Calverton Parish Council Annual General meeting will be held on Tuesday, 8 February 2005, at the hour of 6.30pm, at the Council Room, Main Street, Calverton, Notts.

1.             Apologies for absence.

2.            Declarations of Interest.

3.            To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 11 January 2005.

4.            Matters arising from Minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2005.

5.            Open Session – Public Participation under Standing Order 43(a).

6.             Resolution in the name of Councillor G E Withers:

That this Council agrees to rescind all previous Standing Orders and Financial Instructions and to replace them with the attached – previously despatched.

7.            Resolution in the name of Councillor G E Withers:

That this Council agrees to set the 2005/2006 Precept at the rate calculated (attached).

8.             Resolution in the name of Councillor G E Withers:

That this Council agrees to use the attached revised Letting Agreements (Village Hall, William Lee Pavilion, and Allotments) with immediate effect.

Resolution in the name of Councillor G E Withers:

That this Council is resolved to ensure that in future all claims made against the Council’s Insurance Policy are properly Recorded and Minuted. (please refer to attached).

10.          Resolution in the name of Councillor G E Withers:

That as this Council is resolved to continue opposing any development on Dark Lane it is very concerned to note that Gedling Borough Council have apparently decided not to object to the Inspector’s recommendation and therefore urge Gedling Borough Council to reconsider this particular matter.

11.         Resolution in the name of Councillor M J Lewis:

That this Council approves, “the switching-on of the Christmas tree lights”, will be undertaken on either Thursday, 1^st, or Thursday, 8^th December 2005.

In support of the above, a minimum of two Councillors are to be identified to take responsibility and give regular progress reports to the Council of the ongoing preparations for this event which are to include:

·        Explore possible alternative venues (and associated permission)

·        List of invited guests and organisations     

·        Personality/dignitary to turn on the lights, who is to be confirmed ASAP

·        Provision of a tree

·        Advertising in the local press.

It is intended that the final arrangements for this event with any costs will be presented to the Council not later than the June meeting in order that invitations may be sent out before the summer recess.

12.          Annual Parish Meeting – to arrange date, time, venue and agenda.

13.          Planning Observations

14.             Correspondence

For action:

14.1      Royal British Legion –Invitation to attend Re-Dedication Service, 23 April 2005, 1.00pm, at St Wilfrid’s Church.

14.2       SLCC – Membership renewal 2005 - £105.00.

14.3       Application for  Reconsideration of Rurality

14.4       Calverton Theatre Group – Village Hall curtains

14.5       Calverton Colliery Memorial – Appointment of representatives.

14.6       Arnold Ex Service FC – Application for use of football pitch and facilities for 2004/05 season.

14.7       Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force – request to erect building on William Lee Memorial Park.           

14.8       Calverton Twinning Association – membership renewal 2005 - £10.00.

14.9       Gedling Borough Local Plan – Statement of Decisions on Inspector’s Report and Proposed Modifications – consultation (copy available in office).

14.10    NALC – new contract for Parish/Town Council Clerks (copies available in office).

14.11    Affordable Housing in Gedling Borough – Second Draft – comment requested (copy available in office).

14.12    Freeth Cartwright – Public Sector Conference, 28 February 2005.

15.            Information reports by Councillors with liaison responsibility:

16.             Cheques to sign.

 Date of next Parish Council meeting:  8 March 2005

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