The Directors of Regatta Point Freehold Limited met for a regular meeting to discuss various matters arising in the running of the building.  

The following are highlights of the discussions:

• The new Directors, Fran Black and David Brown, were welcomed aboard.
• Health & Safety Assessment.  All outstanding items (only low or medium risks) are in hand and will be completed by HML.
• There was an extended discussion on the 10 year maintenance plan as provided by the surveyor.  David Brown is to discuss the detail with the surveyor.  It was agreed to prioritise; Western Ground Floor repairs to wooden decking and metalwork, D Block balconies, Double glazing repairs to 56.  Any decision on switching to alternative to wood was deferred until the options became clearer. 
• George Cross to commission detailed survey of all balconies to identify any immediate safety concerns and to help priorities future works.
• Lobby refresh project has installed steel fronts to lifts (architrave to follow), replaced old radiators with new (extended to include blocks A & D), added additional lighting, installed additional power sockets and chrome fronts, replaced trolleys and installed shelves.  No decision yet on new furniture, artificial plants or painting. 
• Garden refresh is continuing with over 150 plants recently planted, bug hotels established and transfer of some structural plants to front.  Agreement to remove 7 riverside trees.
• New Directors still being sought.
• The REV (Regatta Electric Vehicle) Club project has held discussions with potential companies.  All are fairly similar – biggest difference is in payment profile with some front loaded.  Over a three year timespan the costs are roughly the same.  Hub and spoke design being pursued.  Costs are unclear at the moment.  No decision at this time to proceed. 

Next meeting 8th June 2021