Agenda and minutes

Councillor Bickford in the Chair.

The Chairman informed those present of the actions required in the event of a fire or emergency.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor P Samuels and following a vote RESOLVED to elect Councillor Martin as Chairman.

Councillor Martin requested Councillor Bickford remain in the Chair for this meeting only.

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Martin and following a vote RESOLVED to elect Councillor Bullock as Vice Chairman.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

b.  Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of   the meeting for consideration.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

None.

b.  Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

None.

Please note:  Any member of the public requiring to put a question to the Council must do so 24 hours prior to the meeting by writing or email.

None.

Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor B Samuels and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Devolution Sub Committee held on Wednesday 18^th November 2020 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

The minutes will be signed upon the return to the Guildhall and made available upon request.

No report.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Yates and  RESOLVED to delegate authority to the Chair, Vice Chair and the Senior Policy and Data Compliance Monitoring Officer to work up and submit to Members for their input and approval at a future Devolution Sub Committee meeting.

Councillor Gillies arrived and joined the meeting.

Victoria Gardens and Maurice Huggins Room:

Members agreed that Victoria Gardens and the Maurice Huggins Room remain the number one priority in the devolution process.

The Service Delivery Manager briefed Members on various essential works required at Victoria Gardens and associated costs outlined in the updated Building Survey Report and STC Tree Officers survey.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED to give delegated authority to the Chair, Vice Chair and Service Delivery Manager to further establish and negotiate costs relating to Victoria Gardens and Maurice Huggins Room working with Cornwall Council Community Link Officer reporting back at the next Devolution Sub Committee Meeting.

Waterside and Pontoon:

Members discussed the Waterside and Pontoon areas.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED to give delegated authority to the Chair, Vice Chair and Service Delivery Manager to further explore a partnership with Cornwall Council and other associated organisations to manage and maintain the Waterside and Pontoon reporting back at the next Devolution Sub Committee Meeting.

To resolve that pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

To resolve that pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

None.

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

None.

None.