London Motorists Action Group

11 07 2005 LMAG minutes
Description: Notes on Inaugural Meeting of LMAG held on 11/7/05 Hampstead
Present:
Simon Aldridge
Anthony Culligan
Alex Henney
Nick Mavrides
John Newman
Apologies for absence:
Richard Chaumeton was unable to make the meeting.
Ralph Lucas offered his apologies for not putting the meeting date in his diary.

1. Agreed to set up London Motorists Action Group Ltd as a company limited by £1 guarantee by its members. There would be two classes of members – corporate and personal. JN to tidy up two sets of objectives, one for corporations, the second for individuals. SA, AH, NM, JN agreed to be directors. JN Agreed to set up the company, and he and AH signed paperwork. All agreed to share the costs of setting up. AH mentioned that RC had agreed to contribute.

2. AH said that Joan Walmsley had provisionally agreed to join the board provided the activity would not involve too much time. He would get in touch with her when she returned from NZ on 19/7.

3. JN explained the risks to directors attendant upon taking court action. Those risks can be controlled.

4. The business model AH proposed was based on EMAG, which for five years had run a professional campaign including media and parliamentary lobbying, legal action, and providing information to members. This requires a “professional” and paid secretariat. If the directors so wished AH would provide part of this effort, but would need to be backed up by someone who would be capable of:- · Sharing the work of liaising with the media, and marketing for corporate contributions · Keeping the administration tidy · Running a website · Organising campaigns

5. NM and AC explained the intrusive power of the new spy cameras, which are being strung around the borough and feed back to a surveillance centre. They have been introduced using the excuse of security, and can be set up with no consultation because of a loophole in the law. NM thought this was “creeping social control”. This prompted AH to suggest LMAG might have the motto “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance”, Thomas Jefferson, which was agreed.

6. The next step was to complete setting up the company and then to organize an approach to (say) 20 firms who are being hit heavily by parking and the congestion charge in order to raise £30k. For the next meeting AH will with input from all prepare a hit list and prepare a draft letter.

7. The contribution from members of the public should be £25 – half of the cost of a ticket.

8. Next meeting – either shortly or the first half of September.
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27 07 05 LMAG minutes
Description: Minutes of second board meeting of LMAG held in the Royal Gallery, The House of Lords, 27/7/05

In attendance:
Simon Aldridge
Richard Chaumeton
Tom Conti
Alex Henney,
general secretary Ralph Lucas,
Chairman Nick Mavrides

Apologies for absence:
John Newman Invited attendee:
Anthony Culligan

1. Introductions were made explaining why the participants are interested in LMAG. There was a discussion of the objectives of LMAG as per those set out in the Memorandum & Articles of Association, and agreement on the importance of legal action.

2. Agreed that LMAG approach a number of businesses for initial funding whose purposes would be to cover set up costs of:-

· Incorporation of the company, which is now registered as no. 5518543 in E&W (about £500)

· Design of website (£1,175 or thereabouts)

· Initial population of the website with information by A.H.

· Design of logo

· Costs of approaching initial members by A.H.

· No doubt sundry other tasks AH advised all in costs of £5000 to include his time. We may also require some legal checking of advice that goes on the website to ensure no foot faults, which would cost extra. RL to draft letter and circulate.

3. Agreed that a professional secretariat is needed and could be provided by AH + appropriate support.

4. Logo agreed. AH has invited design of letterhead and will cover the costs until initial funding is received.

5. A bank account should be set up with Nat West. There are three signatories to the account:- Simon Aldridge Alex Henney Ralph Lucas Cheques below £1000 require two signatories; above £1000 three signatories.

6. Set up a website when some initial capital is received. Agreed that where it starts it should be populated with a range of helpful information and relevant links. The website should be able to take money. After discussion agreed that individuals would be invited to subscribe £5 – the previous figure of £25 was thought too much.

7. The public launch should be mid to late October.

8. There should be a submission to the government on the new code for councils. AH will contact to get details of the scope.

9. AOB · RL to contact Joan Walmsley · One of the issues to be addressed is level of fines. (AH will get some input from LA and SF where they are much lower) · NM and AH to meet with solicitor
10. Next meeting to be held Wednesday 27 September at House of Lords.
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28 09 2005 LMAG minutes
Description: Minutes of third board meeting of LMAG held in The House of Lords, 28/9/05

In attendance:
Simon Aldridge
Richard Chaumeton
John Newman
Alex Henney,
general secretary Ralph Lucas,
Chairman Nick Mavrides

Apologies for absence:
Tom Conti and Anthony Culligan

1. Minutes of last board meeting were approved with addendum that subscription was agreed at £10.

2. Discussion with Robert Newman, website designer, regarding a website:- · Agreed free access first two times, then invite people to join and invite subscription via Paypal and print out receipt for subscription · Need for a classification system for PCNs and bailiff incidents · Need to consider keywords for Google retrieval – SA to take lead. JN to contact Google · Need viral marketing facility – SA to consider · Include a sponsors page · Have a print off of summary, LMAG objections · JN to prepare privacy statement The board decided to proceed with the website on the terms proposed by RN, viz £800 + VAT to build it and £200 + VAT to maintain it.

3. Mr. Trush Punatar of Punatar & Co, Solicitors, of Kentish Town discussed legal issues. Agreed we want some legal action.

4. JN gave out directors forms to RL, A, RC, NM to return to him (1 Ritherdon Road, London, SW17 8QE).

5. AH said that Joan Walmsley was willing to join the board, which the board welcomed and decided that more people should be invited to join. RC to contact a builder, and SA to contact Professor Knottenbelt of Imperial College, and people associated with Ticketbusters, Appealnow and Islington Guardians.

6. AH reviewed money marketing campaign. Some refusals, one agreement to support, one hopeful, and others to chase.

7. RC said that four builders had agreed to support, and DG Builders would put in cheque of £500 once bank account and invoicing arranged. AH to arrange former and JN latter.

8. NM said that he had had reasonable response from traders but needed two sheets of paper that explained what we are about and had a receipt for money. AH to provide explanation, JN the receipt.

9. Money issues:-

· Directors serve free, but may charge relevant expenses (e.g. travel to/from meetings) against documentation

· JN agreed to carry the cost of incorporation pro-tem, but all agreed to underwrite it until LMAG has funds

· All agreed to underwrite cost of the website until LMAG has funds

· Agreed that work by AH’s secretary can be charged on a contingent basis until LMAG has funds

· Agreed that payment to AH would be considered in due course
· In discussion about administration AH mentioned he has someone in mind who would work for £20/hr. SA said that he was selling his business, and would be at a loose end, and would like the work which he would be prepared to do for £20/hr. The Committee agreed to accept A’s offer, again on the contingent basis

10. The board welcomed the draft submission to the Transport Committee on Parking Enforcement prepared by AH and agreed to provide comments and authorise him to finalise it.

11. SA and AH summarised their unpleasant experiences with Equita.

12. Public relations efforts:- · AH described some contacts · NM to look into sticker for LMAG · Aim to launch in November from a venue with symbolism. RL to investigate possibility of HOL

13. Agreed that on dissolution any remaining monies would be donated to a London charity.

ALEX HENNEY General Secretary.
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