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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

24th July 2006

PRESENT:

• Cllr J Meakin (Chairman)
• Cllrs W Buskin
• R Farlow
• J Garner
• Ms S Jones
• R. Morgan
• Mrs R Partridge-Hogbin
• J Pigott
• J Seward

APOLOGIES

Cllr Burrows (EDDC meeting), J Knight (unwell), R Parry (holiday)

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Mrs Cotterill asked:

a) Whether the Council would request "Slow" signs to be erected on the corner of Beer Road approaching Cliff Field Gardens from Beer. She said that traffic travelled so fast that it made crossing the road from the Gardens difficult. It was agreed to pass this request to the Traffic Group

b) Why did Seaton not have a Jurassic Coast sign? The Clerk replied that this was in hand and she would raise it again with DCC.

156/06TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE APOLOGIES

Apologies were accepted and approved.

157/06BEAT MANAGER'S REPORT

Sgt Sheldrake circulated the latest crime figures. He said crimes showed a slight increase, mostly thefts. He urged the public not to leave valuables visible. All other crimes had decreased. He responded to questions about acquiring a speed gun for the town and agreed to make a formal request for funds to the Council. He said if Councils were prepared to contribute, it would be easier to obtain matched funding. Sgt Sheldrake was asked about penalties for use of mobile phones whilst driving and advised that if caught, people received a fixed penalty ticket.

There being no further questions, Sgt Sheldrake was thanked for attending the meeting and then left.

201/06COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' WRITTEN REPORTS

A report from Cllr Mrs Rogers was noted.

159/06TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 26th JUNE and 17" JULY 2006

The Minutes of the meeting held on 26th June 2006 were confirmed and signed by the chairman.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 17th July 2006 were confirmed as a correct record with the addition of the words "Mrs Prideaux to be consulted", and signed by the chairman.

Those councillors who stated that subsequent to the meeting they no longer agreed with the resolution reached, were advised to raise this matter through the normal procedures.

160/06TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

The following committee meeting minutes were adopted:

1. Planning of 12th and 26th June 2006;
2. Finance & General Purposes of 12th June 2006
3. Allotments of 12th January 2006

161/06DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest

162/06TO NOTE BUDGET AND BANK BALANCES TO DATE

Noted

163/06TO NOTE AND APPROVE MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

The monthly schedule of payments were noted and approved.

164/06TO CONFIRM GRANT AID TO VICTIM SUPPORT DEVON

The accounts for Victim Support had been received, together with confirmation that any donation made by the Council would be ring-fenced for use in Devon.

A grant of £100 towards the work of Victim Support Devon was approved.

165/06TO RECEIVE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON THE GOVERNMENT'S WHITE PAPER ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING

The Chairman stated that the paper was principally about whether more power should be devolved to town and parish level.

It was agreed that the report should be left in the Council office for any councillors who may wish to read and comment on it.

166/06TO RECEIVE CHr SEWARD'S REPORT ON OVERVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF 7th JULY 2006 AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST MEETING OF 28th JUNE 2006

Reports were received and CHr Seward was thanked for making them available.

167/06TO RECEIVE NOTES OF SEATON LOCALITY HEALTH & CARE TEAM MEETING OF 6th JULY 2006

Report of meeting from Cllr Mrs Partridge-Hogbin was received and noted.

168/06TO RECEIVE Cllr BURROWS'S REPORT ON MATTERS FROM THE DISTRICT COUNCIL RELEVANT TO THE TOWN COUNCIL

Deferred until the next Finance & General Purposes Committee meeting.

169/06TO AGREE PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO BE SOUGHT FOR SPACES OUTSIDE CLIFF FIELD GARDENS

The Clerk had obtained advice from Mr Paul Wilson that parking restrictions could be applied to the parking facilities outside Cliff Field Gardens. It was agreed to pass this to the Cliff Field Gardens & Seaton in Bloom Committee for their suggestions which could then be referred to the Traffic Group for consideration for inclusion in the next budget.

170/06TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CROSSROAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TO HOLD AN EVENT AT CLIFF FIELD GARDENS ON 19tn AUGUST 2006

The request was approved with the request that the site be left tidy at the close of the event.

171/06TO NOTE YOUTH EVENT AT HARBOUR ROAD CAR PARK/SKATE PARK 13th AUGUST 2006

The event which was organised by EDDC was noted and councillors expressed the hope that the day was successful.

172/06TO RE-AFFIRM COUNCIL'S SUPPORT OF CONCESSIONS TO ENCOURAGE FISHING/BOAT TRIPS FROM SEATON BEACH (chairman)

Members unanimously re-affirmed their support for applications to EDDC to run fishing or pleasure trips from Seaton beach. They believed it was important to encourage any activities which benefited tourist trade.

173/06TO PROPOSE THAT THIS COUNCIL ADOPTS MINUTE 60/06 (Chairman)

It was unanimously Resolved that Minute 60/06, stating how the chairman's account was to be used and requiring any monies claimed from the chairman's account to be supported by receipts, be adopted as Council policy.

174/06TO CONSIDER THE PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES TO MEMBERS (Chairman)

It was Resolved not to make provision in the budget for members to claim an allowance for being a councillor, as any legitimate expenses could be met from the travel and expenses budget.

175/06TO DISCUSS WHETHER COUNCIL MEETINGS SHOULD BE SUSPENDED DURING AUGUST

It was resolved to hold all meetings except Finance & General Purposes Committee during August.

176/06CORRESPONDENCE

Cllr Buskin advised that he was no longer a member of Seaton Commerce

a) Seaton Commerce

The Chairman referred to a letter received from Seaton Commerce relating to the town's Christmas lights for 2005/6

It was Resolved not to enter into any further discussion with Seaton Commerce on this matter as all action taken by the Council regarding the Christmas lights had been conducted correctly. The Clerk was requested to reply to Mrs Webber accordingly.

b) Seaton Development Trust

A letter had been received inviting the Council to join the Development Trust to arrange a meeting of Town Hall users to discuss the town's community facility needs.

It was agreed that the Council needed to take a lead in consulting with other groups in the town to reach agreement on what community facilities were needed, and it was agreed that the chairman meet with Mrs Keif in the first instance

c) ING Direct - Sanctuary Awards

A letter had been received inviting application for a grant to upgrade an open space hi the community. Suggestions were made of Court Lane, Moridunum and Marine Place but it was agreed that if the press would advertise this Award, members of the public could be invited to nominate their own areas.

d) Mr & Mrs Lloyd - disturbances in Harbour Road car park

Members were sympathetic of the problems identified in Mr Lloyd's letter of traffic speed on the Underfleet and disturbances of loud music, fast driving and general anti¬social behaviour in the car park late at night. The police were aware of the problem and urged members of the public to report such incidents. The Clerk was requested to refer to EDDC to seek advice on any action to deter access to the car park late at night.

e) Mr Henry - seagull nuisance

Mr Henry's letter complaining of seagulls was noted. The Clerk advised that EDDC were producing new posters and signs requesting the public not to feed the birds.

f) Federation of Small Businesses

Noted

The meeting closed at 9.25 pm, having commenced at 8.00 pm

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