2011 June Minutes

Published on: 18 August, 2011 - 10:24

  • · The board agreed that the organisation proceed with negotiating a lease for offices in Roxburgh Street subject to finding out the feasibility of off street car parking in the area.
  • · The board agreed a schedule of meetings for 2011/12
  • · The board noted the progress in relation to the estate services review and the decision of the staff to reject the proposals – a further report to be made to the board later in the year.
  • · The concept of community flats for Residents groups is to be investigated as part of the Tenant Participation Strategy
  • · The Board noted that River Clyde Homes had put in a bid to the Scottish Government for the new Innovation and Investment fund to develop new housing in Bay Street in Port Glasgow. We should know in August 2011 if the bid has been successful.
  • · A corporate social responsibility and donations policy was approved with a budget of £5,000. This means that local groups can apply to River Clyde Homes for donations up to £300 providing that they can demonstrate they have raised funding from other sources that equals the amount requested. Applications should be sent to (Keith or Lawrence?)
  • · Authority was given to procure new contracts for all remaining planned investment works for Scottish Housing Quality Standard up to 2016, as well as key holding and security services and servicing/repair of garden & cleaning machinery.
  • · A revised list of approvals and responsibilities to delegate authority to staff was approved. This was amended to reflect changes in the structure.
  • · The board noted that proposed changes in terms of welfare benefits would affect River Clyde Homes, especially if direct rent payments to landlords are stopped. The board also agreed to make a £10,000 contribution to Financial Fitness so that River Clyde Homes' tenants could access funding to the service for financial advice.
  • · The Board noted that results of the recent Sheltered Housing Inspection. The report had highlighted the high level of commitment from staff towards residents but identified areas that could be improved, such as developing housing support plans and seeking more feedback from residents.
  • · The Board received a report on the overspends that had occurred on lot 1 of our new build project in Port Glasgow because of extra utilities costs and landscaping of a new park. They noted that savings had also been made in the contract to offset the costs of these overspends. A request will be made to the Scottish Government to cover the additional costs.
  • · The board agreed the acceptance of a tender from Montal to deliver ICT services to River Clyde Homes.