Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Directors of Corporate Resources – Corporate Services and Culture, Communities and Business Services presenting the final accounts for the financial year 2020/21.

The Committee considered a report of the Directors of Corporate Resources – Corporate Services and Culture, Communities and Business Services presenting the final accounts for the financial year 2020/21.

Members noted a rise in numbers of jet skiers and it was acknowledged in addition to extra income that this had put extra demand on the Harbour services to police their use and ensure safety of both Jet ski users and other vessels. 

Members questioned high credit card charges for payments made collectively in respect of Mooring Fees for the Crown Estate  It was asked whether the bearing of these fees had been included in contractual fee discussions with the Crown Estate. It was explained that card charge fees related not only to the Crown Estate but also to Harbour Dues, Visitors’ and Launching Fees and Waiting List charges.  Two other sets of charges for payments were, as a result of the new Harbour Assist Harbour Management System, not being accrued.  The net increase in charges was deemed acceptable based on the benefits to office practices.  The terms of the Crown Estate Management Agreement contract were also discussed. 

RESOLVED: 

i. The report, the statutory accounts and management accounts were noted by the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Harbour Board for approval.

 ii. The Committee noted that as of 31 March 2021 the General Reserve has a balance of £43,829 and notes that the General Reserve balance is currently expected to exceed the maximum balance set out in the reserves policy in 2022, requiring a decision to be taken at that time on how to treat the excess. 

iii. That the Committee supported the recommended changes to the 2021/22 budget.