Present:
Sir Peter Luff (Chairman)
George Barnes
Jim Cathcart
Mike Clist
Brigid Simmonds
Kate Nicholls
Nick Griffin
Jane Twitchin
Bill Sharpe
Martin Caffrey
Tim Hulme
Apologies:
Rodger Vickers
1.Preliminary
The Chairman noted that the meeting had been duly convened, that a quorum of five directors was present in accordance with the Articles of Association and declared the meeting open.
Mike Clist told the Board that unfortunately Rodger Vickers was stepping down as Chairman of PIRRS and PICA Services. The Board thanked Rodger for his tireless service to the industry over many years. Mike will be working with Rodger to find a replacement.
2.Minutes of the last meeting 7th December
The Chair proceeded with the meeting by requesting that the minutes of the meeting held on 7th December be proposed as a true and accurate record of the discussions that took place and signed the minutes. The minutes were approved.
3.PICAS update on cases
4.PIRRS update on cases
There was a discussion about a company who are not contributing to PGB funds, but may have a case. It was agreed that if a case was bought by such a company, that a one off fee could be agreed. The company concerned will be joining the sub 500 group in due course.
5.NRR and PGBto join the under 500 group post Statutory Regulation.
The Board discussed New River Retail who had bought Punch pubs. As required under IFC 6, Punch offered all eligible lessees a Deed of Variation to retain their protection under IFC 6. Initially, 50 out of 80 lessees signed the DOV. The offer to the remaining 30 is still available, as is a protocol for all for an internal dispute resolution process. NRR have agreed to
6.PGB Financials and Subscriptions
Mike Clist said that the PGB accounts currently showed a surplus of £34,000. It was agreed to invoice members of the scheme for the next six months.
7.The Future of the PGB: transitional arrangements to statutory regulation and its potential role in continuing self-regulation.
The Board considered the paper produced by the BBPA working with BII and IFBB. Option 3, to evolve the current system was approved. The BBPA will check on the legal position and how the Statute of Limitations might affect cases under transition once the Statutory Code has been introduced.
8.Annual Report 15/16
9.AOB
Sediment allowance. The Board discussed the issue of sediment allowance and how it was treated in rental calculations. BII agreed to look at pre-entry training and how wastage is referenced. B Simmonds agreed to send the Board the guidance they have given their members
10.Date and time of next meeting
The date of the next Board meeting will be Monday 11th April at 12.30 pm at the BBPA Offices in Brewers Hall