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Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 10th February 2020 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, The Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road, Burnham-on-Sea.

Present: Cllr Louise Parkin (Chairman), Cllrs Peter Clayton, Dawn Carey, Sue Barber, Mike Murphy, Colette Winfield with Samantha Winter (Town Clerk), Beccy Armory (Business Development Officer).

3 members of the public and one member of the press were in attendance.

Public Participation

There were no requests to speak.

01/20/PMC    Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllrs Phil Harvey, Sue Harvey, Nick Tolley & Andy Hodge

02/20/PMC    Declarations of Interest in items on this agenda

                        No interests were declared and no dispensations were granted

03/20/PMC    Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the Princess Management Committee meeting held on 3rd December 2020 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

04/20/PMC    Action List

                        The Action List was noted as complete.

05/20/PMC    To receive a report Business Development Officer

                        Motions for note/resolution

The meeting received a report detailing a successful grant award of £1000 funding from Somerset County Council for a daytime choir. The Princess is the only arts centre in Somerset to receive funding through the County Council for artistic activities. The theatre was also awarded £500 from Somerset Community Foundation for Mental Health Wellbeing projects.

Panto was successful with ticket sales coming in just under £10,000. The BDO confirmed that the Princess looks forward to hosting it again next year.

The Visual Arts strategy is underway and the current exhibition has increased footfall in the café space, as well as increased gallery income.

All training & qualifications required for the smooth running of the Princess are being arranged, with health and safety remaining at the forefront of future planning and works.

The meeting received an update on the PV cells and the necessary changes to operational procedures.

Members considered the art work for the logo refresh on the new website. The meeting was in agreement with the designs proposed by the Business Development Officer who reported that it is anticipated the completed website will be ready within the next 6 weeks.

A Volunteer Day has been scheduled for 27th February when there will be an informal open day with tours of the building with sign up opportunities.

06/20/PMC     To retrospectively approve a change in contract provider for the intruder alarm system.

The meeting heard that a change in contract provider would save the Princess £1281 per year.

It was resolved to retrospectively approve the change in contract for the intruder alarm system.

07/20/PMC    To approve a change to the contract provider for the fire alarm system.

The meeting heard that a change in contract provider would save the Princess £1190 per year.

It was resolved to retrospectively approve the change in contract for the fire alarm system.

08/20/PMC    To approve a change to the contract provider for the emergency lighting servicing

The meeting heard that a change in contract provider would save the Princess £348 per year.

 It was resolved to retrospectively approve the change in contract for the emergency lighting system.

09/20/PMC    To receive an update on the CIM funded refurbishment plans

The specification and drawings went out to six contractors for pricing, with tenders due back by 12 noon, Friday 28th February.  The requirements within the Financial Regulations for opening the tenders will be applied and the working group will then review the scope of work possible for the available budgets.  It is expected that the successful contractor will be in a position to undertake the works over the summer.

10/20/PMC    To receive an update on the condition of the car park wall and agree repairs.

The meeting heard that a survey has been commissioned to identify the cause of the crack to the wall and quotes for repair have been sought. Discussions will be held with a neighbouring property on how to proceed.

11/20/PMC    To approve interim changes to the opening hours/closure on Saturdays

The meeting heard that, due to a mid-week incident, a decision was taken on grounds of staff health & safety to close the Princess on Saturday 8th February. The meeting considered the income & footfall from Saturday opening and agreed it is not viable to open the café at the present time.

It was resolved to approve changes to the opening hours & closure on Saturdays.

Financial Reports

12/20/PMC    The income and expenditure reports for December 2019 were received.

Next meeting

13/20/PMC    It was noted that the next meeting of this committee will be held on Tuesday 14th April 2020 at 7pm The Old Courthouse.

Records Retention Schedule

Financial Risk Management Policy - March 2023

Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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