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Minutes of the League Executive Committee held at Holmans Sports Club on Monday 1st February 2006 at 7:30 pm Present – C Endean, C Coombes, G Osborne and W Hoskings

1. Apologies – None

2. Minutes of the last meeting – Minutes of the meeting held on 19th December 2005 being previously circulated were approved by the members present and signed by the chairman as a correct record.

3. Matters arising – a) The computer for the fixture secretary has been purchased.

b) Appeals have been lodged by St. Ives Town and New Park Rangers to the CCFA in connection with last month's decisions.

c) Storm had written in connection with Postal problems, confirmed by the Royal Mail, concerning unpaid fines and with correspondence from the league secretary. It was agreed that the fines were to be imposed, but the point deductions not made on condition that the fines be paid by return of post.

d) No response had been received in connection with Greg Wills of Robartes Arms who had played on 3rd December whilst banned by the CCFA and the secretary agreed to chase this matter.

4. Correspondence – a) Fixture rearrangements by the league fixture secretary dated 18th December 2005.

b) Letter from CCFA advising the league that St. Ives Mariners had been suspended from all football until further notice, this to include officers, officials and registered players.

c) A letter dated 26th December 2005 from St. Ives Town appealing against the decision of the management committee to deduct points for playing unregistered players. The secretary had written to the club to supply a copy of the team sheets and advised them to appeal to the CCFA in accordance with Rule 16.

d) A letter from St. Agnes AFC appealing against the management decision to expel them from the Arthur Pearce Cup for playing an unregistered player. The secretary had replied by sending a copy of the team sheet. A further letter dated 1st January has been received but it was agreed that the exclusion was to stand, although they may have appealed to the CCFA under Rule 16.

e) Reinstatements for the period 1st December to 31st December 2005 from the CCFA.

f) A letter dated 5th January 2006 from Phil Cardew (CCFA Development Officer) requesting a meeting with the league to discuss the FA Charter Status. It was agreed to call a meeting of the clubs and invite the Falmouth/Helston League if they wished to attend.

g) A letter dated 16th January 2006 from the CCFA advising the league of the fifth round of the junior cup to be played on 28th January 2006.

h) Fixture Secretary's circular advising of new fixtures dated 18th January 2006.

i) A letter dated 19th January advising the league that the officers, officials and players of Storm AFC were suspended from all football until further notice.

j) Letter dated 10th January from Hayle AFC advising the league that their ground was available for finals and semi-finals if required.

k) A letter from Storm AFC advising the league of postal problems, together with a copy of a letter from Royal Mail confirming the position.

5. Officers Reports – Registration Secretary Mr Coombes reported 1514 registrations to date with 38 transfers completed.

Treasurer. Mr Coombes advised the committee that the income to date tolled £3383 and expenditure £1214 leaving a surplus of £2169 which when added to the balance brought forward gives a gross balance of £7934.

He also reported outstanding fines as follows – New park Rangers £20 (Under CCFA appeal) St. Ives Town £20 (Under CCFA appeal) St. Agnes £10 (As per correspondence) Storm £55 (As per correspondence) Fixture Secretary Mr Osborne circulated a list of offences, which were dealt with individually.

6. Inter – League Match – The Secretary reported that an approach had been received from the Vets league for a match, possibly at the end of March. The secretary agreed to approach Mr D Bray for confirmation and further information.

7. Any other business – a) It was agreed that either the secretary or fixture secretary would attend the appeals at the CCFA as other committee members had a conflict of interest.

b) Praze had requested permission to use astro turf facilities on occasions. It was agreed to permit this on condition the referee and opponents were both prepared under such conditions.

8. Date of next meeting – 8th March 2006 at Holmans Sports Club at 7:30pm.

 

 

Minutes of the League Executive Committee held at Holmans Sports Club on Monday 19th December 2005 at 7:30 pm Present – C Endean, C Coombes, G Osborne and W Hoskings

1. Apologies – None

2. Minutes of the last meeting – Minutes of the meeting held on 16th November 2005 being previously circulated were approved by the members present and signed by the chairman as a correct record.

3. Matters arising – a) The bank balance at 16th November was £8094 and not £8249 as recorded in the minutes.

b) Mr Coombes advised the meeting that Mr Endean's nomination as area representative had been supported by Portreath AFC and had been accepted and appointed by the CCFA.

4. Correspondence – a) Letter dated 21st November from the CCFA with application form for grant aid to enable the league to purchase a computer for the Fixture secretary. It was thought that a maximum grant of £460 was available to the league if approved by the F A, it was agreed to purchase the necessary computer, and the secretary to submit the application form to see if a grant was available, with funds in the region of £600.00.

b) Letter dated 21st November from the CCFA enclosing draw for the Junior Cup to be played on 3rd December 2005.

c) Circular from the fixture Secretary dated 21st November with revised fixtures for December 2005.

d) Letter dated 27th November from St Buryan AFC in connection with the fixture on 19th November against Crown Inn Glory that was abandoned after 72 minutes by the referee following an injury to a player. It was agreed that rule 10 F should apply and the game be replayed and the Fixture secretary was to arrange a date for the same.

e) A letter dated 27th November from St Buryan AFC in connection with the fixture on 26th November 2005 against Troon, together with a letter form Troon AFC dated 5th December 2005. It was agreed in view of the weather conditions that the match should be re-arranged by the fixture secretary.

f) CCFA reinstatements for the period 1st to 30th November 2005.

g) CCFA discipline Minutes for cases between 22nd October and 25th 2005.

h) Referees appointments for December 2005.

i) A letter from Praze an Beeble requesting the League Management Committee again look at there decision to fine the club and deduct points for the infringement of playing unregistered players. It was agreed that rules 8B and 8K had been breached and the original decision was to stand and if Praze were unhappy with the decision was to stand and that if Praze were unhappy with the decision then they should appeal to the CCFA in accordance with Rule 16. During this discussion the management committee inspected letters by the Registration Secretary and the league records.

j) A letter from Marazion Blues requesting the transfer of Ryan Stephens from Storm. As Storm had failed to complete the transfer form within the agreed time period it was agreed that the Registration Secretary approve the transfer in accordance with Rule 8I.

5. Officers Reports – Registration Secretary Mr Coombes reported 1463 registrations and 29 transfers approved to date.

Treasurer Mr Coombes advised the committee that the income to date tolled £3193 and expenditure £640 leaving a surplus to date of £2553. This balance has to be added to the balance brought forward of £5766 to give a carry forward figure of £8319.

He also reported outstanding fines as follows – St Ives Mariners £45 +£5 Madron £15 Storm £25 It was agreed that the clubs should be reminded by the league and a £10 administration fee be added for each club. It was also agreed in view of previous records the outstanding fines are to be paid by 6th January or the Clubs would be suspended from all league fixtures and reported to the CCFA.

Fixture Secretary Mr Osborne produced lists of infringements for committee members and all cases were inspected individually.

6. Jack Taylor Match 2nd January 2006 In view of the case that Illogan could not host this match on this date it was agreed to defer the game until later in the season.

7. Any other business – None

8. Date of next meeting – 1st February 2006