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The Sub Committee highlighted the need for strong
definition between the role of the Charitable Trust and the County
Council in this matter.
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The Chair of the Trust emphasised he wished to be kept
informed of any incidents and/or developments at the site. He also
raised the possibility of Microwave Links being established which
it may be possible to monitor from Gofal Mon.
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It was AGREED
that a meeting of this Sub Committee be held
following the Court Case in September and that an update be given
to members from both a legal perspective and on any progress made
by North Wales Police.
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It was noted that the quarterly meeting with HSBC
Investments had been cancelled with a copy of the investment
managers’ quarterly report having been sent to
members. IT WAS AGREED
that the Sub Committee should proceed with a
view to meeting with the Investment Managers twice a year, whilst
receiving the quarterly, reports, but that that the situation be
kept under review.
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The Chairman invited Mr Ian Carruthers to address the
meeting. Mr Carruthers reported he had contacted Solicitors for
both the parties who had expressed an interest in the
site.
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Company A had expressed a strong interest in 100 acres on
the Western part of the site and had submitted a bid for the land.
Mr Carruthers recommended the issue should be progressed with the
basis of the transaction being a Conditional Contract subject to
reasonable conditions and an agreed time table.
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Company B had failed to provide any details of their
proposals for the site. A letter had been received from them,
part of which was read out by the Treasurer. Members were of the
view that the tone of the letter was unhelpful and did little to
establish their confidence in working with the Company. As
the letter made reference to the Chairman of the Trust, it
was AGREED that a response to that part of the letter should be from
him.
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The discussion continued with regard to Company A and
other possible use of the site. The Treasurer informed the meeting
he had received telephone calls regarding a further two potential
interests in the site. Whilst no firm offer had been made it may be
prudent to continue discussions with them and
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invite them to submit a written notice of interest or an
offer.
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Pursuant to an earlier request of the Sub Committee, the
Treasurer reported that he had spoken to the Charity Commission
regarding seeking their consent to a disposal other than by the
route of seeking a qualified surveyor’s report. In principle,
it appeared that further correspondence would be required, but that
such consent might be a way of allowing the Charitable Trust a
means of taking account of its wider objects in any
disposal.
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The following issues were discussed:
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One other possible use of the site was
acknowledged;
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Members welcomed the firm interest being shown by Company
A and acknowledged its principled interest in the past;
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Concern was raised that Company A would have sole control
of the site for a possible period of two to three years without
having paid the Trust a deposit for the privilege;
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It was suggested that the surveyor could discuss further
with Company A to ascertain whether they would be prepared to pay a
deposit for the site;
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Conditions which could be imposed on the Conditional
Contract including time clauses were discussed;
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Members emphasised the importance of ensuring the site
continues to be marketed as being available until such time as a
contract has been agreed
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The Charity Commissions view regarding the development of
the site was acknowledged;
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Following a lengthy discussion on the options available to
the Sub Committee it was RESOLVED:
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to defer a final decision for a period of two to
three months pending further negotiations between the Surveyor and
Company A;
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that the Chairman and Vice Chairman of this Sub
Committee request a meeting with Ieuan Wyn Jones AM to discuss
possible development of the site;
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GARETH WINSTON ROBERTS OBE
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