BRANDON TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of the Full Brandon Town Council

Held at 7.00 pm on Monday 3 September 2007

At the Forest School, Bury Road, Brandon.

 

Present: Cllr. Mrs S Jureko, Cllr. E Ashley, Cllr. K Butcher, Cllr. L Jacobs,

Cllr. P McLoughlin, Cllr. P Ridgwell, Cllr. N Vant, Cllr. Mrs M Young, Cllr. G Hughes, Cllr. D Bimson, Cllr. A Simmons and Cllr. S Edwards.

 

Also present: Mrs C Mason (Town Clerk), PC Paul Crouch, PC Marie Moore,

PCSO Suzanne Ashford and five members of the public.

 

The meeting commenced at 7.00 pm.   

 

Resolution Record No. BTC/41/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. N Vant and seconded by Cllr. K Butcher.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

THAT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN, CLLR. MRS S JUREKO BE DULY ELECTED ACTING CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING.

 

1.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE and approval of reasons tendered [LGA 1972 s.85].

Cllr. Mrs C Silvester, Cllr. R Silvester.

 

2.  DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS AND ADDITIONS TO REGISTER OF MEMBERS INTERESTS (per Parish Councils code of conduct 2001/Local Government Act 2000).

None.

 

3.  TO RECEIVE, CONFIRM AND SIGN MINUTES

Of the Brandon Town Council Annual Cemetery Meeting of Thursday 2 August 2007 and of the Full Brandon Town Council Special Meeting of Monday 6 August 2007 (Public Items) [LGA 1972 Sch.12].

Resolution Record No. BTC/42/03/Sept/07

Proposed  by Cllr. K Butcher and seconded by Cllr. G Hughes.

CARRIED: 7 for 5 abstentions.

 

THAT THE MINUTES OF THE BRANDON TOWN COUNCIL ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING OF THURSDAY 2 AUGUST 2007 ARE APPROVED.

 

Resolution Record No. BTC/43/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. G Hughes and seconded by Cllr. K Butcher.

CARRIED: 8 for 4 abstentions.

 

THAT THE MINUTES OF THE BRANDON TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF MONDAY 6 AUGUST 2007 ARE APPROVED.

 

 

4.  MATTERS ARISING for information exchange only

Of the Brandon Town Council Cemetery Meeting of Thursday 2 August 2007 and of the Full Brandon Town Council Special Meeting of Monday 6 August 2007 (Public Items) [LGA 1972 Sch.12].

A question was raised regarding the absence of the hanging baskets on Market Hill. In response, the Clerk said due to Health & Safety legislation, watering the baskets without a pump was unworkable.

                                        

5.  PUBLIC FORUM – monthly event limited to 3 minutes duration maximum per resident relating to public agenda items.

Resolution Record No. BTC/44/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. G Hughes and seconded by Cllr. N Vant.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

            THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED FOR THE PUBLIC FORUM.

 

6.  TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM RAF LAKENHEATH

No report was available.

 

7.  TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE POLICE

The Chairman welcomed PC Crouch to the meeting.

Safer Neighbourhood Team report: Crime figures for the Mildenhall / Newmarket / Brandon area have slightly decreased with 211 reported crimes for the period June to September. A passive drugs dog was again used on Market Hill. A test purchasing operation was carried out in licensed premises within Brandon. No underage persons were served. Adults purchasing alcohol for the under 18’s is still an issue. Posters highlighting this problem (in four different languages) have been distributed throughout the Town. Burglary statistics for unoccupied dwellings has recently increased. An article to be placed in the Brandon Life drawing attention to this matter. Other issues discussed included the footpath at Coulson Lane, litter on Market Hill, lighting in Victoria Avenue, the lack of staff at Brandon Police Station, speeding and the vandalism of the wall at Thetford Road. A member of the public asked why the ‘Kill Your Speed’ signs did not have the 30mph speed restriction on them as in Bury St Edmunds. All points raised were noted by PC Crouch.

 

8.  TO RECEIVE REPORTS (if any) from County and /or District Councillors.

District Councillor S Edwards stated that the official opening of the Multi Use Games Area was scheduled for Saturday 8 September 2007.

 

The Chairman reconvened the meeting.

 

9.  URGENT BUSINESS – any items the Chairman considers a matter of urgent business (pursuant to Section 100B (4) (16) LGA 1972).

a) Street naming and numbering – Erection of 13 residential dwellings Land between 169-177 London Road, Brandon.

Resolution Record No. BTC/45/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. S Edwards and seconded by Cllr. G Hughes.

CARRIED: 11 for 1 abstention.

 

 

THAT THIS COUNCIL APPROVES THE ALLOCATION OF POSTAL ADDRESSES AS PROPOSED BY FOREST HEATH DISTRICT COUNCIL.

 

b) Survey of Community Groups organised by Friends of Brandon Station: Contents were noted. Members to respond individually.

 

10.  ACCOUNTS

10.1 Approval of payments : Public Items – August  2007 Discussion permitted upon.

Resolution Record No. BTC/46/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. D Bimson and seconded by Cllr. Mrs M Young.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

THAT PAYMENTS ON THE LIST SUBMITTED FOR AUGUST 2007 AND REPRODUCED HEREUNDER ARE APPROVED.

 

Date

Amount

Supplier

Chq No.

Net Total

VAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug-07

6.00

J & D Green (Window Cleaners)

103730

6.00

 

 

Aug-07

132.94

FHDC (Trade Refuse)

103731

113.14

19.80

 

Aug-07

108.72

Finevale Service Station

103732

92.52

16.20

 

Aug-07

199.56

Powergen

103733

190.06

9.50

 

Aug-07

119.54

Powergen

103734

113.85

5.69

 

Aug-07

40.85

Powergen

103735

38.90

1.95

 

Aug-07

80.56

Neat Ideas

103736

68.56

12.00

 

Aug-07

3,046.78

Suffolk County Council (New S/L Rattlers Road)

103737

2,593.00

453.78

5%

Aug-07

8.85

Fengate Fastners

103738

7.53

1.32

5%

Aug-07

41.76

Thetford Garden Centre

103739

35.54

6.22

5%

Aug-07

2,086.15

Public Works Loan Board

103740

2,086.15

 

 

Aug-07

127.69

UK Fire Intl Ltd (Service of fire safety equipment)

103742

108.67

19.02

 

Aug-07

12.50

Suffolk ACRE (AGM)

103741

12.50

 

 

Aug-07

181.11

Travis Perkins

103743

154.12

26.99

 

Aug-07

47.00

SALC (Regional Coference)

103744

40.00

7.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

6,240.01

 

 

5,660.54

579.47

 

 

10.2 Confidential Items – August 2007 (Staff Salaries/Local Gov. Pensions).

Resolution Record No. BTC /47/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. G Hughes and seconded by Cllr. S Edwards.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

THAT PAYMENTS ON THE LIST SUBMITTED FOR AUGUST 2007

(CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS – STAFF SALARIES/LOCAL GOV. PENSIONS) AS CIRCULATED TO COUNCILLORS ARE APPROVED.

 

11. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING

To agree to the installation of an additional street light at Park View, Brandon.

Resolution Record No. BTC/48/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. S Edwards and seconded by Cllr. K Butcher.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

THAT PRIOR TO A DECISION BEING MADE, BRANDON TOWN COUNCIL AGREES TO INVESTIGATE THE COST OF INSTALLING AN ARM AND BRACKET TO AN EXISTING COLUMN IN PARK VIEW, BRANDON.

 

12. ALLOTMENTS

To receive an update on the provision of allotments.

The planning application is to be resubmitted with the correct scale map. The archaeological dig is scheduled for 4 September 2007 at 9.30pm. Cllr. A Simmons to attend.

 

13.  RESOLUTION from Cllr. N Vant.  Resolution No 131:

 

‘That this Council allows the Town Clerk to submit a fortnightly information article to the Brandon Life’.

 

Resolution Record No. BTC/49/03/Sept/07

Proposed by Cllr. N Vant and seconded by Cllr. G Hughes.

CARRIED: Unanimous.

 

THAT THIS COUNCIL ALLOWS THE TOWN CLERK TO SUBMIT A FORTNIGHTLY ARTICLE TO THE BRANDON LIFE.

 

14.  RESOLUTION from Cllr. A Simmons.