Mull and Iona Community Trust
Minutes for Teleconference 14th November 2012
Meeting Started 11am
1. Present: Alan Parker, Richard Fairbairns, Andrew Robertson, Derek Crook, Chris James, Chris Baker, Sandy Brunton & Maureen Dehany.
In Attendance: Moray Finch & Vanessa MacLean
Apologies: Elaine Wilkinson & Babs Whyte
2. Vehicle Charging Point
Conditions of Funding & Sponsorship
· Moray gave a recap of the recent correspondence relating to electric vehicle charging points.
· It is a condition of the Energy Saving Trust grant funding for charging points that users are provided with the electricity free of charge until December 2014.
· As a charity itself, MICT would not be able to fulfil this requirement by giving away money. However, advised that a sponsor has agreed to cover the cost of electricity for the Charging Point in Craignure with a cap at £350.00.
· It is estimated that this sponsorship would support around 100 charges at 15p/kw or £3.60 per 4 hour charge.
· Energy Saving Trust have agreed that the sponsorship will discharge the requirement of giving away the free electricity with the proviso that once the £350 has been expended, the value of the electricity is passed on to users at cost price.
· After December 2014 we would be at liberty to charge a markup on the electricity.
· Chris James made a suggestion to ask for a suggested donation in the interim period so the offer of free electricity can be stretched further and make us more sustainable.
· Moray agreed to speak with other social enterprises & businesses around Mull to promote the grant which would enable a viable network of charging points to be set up within the next 6 months or so.
· Derek Crook confirmed that he would sponsor the £350 electricity cost for the Bunessan Charging Point.
· Alan Parker confirmed that he would sponsor a charging point in Tobermory if and when an application for one is made.
Installation Costs & Particulars
· Moray informed the Board that there would need to be a comprehensive installation cost calculated so that we can claim the full costs back from the Energy Savings Trust.
· Chris Baker agreed to work with Moray to work out costs for the Craignure installation and to contact Nigel Burgess with the intention of assisting with the costings for Bunessan. AP Chris Baker
· The installation would require a landline / weak mobile signal to enable the Energy Savings Trust to monitor the use at individual charging points.
· Current planning conditions at An Roth only allow for 1 disabled parking space and drop off only.
· Suggestion was made to look at the front of the old garage building as a possibility and maybe ask the Energy Savings Trust for assistance with landscaping & ground preparation as part of the detailed installation costs.
· Moray agreed to check with Highways / Council about the siting of the charging point. AP Moray
The Board agreed for Moray to proceed with the application process. Proposed by Andrew Robertson & Seconded by Maureen Dehany.
3. Election of Office Bearers
Ø Convenor – Sandy Brunton. Proposed by Maureen Dehany & Seconded by Chris James
Ø Vice Convenor 1 - Derek Crook. Proposed by Alan Parker & Seconded by Chris Baker
Ø Vice Convenor 2 – Andrew Robertson. Proposed by Sandy Brunton & Seconded by Maureen Dehany
Ø Treasurer – Elaine Wilkinson. Proposed by Sandy Brunton & Seconded by Derek Crook
Ø Secretary – Chris Baker. Proposed by Richard Fairbairns & Seconded by Andrew Robertson
The next Board Meeting will be held at An Roth on Monday 10th December 2012.