(1) Motion 538 (Cllr Mrs J Roach – 1 June 2017)
The following Motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report.
Mid Devon District Council is concerned that the present level of grass cutting across the district is the subject of much criticism.
That 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 discussed by the Environment Policy Development Group at its meetings on 11 July, 5 September and again at its meeting on 7 November. Cllr Mrs J Roach indicated that she was satisfied with the information provided within the report and discussions that had taken place and would request that her Motion be withdrawn
(2) Motion 540 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 12 October 2017)
The following Motion had been referred to the Economy Policy Development Group for consideration and report.
This Council agrees to give serious consideration to seeking alternative methods of managing the Tiverton Pannier Market, to include a community interest company and a co-operative. Following these considerations Council will be given detailed information about the advantages and disadvantages of the options that were discussed. Council should then be able to decide whether to change their policy and pursue a different management model.
The Economy Policy Development Group at its meeting on 9 November 2017 considered the Motion and RESOLVED that the motion be supported.
(3) Motion 541 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The Council has before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council reconsiders the time and times that it allows ward members to speak at the planning committee. The present system gives many opportunities to speak but allows the local member only one opportunity. At the very least Council should give elected Councillors the opportunity to correct incorrect statements, something that exists within standing orders but not allowed at the planning committee. At the last planning committee the situation that exists at the moment prevented me as the elected Councillor for Silverton for pointing out that the Highways advice was inconsistent with previous advice given on the same site.
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 Standards Committee.
(4) Motion 542 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The Council has before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That this Council consider the use of recycling trolleys as a pilot project, hopefully in Silverton, as an alternative to assisted collections for those who wish to try out such a system.
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.
Minutes:
(1) Motion 538 (Cllr Mrs J Roach – 1 June 2017)
The following Motion had been referred to the Environment Policy Development Group for consideration and report.
Mid Devon District Council is concerned that the present level of grass cutting across the district is the subject of much criticism.
That 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 Environment Policy Development Group discussed this at its meetings on 11 July, 5 September and again at its meeting on 7 November. Councillor Mrs J Roach indicated that she was satisfied with the information provided within the report and discussions that had taken place and would request that her Motion be withdrawn.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 16.6, Councillor Mrs J Roach requested that her Motion be withdrawn. This was AGREED.
The Council had before it a question* submitted by Councillor Mrs J Roach in accordance with Procedure Rule 13.2 together with a response from the Cabinet Member for Finance.
Note: * Question previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.
(2) Motion 540 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 12 October 2017)
The following Motion had been referred to the Economy Policy Development Group for consideration and report.
This Council agrees to give serious consideration to seeking alternative methods of managing the Tiverton Pannier Market, to include a community interest company and a co-operative. Following these considerations Council will be given detailed information about the advantages and disadvantages of the options that were discussed. Council should then be able to decide whether to change their policy and pursue a different management model.
The Economy Policy Development Group at its meeting on 9 November 2017 considered the Motion and recommended that it be supported.
Upon a vote being taken, the motion was declared to have been CARRIED.
(3) Motion 541 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
This Council reconsiders the time and times that it allows ward members to speak at the planning committee. The present system gives many opportunities to speak but allows the local member only one opportunity. At the very least Council should give elected Councillors the opportunity to correct incorrect statements, something that exists within standing orders but not allowed at the planning committee. At the last planning committee the situation that exists at the moment prevented me as the elected Councillor for Silverton for pointing out that the Highways advice was inconsistent with previous advice given on the same site.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Mrs J Roach and seconded by Councillor Mrs N Woollatt.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Standards Committee.
(4) Motion 542 (Councillor Mrs J Roach – 30 November 2017)
The Council had before it a MOTION submitted for the first time:
That this Council consider the use of recycling trolleys as a pilot project, hopefully in Silverton, as an alternative to assisted collections for those who wish to try out such a system.
The MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Mrs J Roach and seconded by Councillor Mrs N Woollatt.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 14.4, the Chairman of the Council ruled that this MOTION STAND REFERRED to the Environment Policy Development Group.