| MINUTES of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the GREAT YELDHAM PARISH COUNCIL.
The meething was held in the Reading Room, Great Yeldham on Thursday 7th May 2009.
Present were: Mrs P Slimming (Chairman), Mr C Cumaranatunge (Vice Chairman), Mr R May, Mr B Sergeant, Mr D Dyson, Mr J Beckett, Mrs L Cordell, Mr J Oswald, Mr P Rawlinson.
In attendance: County Councillor Mr D Finch, Mr R Liming, Clerk to the Parish Council.
Apologies for absence: District Councillor Mr N McCrea.
Declarations of interest.
No declarations of interest declared by members.
2259. Election of Chairman.
Mrs P Slimming was proposed by Mr R May and seconded by Mr B Sargeant.
Mr C Cumaranatunge was proposed by Mr D Dyson and seconded by Mr J Beckett.
With the consent of the two candidates the Clerk then requested County Councillor Mr David Finch to act as returning officer in a secret vote.
The result was Five votes for Mrs Slimming and Four votes for Mr Cumaranatunge. Mrs Pat Slimming was elected as Chairman for the year 2009/2010.
2260. Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
The acceptance of office form was signed by Mrs Slimming.
2261. Election of Vice Chairman.
Mr Cumaranatunge was proposed by Mr Dyson and seconded Mr Beckett. No other candidates were proposed. Mr Cumaranatunge was elected as Vice Chairman for the year 2009/2010.
2262. Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
The acceptance of office form was signed by Mr Cumaranatunge.
2263. Part 111 Local Goverernment Act 2000 - Ethical Framework.
Members were reminded of their obligations to the Mode; Code of Conduct which came into force in May 2007.
2264. Adoption of Standing Orders.
It was resolved by members that the Parish Council adopt the revised July 2003, Essex Association of Councils
Standing Orders for the year 2009/2010.
2265. Adoption of Financial Regulations.
It was resolved by members that the EALC Financial Regulations be adopted for the Year 2009/2010.
2266. To Appoint Representatives to Outside Bodies.
Sports Ground Committee. Mr B Sargeant. Mr R May. Mr J Oswald. Mrs L Cordell. Mr P Rawlinson. Chairman, Mrs P Slimming Ex-Officio.
2267. To Appoint Representatives to the United Charities.
Mr C Cumaranatunge. Mrs L Cordell. Chairman, Mrs P Slimming Ex-officio. Mr P Rawlinson.
2268. To Appoint Representatives to the Education Foundation.
Mr C Cumaranatunge. Mrs L Cordell. Mr P Rawlinson. Chairman ex-officio.
2269. Planning Applications.
It was resolved by members to delegate power to the clerk to consult any three members of the council, in order to archive a decision on Planning Documents out of sequence with the District Council Planning Meetings.
2270. Public Question Time.
Mrs Joan Redmond requested that a Dog Bin be provided for Footpath No. 39.
Members agreed that the sum of £270.00 be provided for the purchase and installation of the bin.
Mrs Redmond also requested that a repeat issue of the circular Walk be printed. Members agreed to a sum of £30.00 for a total of 100 maps.
2271. The following reports are attached to the minutes for reference.
The Chairmans report for the year 2008/2009.
County Councillor Mr David Finch report.
Reading Room Committee report.
Sports Ground Committee Report.
St Andrews School Report.
Footpath Report.
Education Foundation Report.
United Charities Report.
Parish Councils Financial Report.
Local Police Report.
Reading Room Trustees Report.
To close the meeting.
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