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Minutes of a meeting of the PROPERTY COMMITTEE, Arlesey Town Council held in the Village Hall, Arlesey on Tuesday 17 November 2009. PRESENT: Cllrs: H Harper (Chairman) R Harris Mrs D Archer M Rainbow I Dalgarno D West N Daniels Also present: Mrs E Hare (Clerk) Cllrs: Mrs L Bowskill D Page 162 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Mrs C Harris, Cllr C Howitt and Cllr V Williams. 163 MEMBERS’ INTERESTS No declarations of personal or prejudicial interests were received 164 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation 165 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Prior to the meeting Members received a copy of the minutes of the Property Committee meeting held on 20 October 2009 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 20 October 2009 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a true record. 166 MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising from the previous meeting 167 VILLAGE HALL The Chairman reported that the refurbishment to the village hall bar was finished and it is looking much better with the new sink, worktop, lighting and re-decoration. The Chairman opened the bar for Members to get a glimpse of the completed work. AGREED the refurbishment of the bar was an excellent improvement 168 CEMETERY The Chairman reported that he had carried out the monthly inspection of the cemetery. He did a safety check on the memorials and they were found to be safe within the Memorial Safety Policy’s Risk Assessment Approach. AGREED to note this information 169 ALLOTMENTS The Chairman reported that he had carried out the monthly inspection of the allotments and for the time of the year they were all in good condition. AGREED to note this information 170 MULTI USE GAMES AREA (MUGA) The Chairman apologised that he had not managed to get a working party meeting arranged. He said he would make sure that a meeting was arranged in time for a progress report at the next meeting. AGREED to note this information 171 PROPERTY COMMITTEE BUDGETS FOR 2010/2011 Members considered the income and expenditure for the Property Committee for the year 2009/2010 and the proposed budget figures for 2010/2011. The Chairman said the proposed expenditure would be similar to the current year but where there has been an under spend, a small reduction is proposed on the budget figures in those areas. The proposed increase in refuse disposal expenditure is because of the continuing rising costs throughout the year and there is a new budget for pest control. RESOLVED to recommend to the Town Council meeting on 1 December 2009 that the Property Committee Precept for 2010/2011 be £30,247.00 subject to any other changes when salaries and the outcome of the General Purpose & Finance Working Party meeting are considered. 172 FEES AND CHARGES Prior to the meeting Members received a copy of the current fees for the cemetery, village hall, allotments, MUGA, and litter-pick charges and proposals for small increases for 2010/2011. RESOLVED to increase village hall, cemetery, allotments, MUGA and litter-pick charges by 3% for 2010/2011 173 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT The following accounts due for payment were presented to Members for approval CEMETERY Handyman October 2009 608.18 Brookers Line marker 10.00 Shanks Refuse collection 234.91 M Rainbow Cuts 16& 17 196.00 M Rainbow Cut 4 Phase 2 and strim ditches 165.00 Anglian Water Water rates 30.06 VILLAGE HALL Handyman October 2009 105.51 John Jones Litter-pick 103.00 Caretaker Month 8 277.64 Brookers Battery for fire exit 2.92 Herts CC Soap dispenser 21.16 Herts CC Health & Safety signs 9.37 Xcel Bar Refurbishment 1,437.21 Beds Borough Council Refuse Collection 71.61 MUGA Anglian Water Water rates 90.09 ALLOTMENTS Handyman October 2009 112.55 Anglian Water Water rates 46.10 RESOLVED that these accounts be paid CHAIRMAN
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