Meeting documents
Document: | 2001-05-09 AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
PRESENT: Councillor C R James (Chairman); Councillors C R Ashenden, D N Attree, M A Baldwin, K Barclay, Mrs V M Baxter, Mrs J M Brandis, Mrs M Butler, H H Cadd, J W Cartwright, M P J C Cashman, W J Y Chapple, P A Cooper, Mrs A C Davies, D F Evett, D P Fitzsimons, B E Foster, R V Ghent, Mrs D A Glover, B M Griffin, Mrs P M Y Hannelly, D R Isham, Mrs P M Jamieson, J A Jennings, C Jones, S Kennell, R W Khan, Mrs C Lambert, P R Larner, I R Lindsay, K Liverseidge, I P Metherell, N Mohammad, Mrs M B Morgan-Owen, J A Newman, Mrs C M Paternoster, S J Patrick, Mrs M Payne, Mrs P D J Pearce, Mrs J E Peart, Mrs S F Polhill, D G Ralph, Miss G F Reynolds, C G Richards, Mrs F D Roberts MBE JP, D J Rowlands, B D Searle, A N Sherwell, Sir Beville D Stanier Bt, Group Capt J F Stewart, N Stuart, Mrs C S Willetts, Mrs R Worgan and Mrs T A Yasin. |
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APOLOGIES: Councillors J C Cole, Mrs S S R Kendrick and R C Lehmann. |
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Roberts and seconded by Councillor Baldwin:- |
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“That Councillor D P Fitzsimons be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.†|
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Griffin and seconded by Councillor Cartwright:- |
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“That Councillor Mrs C Lambert be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.†|
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The nominations were thereupon put to the meeting and it was |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Councillor Claire Lambert be and is hereby elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year. |
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Councillor Mrs Lambert, having accepted the appointment, duly made and subscribed the Declaration required by the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended by the Local Government and Housing Act, 1989, and expressed thanks for her election. |
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Councillor Mrs Lambert in the Chair. |
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VOTE OF THANKS |
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Proposed by Councillor Sherwell, duly seconded and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the sincere thanks of the Council be accorded to Councillor C R James for his distinguished service as Chairman of the Council for the last two years. |
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Councillor C R James thereupon briefly addressed the Council in response to the sentiments expressed. A past Chairman's badge was presented to Councillor James. |
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APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN |
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Proposed by Councillor Rowlands and seconded by Councillor Sherwell:- |
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“That Councillor H H Cadd be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.†|
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There being no further nominations, it was |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Councillor Hedley Hubert Cadd be and is hereby appointed Vice-Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year. |
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Councillor Cadd, having accepted the appointment, duly made and subscribed the Declaration required by the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended by the Local Government and Housing Act, 1989, and expressed thanks for his appointment. |
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MINUTES |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 11th April, 2001 be approved as a correct record. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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The Chairman expressed the hope that as many Members as possible would be able to attend the Civic Service which would be held at 6.30 pm on 10th June, 2001 at St Mary's Parish Church, Aylesbury. |
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Members were also reminded that arrangements had been made for a Quiz Night to take place on 29th June, 2001 in the Maxwell Hall at the Civic Centre, Aylesbury in aid of the Chairman's nominated charity. |
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The Chairman and Members welcomed the Director of Corporate Resources, Jacqui Dixon who was attending her first meeting following absence on sick leave. |
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The Chairman and Members were aware that this would be the last meeting to be attended by the Head of Development Control, Mr Ian Henstock, prior to his retirement from the Council. The Council's best wishes for the future were accorded to Mr Henstock. |
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ELECTION OF LEADER |
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Proposed by Councillor Stewart and seconded by Councillor Liverseidge:- |
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“That Councillor J W Cartwright be elected Leader of the Council for the ensuing year.†|
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Metherell and seconded by Councillor Mrs Davies:- |
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“That Councillor A N Sherwell be elected Leader of the Council for the ensuing year.†|
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The nominations were thereupon put to the meeting and it was |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Councillor Cartwright be elected Leader of the Council for the ensuing year. |
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Councillor Cartwright expressed thanks for his election. |
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APPOINTMENT OF CABINET MEMBERS |
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Nominations were sought for the appointment of Cabinet Members for the ensuing year and having considered these, it was |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the following Members be appointed Cabinet Members for the portfolios indicated for the ensuing year:- |
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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES |
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Proposed by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Liverseidge and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the following Committees be appointed for the remainder of the life of the Council:- |
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Scrutiny Committee - Housing |
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Scrutiny Committee - Safety and Health |
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Scrutiny Committee - Development, Economic Development and Environment |
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Scrutiny Committee - Resources and Customer Care |
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Development Control Committee |
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Licensing Committee |
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Appeals and Complaints Committee |
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Standards Committee |
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Proposed by Councillor Cartwright, duly seconded and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the seat allocations and Membership of Committees as set out on the Schedule previously circulated to all Members of the Council be approved and adopted. |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Lambert and seconded by Councillor James:- |
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“That the terms of reference of the Committees of the Council as set out in the papers previously circulated, be approved and adopted.†|
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Richards and seconded by Councillor Sherwell:- |
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“That the Terms of Reference of the Appeals and Complaints Committee, insofar as they related to allocations referrals, be amended by:- |
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Upon being put to the meeting, the amendment was declared to be carried. |
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The original motion to approve and adopt the Terms of Reference of Committees, as now amended, was then put and carried. |
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DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Griffin, seconded by Councillor Miss Reynolds and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the Minutes of the Development Control Committee of 22nd March and 5th April, 2001 be received. |
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LICENSING COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Rowlands and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 582 to 589 of the Licensing Committee of 5th March, 2001 and Minutes 590 to 594 of the meeting of the Committee held on 2nd April, 2001 be received. |
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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Lambert, seconded by Councillor Stewart and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 595 to 601 of the Strategic Planning and Development Committee of 13th March, 2001 and Minutes 602 to 604 of the meeting of the Committee held on 17th April, 2001 be received. |
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LEISURE COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Cadd, seconded by Councillor Mrs Polhill and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 605 to 615 of the Leisure Committee of 14th March, 2001 be received. |
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Liverseidge, seconded by Councillor Mrs Polhill and |
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That Minutes 616 to 618 of the Policy and Resources Committee of 19th March, 2001 be received. |
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Mrs Morgan-Owen and |
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That excluding Minute 621 (Modernising: Review of Management Arrangements) and Minute 622 (Recruitment Process for a Director of Housing, Health and Leisure), dealt with at the Council meeting held on 11th April, 2001, Minutes 619 to 629 of the Personnel Committee of 20th March, 2001 be received. |
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ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Rowlands, seconded by Councillor Mrs Brandis and |
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That Minutes 630 to 638 of the Environment and Health Committee of 26th March, 2001 be approved and adopted. |
HOUSING COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Mrs Baxter and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 639 to 656 of the Housing Committee of 2nd April, 2001 be approved and adopted. |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Morgan-Owen, seconded by Councillor Mrs Paternoster and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 657 to 667 of the Community Development Committee of 9th April, 2001 be approved and adopted. |
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STANDARDS COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Morgan-Owen, seconded by Councillor Cadd and |
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RESOLVED - |
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That Minutes 668-672 of the Standards Committee of 12th April, 2001 be received. |
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Liverseidge and seconded by Councillor Mrs Baxter:- |
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“That excluding Minute 682 (Enrolment of Honorary Aldermen) dealt with earlier during the evening at a special meeting of the Council, Minutes 673 to 688 of the Policy and Resources Committee of 23rd April, 2001 be approved and adopted.†|
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Sherwell and seconded by Councillor Baldwin:- |
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“That all the words after the word “finalised†contained in Recommendation (4) of Minute 678 (General Fund Capital) be deleted, and that the following Recommendation be added:- |
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“(5) That a separate comprehensive list of all current and planned activities of the Council that might become the responsibility of the Aylesbury Parish Council be prepared as a basic reference for future discussions with that Council about the transfer of responsibilitiesâ€Â.†|
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Upon being put to the meeting the amendment was declared to be carried. |
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Mrs Davies and seconded by Councillor Metherell:- |
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“That it be made clear that the review of Members' support services referred to in Recommendation (4) of Minute 683 (Member Allowances), should include a review of the position in relation to carers' allowances and mileage allowances.†|
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Upon being put to the meeting, the amendment was declared to be carried. |
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The original motion to adopt the Minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee, as now amended, was then put and carried. |
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MODERNISING SUB-COMMITTEE |
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Proposed by Councillor Mrs Lambert and duly seconded:- |
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“That Minute 689 to 692 of the Modernising Sub-Committee of 25th April, 2001 be approved and adopted subject to the inclusion of Councillor Rowlands in the list of those present and to the following amendments:- |
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(Remaining delegations to be re-numbered accordingly). |
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The Chilterns Crematorium Joint Committee to be transferred from the Council to the Executive List of Appointments. |
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An additional recommendation to be inserted in Minute 691 as follows:- |
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“12. That the Head of Administration be authorised to determine the membership of the Council and Staff Consultative Committee and the Staff Pay Negotiating Team, after consultation with Group Leaders. |
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It was thereupon proposed by Councillor Cartwright and duly seconded:- |
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“That the section of the Draft Constitution relating to protocols insofar as it referred to the Complaints Committee be amended to read as follows:- |
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“Local Members, if attending, are not allowed to make oral representations except in the case of Housing Appeals. However, they can provide a written submission to be considered after the main report has been presented by the Officers.â€Â.†|
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Upon being put to the meeting, the amendment was declared to be carried. |
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The original motion to adopt the Minutes of the Modernising Sub-Committee as now amended was then put and carried. |
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VOTE OF THANKS TO COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN |
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RESOLVED - |
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That the Council's thanks be accorded to Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen for their services during the past year. |