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ARLESEY TOWN COUNCIL Minutes of a meeting of the PROPERTY COMMITTEE, Arlesey Town Council held in the Village Hall, Arlesey on Tuesday 19 January 2010. PRESENT: Cllrs: H Harper (Chairman) R Harris Mrs D Archer C Howitt I Dalgarno D West Mrs C Harris Also present: Mrs L Rowe (Assistant Clerk) Cllr D Beatham 2 members of the public 174 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs J Caffrey, N Daniels, M Rainbow and V Williams. 175 MEMBERS’ INTERESTS No declarations of personal or prejudicial interest were received 176 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation 177 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Prior to the meeting Members received a copy of the minutes of the Property Committee meeting held on 17 November 2009 RESOLVEDthat the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 November 2009 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a true record. 178 MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising 179 VILLAGE HALL (a) Monthly report The Chairman reported that there had been a small problem with the CCTV cameras because of a power cut but this had been resolved. The Assistant Clerk reported that the Clerk had chased Mouchel concerning the tiles that were lifting in the foyer. They had replied informing her that they were getting a commission from Central Beds to action the work. She also reported that the Clerk and herself had completed a Fire Risk and a report will follow. AGREED to note this information (b) Correspondence from a possible hirer of the hall The Chairman read an email enquiring about hiring the village hall for a charity event. Members considered this application and it was proposed that the hall was not suitable for this event. RESOLVED to inform the person wishing to hire the village hall that it was not suitable for this event. 180 CEMETERY The Chairman reported that he had carried out the monthly inspection of the cemetery. There was a problem with a leaking pipe and tap and it had been repaired. He had done 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 181 ALLOTMENTS The Chairman reported that he had carried out the monthly inspection of the allotments and there was just one that was in a poor condition and needed cleaning. The Clerk had written to the tenant asking them to tidy up the allotment. AGREED to note this information 182 MULTI USE GAMES AREA (MUGA) The Chairman reported that a meeting had been arranged with users of the MUGA to carry out a consultation with them to find out what facilities they would like to see there in the future. This has been arranged for Tuesday 26 January 2010 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall. AGREED to note this information 183 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT The following accounts due for payment were presented to Members for approval DECEMBER 2009 CEMETERY Handyman November 2009 614.83 VILLAGE HALL Handyman November 2009 106.69 John Jones Litter pick 104.22 Caretaker Month 9 161.18 Brookers Parts to repair bar area tap 15.24 MUGA Terry Seymour Floodlight covers & 1 lamp 350.75 ALLOTMENTS Handyman November 2009 113.74 Central Beds Quarterly rental 48.75 JANUARY 2010 CEMETERY Handyman December 2009 614.83 Shanks Refuse collection 108.46 VILLAGE HALL Handyman December 2009 106.69 John Jones Litter pick 104.22 Caretaker Month 10 210.10 MJ Ryalls Salt for complex footpath 51.66 BRCC Model hiring agreement 10.00 MUGA EON Electricity 193.58 ALLOTMENTS Handyman December 2009 113.74 RESOLVED these accounts be paid CHAIRMAN
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