FULL COUNCIL – 2nd MARCH 2010
GAINSBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES of a MEETING of Council held at Gainsborough House, 18 Parnell Street, Gainsborough on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 at 7:00pm
Present: Councillor Raoul Hesse-Phillipson (In the Chair)
Councillor Mark Binns
Councillor Harry Clarke
Councillor Daniel Dand
Councillor Tim Davies
Councillor David Dobbie
Councillor Elaine Hadley
Councillor Sally Jupp
Councillor Paul Key
Councillor James Plastow
Councillor Roger Plastow
Councillor John Ridley
Councillor Kenneth Woolley
In Attendance: Environment Officer
Administrative Assistant
Also in Attendance: Five members of the public
Council members were all given a copy of correspondence relating to Marshall’s Yard Farmers Market.
Prior to the meeting Reverend Keith Lackenby led the meeting in prayer.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Pearl Banyard
Councillor Vaughan Hughes
Councillor William Parry
2. MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr R. Hesse-Phillipson declared a personal interest in item 10 for GAPA appeal.
Cllr T. Davies declared a personal interest in item 10 for CAB appeal.
3. COUNCIL MINUTES
Cllr T. Davies asked that in attendance, the West Lindsey Councillor should state Mel Starkey and Cllr K. Woolley did attend the meeting.
Cllr P. Key requested that in item 7 “passed on” be changed to “passed to”.
Cllr D. Dobbie asked why Personnel and Procedures had not taken place in the “evening of the 3rd/4th week in February” as stated in item 11. Cllr T. Davies informed the Council this meeting will not take place until after the Clerk returns to work from sick leave.
RESOLVED on proposal by Cllr R. Plastow, seconded by Cllr S. Jupp that the notes of the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 be confirmed as a correct record.
Cllr E.J Hadley and Cllr R. Hesse-Phillipson abstained.
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4. TO DEAL WITH ANY BUSINESS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED BY STATUTE TO BE DONE
No business to be dealt with.
5. CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cllr R. Hesse-Phillipson informed the Council that a new Chief Executive has been appointed at WLDC by the name of Manjeet Gill. Cllr R. Hesse-Phillipson requested that when she takes up her post in May, the Council send a welcome letter to her.
6. REPORT FROM THE CLERK TO THE COUNCIL
In the Clerk’s absence, the Environment Officer added to the report that an attempted break in and potential cable theft had occurred at the Richmond Park site. Nothing had been stolen, although it is estimated there is £1000.00 worth of damage. The Environment Officer also informed the Council that the Activities Officer has formally handed in her notice due to personal reasons.
Cllr D. Dobbie questioned why the Council are being asked to support the relocation of Gainsborough F.C when this is outside the Parish of the Town?
7. GAINSBOROUGH LOCAL ISSUES
Cllr S. Jupp corrected the following errors made by the Administrative Assistant in her letter for local issues. “Feight” should be changed to “height”, insert “raised” between “was” and “again” and “enforcement” be changed to “enhancement”.
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No public questions received.
9. TO DISPOSE OF ANY BUSINESS REMAINING FROM THE LAST MEETING
No business to dispose of.
10. RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD IN FEBRUARY
Management and Finance Committee
The Environment Officer left the meeting at 7:12pm due to a personal interest in this item as a whole.
Appeal request from GAPA for £15,000/year.
A general discussion took place about the amount of money being asked for, the details of the appeal, what it would be used for and the benefits.
On proposal by Cllr J. Ridley, seconded by Cllr S. Jupp that GAPA be granted £5,000.00 out of reserves and resubmit an appeal every year.
Cllr D. Dobbie objected on the grounds that this money would be coming out of reserves. At the request of Cllr D. Dobbie a recorded vote in response to the above proposal was taken as follows:
Against: Councillors M. Binns, H. Clarke, D. Dand, T. Davies, D. Dobbie, E.J Hadley, R. Hesse-Phillipson, P. Key and K. Woolley.
For: Councillors S. Jupp, J. Plastow, R. Plastow and J. Ridley.
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A total of 4 votes for and 9 votes against GAPA receiving funding from reserves.
Appeal request from West Lindsey Citizens Advice Bureau for £7092 (previously circulated).
Cllr T. Davies left the meeting at 7:24pm due to a declared personal interest in this item.
A general discussion took place about how this grant will benefit the people of Gainsborough.
On proposal by E.J Hadley, seconded by Cllr R. Plastow that CAB be granted £7092.00.
Cllr D. Dobbie objected on the grounds that this money would be coming out of reserves. At the request of Cllr D. Dobbie a recorded vote in response to the above proposal was taken as follows:
For: Councillors H. Clarke, E.J Hadley, R. Hesse-Phillipson, S. Jupp, P. Key, J. Plastow, R. Plastow, J. Ridley and K. Woolley
Against: Councillors D. Dand and D. Dobbie.
Abstentions: Councillor M. Binns
A total of 9 votes for and 2 votes against with 1 abstention. Therefore, the proposal was accepted.
Cllr J. Ridley called the Environment Officer and Cllr T. Davies back to the meeting, returning at 7:30pm.
11. QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR
Cllr D. Dobbie had submitted a question.
Cllr R. Hesse-Phillipson advised Standing Order 8.3 applies.
12. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
Cllr D. Dobbie had submitted a motion.
REFFERED to Management and Finance Committee, as Cllr T. Davies advised that Standing Order 8.3 applies.
13. TO FULFILL VACANCIES ON COMMITTEES. MEMBER CHAMPIONS OR OUTSIDE BODIES
Allotments Sub-Committee
A discussion took place about why this vacancy had arisen.
RESOLVED on proposal by Cllr P. Key, seconded by Cllr M. Binns that Cllr D. Dobbie fulfils the vacancy on the Allotments Sub-Committee.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Management and Finance Committee
NOTED that the notes of the Management and Finance Committee meeting held on Monday 8th February 2010 be received and the resolutions contained therein be adopted.
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Community Services Committee
NOTED that the notes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday 16th February 2010 be received and the resolutions contained therein be adopted.
Planning and Development Committee
NOTED that the notes of the Planning and Development Committee meetings held on Thursday 11th February 2010 be received and the resolutions contained therein be adopted.
The meeting concluded at 7:42pm.
Chairman
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