OF ELECTION MEETING
In Attendance |
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| Mark Adams | Kevin Edgar | Peter Blackshaw |
| Kirsty Davidson | Gillian Stevenson | Susannah Hallas |
| Elizabeth Edgar | Michael Abubakur | Colin Dobbie |
| David Beavan | Janet Andrews | |
| Ian Law (CCRC) | Cllr Jim MacKechnie |
Apologies were received from Dorothy Gow and Eddie Devlin.
1. Introduction and Welcome
Attendees introduced themselves to the meeting. Ian Law explained that he was here as independent returning officer for the election process and to assist the community council in re-establishing.
2. Approval of 2006 AGM Minutes
Mark Adams explained that the 2006 AGM Minutes were unavailable at this time. Ian Law said that the AGM business, being that of the past year is dealt with by the outgoing members. There are insufficient outgoing members to deal with AGM business and this would be dealt with through the CCRC.
3. Annual Report
As stated above there are insufficient members to approve a report however, Mark Adams outlined the main problems over the last year relating to decreasing membership and inquorate meetings. Ian Law agreed that it had been a difficult year for NKCC but that he was greatly encouraged by the attendance at the meeting and felt more assured that there is a positive future for NKCC.
4. Approval of Audited Accounts
Ian Law stated that this would be dealt with by the CCRC as the AGM is inquorate.
5. 2007 Election Results
Ian Law read out the 6 nominations received prior to the closing date as follows:
| Candidate | Address |
| Mark Adams | Mingarry Street |
| Eddie Devlin | Oban Drive |
| Peter Blackshaw | Oban Drive |
| Dorothy Gow | Melrose Gardens |
| Kirsty Davidson | Oban Drive |
| David Beavan | Oban Drive |
The following 7 nominations were received at the meeting
| Candidate | Address |
| Elizabeth Edgar | Oban Drive |
| Kevin Edgar | Oban Drive |
| Gillian Stevenson | Oban Drive |
| Janet Andrews | Fergus Drive |
| Susannah Hallas | Oban Drive |
| Colin Dobbie | Oban Court |
| Michael Abubakar | Kelvinside Gardens |
All nominations are validated and the above 13 candidates were duly elected unopposed.
6. Appointment of Office Bearers
The 13 newly elected members were asked to nominate the following office bearers
Chairperson Nomination Mark Adams
Proposed Janet Andrews
Seconded Gillian Stevenson
Secretary Nomination Peter Blackshaw
Proposed Susannah Hallas
Seconded Gillian Stevenson
Vice-Chair Nomination Gillian Stevenson
Proposed Janet Andrews
Seconded Kevin Edgar
Minute Secretary Nomination Kirsty Davidson
Proposed David Beavan
Seconded Mark Adams
Treasurer Nomination Kevin Edgar
Proposed Mark Adams
Seconded Gillian Stevenson
Ian Law thanked the office bearers for their willingness to accept the nominated positions and said that he would provide the new members in office bearer positions with information to explain the respective roles.
It was also agreed that Gillian Stevenson continues the role of planning secretary.
7. AOCB
No formal items were discussed.
8. Date of Next Meeting
The normal meeting date of the community council will be the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The date of the next meeting is the 21 November 2007.
