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Minutes of the Finance & General Purposes Committee
meeting held at the Trowell Parish Hall on Tuesday 23rd February 2010,
at approximately 8pm.
Present: Cllrs. S. Hallam
(Chair), G. Lockwood, Mrs. M. Birkitt, K. Birkitt, Mrs. L. Harley,
Mrs. P. Cardwell, R. McGann, Mrs. C. McGann, Mrs. J.E. Bryant &
W.J. Bryant.
Clerk: Mrs. A. K. Mitchell.
It was noted that Cllr.
Rigby would try to join the meeting if possible.
42/09. To receive apologies
for absence.
None.
43/09. Declaration of
Members' interests.
None.
44/09. To note the minutes
of the previous meeting.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley moved acceptance of the minutes of the previous
meeting held on 1st December 2009, as a true record. Seconded by Cllr.
Lockwood. All in favour.
45/09. Matters arising
from the minutes.
(a) Personnel Committee -
It was noted that a copy of the new retirement policy had been circulated
to Members prior to the meeting.
46/09. Financial position
to date.
Cllr. Lockwood moved to accept the financial statement & the salary
statement. Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell. All in favour.
47/09. Christmas Lights.
The Clerk advised that she is currently making enquiries with NCC
about getting the required infrastructure installed; this includes
the replacement of a concrete lamp column on Ilkeston Road & an
underground supply to the Church Corner Christmas Tree. It was noted
that this equipment is required before the Council proceeds any further
or no lights of any description will be able to be connected to the
columns.
Cllr. Mrs. McGann asked
why another tree could not be added to the list, namely one on Trowell
Moor to mark the Parish boundary. The Clerk suggested waiting to see
how much the original six will cost to connect & what that will
leave in the budget for lights & any additions to the programme.
48/09 Proposed CCTV
Upgrade.
The Clerk advised that she has placed an order with the suppliers
& is currently awaiting details of the ADSL requirements to enable
her to arrange the installation of a line.
49/09 Revival Concert.
Members were advised that the arrangements are in place & the
tickets are already on sale. Cllr. Mrs. Harley reported that the TFVC
will not be taking part in the event although they may stage the summer
event at the hall on the same day.
The Clerk advised that
due to personal commitments she will not be able to attend this event.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley kindly volunteered to carry out the duties that
the Clerk normally undertakes at such events.
50/09. Quality Parish
Councils.
The Clerk advised that the necessary training pack has been ordered.
51/09 Parish Council
Health & Safety Model
It was noted that the Clerk is trying to arrange a meeting with BBC's
Safety Officer for some assistance on this matter.
52/09. Clerk's Report.
Annual Parish Meeting -
The issue of inviting parliamentary candidates to the meeting was
discussed. Cllr. Mrs. Bryant commented that although Councillors could
agree not to invite any candidate, there is nothing to prevent a member
of the public inviting one or all the candidates along.
Cllr. Lockwood commented
that the Council cannot prevent anyone attending as it is a public
meeting.
Cllr. Lockwood proposed
that a key note speaker on the Greening Campaign be invited to attend
the 2010 Annual Parish Meeting & that they also be asked to put
on a display about this initiative. Seconded by Cllr. Bryant. All
in favour.
Standing orders were
suspended for five minutes to attend to a disturbance outside the
room.
Cllr. Bryant again
raised the issue of inviting politicians. He commented that Dr. Nick
Palmer has been invited out of courtesy in previous years as the sitting
MP but he wouldn't qualify this year. He is concerned that candidates
may try to hijack the meeting. It was noted that it would be down
to the Chair of the meeting to stress that it is a non-political meeting
& that political campaigning would not be tolerated.
Cllr. Hallam commented
that with all the confusion about Trowell's identity perhaps the Council
should invite Ruth Hyde MBE as a matter of courtesy along with any
borough Councillors who don't know where Trowell is. Cllr. Hallam
added that he can see the political aspect but he would suggest inviting
all local Councillors, Michael Rich & the Mayor of Broxtowe. Cllr.
Mrs. Harley agreed, that way the Council is not favoring anyone.
In respect of the market
place it was agreed to invite all the usual local organizations plus
any others that come to mind. Cllr. Mrs. Harley stressed that in any
promotional material that is sent out the individual identity of the
village must be stressed. It was agreed to invite RCAN too.
Cllr. Lockwood commented
that the Mayor of Broxtowe must know where Trowell is as the 2009
Civic Service was held in Trowell & the Rector is the Mayor's
Chaplain.
53/09.Date of next meeting - Tuesday 1st June 2010 - to be confirmed.
The meeting closed at approximately 8.20pm.
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