Issued on 13th September 2016 for a meeting of the Town Council to be held at 7.30 pm on 19th September 2016 in Church House, Kirkbymoorside
To receive apologies for absence
To receive Declarations of Interest in items on the agenda
Minutes and Matters Arising
To approve the minutes of the Meeting held on 18th July 2016
To receive the minutes of the Staffing Committee meeting held on 9th August 2016
To consider matters arising
Public Session - to allow members of the public to make representations, ask questions and give evidence in respect of any items of business
Discussions with Town, District and County Councillors in respect of questions already posed, and any new matters
To consider financial matters:
To approve cheque payments according to the list provided
To receive the Financial Summary to 30 August 2016
To note confirmation of the Annual Return for the year 2015-16 by the Auditors and comments recorded
Staffing - To receive recommendations from the Staffing Committee with regards to workplace pensions
Public Wi-Fi
To note that Helmsley, Malton, Norton and Pickering Town Councils have agreed not to proceed with the public Wi-Fi scheme proposed by Ryedale District Council
To note that only 2 businesses have responded to the public Wi-Fi consultation
To consider additional information provided by Craig Nattress, Visitor Economy Officer, Ryedale District Council on the proposal to implement public wi-fi in the town centre and agree a suitable response
Play Areas - To consider and agree the cost of £648.69 (exclusive of VAT)for remedial repairs and replacement parts of the Playdale Trim Trail in the Old Road play area
Community Defibrillator
To note approval of the County Councillor Locality Budget Fund grant application and receipt of £762 towards the purchase of a community defibrillator and agree to extend thanks to County Councillor Val Arnold for the same
To consider and agree to appoint a contractor for the installation of the Community Defibrillator
To consider and agree to accept a quotation for the installation of the community defibrillator based on the quotations provided: contractor A £575 + VAT; and contractor B £450
Church House - To receive further information regarding the proposed Community library
The Royal British Legion Remembrance Service and Parade, Sunday 13th November 2016
To note receipt of an invitation by The Royal British Legion to take part in the Remembrance Service and Parade
To agree a sum to contribute towards a wreath under s137 of the Local Government Act 1972
North York Moors National Park - New Local Plan
To note receipt of correspondence from NYMNP in respect of the New Local Plan
To consider and agree a response to the questions raised in the 'First Steps' document as appropriate
Receive the Town Mayor’s Report
Receive reports from Members representing the Town Council at meetings of outside bodies and on delegated matters
Receive the Town Clerk's report
Questions to the Chairman
To note the date of the next ordinary meeting of the Town Council on 17 October 2016 at 7.30 pm in Church House