Minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Edwards, Hart, Hunt, Keast, Kennedy and K Smith

The minutes from the last ordinary meeting held on 17 October 2012 and the Extraordinary meeting held on 21 November 2012 were agreed as correct records and signed.

Councillors Wilson and Ponsonby wished to be added to the list of those voting against the deferment proposal at the Extraordinary meeting held on 21 November 2012.

There were no declarations

The Mayor gave details of past and future civic events and engagements

Cabinet members submitted written and verbal reports on the work within their portfolios.

The Mayor proposed and spoke to the following motion:

Motion that Havant Borough Council supports the Heroes Welcome UK campaign

Proposed by Councillor G Shimbart

Seconded by Councillor P Buckley

As Councillors will be aware, Hampshire is quite a military hub and is considered the birthplace of the Royal Navy, British Army and the Royal Air Force. Within Hampshire we still have many representations of these services and have significantly supported these in recent years. I believe we should further our support by joining the Heroes Welcome Campaign. Heroes Welcome is very much a visual support scheme; where displayed, the Heroes Welcome logo shows support for British Armed Forces personnel and indicates a warm welcome, special acknowledgement or even a little discount as appropriate.

The Scheme is free to join, flexible and simple to operate, all that is asked is that if you do join, then you show your open support to service personnel in a way that is both meaningful and appropriate.

If Councillors would like more details of this great initiative then I urge them to visit www.heroeswelcome.co.uk which will give a far better overview than can be given here.

Since its inception in 2008 the Heroes Welcome ethos has been adopted by more than 40, towns, cities and regions from all corners of the United Kingdom (including Guildford Borough, Haslemere, Godalming, Farnham, Test Valley, East Hampshire and Gosport, and their community network continues to grow steadily.

Further to this in July 2011 Councillor Anna McNair Scott - then Chairman of Hampshire County Council - made contact with Heroes Welcome and Heroes Welcome In Hampshire was officially launched at Winchester by her, on the 11th day of the 11the Month, at 11am, 2011. This support is very much appreciated by all those serving in the Armed Forces.

I feel affiliation to this scheme encourages a positive mindset towards our service men and women. It also sends a strong message of support to the county, if the Council furthers these sentiments and lends its support to this campaign.

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It was then proposed that:

(i) Havant Borough Council supports Heroes Welcome UK campaign by displaying the Logo at the Plaza and other Council buildings, creating an  affiliation with the website, encouraging Councillors and Officers to display car stickers where appropriate and encouraging local businesses to support the scheme if they so wish and to also display a window cling; and

 (ii) Although the scheme is free, the Council set aside £150.00 to order car stickers and window clings for use as set out in (i) above.

The proposal was put to the vote, carried and therefore

RESOLVED accordingly.

A         The Council considered Cabinet minute 49/09/2012 which put forward recommendations relating to car parking following a review which had been undertaken by the Scrutiny Board. It was proposed by Councillor Briggs and seconded by Councillor Johnson.

            The minute was called for debate by Councillor Buckley. Councillor Buckley stated that increasing charges in just two of the Borough’s car park was not fair to the residents or businesses in those areas. During debate other Councillors spoke similarly. With several amendments to the minute being proposed, the Mayor agreed that the Council meeting be adjourned and a single amendment be formed.

The Meeting adjoured between 6.17pm and 6.43pm

            Councillor Lenaghan proposed the following:

            That one hour stay charges be held at 80p and that Hayling Health Centre be charged the same as Havant Health Centre.

            The amendment was seconded by Councillor Turner, put to the vote and lost.

            Councillor Gillett proposed the following:

            One hour stay is a blanket charge of £1 across the Borough’s town and district centre car parks. Hayling Health Centre will be the same charge and arrangements as Havant Health Centre. This amendment excludes Beachlands and Civic Centre car parks.

            The amendment was then seconded by Councillor Buckley, put to the vote and carried.

            Cabinet minute 49/09/2012 as amended was then put to the vote as the substantive motion, and carried and so therefore

RESOLVED accordingly.

B         The Council considered Cabinet minute 56/11/2012 which proposed that Council adopt a new Asset Management Strategy and Policy. It was proposed by Councillor Briggs and seconded by Councillor Guest, put to the vote and carried

            RESOLVED that Cabinet minute 56/11/2012 be approved and adopted.

C         The Council considered Cabinet minute 57/11/2012 which set out proposed amendments to the Members Allowances Scheme. It was proposed by Councillor Johnson and seconded by Councillor Branson, put to the vote and carried

            RESOLVED that Cabinet minute 57/11/2012 be approved and adopted.

D         The Council considered Cabinet minute 58/11/2012 which set out the Cabinet’s considered opinion relating to the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme. The Cabinet had considered various options and proposed option 5 in the Cabinet report to Council for approval. It was proposed by Councillor Branson and seconded by Councillor Blackett, put to the vote and carried.

            RESOLVED that Cabinet minute 58/11/2012 be approved and adopted.

Councillors Briggs, Cheshire, Guest, Weeks and Branson all answered questions relating to work within their portfolios. Questions for Councillor Collins were noted for future reply.

RESOLVED that the minutes contained within the Minute Volume dated 4 October to 28 November 2012 be accepted.

RESOLVED that Mrs J Barden-Hernandez be appointed as Monitoring Officer

RESOLVED that the change of Councillor Ponsonby added to the Scrutiny Board be noted.

RESOLVED that the Calendar of Meetings for 2013/2014 be approved.