BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, COUNCIL OFFICES, CORKS LANE, HADLEIGH ON THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2008
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PRESENT: Ms J A Jenkins – Chairman
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Mr C W Arthey
Mr P K Beer
Mr N A Bennett
Mr M P Booth
Mr D M Busby
Mr J R B Cave
Mrs S P Clarke
Mr P G Gibson
Mr D G Grutchfield
Mr A J Hinton
Mr P J Holbrook
Mr B D Hurren
Mr L S Johnson
Mr P Jones
Mr R E Kemp
Mr B L Lazenby
Mr J A B Long
Dr M R Miller |
Mrs M O Munson
Mr A F D W Osborne
Mr N A Ridley
Mr B Riley
Mr A C Roberts
Mr D C Rose
Mr J R A Sayers
Mr R C Smith
Mr C M Spence
Mr R W Thake
Mrs C A Todd
Mr H N Todd
Mr D M Walton
Mr A J Ward
Mr G S White
Mrs S M Wigglesworth
Mr L H Young |
The following Members were unable to be present:- Mrs J Antill, Mr J C Brand, Mrs S Carpendale, Mr D H Keane, Mr M Newman, Mr R Whiting and Mr D L Wood.
The proceedings were opened with Prayer.
21 MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2008 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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None declared.
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Councillor John Brand
The Chairman reported that Councillor John Brand had recently undergone an operation and gave an update on his progress. She informed Members that she would convey to him the best wishes of the Council.
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In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13, it was noted that the following petitions had been received:
Application No. B/08/00470 – Fountain House Stores, The Street, East Bergholt
Petition in support, signed by approximately 25 residents of the District.
The petition was reported to and considered by the Development Committee at its meeting on 28 May 2008.
Application No. B/08/00595 – Irvine House, Main Road, Chelmondiston
Petition, objecting to the proposed development signed by approximately 39 residents of the District.
The Development Committee at its meeting on 28 May 2008 noted that the application had been withdrawn.
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An amendment was proposed and seconded that the following words be added as an additional bullet point to paragraph 6.1 of Appendix B to Paper H41 “Chairman or Vice Chairman of Council or Chairman and Vice Chairman of any of the Council or its Committees”
Upon being put to the vote this amendment was lost.
A further amendment was proposed and seconded that the following additional words be added to paragraph 6.6 of Appendix B to Paper H41 “or is not the lowest tender”.
Upon being put to the vote this amendment was lost.
RESOLVED
That the revised Contract Procedure Rules set out in Appendix B to Paper H41 be adopted.
(b) Strategic Review of Key Projects and Asset Management Decisions (Strategy Committee Minute No. 24)
Mr N A Ridley introduced Paper H43 which had been considered by Strategy Committee. It was noted that recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 had been dealt with by Strategy Committee but that recommendation 2.3 was to be determined by the Council.
RESOLVED
That a detailed assessment, including consultation with tenants, on the transfer of the Council Housing Stock be deferred until the completion of LGR in Suffolk.
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None received.
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None received.
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The Director of Finance submitted a report (Paper H59) providing an overview of the financial outturn for 2007/08 compared to the approved budget and other key information.
RESOLVED
(1) That the Statement of Accounts for 2007/08, subject to Audit, as set out in Appendix 1 to Paper H59 be approved.
(2) That the Director of Finance be authorised to make minor amendments to the accounts where this is appropriate and to reflect any external audit requirements.
(3) That the policy for calculating a prudent Minimum Revenue Provision for 2007/08 and 2008/09 as set out in Appendix 5 to Paper H59 be approved and that the Treasury Management Performance for 2007/08 be noted.
(4) That the position on budget carry forward requests be noted subject to these being considered further by the Strategy Committee to establish if there is any scope for redirection to other key projects or priorities.
(5) That the Strategy Committee be requested to consider the potential use of the net general fund underspend/savings in 2007/08 for key projects or other priorities, including establishing an earmarked reserve to provide additional capacity to deal with work relating to LGR.
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Combined Strategic Plan and SFP Task Group
RESOLVED
That the action taken out of meeting referred to in Paper H60 be noted.
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The Director of Corporate Services reported that the Suffolk County Council has invited the District Council to nominate a representative to serve on both the Sudbury and Great Cornard Children’s Centre Advisory Board and the Brett River Children’s Centre Advisory Board. These Boards have an aim to ensure that services are accessible, inclusive and meet the needs of all local children under 5 years of age and their families.
RESOLVED
(1) That Mr R C Smith be appointed to serve on the Sudbury and Great Cornard Children’s Centre Advisory Board for the remainder of his term of office.
(2) That Dr M R Miller be appointed to serve on the Brett River Children’s Centre Advisory Board for the remainder of his term of office.
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The Director of Corporate Services reported that interviews have been concluded for the Independent Member vacancy on the Standards Committee and the interview panel (comprising the Chairman of Standards Committee, Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer) recommend the appointment of a Mr Peter Down to serve on the Committee for a four year term of office.
RESOLVED
That subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, Mr Peter Down be appointed to the Standards Committee as an Independent Member for a term of four years commencing on 1 July 2008.
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Note: The meeting adjourned between 11.15 a.m. and 11.40 a.m. for refreshments.
The business of the meeting was concluded at 11.50 a.m.
Chairman
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