Board Minutes
10th September 2009
Board meeting – summary notes
The following is a summary of the key issues from a Board meeting held on 10 September 2009
Election of Chairman & Deputy Chairmen
Mr Anthony Diggle was re-elected Chairman of the Association for the next twelve months. Three nominations were made for the two positions of Deputy Chairman and following a ballot Cllr Brian Bailey and Mrs Jane Griffiths were duly appointed.
Housing Services Performance Tracker Report 2009-2010
The Housing Services Performance Tracker Report 2009-2010, showing the performance up to July 2009 was considered. It was noted that there has been a slight downturn in performance, particularly relating to telephony and maintenance issues. Officers are investigating to identify if there are any particular reasons for the downturn in performance.
Pensions Strategy Review
Following the recent valuation results disclosed by the Pensions Trust for the funding of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS), First Actuarial, Actuaries & Consultants, had been commissioned to assist the Association with a review of the pension arrangements. A copy of the report prepared by First Actuarial had been circulated as well as a report including a recommendation from the Senior Management Team to form the basis for discussion.
Following lengthy discussion a preliminary decision was reached regarding provision of the existing, and future, pension arrangements and a full consultation process with employees will now commence.
Review of main, regional and divisional Committees
A review of the main, regional and divisional committee membership was undertaken and approved.
Development Control
A report had been circulated. The East Regional Office of the HCA are organizing a mini bid round to allocate their remaining 2009/10 allocations and to forward plan potential Housing pledge monies. The deadline for bids is 11 September. A paper detailing the proposed bids to the East Regional Office was presented and agreed.
Three Continual Market Engagement bids in the North West Region were also presented for approval and the main points were highlighted. The bids were agreed.
Board member Selection Panel Terms of Reference
Board Selection Panel terms of reference were reviewed and approved.
Board performance and effectiveness self assessment
The Board undertook its annual review of its performance and effectiveness by considering such issues as meeting attendance, skills analysis, policy matters reviewed etc. Following the review the Board confirmed that it is satisfied with the outcome of the self assessment and that there are no outstanding action points from the previous review or any new action points to take forward.
Income Management Review
An in-depth review of the Association’s approach to income management has recently been completed and the Review Group’s final report and recommendations were presented to the Board. The Board accepted the Review Group’s recommendations.
Finance & Central Services Report
The Management Accounts for the three months to June 2009 had been circulated and were noted and approved.
Board appraisals
The Chairman had circulated a report following completion of the annual cycle of Board appraisals.
Shared Ownership Report
A report had been circulated providing an update on the shared ownership sales position.
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