AGM Minutes 2019

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3 MAY 2019 10.15

Attendance: taken from the Registration Sheets was 166, in addition there were 4 staff and 35 stands.

Directors at the AGM;   Charles Clarke (Chair), Peter Mitchell (Vice Chair), Trevor Southgate (Secretary), Chris Kew (Treasurer), Paul Newson, John Pitts, Phil Walters, John Bannister

Apologies for absence;  Nil

Acceptance of minutes of AGM held on 11th May 2018; PN proposed, TS seconded, all accepted.

Chairman’s Report; CC welcomed everyone.  The ELA is here to help in any way we can, despite all the anti-landlord legislation. CC thanked the Sponsors – Aran Services, Envirovent, Foster’s Solicitors, Goals Based Financial Planning, Lovewell Blake LLP, Liberator Services, Vincent Burch Mortgage Services.  CC encouraged everyone present to complete their feedback forms.   CC thanked the office staff and explained that Carol would be retiring on 24th May after 15 years’ service.  Carol was presented with flowers, cards and gifts and thanked everyone.  CC welcomed the new member of office staff, Paul Scott.  CC thanked all the ELA Directors, especially PM, TS and CK. CC thanked all the Branch Chairs, especially Tony Quin, Great Yarmouth Branch chair and Mandie Adams, Southend Branch Chair.  CC reflected on the passing of Derek Leach last June. CC announced that the YCRLA members were now joining the ELA.  Membership at 30th April = 1383 and 5 more have joined in the last couple of days.  CC reminded everyone about the referral reward scheme with £25 M&S voucher to anyone who recommends someone who joins the ELA.  CC thanked Brandon Taylor for attending the DWP meetings re UC in London as a representative of the ELA.  It is hoped that the ELA can offer accreditation in the future and is working with GYBC to achieve this for the discounts available for SL to accredited landlords.

Financial Statements year end 31 December 2018; CK explained the new accounting regulations. Profit £14300Corporation tax £521Outstanding mortgage approx. £16000Bank balance £100000The Board are considering gas central heating for the Office. TS proposed acceptance, seconded by PN and carried unanimously.

Appointment of accountants; Lovewell Blake has indicated a willingness to continue, proposed by TS, seconded by CC and carried unanimously.

Appointment of Directors; There were two vacancies on the ELA Board of Directors and two nominations – Peter Bussey and Jake Parker.  Accepted unanimously.

Any other business; None.

Close of AGM; CC closed the AGM at 10.31