In attendance:  Terry Jackson, Bill Keith, Gary Kichenside, Kevin Nowland, Bernie Russell

1.  The minutes of the previous two meetings were confirmed.

Board response to Steering Committee Report

2.  The Steering Committee agreed that the terms of de-amalgamation offered by the Board were, on the whole, reasonable.  It was nevertheless also agreed that the Steering Committee should write to Damien about two matters in relation to the Board's response, these being the outstanding matter of legal advice and the sale of lot 1442.

3.  It was noted that Kevin had already emailed Damien but it was agreed that it was appropriate to restate the Steering Committee's requirment for legal advice in relation to the matters raised in a formal reply.

4.  In relation to Lot 1442, the Steering Committee expressed disappointment with the Board's decision regarding the refusal to allow any moratorium on the sale of the land.  While it was understood why the Board of the MIBC might not want to close off any options in relation to this issue, it was disappointing that the Board did not in any way acknowledge how disadvantageous it would be for the new Tura club if the Board were to proceed with such a sale soon after de-amalgamation.

5.  The Steering Committee resolved to write to the Board, through Damien, reiterating how important the appropriate development of Lot 1442 could be to the long term future of new Tura Club.  While the Board has ruled out any legal undertaking regarding this matter, it would be an important expression of goodwill (and consistent with the spirit in which the de-amalgamation is being conducted), if the Board were to acknowledge the difficulty that an early sale would present to the new Tura club, and in recognition of this, to express its intention not to actively initiate such a sale in the first 12 to 18 months following de-amalgamation.  Note that the Steering Committee does not seek a legal undertaking, only a statement of intent to at least partially allay the concerns of members regarding this issue.

Constitution

6.  It was agreed that a draft constitution would need to be prepared by early January, in order to have the document signed off by the Constitution sub-committee and Steering Committee and ready for legal perusal by mid January.

Information Night

7.  It was agreed that an Information Night would be held on Wednesday 3 November at around 5:00pm.  It was also agreed that one of the Steering Committee should speak very briefly at the Members' Night at Tura on Monday 15 November.  Kevin to organise.

Next Meeting

8.  Kevin to notify date for the next meeting when needed.

Bernie Russell
Secretary, De-amalgamation Steering Committee