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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

WEDNESDAY 5th OCTOBER 2016 AT 7.00PM

Market Weighton Town Councillors

Councillor Botting Cary Cashin Chicken Curwen Hemmerman Johnson King Peaks Rudd Smith Stellings Townshend

Clerk to the Meeting - Mrs Lesley-Jane Holt

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllrs Rudd, Stellings, Curwen and Chicken. Cllr Johnson did not attend. Poppy Kennedy also sent her apologies.

2. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE TOWN COUNCIL

 Miss Forbes in attendance but just to listen to proceedings.

3. DECLARATIONS OF A PECUNIARY AND NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST – Members to declare any interest in items on the Agenda and the nature of those interests.

The following declarations were made: Cllr Cary agenda items 8, Cllr Botting agenda item 15 and Cllr Hemmerman agenda item 17.

4. TO AGREE THE MINUTES OF THE MARKET WEIGHTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2016

It was proposed by Cllr Peaks and seconded by Cllr Smith that the previous Minutes be signed as a true and correct record. AGREED.

5. ONGOING MATTERS AND PROGRESS REPORTS – TOWN CLERK

The Clerk had put a copy of the following report in the pack:

Folio 7127: The additional benches had been placed in the garden opposite the Town Hall – these were proving very popular with residents and visitors.

Folio 7132: Regarding the state of road up to the Library/ERYC CSC. The Clerk had spoken to Highways who had ‘repaired’ the bottom area (the back entrance to Tesco) but informed the Clerk that the other area should be reported to ERYC CSC as it was their property Services Department who should make that repair. The Clerk had written to ERYC CSC and asked them to do this.

Folio 7132: Two planters had been made by Dave the Handyman for the area in front of Asda. The plants were to be collected this week to put in over the next few days.

Signed by the Chairman 7138

Folio 7122 (Communications and Events 24th August) and 7144 (Full Council 10th August): The new equipment for the CCTV system had started being installed today. Cllr Hemmerman and Dave, the Handyman, had received some instruction on use from Exell.

Folio7100 (Full Council 13th July): With regard to payment for damage to the Aspen Road Play Park in the summer. One Mum had paid the full amount; one Mum paid a deposit of £50 and one Mum a deposit of £20. All were sorry for the damage done and had indicated that all would be paid in full….eventually.

It was felt everything else had been dealt with or put as an agenda item.

6. TO CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY MARKET WEIGHTON TOWN COUNCIL SINCE THE LAST REGULAR MEETING – 7th SEPTEMBER 2016

The Chairman reminded Councillors that if there was anything they wished to discuss that had not been highlighted to please mention this:

ERYC

1. Hiring of Speed Indicator Signs 2. Council Consults on Housing Vision 3. Traffic & Parking Team – Northgate Vale – Traffic calming request 4. Safe Neighbourhood Event – 22nd Oct at Burnby Hall 5. Streetscene – Re: Path around area opposite the Griffin near Bradley Statue 6. E-Mail from Legal Officer at ERYC Re: 9 Crumpton Road Hedge (as requested by PH e-mail sent to Terri Milner to ask about goal posts. See General Item 15). Cllrs agreed that if ERYC said yes then a goal post could be put in that vicinity.

GENERAL

1. Minutes from 10th Aug – Community Hall 2. 37 High Street, Market Weighton. (Old Barclays Bank) (agenda item 10) 3. Memoria Safety Inspection – Holme Road. Missed Row paperwork 4. E-Mail Cllr Hemmerman, Re: ERNLLCA Resolution 5. Correspondence – Re: Cllr Johnson Discussed. Agreed TC write and ask him to put a formal resignation in if he does not wish to continue as a Cllr as Council owe it to the electorate to be fully manned. If necessary a pro forma could be done. 6. E-Mail from Cllr Hemmerman, Re: Resident asking for help – War Memorial Park 7. Market Weighton Community Players – Donation Request. (agenda item 15) 8. Minutes from the Allotment Association Meeting held on 8th September 9. ERNLLCA – Capping of Parish & Town Councils 10. Market Weighton Health Centre – Appointments 11. ERNLLCA – Annual Conference 2016 12. E-Mail from Mr Booker, Re: Town Flowers 13. E-Mail from Peter Morriss, Re: Watchdog Condemns fracking Scare Stories 14. E-Mail from Stewart & Christine Evans, Re: Meadow Drive Footpath Link TC stated reply received from Alan Menzies but nothing further had been heard – he is to investigate this. 15. Sancton Parish Council – Re: Thank you for removal of goalposts - Sancton Playing Field (see ERYC item 6) 16. Turners Trust () 17. Beverley Food Festival Leaflet 18. Humberside Police Newsletter 19. Update from Town Clerk, Re: Planters, Bin on Holme Road and road up to Library 20. PSE - Civil Service to impose further caps on public sector exit pay 21. South Cave Parish Council – Cycle Path/Trodd Cllrs asked TC to write and say no objection and will support 22. SLCC – News Bulletin 30th Sept 2016 23. Immingham Town Council – Xmas Training Network Day Agreed that the Clerk attend this event. Cllrs also discussed and agreed that the Clerk could spend amounts that had been precepted for without seeking permission each time for amounts above her spend. 24. ERNLLCA Newsletter September 25. 2017 Meetings – MWTC. The Clerk asked for approval on the diary for 2017. This was agreed. 26. Information Safer Communities DC covered this and stated it would be interesting Sat 22nd Oct 10am-12noon Signed by the Chairman 7139

7. TO DISCUSS THE HOLME ROAD CEMETERY, ISSUES REGARDING THE CEMETERY HOUSE AND PROGRESS ON THE LAND AT THE REAR OF THE CEMETERY

Cllr Cary reported on the tree application. Some more information was needed from the suppliers and this was in hand. It looked likely that the funds for this would be granted. Quotes for a shed base were looked at and it was agreed that a 10 x 8 concrete base be put down. Quote for a metal shed with double doors was also discussed and Councillors agreed that this could go ahead as previously discussed from the money allocated for the new cemetery extension.

8. TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUES REGARDING THE HOLME ROAD ALLOTMENTS FROM THE ALLOTMENT REPRESENTATIVE, ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION OR ALLOTMENT HOLDERS

The representative Cllr Cashin discussed coming off the Planning and Amenities Committee as he was unable to commit at this time. After discussion it was agreed as the matter was dealt with by the Regular Meeting it need not be put on the Planning and Amenities meeting agenda. Cllr Cashin stated that a system was now in place and asked that the Clerk be thanked for her help in this process. Cllr Cashin stated inspections were going well and when they look at them they do not have names just numbers in front of them. He also set out the process which gave a letter for non-compliance of the agreement and four weeks to improve; if no improvement another letter was sent giving four week after which a final (red) letter was sent giving four weeks to clear the plot. Cllr Cashin also mentioned the two break-ins recently. Hopefully better security was now in place – the locking of the gate overnight with a number to get in if needed. The Police had also suggested a higher fence on the perimeter near the gate. Cllr Cashin asked what happened when allotments were cleared and what happened to the goods. The Clerk stated that on instruction the plot was clear from the Secretary of the Allotment Association (AA) these were re-let; the AA took everything off the allotment. These items are repaired and sold on for Association funds. If a plot was seen by a future tenant then all goods on it at that time became owned by that holder unless they did not want it. It was discussed that all new allotment plot holders paid a £30 bond but that bonds were not held for ones that had held them prior to that decision. After discussion it was proposed and seconded that from January 2018 all allotment holders would pay a bond (the Clerk stated that this could not be done from January 2017 as allotment holders would need three months’ notice of any changes and this had passed). Cllr Cashin also mentioned ½ plots and C1 for a disabled plot. Cllrs mentioned that A1 was already given to the AA free of charge for people with disabilities but nothing had been done with it. E row was also mentioned. Cllrs stated that it had been agreed a long time ago that when these became vacant they would not be used for plots but the area used for parking as these plots looked unsightly from the A1079 and complaints had been received. It was agreed that the whole standard of the allotments had been improved.

9. TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP RE THE CURRENT MOWER EXPENSES AND CAPABILITY WITH A VIEW TO POSSIBLY REPLACING IF NECESSARY

Cllr Cary stated that the week previous he and the handyman had looked at all the parish paths and areas done by MWTC. Some areas were very rough. A Sub- Committee meeting was to be held on Wednesday evening 12th October at 7.00pm. Cllrs to attend were PH, DC and LC. JS also stated she would like to attend.

10. TO DISCUSS COMMUTED SUMS FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT/REFURBISHMENT IN THE WAR MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS

The Clerk had e mailed and rung the Commuted Sums Officer but had received no response. An application for a replacement slide in the Aspen Park had been made but no response had been received. After discussion it was agreed the Clerk try again and if no response contact the Manager of the Department.

11. TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENSION OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ANY NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Peaks and seconded by Cllr Smith that the old Barclays Bank building on the High Street should not be considered as an option due to the high cost of the Lease. AGREED. Signed by the Chairman 7140

After further discussion it was agreed that the Clerk look into costings for knocking the two upstairs rooms into one. The ceiling heights were different but a builder would be able to let the Council know if this was a possibility. The Clerk stated that costs for a stair lift would be around £4,000 and between £13,000 and £15,000 for a home lift.

12. TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD SINCE REGULAR MEETING

Planning and Amenities Meeting 21st September 2016 at 7pm

 There was no Recommendation to Full Council.

13. TO RECEIVE REQUESTS FOR GRAVE RESERVATION

There were no requests for grave reservation.

14. TO RECEIVE AND AGREE FINANCIAL REPORTS

PAYMENTS 2016/2017

DATE CREDITOR NAME DETAILS TOTAL

21.09.16 Minster Cleaning September Invoice £270.36 21.09.16 HMRC September Tax & Nat Ins £1,031.25 21.09.16 ERPF September Pensions £1,525.39 23.09.16 MWTC Staff - September £4,899.97 21.09.16 SS Testing PAT Testing & Fire Extinguisher Servicing 123.60 21.09.16 Mr C Jones Window Cleaner - September 30.00 21.09.16 United Carlton Ltd Service Charge - Black & Colour Copiers 32.09 21.09.16 Professional W-Room Services Sanitary Bin Services 96.00 21.09.16 EE Handyman Mobile 16.85 28.09.16 Water 15 Sandwalk 30.00 03.10.16 Yorkshire Water 2 Linegate 13.60 03.10.16 Yorkshire Water Market Car Park 8.00 03.10.16 Yorkshire Water Cemetery 3.00 21.09.16 K F Supplies Handyman Supplies 147.36 21.09.16 MW Farm Supplies 1 Day Mini Digger Hire 72.00 13.09.16 Tesco Petrol 21.53 21.09.16 Tesco Petrol 21.06 29.09.16 Tesco Petrol 21.43 29.09.16 Tesco Petrol 46.00 29.09.16 Tesco Petrol 20.51 30.09.16 Black Horse Pick-Up Rental 268.41 09.09.16 AFS Google Google Apps - Commitment. 2 Licences 5.50 21.09.16 XYZ Printers 3200 Newsletters Printed 580.00 21.09.16 Supplies Stationery & Bleach 33.88 27.09.16 Supplies Stationery - Diaries 2017, paper, envelopes, key fobs 22.22 27.09.16 R & J Turnbull Delivery of Newsletters 150.00 11.08.16 St Leonards Hospice Donation - (Marian Frith) 50.00 21.09.16 JRB Enterprise Ltd 8000 Dog Bags 130.68 03.10.16 Junior School 1st Place - Schools Garden Project 20.00 03.10.16 Infant School Runner Up - Schools Garden Project 10.00 03.10.16 Croft Pre-School Runner Up - Schools Garden Project 10.00 Signed by the Chairman 7141

03.10.16 M W Pre-School Runner Up - Schools Garden Project 10.00 08.09.16 Asda Milk 0.95 14.09.16 Asda Milk 0.95 15.09.16 Asda Coffee/Sweetener 5.00 20.09.16 Co op Milk 1.10 22.09.16 Co op Milk 1.10 27.09.16 Co op Milk 1.10 29.09.16 Post Office Stamps 13.20 03.10.16 Co op Milk 1.10 03.10.16 R & J Turnbull Card - Father Dowling 1.50 09.09.16 Realise Futures 2 x Picnic Benches - Area behind Bradley Statue 430.00 21.09.16 JW Plant & Co Ltd Commonwealth Flag 29.76

27.09.16 D W Fencing Supply & Erect Fencing round Cemetery Extension 1217.16

TOTAL: £11,423.61

RECEIPTS - 2016-17 DATE CREDITOR NAME DETAILS TOTAL 08.09.16 Derek Cary Allotment C17 (£30 bond & £8.37 rent) 38.37 08.09.16 Layton & Sons Burial - Alan Hobson 552.00 22.09.16 Tesco Yearly Maintenance of Planted Bedding Area 100.00 22.09.16 Mr Williams Allotment C3 (£30 bond & £12.12 rent) 42.12 22.09.16 J G Fielder & Son Ashes - Frank Swales & Joyce Swales. 354.00 28.09.16 Mr Barry Humble Room Usage Donation 28th Sept 10.00 29.09.16 Resident Aspen Park Damaged Equipment Part Payment 20.00 30.09.16 ERYC Precept 2016/2017 80221.00 03.10.16 Insight Health Room Hire Donation - August 415.00 04.10.16 Edmund Pedley Allotment D11 (£30 bond & £5.58 rent) 35.58 05.10.16 Resident Aspen Park Damaged Equipment PAID 153.77 TOTAL: £ 81,941.84

The Clerk read out the balances on the accounts which were as follows:

Savings Account – £59,831.14 Holding Account - £5,500.68 (£5000 - remembrance garden, £260.45 – WMPF, allotment bonds @ £30 and interest) Precept Working Account – Actual balance £126,299.18 (less uncashed cheques of £2,761.38 = £123,537.80)

All balances accepted and AGREED.

15. REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

There was one request for a donation for the launch of Weighton Young Players. The Clerk was asked what money was left in the Precept. £6,000 had been for support with £1,000 for donations - £6,668 paid out for support and currently £150 paid out in donations.

Miss Forbes wished to speak so with the agreement of the Council the Mayor suspended Standing Orders to allow this.

Miss Forbes stated that the Co-op now gave a portion of money collected to Community Funds and asked if she could have a list of voluntary organisations for this purpose - the Clerk to let her have a copy.

Signed by the Chairman 7142

The Mayor went back into Standing Orders.

Cllr Botting gave a rundown of the aims of the Young Players and this was discussed after which it was proposed by Cllr King and seconded by Cllr Peaks that £100 be paid. AGREED. There was also a short discussion on other funds available.

16. FORTHCOMING EVENTS DIARY AND REPORTS FROM LAST MEETING

The events diary was passed to all showing visits done and to be done by the Mayor. The Mayor agreed that all post could be opened in the office and put in his tray if his action was needed. Any items intended for inclusion on the events diary should be sent to the Town Clerk. Invites will automatically be put on the diary list before sending on and only marked ‘not attending’ when informed. The Deputy Mayor will be asked to attend events if the Mayor is unable to. The Clerk asked about the raffle for the Awards Evening – the Mayor stated yes using the envelope method as a preferred option.

17. TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS

DC/16/02948/TCA Mr Styles

Tree Works in Conservation Areas: Atlantic Cedar T1 – Fell, outgrown its situation and its situation and it growing relatively close to the property. Sycamore T2 – Crown lift to 4.5 metres to allow more light into garden and lift from over road. Due to road being lower than the garden, a 5m lift over the road will be achieved whilst ensuring the lower crown remains even. Also, remove deadwood and crossing branches.

Location: 1 Manor Fields Market Weighton YO43 3JW

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION IF THE TREE NEEDS FELLING BUT WOULD LIKE THE TREE OFFICER INVOLVED IN THIS DECISION 5/10/2016

DC/16/02939/TELCOM EE Ltd and Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd

Telecommunications – Prior Notifications: Installation of 12.5 monopole and 2 equipment cabinets following removal of existing

Location: Telecomms Mast Station Road Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION 5/10/2016

DC/16/02924/PLF Telo Homes Ltd

Full Planning Permission: Regularisation of Planning Permission 11/00290/PLF to allow for Conversion of part of Londesborough Arms from 8 flats to 9 flats – Rear Part of Londesborough Arms.

Location: Londesborough Arms 44 High Street Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3AH

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION 5/12/2016 Signed by the Chairman 7143

DC/16/02925/PLF Telo Homes Ltd

Listed Building Consent: Regularisation of Listed Building Consent 11/00293/PLB to allow for internal alterations and conversion of part of Londesborough Arms from 8 flats to 9 flats – Rear Part of Londesborough Arms.

Location: Londesborough Arms 44 High Street Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3AH

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION 5/12/2016

DC/16/03064/TPO Mr Richard Tilney

Works to Protected Trees: TPO 6A SPRING ROAD, MARKET WEIGHTON – 1991 (Ref: 396) T1: Ash; fell due to poor health and shedding branches.

Location: 5 The Glebelands Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3HA

MWTC LIKE TO SEE TREES RETAINED WHERE POSSIBLE BUT WOULD ASK THAT THE TREE OFFICER BE INVOLVED IN THIS DECISION 5/10/2016

DC/16/02914/RCNOT Mr Chris Sketchley

Change of Use: Change of use from shop (Class A1) to Sandwich / Salad Bar (Class A3)

Location: Watsons Home Furnishings 36 High Street Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3AH

MWTC APPROVE THIS APPLICATION 5/10/2016

DC/16/02999/VAR Mr Rob Newlove

Variation of Condition (s): Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 15/01333/PLF (Erection of single and two storey extensions to rear) to allow installation of patio doors and velux roofs lights to rear.

Location: 25 Spring Dale Road Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3JT

MWTC APPROVE THIS APPLICATION 5/10/2016

Signed by the Chairman 7144

DC/16/01390/STPLF/STRAT/ADEVEY Bellway Homes Ltd (Yorkshire Division)

Strategic – Full Planning Permission: Erection of 60 dwellings with associated open space and infrastructure – AMENDED PLANS & DESCRIPTION

Location: Land North Of Thornton Close Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTION BUT WOULD STATE THEY FEEL NO NEW BUILD SHOULD TAKE PLACE UNLESS THERE IS AN UPGRADE OF THE TOWNS SEWERAGE/DRAINAGE SYSTEM DUE TO PROBLEMS BEING EXPERIENCED IN SOME AREAS AND YORKSHIRE WATER FLOOD ENGINEER STATING THE CURRENT SEWERAGE SYSTEM IS OVER CAPACITY (£2.1 MILLION PROJECT NEEDED) - ALL PROPERTIES SHOULD LINK DIRECTLY TO THE MAIN SEWER. MWTC WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE CYCLE PATHS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT IN LINE WITH THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY 5/10/2016

DC/16/03158/PLF Mr & Mrs F & Ms H Walkington

Full Planning Permission: Erection of two storey extension to side following demolition of existing single storey extension.

Location: 1 Skelfrey Park Cottages York Road Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3PT

MWTC APPROVE THIS APPLICATION 5/10/2016

18. TO RECEIVE PLANNING DETERMINATIONS

DC/16/00630/PLF Swanhome Developments Ltd

Full Planning Permission: Erection of a building for a use as 5 industrial units for B1 and B2 use with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Location: Land South West Of Unit 14 Becklands Park Industrial Estate York Road Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire

ERYC GRANTED SUBJECT TO NINE CONDITIONS

MWTC HAVE SOME CONCERNS WITH REGARD TO ‘DECKING’ BEING PLACED OVER THE DRAIN - THEY HAVE NO WISH FOR FOUL WATER TO AFFECT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM. BUT HAVE NO OBJECTIONS TO THIS PLANNING APPLICATION AS SUCH – 20.04.16

DC/15/03229/PLF Higginson Homes Ltd

Full Planning Permission: Erection of 4 dwellings

Location: Land South Of 38 Sandholme ` Market Weighton East Riding of Yorkshire YO43 3ND Signed by the Chairman 7145

ERYC REFUSE PLANNING APPLICATION

MWTC HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION BUT FEEL NO BUILD SHOULD TAKE PLACE UNLESS THERE IS AN UPGRADE OF THE TOWNS SEWERAGE / DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND THAT ALL PROPERTIES ARE LINKED DIRECTLY TO THE SEWERAGE WORKS AND THERE IS ADEQUATE PARKING FACILITIES. THE TOWN COUNCIL ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SEE CYCLE PATHS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT IN LINE WITH THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY – 27.01.16

19. TO DISCUSS ANY RELEVANT COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY ISSUES

Cllr Botting: Mentioned that the spaces behind the church had now been widened.

Cllr King: Mentioned that the fracking meeting evening for Market Weighton, Sancton and Goodmanham was expected to be in early December - Secretary to write to all and arrange. Cllr Kind also asked if anything had been received regarding a hedge on Spring Road. Nothing had been received.

Cllr Peaks: Noted the plaque was back outside Asda. Mentioned that lorries were coming through the Wicstun Way estate again possibly because the notices were off. The Clerk was to contact the ERYC enforcement officer, Steve Watson, regarding this matter.

Cllr Townshend: Had received a complaint from a resident in her 90’s who had tipped her mobility scooter over on Glenfield Avenue corner and broke a bone due to the state of the pavements. This area had been inspected and apart from the dropped kerb area no damage could be found. The Clerk was asked to report it to ERYC Highways to check the area. Cllr Townshend also mentioned that a market trader had been paid a refund owed by the market company but this as yet had not come back to the payee from the market company - The Clerk to look into this.

Cllr Cary: Mentioned that the night shift at Tesco was to finish soon.

Cllr Hemmerman: Discussed small camera that recorded for three months. This was to be an agenda item at the next full council meeting along with detailed information. The Clerk was asked to e mail the information to Cllr Cashin so it could be sent to the allotment association.

Town Clerk: Had heard from the ERYC Highways regarding the area on the junction of High Street and Southgate where the two planters were under the sign near the dropped kerb. Apparently the dropped kerb area had been there many years and the planters were never authorised at each side of it. ERYC were ok with both planters being under the sign and had suggested they be pushed together to look like one. The Clerk also asked if anyone was attending the Ernllca Annual Conference. Cllr Cary was to attend for Sancton and would also bring back notes for Market Weighton as no one else could attend.

Cllr King: Had contacted the Clerk with regard to placing a notice board on the side of the Londesborough Road toilets - permission had been received from the ERYC - but he was unable to put the notice board up alone. He wished to thank the Handymen for doing this task that took about ten minutes. The Community Hall was very grateful.

20. DATE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF MARKET WEIGHTON TOWN COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Full Town Council of Market Weighton Town Council will be held on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber.

Cllr Smith gave her apologies for that meeting.

There being no further business to discuss the Mayor thanked Members for their attendance and declared the Meeting closed at 8.55pm.

Signed by the Chairman