Summary of Minutes of Official CFU Board Meeting held on Monday 7th February 2022 by Virtual Conference
Present: Jim Green (Vice Chair), Mike Vickers, Nick Phillipson, Kieron Shiel, Matt Dickenson, Adam Langan, Charlotte Walker, Jeff Banks, Paul Bodman, Alex Owen, and Christine Robson (Secretary).
Apologies: None
Minutes of Meeting held on 24th January 2022 – Minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Jim Green opened the meeting regarding the email that had been received by the Board from Andrew Morris resigning from the Chair and as a Director on the Board. Jeff Banks asked for it to be recorded that the Board thanked Andrew for all his work during the last couple of years, piloting us through some very difficult times.
Jim Green stated that there would now be a vacancy for the role of Chairman and asked all members about taking on the role. Kieron Shiel stated that he was happy to take on the position. The Board voted unanimously, without any abstentions.
Finance – Matt Dickenson stated that he was working on a base budget for next year. Would be meeting all portfolio holders to discuss individual budgets. There is no income from a stadium sponsorship, and it is a key priority to obtain one. We also needed to look at off-field structure, as George Delves position had never been filled.
Jim Green mentioned about cover for wheelchair users which had been ongoing for several years. Would it be possible to put up a temporary structure whilst considering a more permanent fixture and the costs of doing this?
Solar Panels – Mike Vickers stated that a company doing work for the Council would not be able to help us out as it would not be economical. Would have to be considered later.
Jim Green had been contacted by a company regarding installing electric chargers on the car park. Meeting will be held later in the week.
Sponsored Walk – Mike Vickers suggested that this should come under the fundraising group but would be happy to organise one. Could be considered for the last home match on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022.
AOB – Paul Bodman was looking into transport for the Manager. Would report back to the Board at next official meeting.
Chris Robson asked whether there was any intention of getting back to face to face meetings at the Club. Kieron stated that he wanted to do this and the first one would be held on Saturday 19th February 2022.
The Safety Certificate needed to be changed from Andrew Morris’s name. Jim Green said he would be happy to have his name on the certificate., as it would tie in with his role as Football Operations Director.
Question was asked about the Police being present at the Hereford game. It was agreed that only three sides would be open and Hereford fans would have half of the West block. Advanced ticketing would be available to “Away” fans and would be taken offline 24 hours before the match.
Matt asked as to whether there were any commercial projects in the pipeline. Alex Owen said he would bring a report to the next meeting.
Date of Next Meeting – Saturday 5th March 2022 at the Deva Stadium.