To Note Members Present and to Receive and Approve Apologies for Absence
- Present
- Chairperson Rachael Arnott, Vice Chairperson Clare Varela, Councillors Julie Hall, Paul Radforth, Chris Thomas, Adam Robertson, Amanda Clarke, Derek Fletcher, East Suffolk Council – Councillor Craig Rivett (also Suffolk County Council) 7.08 pm Myles Scrancher, East Anglia Transport Museum Tim Major, Chair of Allotments, David Peek
- Apologies received and approved
- Councillor Ryan Williams, Suffolk County Councillor Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro
- Members of Public
- 3
To Receive Any Declarations of Interest Regarding the Agenda
Councillor Robertson had been approached by a member of the public reference item 13
To Consider Applications for Dispensation
This was considered a non-pecuniary interest and Councillor Robertson would be able to contribute to the discussion
To Agree and Sign the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of 7th February 2024
Resolved: It was resolved by all that these were true and accurate and were duly signed
To Receive Reports from the Following
Note: No questions from the public will be taken during these reports. Public participation is a separate agenda item at item 6.
- Suffolk County Councillors – Virgin media complaints network assurance will come out and inspect. Beccles Road crossing – still not untaken gas main investigation work but has been chased. Craig to chase pot holes in Beccles Road and dip in Hall Road
- East Suffolk Councillors – Budget set for the year and details are online, announcement about food waste bins due for 2025. Gull Wing Bridge now at port.
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – Next meeting 7th March 6 pm
- IMPACT Detached Youth – Not present
- East Anglia Transport Museum – 29th March reopening. Solar panels installed at front of Museum will involve power networks putting replacement supply
- Allotments – Tree has now been cut back. Intruders at the allotment early Sat morning but nothing was taken. School is still awaiting the children to come and start.
- Carlton Colville Community Kitchen and Wildlife Garden – Tree planting went ahead despite the very wet weather. Thanks to everyone who helped. Date to be sorted for the maintenance and tidy up. Stronger tree guards are needed.
- Carlton Colville Community Centre – Progressing nicely still the need to attract further hirers on a regular basis.
Public Participation
The purpose of the meeting is for Councillors to discuss Town Council Business. During each meeting the Council will allow a period of up to 15 minutes for public questions. During this time, residents can put questions to the Chairman regarding local concerns. Each question will be allocated 3 minutes. Where possible the Chairman will respond but matters may have to be deferred and placed on a later month’s agenda for discussion.
To Agree Payments for February 2024
List was circulated prior to meeting
Resolved: It was resolved by all to approve 9 online payments totalling £6755.50 and 2 direct debits totalling £87.23
Receipt of £500 from Councillor Melanie Vigo Di Gallidoro (SCC) had been received for work at the school allotment.
Spend v budget circulated
Bank Statement and reconciliation for January 2024 were signed
To Receive an Update on Flooding
Craig still chasing the Environment agency and Suffolk Highways
To Agree the Position of a D-Day Bench Subject to Consent by Highways
This is still in discussion and the triangle opposite the church or the community centre play areas were now under review – decision to be made next meeting.
To Confirm the Date of the Defib and CPR Training – 14th May 6.30 pm
Let clerk know if you are wishing to attend.
To Adopt the Revised Financial Regulations for 2024 Following the Update on Procurement Thresholds on 1st January 2024
Resolved: It was resolved by all to adopt the revised Financial Regulations
To Consider Having a Climbing Wall at the Community Centre
Following the play inspection of the area it was decided to carry out the remedial works and paint and tidy the area for the present time and review during the year.
To Discuss the 20’s Plenty Email Received
This was debated and considered and it was resolved by all not to pursue this.
To Discuss Any Matters in Abeyance for Next Meeting or Not Noted Anywhere Else on the Agenda
None
To Close the Meeting
The meeting closed at 19.55
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