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Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 18th August 2020 at 7pm via video conferencing.

Present: Cllrs Mike Facey (Chair), Andy Brewer, Bill Hancock, Nick Tolley, Chris Allen, Dawn Carey, Peter Clayton, Phil Harvey, Sue Harvey, Janet Keen, Mike Murphy, Louise Parkin, Colette Winfield with Lorna Williams – Deputy Town Clerk and Sally Jones – Responsible Finance Officer

1 member of press and no members of the public were in attendance

Public participation session

No one was registered to speak

134/20/TC     Apologies

                        Cllrs, Sue Barber, Andy Hodge, Helen Groves

                        Alan Matthews was not present

135/20/TC     Declarations of Interest in items on this agenda & dispensations granted

Cllr Nick Tolley declared a pecuniary interest in items 136/20/TC and 137/20/TC as he owns a business in the town. The meeting agreed that Cllr Tolley could remain in the meeting with his audio on and his video switched off and that he took no part in any debate or decision.

136/20/TC     To consider continuation of temporary pedestrianisation in the high St. and one-way road systems

The meeting had received a report from the Deputy Clerk to consider the available data in footfall figures and to resolve the Town Council’s position in response to any further SCC Traffic Order extending pedestrianisation and one-way road systems in Burnham beyond the current Traffic Order which was to expire on 31st August.

There was extensive discussion on whether visitor numbers would be at a low enough level after the Bank Holiday to allow social distancing safely on the High St. The meeting was also mindful that the continuation of road safety measures might hinder the economic recovery of High Street businesses.

The meeting resolved to extend the existing scheme until and including Sunday 6th September. This takes into account that families of school age children would be back at school.

The Town Council would monitor the High St. after the 6th September along with the footfall and if needed may look at alternative options if social distancing is proving difficult.

137/20/TC     To consider the recommendation from the Christmas lights working group that the Council enters into a 3-year contract with Event Power Engineering at a tender value of £20k per year, and to agree the payments terms

The meeting received the minutes of the interview panel’s 6th August meeting and heard that it had considered the procurement report and scores.

It was resolved to enter into a 3-year contract with Event Power Engineering at a tender value of £20K per year with the payment terms of:

50% of the annual cost invoiced and paid in early November to coincide with the second stage installation on site

30% of the annual cost invoiced and paid in early December once installation is complete

20% final annual cost invoiced and paid mid-January after scheme dismantled

20% final annual cost invoiced and paid mid-January after scheme dismantled

138/20/TC     To approve that the existing working group, consisting of Cllrs Clayton, Murphy, Hancock, Carey and Allen are tasked with finalising any final design elements, such as colour schemes.

The meeting resolved that the existing working group would finalise the design elements of the Christmas Lights.

It was noted that the next scheduled Town Council meeting will be held on Monday 5th October 2020 at 7pm

The Chairman closed the meeting at 19:25hrs

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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