Town Council Minutes 8th January 2008
Minutes of a Meeting of the TAVISTOCK TOWN COUNCIL held in the Council Chamber, Drake Road, Tavistock on TUESDAY the 8th day of JANUARY 2008 at 7.00 p.m.
Present: Cllr Mrs A Johnson Town Mayor
Cllr D Best
Cllr Mrs M Govier
Cllr M Harper
Cllr I C Jennings
Cllr Mrs J C Metcalf
Cllr R Pike
Cllr Mrs J Ramsey
Cllr E D Sanders
Cllr Mrs D. Sellis
Cllr W. Sellis
Cllr H Smith
Cllr B Trew
Cllr D Whitcomb
In Attendance: Town Clerk
Works Superintendent
Market Reeve
One member of the press
Seven members of the public
QUIET REFLECTION.
Members prepared themselves for the meeting by a few moments of quiet reflection led by the Reverend Michael Brierley, priest in charge of the parishes of Tavistock and Gulworthy.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME.
There were no questions.
469. APOLOGIES.
There were apologies for absence from Cllr C Jenkins, Cllr E H Sherrell and Cllr P. Sanders.
470. MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING 4th DECEMBER 2007.
The Mayor presented the minutes of the meeting.
471. MATTERS ARISING.
Minute 443f referred.
Cllr Pike declared a prejudicial interest and left the room.
Before Members debated the Properties Committee minutes, the Works Superintendent began to give a brief on the report given to the Town Hall and Markets Sub-Committee concerning the banning of vehicle movement in the Pannier Market perimeter road from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. The actual report had been tabled that evening. Cllr Best raised a point of order that he wished to have time to read the report himself. Members were reminded that they had asked for the report to be presented at this meeting (Minute 443e referred), and Cllr Whitcomb thought that bullet points might be valuable. Cllr Trew agreed, and asked for Mr Southall to be allowed to give a synopsis without interruption. The recommendations needed to be explained before Members could properly debate the matter. Cllr Best asked what the council was doing for the traders to allow them to carry out their business. Cllr Smith asked that the financial implications for the Council be considered. As the debate was somewhat heated the Mayor called a halt, and deferred the matter to an extraordinary meeting to be held on Tuesday 15th January at 7.00 pm by which time Members would have read and considered the full report.
472. PLANS COMMITTEE 4th DECEMBER 2007.
Cllr Whitcomb presented the Minutes. RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting be adopted.
473. PLANS COMMITTEE 18th DECEMBER 2007.
Cllr Best presented the Minutes. RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting be adopted.
474. PROPERTIES COMMITTEE 18th DECEMBER 2007.
Cllr Mrs Govier presented the minutes. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting be adopted.
475. FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE 18th DECEMBER 2007
Cllr H Smith presented the Minutes.
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting be adopted.
476. TO RECEIVE SUCH COMMUNICATIONS OR REPORTS AS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY THE TOWN MAYOR AND TO PASS SUCH RESOLUTIONS AS REQUIRED.
a. The Mayor informed Members about a meeting to discuss a permanent youth venue, and the formation of a steering group. Cllr Mrs Govier would attend.
b. The Mayor had received an invitation from the Borough Council for Members to ‘test’ some of the Drake’s trail routes.
c. An E mail about a consultation on the new Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Corporate Plan had been received. Those with internet access were asked to review it, and a copy would be sent to those 6 persons without such access.
d. The Mayor reminded members about the band visit to Pontivy in October, and asked any members who wished to take advantage of the trip to register with the Clerk.
f. The Mayor reminded Members of the honoured burgess ceremony on the 26th January.
g. The mayor reminded Members of the Tavistock Forward AGM on the 22nd January. This was an open meeting and all were able to attend. Cllr Whitcomb would represent the Council.
h. Members were informed of the NALC conference on the 20th to 22nd May at Eastbourne. Anyone who felt able to attend should contact the Clerk.
i. Cllr Pike asked that a letter of congratulation be sent to Kate Allenby concerning the award to her of the MBE.
477. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no announcements.
478. URGENT BUSINESS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MAYOR
There was no such business.
479. SEAL.
RESOLVED that the seal be affixed to the various Deeds and Documents to be made or entered into for the carrying into effect the several decisions and matters approved.
Rising 7.50 p.m.
Signed.........……………...…..................
Town Mayor
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