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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AT
THE TOWN HALL, MAIDSTONE
ON 19 May 2010
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Present: |
Councillor Parvin (The Mayor) and Councillors Ash, Barned, Beerling, Mrs Blackmore, Bradshaw, Brindle, Burton, Butler, Chittenden, Daley, English, Field, FitzGerald, Garland, Mrs Gibson, Mrs Gooch, Greer, Harwood, Hinder, Mrs Hinder, Horne, Hotson, Mrs Joy, Miss Langley, Lusty, Marchant, B Mortimer, D Mortimer, Naghi, Mrs Naghi, Nelson-Gracie, Paine, Mrs Parvin, Paterson, Pickett, Mrs Robertson, Robertson, Ross, Sams, Sellar, Sharp, Sherreard, Mrs Smith, Mrs Stockell, Thick, Verrall, Vizzard, Warner, Mrs Wilson, J A Wilson, J E Wilson and Yates |
1. Mrs Cynthia Webb
The Council stood in silence for one minute in memory of Mrs Cynthia Webb, a former Member of the Council, who had died on 17 May.
2. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Parr and Mrs Ring.
3. Disclosures by Members and Officers
There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.
4. Disclosures of Lobbying
There were no disclosures of lobbying.
5. Election of Mayor
It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Wilson, supported by Councillor FitzGerald and
RESOLVED: That Eric Hotson, a Councillor of the Borough, be duly elected Mayor of the Borough of Maidstone until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2011.
Councillor Hotson then made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office which was duly witnessed in accordance with Section 83(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972.
**THE MAYOR (COUNCILLOR HOTSON) IN THE CHAIR**
6. Congratulations to the Mayor
The Mayor received congratulations on his election from scholars representing schools as follows:-
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Alice Farley and Thomas Spackman |
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Staplehurst Primary School |
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Hazel Dolbear |
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New Line Learning |
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Philippa Wilson |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls |
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Tom Woods |
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Maidstone Grammar School |
7. The Retiring Mayor
It was moved by Councillor Mrs Gibson, seconded by Councillor Sellar, supported by Councillor FitzGerald and
RESOLVED: That the hearty thanks of this Council be given to Councillor Parvin and Councillor Mrs Parvin for the admirable discharge of their duties as Mayor and Mayoress during the past year, and for their courteous approach to all sections of the community.
8. Exempt Items
RESOLVED: That the items on the agenda be taken in public as proposed.
9. Minutes
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Borough Council held on 21 April 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed.
10. Appointment of Deputy Mayor
It was moved by Councillor Mrs Joy, seconded by Councillor FitzGerald, supported by Councillor Horne and
RESOLVED: That Councillor Brian Mortimer be duly appointed Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Maidstone until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2011.
Councillor Mortimer then made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office which was duly witnessed in accordance with Section 83(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972.
11. Mayor's Announcements
The Mayor announced that this was the last Council meeting that David Petford, the Chief Executive, would attend before his retirement. On behalf of the Council, he would like to thank Mr Petford for his achievements and exemplary service over the last 23 years, since joining as Controller of Borough Services to taking over as Chief Executive 10 years ago, and to wish him a long and happy retirement.
12. Appointments to the Cabinet
The Leader of the Council reported that his appointments to the Cabinet were as follows:-
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Community Services |
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Councillor J A Wilson |
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Corporate Services |
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Councillor Mrs Ring |
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Environment |
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Councillor Sherreard |
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Leisure and Culture |
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Councillor Ash |
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Regeneration |
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Councillor Greer |
13. Delegation of Executive Functions
The Leader of the Council reported that an amended version of the Scheme of Delegation of Executive Functions had been circulated for the Council’s information.
14. Allocation of Seats on Committees
In accordance with Sections 15 and 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, the Council considered the allocation of seats to each Political Group in relation to its various Committees.
It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Greer:-
1. That the allocation of seats on Committees be as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Democratic Services Manager with the following adjustment:-
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Planning Committee |
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1 seat from Independents to Liberal Democrats |
2. That the allocation of seats on the Standards Committee be as follows:-
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Conservatives |
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3 seats |
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Liberal Democrats |
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2 seats |
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Independents |
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1 seat |
RESOLVED:
1. That the allocation of seats on Committees be as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Democratic Services Manager with the following adjustment:-
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Planning Committee |
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1 seat from Independents to Liberal Democrats |
2. That the allocation of seats on the Standards Committee be as follows:-
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Conservatives |
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3 seats |
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Liberal Democrats |
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2 seats |
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Independents |
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1 seat |
(A copy of the amended allocation of seats on Committees is attached as Appendix A to these Minutes).
15. Appointment of Committees
In accordance with Section 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, the Council considered the appointments to its Committees and Substitutes.
It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Wilson, that the wishes of the Group Leaders with regard to the appointments to Committees and Substitutes be accepted.
RESOLVED: That the wishes of the Group Leaders with regard to the appointments to Committees and Substitutes be accepted.
16. Standards Committee - Parish Council Representative
The Democratic Services Manager advised the Council that the Kent Association of Local Councils had not yet nominated a person to serve as the third Parish Council representative on the Standards Committee. He would report back to the Council when a nomination had been received.
17. Appointment of the Vice-Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board
It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Stockell, that Councillor J A Wilson be appointed as the Borough Council’s Vice- Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board for the Municipal Year 2010/11.
RESOLVED: That Councillor J A Wilson be appointed as the Borough Council’s Vice-Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board for the Municipal Year 2010/11.
18. Scheme of Delegation for Non-Executive Functions
It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Greer, that the Scheme of Delegation for Non-Executive Functions be agreed.
RESOLVED: That the Scheme of Delegation for Non-Executive Functions be agreed.
19. Duration of Meeting
11.20 a.m. to 12.35 p.m.