Seaton Town Council
FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE MINUTES
16th April 2007
PRESENT:
- Cllr R Morgan (Chairman)
- Cllrs W Buskin
- Mrs S Jones
- J Meakin
- Mrs Partridge-Hogbin
- J Pigott
- J Seward
APOLOGIES:
Cllrs Burrows, Farlow, Garner, Knight, Parry
579/06APOLOGIES
Apologies were accepted and approved
580/06DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest
581/06MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting held on 12th March 2007 wee approved and signed by the chairman.
582/06TO NOTE AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
The monthly schedule of payments was noted and approved
583/06TO NOTE BUDGET AND BANK BALANCES TO DATE
The budget and bank balances to date were noted.
584/06TO CONSIDER BMX DIRT TRACK BEHIND SKATEBOARD PARK
Members supported the provision of a BMX track in principle but in view of the suggested site being within the regeneration area, it was difficult to put forward any firm proposals. The Clerk was requested to seek the views of EDDC.
585/06TO DISCUSS SAFETY REGARDING BEACH MATTING
In view of Cllr Burrows’s absence, this item was to be deferred until the next meeting.
586/06TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP TO DAPC AND DPFA
It was unanimously agreed to renew membership to DAPC and DPFA.
587/06TO NOTE STREET COLLECTION PERMITS – FESTIVALS
The Clerk was requested to place this item on the agenda of the next Council meeting
588/06TO DISCUSS GRANT APPLICATION FROM SHELTER
As there was no provision in the 2007/8 budget for grants, the Clerk was requested to respond accordingly.
589/06TO RECEIVE WRITTEN REPORT ON TOWNSEND HOUSE PATIENT GROUP MEETING, 21st March 2007
Noted
590/06CORRESPONDENCE
a) Mr A Hill – Seaton Land Train
Mr Hill’s concerns about the Land Train were noted. Members, however, reiterated their previously stated support for this initiative and noted that the train was properly licensed and approved.
b) Mrs M Landick – Sport and Tourism
Mrs Landick had raised concerns with EDDC about the boarding up of the Pavilion at Seafield Gardens, and at vandalism generally within that area. It was noted that the Pavilion had been repaired. The Clerk was requested to respond and seek Mrs Landick’s views on her proposal that a group “Friends of Seafield Gardens” be established.
A vote of thanks was given to Cllr Morgan for chairing this committee during the last year.
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