(1) Motion 537 (Councillor Mrs N Woollatt – 25 May 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That this council should adopt a policy of ensuring that play areas in the district that contain play equipment aimed at pre-school or primary school age children are enclosed to facilitate the health and safety of its young users.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided that this Motion (if moved and seconded) will be referred without discussion to the Environment Policy Development Group.
(2) Motion 538 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 1 June 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
Mid Devon District Council is concerned that the present level of grass cutting across the district is the subject of much criticism.
The Mid Devon District Council therefore resolves to urgently review;
1. Whether the budget is sufficient and if it isn't to put forward a request to Council for a supplementary budget to meet the cost of providing an effective service.
2. If it is impossible to provide extra funding the Council should consider asset transfers to Parish Councils and/or individuals.
Taxpayers are now facing the second year of a grass cutting regime which leaves the grass uncut for long periods.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided that this Motion (if moved and seconded) will be referred without discussion to the Environment Policy Development Group.
(3) Motion 539 (Councillor Mrs J Roach, R M Deed, L Taylor, R Wright, J M Downes and T W Snow – 20 June 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council notes with concern that the leader called a State of the District Debate in 2015 but didn't hold it until 2016 thereby denying the people of Mid Devon the opportunity to hold a debate in 2015.
We therefore call on the Mid Devon District Council to review and change the Constitution to prevent any Leader from acting in such a manner in the future.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council has decided to allow this Motion (if moved and seconded) to be dealt with at this meeting.
Minutes:
(1) Motion 537 (Councillor Mrs N Woollatt – 25 May 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That this council should adopt a policy of ensuring that play areas in the district that contain play equipment aimed at pre-school or primary school age children are enclosed to facilitate the health and safety of its young users.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Mrs J Roach and seconded by Councillor R J Chesterton.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Environment Policy Development Group.
(2) Motion 538 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 1 June 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
Mid Devon District Council is concerned that the present level of grass cutting across the district is the subject of much criticism.
The Mid Devon District Council therefore resolves to urgently review;
1. Whether the budget is sufficient and if it isn't to put forward a request to Council for a supplementary budget to meet the cost of providing an effective service.
2. If it is impossible to provide extra funding the Council should consider asset transfers to Parish Councils and/or individuals.
Taxpayers are now facing the second year of a grass cutting regime which leaves the grass uncut for long periods.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Mrs J Roach and seconded by Councillor R Wright.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Environment Policy Development Group.
(3) Motion 539 (Councillor Mrs J Roach, R M Deed, L Taylor, R Wright, J M Downes and T W Snow – 20 June 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council notes with concern that the leader called a State of the District Debate in 2015 but didn't hold it until 2016 thereby denying the people of Mid Devon the opportunity to hold a debate in 2015.
We therefore call on the Mid Devon District Council to review and change the Constitution to prevent any Leader from acting in such a manner in the future.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council ruled that this Motion be dealt with at this meeting.
Following debate, the Leader MOVED in accordance with Procedure Rule 19.4:
“THAT the vote in respect of the MOTION shall be by Roll Call”
A roll call of Members present at the meeting was then taken:
Those voting FOR the MOTION: Councillors: F W Letch, Mrs J Roach, F J Rosamond, T W Snow, L D Taylor and R Wright.
Those voting AGAINST the MOTION : Councillors: Mrs H Bainbridge, Mrs J B Binks, R J Chesterton, Mrs C A Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, D R Coren, Mrs C P Daw, W J Daw, Mrs G Doe, C J Eginton, R Evans, S G Flaws, P H D Hare-Scott, P J Heal, Mrs B M Hull, B A Moore, R F Radford, C R Slade, Mrs E J Slade, J D Squire, Mrs M E Squires and R L Stanley.
Those ABSTAINING from voting: Councillors: N V Davey, R J Dolley and Mrs S Griggs.
Upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have FAILED.