Bank Committee: September 19th 1921
900 On Minute No 870 (73, High Street, King's Heath), the Chairman reported that the tenant
of the premises in question had seen him with reference to the notice he had received from the Town Clerk. The tenant intimated his
willingness to give up possession, if the Committee would grant him a little more time to look round before deciding to realise his
stock.
The Committee were informed that the matter would be again brought before them at the next Meeting when the plans etc,
for the enlargement of the Kings Heath Branch would also be submitted.
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee: October
10th 1921
On Minute No 476, Mr McMichael (Architect) attended before the Sub-Committee and submitted plan and specification showing suggested alterations to the Kings Heath premises in order to adapt the same for use as a Daily Branch. The following Tenders were submitted for the carrying out of the work:
Messrs Baker & Son £847 Messrs Surman & Son £940 Messrs Sapcote & Sons £987 Mr
F J Briley £996 Messrs G Robinson & Son £1110
510 RESOLVED:- That the Manager, in conference with the Architect be instructed
to approach the lowest Tenderer (Messrs Baker & Son - £847) with a proposal that a clause be included in the Contract that an
allowance should be made in respect of any reduction in wages or prices of materials which might take place during the carrying out
of the work: reporting thereon to the General Committee at their next Meeting.
Bank Committee: October 14th 1921
Report
of the Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee:
King's Heath Branch.
The tenancy of the larger shop, 73, High Street, King's Heath, having expired, it has now been possible to deal with the question of the required increased accommodation at this Branch. Mr McMichael, Architect, was instructed to prepare a plan showing the most suitable method of enlarging and adapting the premises for use as a daily Branch, and your Sub-Committee have now had the plan and Specification before them.
935 RESOLVED:- That
the tender of Messrs Baker & Son at the sum of £847 for the carrying out of the alterations to the King's Heath Branch premises,
73 and 73a, High Street, in accordance with the plan and specification submitted, be accepted; that the Town Clerk be instructed to
prepare and affix the Corporate Seal to the necessary Contract, a Clause to be included therein providing that an allowance should
be made in respect of any variation in wages during the carrying out of the work; and that the amount of £847 referred to be defrayed
out of the funds of the Bank.
Bank Committee: November 14th 1921
961 On Minute No 870, the Chairman stated that he had seen
the tenant of No 73 High Street, Kings Heath, who undertook to give up possession of the premises in the course of a few days.
Finance
& General Purposes Sub-Committee: December 12th 1921
544 The Manager reported as follows:
King's Heath Premises.
The
tenant of 73 High Street, King's Heath, has now given up possession, and the alterations are proceeding. The Public Works Department
have now approved of the plans, subject to the Bank receiving all claims for compensation in respect of the proposed alterations and
additions if the demolition of the building or any part thereof should be required at any time for road improvement purposes.
569
RESOLVED:- That the General Committee be recommended to concur in the Minute of the Public Works and Town Planning Committee with
reference to alterations, King's Heath premises.
Bank Committee: December 19th 1921
Report of the Finance & General
Purposes Sub-Committee:
King's Heath Premises.
Your Sub-Committee report that the tenant of No 73, High Street, King's Heath,
has now given up possession, and the alterations recently authorised are proceeding. In this connection a Minute has been received
from the Public Works Committee approving plan showing the alterations and additions for bank purposes, subject to your Committee
waiving all claims for compensation in respect of the alterations and additions if the demolition of the building or any part thereof
should be required at any time for road improvement purposes.
Your Committee are recommended to concur in the Minute of the Public
Works and Town Planning Committee.
1007 RESOLVED:- That this Committee acquiesce in the Minute of the Public Works and Town Planning
Committee approving the alterations and additions at the High Street, King's Heath premises, subject to the condition referred to
therein.
The Manager submitted a communication from Mr Lane (lessee of premises at rear of 73 and 73A High Street, King's Heath)
desiring to terminate the tenancy of these premises and suggesting a transfer of the same to Mr Llewellyn, Timber Merchant, Stratford
Road.
1016 RESOLVED:- That the matter be referred to the General Purposes Sub-Committee with authority to take such action in the matter as they consider desirable.
On Minute No 870 the Town Clerk reported as follows:
November 22nd 1921
Minute No 870
Possession of Premises at No 73, High Street, Kings Heath.
Referring to this Minute, I beg to report that I am now informed that the above premises have now been vacated. There would accordingly appear to be no necessity to institute legal proceedings in the matter, and I ask that the Minute be discharged.
977 RESOLVED:- That Minute No 870 be discharged.
On Minute No 935 the Town Clerk reported as follows:
November 30th 1921
Contract for Alterations
I have prepared and completed a Contract with Mr F V Baker, trading as Messrs Baker & Son, for alterations and additions to Nos 73 and 73a High Street, Kings Heath.
The Corporate Common Seal has been affixed to the document, which bears date 21st November instant.
982 RESOLVED:- That Minute No 935 be discharged.
General Purposes Sub-Committee: January 16th 1922
Tenancy of Mr Lane, rear of 73 and 73A High Street,
King's Heath.
The Committee will recollect that at their last meeting a request was submitted from Mr Lane (Lessee of premises
at rear of 73 and 73A High Street, King's Heath) to terminate his tenancy, and the matter was referred to your Sub-Committee with
authority to take such action as they might consider desirable.
In connection with the alterations now taking place at these
premises, Mr Lane now complains of trespass and the pulling down and removal of certain wood and glass partitions used by him as an
office, and he claims compensation for the disturbance and loss that may have been sustained thereby. He offers to surrender the lease,
as at 25th December 1921, and to pay the rent up to that date amounting to £40 providing the Bank would pay to him £40 in settlement
of any claim he may have for trespass.
After taking legal advice in the matter, your Sub-Committee are of opinion that it would
be advisable to agree to Mr Lane's proposal, and recommend that the Town Clerk and Manager be authorised to come to a suitable settlement
with Mr Lane, and that the latter's tenancy be terminated.
They have instructed the Manager, in consultation with Mr Wilde, to
arrange fresh tenancies of the dwellinghouse and the yard and buildings.
Bank Committee: January 16th 1922
1031 RESOLVED:-
That the Town Clerk and Manager be authorised to settle the claim of Mr Lane in respect of alleged encroachment and damage on the
best terms possible; and that the Town Clerk be instructed to take the necessary steps to terminate Mr Lane's tenancy.
Finance
Sub-Committee: January 16th 1922
Repayment of Purchase Money to Housing and Estates Committee.
It will be remembered that in the
early stages of the Bank the necessary money required to purchase premises for the purpose of Branch Banks was found by the Housing
and Estates Committee on behalf of the Bank, it being understood that when the Bank was in a position to repay the amount thus found
steps would be taken to meet this liability. Interest is being charged on the amount outstanding at 6%. The Bank have already repaid
the sum of £1,818 in respect of the purchase of premises at Sparkbrook, but there remains a sum of £6,634. 13. 7d. owing to the Housing
and Estates Committee for other purchases at Aston, Kings Heath, Duddeston, Ladywood and Rotton Park.
Your Sub-Committee have
carefully considered this matter, and they recommend that the amount at present owing to the Housing and Estates Committee should
be repaid, and that the Committee's thanks be conveyed to them for their assistance in the matter.
Bank Committee: January 16th
1922
1036 RESOLVED:- That payment be made to the Housing and Estates Committee of the sum due to them in respect of the acquisition of Branch Bank premises amounting to £6,634. 13. 7d and that the best thanks of this Committee be conveyed to them for their assistance in the matter.
General Purposes Sub-Committee: February 13th 1922
46 With reference to alterations at Kings Heath Branch now being carried out the Manager reported that arrangements had been made with the Education Committee for the Branch to be carried on at a school room during the progress of alterations.
Bank Committee: February 20th 1922
On Minute No 1031 (Kings
Heath Premises - Mr Lane's claim) the following report of the Town Clerk was presented:
February 18th 1922
73 & 73a, High
Street, King's Heath.
I have to report that Mr William Lane has surrendered his lease of the above premises as from the 24th June/1921.
He has agreed to forego any claim in respect of the trespass in consideration of the Corporation releasing him from rent and rates
since that date.
I have paid 10/- stamp duty on the Surrender.
1064 RESOLVED:- That Minute No 1031 be discharged.
The Manager
submitted the following report from Mr F Wilde with reference to the letting of a portion of the Kings Heath Premises.
February
17th 1922
Shopping and Yard Kings Heath.
I have let the above Shopping and Yard to Messrs James Madden, L J Madden, & H T Madden,
and they desire the Agreement made out in their joint names. The rent is to be £50.0.0. per annum and Rates, accruing from 25th March.
The
Landlord will be responsible for the exterior repairs, and the Tenant for the interior repairs. The Tenants desire a Clause inserted
in the Agreement to the effect that should the house become vacant, in the event of it not being required for the occupation of a
Manager of the Bank, they are to have the option to take it at a rental of £35-0-0 per annum and Rates.
There are certain repairs
required to the boundary fence, and if these are not receiving the attention of your Builder I shall be glad to know, in order that
I may deal with the matter.
I shall be glad if you will instruct the Town Clerk to proceed with the preparation of the Agreement,
as the Tenants would like it signed before to-morrow week, (Feb. 25th) if possible. In the meantime I am making the necessary formal
enquiries as to stability.
1065 RESOLVED:- That subject to Mr Wilde's enquiries regarding Messrs Madden being found satisfactory the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare and enter into a tenancy agreement with Messrs Madden on the terms set out in Mr Wilde's report.
General Purposes Sub-Committee: March 13th 1922
On Minute No 17a (Letting of Living Accommodation and outbuildings, 73 and 73a, High Street, Kings Heath) it was
72a RESOLVED:- That the existing tenancy with Mr Frederick Green at 73, High Street, be continued, and that Minute No 17a be discharged.
Tenders were submitted for the supply of furniture and fittings for the branch Bank premises at 73 and 73a, High Street, Kings Heath, as follows:
|
Mr R Hunt |
£175. 10. 0. |
|
Midland Wood Workers Ltd |
£180. 0. 0. |
|
Messrs Baker & Sons |
£186. 5. 0. |
76 RESOLVED:- That the tender of Messrs Baker & Son at the sum of £186. 5. 0. for the carrying out of the work be accepted; and the General Committee asked to confirm the action taken.
Bank Committee: March 20th
1922
1088 The following Report of the General Purposes Sub-Committee was presented:
Tenders for Furniture and Fittings for
King's Heath Branch.
Your Sub-Committee have considered the tenders received for the supply and fixing of furniture and fittings for
the new premises at 73 High Street, King's Heath, and have accepted the tender of Baker and Son of Ladypool Road, amounting to £186.
5. 0. They now ask that their action in the matter be confirmed.
1096 RESOLVED:- That the action of the Sub-Committee in accepting
the tender of Messrs Baker & Son at the sum of £186. 5. 0. for the supply and fixing of furniture and fittings for the King's
Heath Branch premises be confirmed.
The Manager reported that the alterations at the Kings Heath Branch were nearing completion
and the premises would be ready for use at an early date.
1106 RESOLVED:- That the question of making the necessary arrangements for the formal opening of the Kings Heath premises as a permanent daily Branch be referred to the General Purposes Sub-Committee.