BELPER TOWN COUNCIL

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF 7th JUNE 2011

PART I - NON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
  1. To receive apologies for absence.
  2. Declaration of Members Interests. Please Note:-
    1. Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
    2. Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking.
    3. The Declarations of Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet - Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
  3. Public Speaking
    1. A maximum of five minutes, or at the Chairman's discretion will be made available for members of the public.
    2. If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or Borough Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
    3. Members declaring a prejudicial interest who wish to make representations or give evidence under the Code of Conduct relating to Agenda items shall do so at this stage.
  4. Order of business.
  5. To determine if any items should be taken with the public excluded. If it is deemed appropriate to exempt the public from any item, the following resolution will be passed:
    In accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, in view of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it is RESOLVED that, in the public interest, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the item and they be instructed to withdraw.
  6. To receive and approve Minutes 1919 - 1946 of the Council Meeting held on 12 April 2011.
  7. To note the Minutes 231 - 241 of the Food Festival committee held 9 May 2011.
  8. Mayor's announcements.
    1. Membership of committees
    2. Appointments on Outside Bodies
  9. Finance:
    1. To note and agree income and expenditure incurred in the months of April and May covering transaction 6214 - 6324. Schedules attached showing income of £126,071.49 and expenditure of £12,863.05.
    2. To note the bank reconciliation for current/public reserve accounts as at 30 April 2011.
  10. Planning Applications:
    1. To consider planning applications on the schedules dated 5 April 2011 - 23 May 2011 (already circulated)
    2. To note the planning application decisions 5 April 2011 - 23 May 2011.
    3. To consider the planning applications on any schedule circulated at the meeting.
    4. To consider making comments on the alleged breach of planning control on land and premises at Whitemoor Medical Centre, Whitemoor Lane - condition 17 improvements of pedestrian crossing facilities on Whitemoor Lane.
    5. To consider making representation on alleged breach of planning control - erection of raised decking area 177 Nottingham Road, Belper.
    6. To note the Town Council's comments regarding the proposed new Leisure Centre.
    7. To consider changing the Town Council's planning administration.
    8. To note a planning appeal at land at 46A King Street, proposed change of use of existing retail unit (A1) to A2, A3, A4 & A5
  11. Grant Applications
    1. 315 - Belper Thursday Club - To consider the attached application for a grant of £200 towards the cost of a Christmas party and electrical equipment.
    2. 316 - 'Drop In' coffee morning (Bereavement) - To consider the attached application for a grant of £380 towards the running costs.
    3. 317 - Amber Valley Access Group - To consider the attached application for a grant of £100 towards their running costs
    4. 318 - Fleet Arts - To consider the attached application for a grant of £7290 for various projects
  12. Outside Bodies
    To receive verbal reports from Council Representatives on outside bodies.
  13. To consider the Standing Orders previously circulated and adopt the NALC mandatory amendments.
  14. To consider arrangements for the Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
  15. To consider the 2010/11 running costs of the Council vehicle.
  16. To note the response from MP Pauline Latham with regards to telecommunication masts.
  17. To appoint stewards for the series of the Larks in the Park events.
  18. To consider the letter received from the County Council with regards to the Council's budget to install or replace bus shelters in the town.
  19. To consider the attached letter from the Borough Council with regards to the transfer of ownership of the Strutt Street and Triangle public conveniences.
  20. Clerk to report on the Wakes Day event.
  21. To approve an additional cheque signatory for the Council.
  22. To form a sub committee to investigate gritting responsibilities and report back to the Council.
  23. DALC Circular 30 - To consider nominating a candidate for the DALC Executive Committee 2011 - 2015 election.
  24. To determine the Council's response to the request from the Amber Valley SSP to support PE and School sport.
  25. To consider the request for permission to scatter ashes in the Memorial Gardens.
  26. Items for Information: To note and discuss as required the items of correspondence detailed on the schedule attached. All correspondence is available for inspection from the Clerk.
PART II - EXEMPT INFORMATION
  1. To consider the employment of an apprentice.