AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence from Councillors unable to attend the meeting.
2. Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations from Councillors and Officers of interests in respect of matters to be considered at this meeting, together with an appropriate statement regarding the nature of the interest.
3. Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on:
a) 2nd December 2013 as a correct record.
b) 3rd December 2013 as a correct record.
c) 6th January 2014 as a correct record.
d) 8th January 2014 as a correct record.
e) To consider the office Action Plan relating to the Town Council Meetings.
4. Mayor’s Announcements/Engagements
a) The Mayor will make announcements relevant to Town Council and Mayoral activities and engagements
b) The Mayor received invitations to the following engagements between 3rd December 2013 and 28th January 2014.
- Crewkerne Town Council Christmas Concert presented by CUDOS at the Victoria Hall, Market Square Crewkerne – 6th December 2013
- Somerset County Council, Sound Foundation Somerset Christmas Celebration Concert at Wells Cathedral – 9th December 2013
- Wadham School, Carol Service at St Bartholomew’s Church – 18th December 2013
- Vaughan Lee Christmas Party – 20th December 2013
- Carol Service at The Minster – 22nd December 2013
- Lions Club of Ilminster Senior Citizens New Year Lunch – 4th January 2014
- Wadham School, Presentation Evening, Celebrating achievement of students – 9th January 2014
5. Police Report
Ilminster Beat Report –November 2013
6. Report from the County Councillor for the Ilminster Division
To receive a report from the County Councillor
7. Reports from District Councillors
To receive reports from District Councillors
8. Open Spaces Committee
The Chair of the Open Spaces Committee to provide an oral update on relevant matters and present recommendations made by the Committee meeting held on 21st January 2014.
9. Resources Committee
The Chair of the Resources Committee to provide an oral update on relevant matters and present recommendations made by the Committee meeting held on 14th January 2014.
10. Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies
To receive reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies.
a) SALC
b) Greenfylde School
c) Swanmead Community School
11. Budget & Precept for 2014/15
To consider the Town Council’s budget and precept for 2014/15.
12. Change of Meeting Date
To approve the change of date of the Annual Council Meeting from 20th May 2014 to 27th May 2014.
13. Authorisation of Payments and Notification of Virements
The Schedule of Payments for authorisation is attached for Council’s approval.
14. Project Plan
To consider progress on the project plan and whether any changes are necessary.
15. Website
To receive feedback from Councillors regarding new website.
16. Clerk’s Updates
The following Clerk’s Updates have been sent by email since the last Council agenda was published.
| Number | Date | Topics |
| 24/13 | 24th December 2013 | Local PlanThursday MarketOffice opening hours – Christmas periodDeclaration of InterestsSomerset Community Foundation |
| 1/14 | 13th January 2014 | Local Plan SubmissionDeclaration of Interests |
17. To exclude the press and public for the following item which should be treated as confidential because it relates to the business affairs of the Town Council and contains legal advice
18. To consider a payment request
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Reminders
Meetings
4 February 2014 Planning
11 February 2014 Resources
18 February 2014 Planning, Highways & Transport
25 February 2014 Council
