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When and where
- Date: 29.11.2021
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Location: Council Chamber, Penryn Town Hall, Higher Market Street, Penryn TR10 8LT
Documents
- Meeting agenda pack (PDF)
- Meeting minutes (PDF) – Please note: minutes remain as a draft until approved at the next Council meeting.
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Public participation
Members of the public wishing to speak regarding items on the agenda will need to make a request to the Town Clerk before noon (12:00 pm) on the day of the meeting. Please also make sure you have read the Protocol for Public Speaking at Council Meetings.
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Agenda
1. Apologies
To receive apologies for non-attendance
2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
To receive declarations of interest in respect of any item on this agenda and to consider requests from Members for dispensations.
3. Public Participation
Members of public who wish to speak should contact the Town Council by 12.00p.m. on Monday 29 November 2021 to register. An opportunity for members of the public to address the Town Council concerning matters on the agenda. Find out more about public participation at meetings and make a request to speak.
4. Minutes
To approve as a correct record minute numbers 98 to 116 of the meeting of the Council held on 1 November 2021
5. Planning Application
To comment on the following planning application that has been submitted for consideration
- PA21/11432 – Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn TR10 8DB
Non-material amendment in respect of decision notice PA19/04032 for alterations to door and window openings at ground floor level on east and west elevations, first floor juliet balcony on west elevation, reduction in size of openings and balconies to south elevation and reduction in doors to north elevation and additional first floor window.
6. Budget – First Draft
To consider the budget proposals for the 2022/2023 financial year
7. Exclusion of Press and Public
To resolve that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960 the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items by reason of the confidential nature of the items. Proceedings, apart from any resolutions passed, shall remain confidential.
8. To Appoint an Alternative Contractor to Remove the Ramp at the Town Hall
To appoint a replacement contractor to remove the ramp at the Town Hall
9. Appoint a Weed Spraying Contractor – 2022/23
To appoint a contractor to carry out the weed spraying for the 2022/2023 financial year
Minutes
The numbering of minutes is sequential and continues from the previous meeting’s minutes, the numbering restarts at the Annual Meeting of the Council.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF PENRYN HELD ON MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2021 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN
Councillors present: May (Deputy Mayor), Doyle, Grant, Hanks, Harrison, Hernandez, Jordan, Langan, Milan, Ronchetti, Wenmoth and Williams
In Attendance: Robert Oliver (Finance Officer)
117. Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bennett, Kirby, Widdon and Tucker
118. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
There were no declarations of interest or requests for dispensations
119. Public Participation
No requests had been received from members of the public wishing to speak at the meeting
120. Minutes
RESOLVED that minute numbers 98 to 116 of the meeting of the Council held on 1 November 2021 were approved and signed as a correct record
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant
121. Planning Application
To comment on the following planning application that has been submitted for consideration
- PA21/11432 – Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn TR10 8DB
Non-material amendment in respect of decision notice PA19/04032 for alterations to door and window openings at ground floor level on east and west elevations, first floor juliet balcony on west elevation, reduction in size of openings and balconies to south elevation and reduction in doors to north elevation and additional first floor window.
RESOLVED that the Town Council have no objection to the planning application
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Hernandez
122. Budget – First Draft
A discussion took place about the first draft budget. The main talking points were the additional jobs that are required and need budgeting for the financial year 2022/23. The following were RESOLVED and will be added to the updated budget for further approval:
A discussion took place, and it was agreed the windows in the library should be replaced ensuring the replacements are double glazed. It was noted that there is £10,000 library transition fund in EMR that can be used towards the windows costs.
It was further noted that the front door is in a better condition and does not yet need replacing.
RESOLVED that the windows are replaced at the library at a maximum cost of £32,000 based on figures received and allowing for scaffolding. Additionally, the £10,000 library transition fund EMR is used to offset some of the costs.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant
RESOLVED that £4,500 is added to the budget to hardwire all Penryn Town Council computers to ensure a consistent and more stable internet coverage.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Williams
RESOLVED that £1,971 is added to the budget to allow for the replacement of the damaged dungeon door.
Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Doyle
RESOLVED that £10,000 is added to the budget to allow for the repair of the wall behind the Temperance Hall and to replaster internally.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Harrison
RESOLVED that £10,000 is added to the budget for a full survey to be undertaken on the land, any remaining funds are then used to begin the landscaping process. Similar funds will be required in the 2023/24 financial year to complete the landscaping.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Grant
RESOLVED that no additional funds are added to the budget for the College Valley Land
Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth
RESOLVED that the master key system is rejected, and no additional funds are added to the budget.
Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth
123. Exclusion of Press and Public
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960, the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items by reasons of the confidential nature of the item. Proceedings, apart from any resolutions passed, shall remain confidential.
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth
124. To Appoint an Alternative Contractor to Remove the Ramp at the Town Hall
RESOLVED that Jamie Truen Building are appointed to remove the ramp at the Town Hall at a cost of £2,750
Proposed by Councillor Langan and seconded by Councillor Wenmoth
125. Appoint a Weed Spraying Contractor – 2022/23
RESOLVED that Falmouth Town Council are appointed as the weed spraying contractor for the 2022/23 financial year at a cost of £2,045.16 +VAT
Proposed by Councillor Wenmoth and seconded by Councillor Langan
There being no further business to transact the meeting was closed at 7:58pm
