Minutes
Ordinary
26th June 2019
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Millom Town Council
Minutes
Meeting held on Wednesday 26th June 2019 at 7.30PM in the Council Chambers
Present
- Mayor Cllr Angela Dixon (AD)
- Cllr Ruth Peter (RP)
- Cllr Janice Brown (JB)
- Cllr Tony Dixon (TD)
- Cllr Sandra Carter (SC)
- Cllr Tess Fitzwilliam (TF)
- Cllr Richard Pattinson (RPa)
- Cllr Barbara Crellin (BC)
- Clerk D Moorhouse
- RFO Vicky Bradley
- Cllr G McGrath (CBC)
- 1 member of the public
045/19 Apologies of Absence
Cllr R Kelly (RK), CCC Keith Hitchen
046/19 Mayor’s Announcements
The Mayor welcomed the newly co-opted Cllrs to their first meeting and explained meeting protocol. It was said that Deacon Debbie would like to be the Pastor for Millom Town Council, this was welcomed. It was asked the Clerk email new Councillors a list of MTC committees and terms of reference.
047/19 Co-opted Councillors to Sign the Declaration of Acceptance
Newly appointed Councillors: Cllr Jenn Jakubowski, Cllr David Billing, Cllr Rebecca Cummings, Cllr Simone Faulkner, Jane Micklethwaite and Cllr Graham Brace all signed their Declaration of Acceptance, witnessed by the Clerk.
048/19 Declarations of Interest
None
049/19 To Approve as a Correct Record the Minutes of the Finance Meeting on 29th May 2019
RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a True record AGREED
050/19 To Approve as a Correct Record the Minutes of the Council Meeting on 29th May 2019
RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a True record AGREED
051/19 To Approve as a Correct Record the Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting on 10th June 2019
RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a True record AGREED
052/19 Open to Public
Nothing raised.
053/19 Cumbria County Council Report
Nothing received.
054/19 Copeland Borough Council Report
Cllr Ged McGrath commented that the electric box near the Redhills recycling centre has now been fixed. It was said that he has been busy attending parish council meetings throughout his ward. Key points at CBC are the changes to the constitution affecting planning which officers voted against and is now being reviewed at the Overview and Scrutiny committee.
055/19 Millom Town Councillors and/or Town Clerk Report
It was said that we are still waiting for more quotes to remove the fitness equipment. If none received it was suggested to confirm with next finance meeting to agree with the quote received. It was also said that the clerk has contacted Playdale for a quote to replace the toddler equipment and it was proposed that once received the Finance or an Extraordinary meeting could approve the spending as soon as possible.
056/19 Amenities and Recreation Update
Last meeting held 20th June, no minutes available in time for this agenda. It was said that the applicants who were unsuccessful in co-opting onto the Council were invited to attend the Amenities & Recreation committee.
057/19 Youth Councillor Update
It was said that both Youth Councillors have been invited to the next Council meeting in July.
058/19 Climate Change and Environmental Issues
R Patt confirmed he is looking at developing a document to hopefully review at the September meeting. Format will be:
- Explanation of climate change
- Recognising areas of CO2 emissions
- Identify areas which MTC, public and businesses could save energy
- Information, Contacts and advice
059/19 Gateway
Agenda Item to combine with 060/19.
060/19 Electricity Supply
It was said at the recent Electricity NW meeting (18th June) the electricity supply to Millom was explained. Millom has 9 MVA units of power which is safe for now and the 3 underwater supply lines are old but still fine, if one line breaks then 2 would still be able to supply Millom. If new business came to Millom ENW have a statutory obligation to increase the supply if Millom requires it. ENW have offered to give a charging point. If they were able to secure land to install solar panels then they would be in a position to supply 5 charging points.
061/19 Swimming Pool
No updates, Cllr Jakubowski confirmed she is a member of the Health Alliance and may be able to provide an update in the future.
062/19 Public Realm
The last meeting was with CCC and Stagecoach to discuss the proposal of moving the bus stop location. Clerk to forward report to Councillors.
063/19 CCTV
It was said that the PCC are due to send out applications for funding any day now. It was proposed and AGREED that if nothing has been received by the July meeting then MTC reverts to obtaining own system as per quote from Westmorland Security.
064/19 Planning
None Received
065/19 Accounts
RESOLVED that the accounts presented be passed for payment, cheques signed by Cllr J Brown and Cllr Kelly AGREED
066/19 Items for Next Agenda
- GB asked if water pumps could be added to the next finance agenda. It was said that it would be added to the next Millom Disaster Appeal Fund meeting agenda and funding is still held within the account.
- JB asked if Haverigg Main street road surface be raised again with CCC Highways – Clerk to arrange meeting.
- DB would like Speeding added.
The meeting closed at 8.36pm
D. Moorhouse, Clerk
Signed
Cllr A Dixon, Mayor………………………………………………………………………….
Actions
- Clerk – send new Cllrs Standing Orders, List of MTC Committees
- Email Cllrs Bus stop report for public realm
- Add water pumps to MDAF agenda