Agenda and draft minutes

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

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.  The 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.  The 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 Town Council must do so by email or via The Guildhall no later than 12 noon the day before the meeting.

Members of the public are advised to review the Receiving Public Questions, Representations and Evidence at Meetings document prior to attending the meeting.

None received.

Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website or request to see a copy at the Guildhall.

It was proposed by Councillor Dent, seconded by Councillor Miller and RESOLVED the minutes from the Property Maintenance Sub Committee held on 28 October 2024 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

Members received the Town Council’s Five-Year Repair and Maintenance plan together with the Services budget statements.

Members discussed the need for some external redecoration (masonry repairs and painting) to Isambard House.

The Town Clerk confirmed that funds have been budgeted and would be available from April 2025.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members reviewed the Property Maintenance Business Plan Deliverables and scores and agreed that quarter three scores accurately reflect the Sub Committee’s progress to date.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members received the update report on the Saltash Heritage external window works, contained within the circulated reports pack.

It was proposed by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED;

1.  To note the report;

2.  To delegate to the Service Delivery Manager to work with Barron Surveying to issue a tender specification, if required, for the appointment of a contractor working within budget 6471 SE EMF Heritage Centre, reporting back at the next Property Maintenance meeting.

Members received the report on the Guildhall external repairs and redecoration work, contained within the circulated reports pack.

Members discussed each area of the report in detail.

The Town Clerk noted that some external areas of the Guildhall had appeared to remain damp, resulting in a bubbling effect of the paint, this has been reported to the contractor and Barron Surveying to investigate.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members received the update report on the Waterside Toilet and Sheds Project, contained within the circulated reports pack.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members received the update report from the Development and Engagement Manager, contained within the circulated reports pack.

It was RESOLVED to note.

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.