Subject - Resident Liaison - Meeting notes: 18 Sept 07

Resident Contractor (Gleeson) Liaison

Notes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 18th September 2007

Joseph Noi (JN) - HMR

Tracy McNulty (TM) - HMR

Chris Williams (CW) - Gleeson

Residents:

Annie To (AT)

Patricia Owens (PO)

Steven Kelly (SK)

James Flynn (JF)

Thomas Owens (TF)

Mark Baylem (MB)

1.0 - Action Points from previous meeting on 14th August

1.1 - Item 1.3: CW had had some wire fencing put up over the gap and PO was happy with this.

1.2 - Item 1.4: CW will have new hinges fitted on the pocket park gate by end of this week.

1.3 - Item 3.2: JN had spoken to David Smylie of the waste-recycling unit at MCC and will arrange a meeting on site so he can advise on location of recycling bins. JN

1.4 - Item 3.4: Rear gardens are to be turfed.

2.0 - Queries Raised

2.1 - MB: Was worried about the gap under the rear garden fencing and that his dog would get out. >CW: There was a kerb to be laid along the fence line, which would cover the gap.

2.2 - SK/MB: Asked if there would be a charge for the recycling bins >JN: MCC encourages recycling and there would be no additional charge.

2.3 - MB: Felt his en-suite shower cubicle was small and asked if his back garden could be paved. >JN: Houses are built to specification and any alterations would have to be discussed with Eastlands after residents move in, apart from adaptations agreed by the aids and adaptations team

2.4 - SK: Asked if there would be space for a dishwasher and if there would be easy access to the stairlift for his mother as she had recently had an accident and broken bones to her legs >CW: Space was there for residents to fit their appliances. TMc: Access to stairlift is appropriate for their disabled users.

2.5 - Group asked for an update on build progress. >CW:

* Plots 34 – 36B, 41- 43B, 61& 62C and 75 – 79C will be ready for snagging visits by NCHA within the next week to fortnight

* Vinyl floor coverings had been fitted.

* Courtyard to block C had been hoarded off.

* Gates to the courtyards of the previous phase were activated and fobs issued to residents on Ashton Old Rd and to Eastlands Homes.

2.6 - PO: Asked how long it would be for moving in. >TMc Would be letting residents know as soon as she knew of dates. TMc.

2.7 - MB: Asked if there would be parking for visitors. >CW: There would be 1 parking bay allocated for each property.

2.8 - SK: Asked could a site visit be arranged for those moving into 4 bedroom properties as previously discussed. >JN would arrange with residents concerned and CW. JN

3.0 - AOB

3.1 - SK: Had raised the suggestion of the opening event and formation of a resident group with Tracy Annette the resident liaison officer at NEM, who had been supportive and further liaison will progress the idea. Possible date for late October/November. SK had also let his local MP and 10 Downing St know of the idea and had received supportive responses. MB: Asked if the resident group would be for those renting only. JN: If a group was formed then it should be inclusive for all residents.

4.0 - Next Meeting

4.1 - 2pm Tuesday 23rd October in Gleeson Site meeting room.