Minutes of the 39th AGM of the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre CLG

Minutes of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre CLG

The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre CLG took place on the 16th May 2023 in the hall of the community centre. The meeting was attended by 58 members. The chairperson Tony Condren opened the meeting at 8:05 p.m. by welcoming all those present.

Minutes

The secretary Brian Moore read the minutes of the 38th AGM. The minutes were proposed by Christy Dodson and seconded by Ian Hanratty and were adopted without any amendments. There were no matters arising from the minutes.

Accounts

The auditor Jon Byrne referred to the figures in the extracts from the accounts that had been circulated to those present. He said that the 2022 accounts reflect a more normal trading position for the centre following the Covid-19 period. This could be seen with wages expenses back to normal as well as the payment of rates and other expenses. He alluded to the high figure for gas and electricity which was being generally experienced by companies.

George Tilly asked if the committee could pay by cash for bar entertainment to which the auditor replied that it could not do so.

The accounts were proposed by Brendan Ryan, seconded by Patrick O’Connor and approved. The chairperson thanked the auditor and also the treasurer, Siobháin Caulfield for the work done during the year.

Secretary’s Report

In his report Brian Moore stated that there were eighteen members on the executive committee and that there were fourteen staff employed in the centre. He referred to the work of the various sub-committees, in particular the resumption of the children’s discos and the removal of the trees in the car park.

Elections to the Executive

The secretary read the list of eight members of the executive committee who were due for reelection viz. Lynda Carroll, Ciarán Caulfield, Siobháin Caulfield, Eddie Donegan, Darren Doyle, Gerry Fanning, Marian Gahan and Muriel McGovern. These were all re-elected on block. There were no members proposed for cooption.

Any Other Business

· Fiona Corrigan referred to two minor accidents that occurred inside the building that she had reported and she asked why no response was given to her reports. The chairperson and vice-chairperson said they had not been aware of these. They apologized and promised to investigate.

· Derek Corrigan asked if the two curtains in the hall which presently are not possible to close could be repaired. He said it was urgent with the upcoming Electra performance and it being still bright at 7:30 p.m. The manager said he would get the curtains pulled across.

· The lack of adequate car parking spaces in the car park was raised. The chairperson said that the committee was strongly seeking a grant to resurface and line out the car park but he added that the committee could only deal with the parking area available to it.

· Ray Smith thanked the executive committee for making the centre available free of charge to the Alzheimer’s team.

Conclusion

Before closing the meeting the chairperson thanked the sub-committee members, the manager and all the volunteers who work in and around the centre. The A.G.M. meeting then concluded at 8:45 p.m.