Agenda for Monday 27th May 2002 at 7 p.m. in the Cricket Clubhouse:

Public Session – 15 minutes when the public may express a view or ask a question on relevant matters on the following agenda. Members of the Public are welcome to stay and observe the rest of the meeting.

1. To receive apologies for absence
2. To elect a Chairman of the Council for the year 2002/2003
3. Members’ Interests. Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any interest they may have in any issue arising at this meeting which might conflict with the business of the Council
4. To elect a Vice-chairman of the Council for the year 2002/2003
5. To appoint standing committees, representatives to outside bodies and signatories to cheques (Committee personnel as at 26^th November 2001 enclosed)
6. Minutes of a Council meeting held on 25^th March 2002 – to agree a true record and sign (previously circulated)
7. Matters arising from the minutes of 25^th March 2002
8. Correspondence

a). B&NES. Green Waste Collection Trials

b). ALCA. Nomination Form - election of officers (nominations by 11^th October)

c). Dan Norris MP. Letter ref supposed plans for local councils

d). Community Action. Affiliation/magazine subscription form

e). Avon and Somerset Police Authority. Annual Policing Plan 2002/2003

9. Accounts.

a). To receive the End of Year Accounts from the RFO (previously circulated to Finance Committee members and enclosed for others)

b). To appoint an Internal Auditor for the year 2001/2002 from the list of volunteers received

c). To agree payment of bills (to be tabled)

10. To receive the minutes of Planning Committee meetings held on 8^th April and 29^th April 2002 (previously circulated)
11. To receive the minutes of a meeting of the Environment Committee held on 22^nd April 2002 (previously circulated). Recommendations concerning the Allotments need to be finalised to allow the Clerk to progress the re-letting of vacant plots before the growing season passes
12. To receive the minutes of Finance Committee meetings held on 22^nd April and 13^th May 2002 (previously circulated)
13. To receive the minutes of a meeting of the Magazine Committee held on 29^th April 2002 (previously circulated)
14. Motions:-

a). Cllr. Mrs. K Thomas to put: - that the new public open space on the by-pass is named "The Golden Jubilee Park".

b). Cllr. Mrs. K Thomas to put: - that this Council seeks approval from B&NES to enhance Beacon Field.

c). Cllr. Mrs. K Thomas to put: - that his Council agrees to submit an "Awards for All" application

15. Reports

a). ALCA - Cllr. McInnes

b). Police Liaison Meeting - Cllr. Bolwell

c). RDA Market and Coastal Towns Initiative - Cllr. Jovcic-Sas

16. Any other business, being a preview of correspondence received since 17^th May for noting or inclusion on future agenda
17. Dates of next meetings