Maldon Town Council
Agenda of Meeting23th October 2007 |
A chance to air your views on matters concerning the TOWN
THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE PRESENT
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16th October, 2007
Dear Councillor,
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE to be held in the CONFERENCE ROOM, Town Hall,
Market Hill, Maldon on TUESDAY, 23th OCTOBER 2007 commencing at 7.30 p.m. when the undermentioned business
is proposed to be transacted.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Theresa Byles
Town Clerk
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Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
Councillors: |
Cllr. T. Shrimpton
Cllr. K. Smith
J. Almond (Town Mayor), Ms. A. Beale, M. Bentley,
C. MacKenzie (Deputy Mayor), S. Savage and P. Stilts.
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| Invited to attend: |
Maldon and Heybridge Horticultural Society & WAIT.
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MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY SHOULD DECLARE AN INTEREST WITH
REGARD TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
AGENDA
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| 1. |
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE |
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MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
To receive, consider and sign the minutes of the Environment Committee meeting held on 6th August, 2007.
(copy circulated with the agenda for the non quorate meeting held on 17th September, 2007)
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3.
3.1 |
ALLOTMENTS
Allotment Inspection
To receive a report from Mrs. Good regarding a recent allotment inspection.
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| 3.2 |
Allotment Waiting Lists
The provision of additional allotment plots was discussed at the Asset Management Working Group of the District Council in August. It was minuted that a report should be taken to the Community Services Committee meeting to be held on 6th November, 2007 who have the responsibility for determining the use of Council owned land and amenities.
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| 3.3 |
Bonfires
To receive letters from the District Environmental Health Officer, Maldon District Council regarding bonfires.
(copies herewith - members only)
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| 3.4 |
New Water Tank, Maldon Hall Allotment Site
After requests from tenants, to consider a quotation to install an additional water tank at the Maldon Hall allotment site.
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| 3.5 |
Questions from the Maldon and Heybridge Horticultural Society & WAIT |
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MALDON IN BLOOM WORKING PARTY
To receive and consider the notes of the Maldon in Bloom Working Party meeting held on
a. 6th June, 2007
b. 27th September, 2007.
(copies herewith)
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5.1
5.2 |
BUDGET REQUIREMENT
To receive a financial statement to 30th September, 2007
To receive and consider a report regarding the budget requirement for 2008/2009.
(copy herewith)
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LEECH MEMORIAL GARDEN - Work to Willow Trees
To receive and consider quotations for tree work to two willow trees at Leech Memorial Garden.
a. £500.00 plus VAT
b. £300.00 no VAT
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7.
7.1 |
ST. MARY'S CHURCHYARD
Churchyard Improvements
To receive and consider reports regarding proposed improvements to St. Mary's Churchyard.
(copies herewith - members only)
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| 7.2 |
Tree Work
Members are informed that, due to safety reasons, the Grounds Maintenance Contractor has removed a conifer tree which had collapsed and was overhanging St. Mary's Lane.
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MARKET HILL GARDEN
To receive and consider a report from the Morton Partnership regarding the boundary wall at Market Hill Garden.
(Copy herewith - members only)
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9.
9.1 |
ST PETER'S CHURCHYARD
Trees
To receive and consider a report from the Tree Officer, Maldon District Council regarding the condition of the Copper Beech tree adjacent to the telephone boxes in St. Peter's Churchyard.
(copy herewith - members only)
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| 9.2 |
Memorial Bench
To receive and consider a letter regarding the purchase of a memorial bench.
(copy herewith - members only)
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| 10. |
BUS SHELTERS
Members are informed that after a meeting with ECC, it has been agreed that new bus shelters can be installed at the following locations:
a. Outside Poundstretchers - High Street, Maldon.
b. Wycke Hill/Spital Road, opposite Quest Motors. ECC have agreed to finance the installation of a base for this shelter.
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QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS AND PUBLIC |
ITEMS (copy, report herewith) are available
for inspection at the Town Hall during normal office hours.
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