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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ALFORD TOWN COUNCIL
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CORN EXCHANGE, ALFORD
ON 19th January 2010.
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CORN EXCHANGE, ALFORD
ON 19th January 2010.
Present: Councillors Hounslow, Allan, Cooper, Devereux, Quantrell, Milson, Jarnell, Lithgow, Miles and Rawson
Mrs L Croft (Clerk)
1 members of the public.
Member of public asked if there was any progress with regard to possible allotments, that a good floral display in the centre of town was important and that the Corn Exchange should be promoted and fully utilised.
APOLOGIES
241 Apologies and reasons for absence were received from Cllrs Kelk.
Proposed Cllr Rawson
Seconded Cllr Devereux
Resolved that the reasons for absence be approved.
SIGNING OF DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
242 Mr Alan Miles signed the declaration which was countersigned by the Clerk.
Cllr Hounslow welcomed Cllr Miles to the Council.
DECLARARION OF INTERESTS
243 None
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 15th DECEMBER 2009
244 Proposed Cllr Milson
Seconded Cllr Devereux
Resolved that these be signed as a true record.
CLERKS REPORT
245 Item 232 - CWGC have given the contract for the renovation and maintenance of the war graves to Ramscapes Ltd of Sherwood Nottingham.
Item 236 - Written to all involved in the Christmas event.
Item 237 - All Christmas trees have been taken down and were taken to the Manor House for shredding.
Paul Lane kindly collected 50 hedging plants and some small trees from LCC. These need to be planted in the cemetery and clerk asked for Councillors to volunteer to help with the planting. This will be a Saturday – clerk to inform Councillors of exact details.
Paul Lane is also to be the local First Contact Volunteer for Age Concern from the end of January.
Paul Lane is also to be the local First Contact Volunteer for Age Concern from the end of January.
TABLE CORRESPONDENCE
246 The following items were on the table for general discussion:
a. Clerk & Councils Direct – January Issue
b. Lalc news – December issue. List of training courses for councillors and clerks- Includes a course for both new councillors/chairman on current procedures and legislation.
c. Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Integrated Risk Management Plan-
d. Emda News – Winter edition.
e. East Midlands in Bloom – Newsletter winter 2009/2010.
f. New Phone number for contacting the police. – Non emergency phone number.
N/003/02457/09 Land at East Street – Permission to change use of existing agricultural land to provide a football field and car parking area. – Permission granted.
N/003/02386/09 – Post Office Garages, Park Lane. To continue use as a light industrial unit for the restoration of marine artefacts. – Permission granted with conditions attached.
CORRESPONDANCE THE CHAIRMAN WISH TO PUT BEFORE THE COUNCIL
247 Two letters received from residents
The first concerning Alford Telephone Exchange and the slowness of Broadband connections. The Council will look further into this and contact BT.
The second letter concerned the omission from ELDC Messenger magazine of Alford in the back page article on markets in East Lindsey. There will be a full page spread on Alford in the July edition. This will be preceded by a thorough cleaning of the streets and painting of the street furniture. ELDC will work with Alford Town Council and there will be a poster campaign in the empty shop windows. LCC to be contacted regarding the refurbishment of the bus-stop which needs to be done at the same time. Wolds Grif drain also needs to be tidied up.
FINANCIAL
248 a.)Accounts for Payment.
Proposed Cllr Allan
Seconded Cllr Rawson
Resolved that the accounts as put before the Council totalling £5,833.08 be paid.
249 b.) Accounts figures at end of December 2009
Proposed Cllr Jarnell
Seconded Cllr Allan
Resolved that the figures put before the Council are accepted.
250 c.) Minutes of the Budget meeting held 12th January, the budget figure and precept.
Proposed Cllr Quantrell
Seconded Cllr Rawson
Resolved that the Minutes be signed as a true record and that the precept figure of £46,182 be submitted.
REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
251 None
TOWN PLAN – HOW DO WE MOVE FORWARD?
252 General discussion regarding the different projects that came out of the Town Appraisal. Certain Councillors expressed their interest in working on various projects and were encouraged to start working on them. Some projects would take longer than others. Industry & Commerce was highlighted as most important as was Town Centre Management. Progress update at the Town Meeting in May.
DATE AND FORMAT OF PUBLIC MEETING
253 As agreed at the last Annual Public meeting the date is Thursday 20th May 2010. This event needs more publicity, mail shots to all homes. Any progress or ideas regarding the Town Plan to be pulled together for this meeting. Councillors to inform clerk who is doing what.
PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONS SOUTH ST/WILLOUGHBY RD/FARLESTHORPE RD.
254 No objections raised.
ANY OTHER MATTERS FOR GENERAL DISCUSSION OR INCLUSION IN THE NEXT AGENDA
255 Land next to Willoughby Road Houses, left hand side – rubbish not cleared, now becoming a tip.
256 Agenda item - Library – News in the Window. Not looking good. Content is excellent. Presentation needs improving. Cost of display boards etc.
257 Agenda item - Credit Unions – Alford Community Church setting up credit union.
ELDC – No increase in car parking charges 2010/11.
258 Agenda Item – War Memorial.
COUNCIL MOVED TO CLOSED SESSION
259 Short discussion regarding future of Corn Exchange. Agreed to hold a meeting Tuesday 26th January 7pm. To discuss further the Corn Exchange.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.28pm.
Third Tuesday in February 2010
Currently only the approved minutes of the last meeting are here