TOWN COUNCIL OF CONNAH'S QUAY

Minutes of the Annual Meeting held Monday, 11May 2015

Present : (Attendance Register)

Councillor P. Tinman (Chair) presiding

Councillors J. B. Attridge, Mrs P. M. Attridge, A.I. Dunbar, A. Dunbobbin, B. Dunn, E. Faulkner,

Mrs G. A.Faulkner, C. Granger, R. V. Hill, E.W. Owen, C. Risley, A. J. Roberts, W. P. Shotton,

I.R. Smith, S. Tattum and M White.

MrI. D. Jones (Clerk & Financial Officer)

Mrs S. Wilson(Administrative Officer).

Prior to the meeting the Retiring Chair thanked the Council for their support in the busy but enjoyable last year. The Retiring Chair thanked fellow Councillors, the Clerk and all the staff for their input and assistance over the last year. A special thank you was given to his wife and family for their support and good wishes.

Cheques were presented to FC Nomads, Connah’s Quay OAP Association and Rainbow Biz for their contribution to the community. Listings of all other donations were available in the office.

1.CHAIR

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Mrs G. A. Faulkner be elected Chair for the ensuing year.

(Councillor Mrs G. A. Faulkner in the Chair at this point).

2.PRESENTATIONS

The Retiring Chair presented the Chair with the Chain of Office.

The Chair presented the Retiring Chair with a suitably inscribed plaque of the Arms of the Town Council in commemoration of his year of office.

3.SUMMONS OF MEETING

The summons of meeting was received.

4.APOLOGIES

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Councillors A. P. Shotton and

P. J. Wainwright.

5.CHAIR'S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 - SECTION 83(4)(a)

Councillor Mrs G. A. Faulknerduly signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Chair in the presence of the Clerk as Proper Officer.

6.VICE-CHAIR

RESOLVED:

That Councillor M. Whitebe elected Vice-Chair for the ensuing year.

7.PRESENTATION

The Retiring Vice-Chair presented Councillor M. White with the Vice-Chair’s Chain of Office.

8.APPOINTMENTS OF REPRESENTATIVES

(a)SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES

RESOLVED:

That continuation of the following existing appointments for a period of four years from

the respective dates of appointment be acknowledged:-

(i)Bryn Deva C.P. School-Councillor A. Dunbobbin

(Jan 2013)

(ii)Ysgol Caer Nant-Councillor A.J. Roberts

(Oct 2012)

(iii)Golftyn C.P. School-Councillor I. R. Smith

(May2014)

(v)Wepre C.P. School-Councillor S. Tattum

(May 2015)

(b)OTHER BODIES

RESOLVED:

That the following appointments be made for a period of one year:-

Connah's Quay Old Peoples' Association2Councillor Mrs G. A . Faulkner

Councillor Mrs. P.M. Attridge

North Wales Association of Town and3Councillor C.Granger

Larger Community CouncilsCouncillor R.V. Hill Councillor Mrs P. M. Attridge

ReserveCouncillor A. Dunbobbin

Wrexham-Birkenhead Rail Users' 1Councillor P. Tinman

Association

Connah's Quay Sports Centre2Councillor P. Shotton

Management CommitteeCouncillor A. Dunbobbin

Deeside Community Arts Association1Councillor Mrs G. A. Faulkner

from 2Councillor R. V. Hill

Connah’s Quay Town Centre5Councillor A.J. Roberts

Regeneration & Management CommitteeCouncillor R.V. Hill

Councillor A. I. Dunbar

Councillor Mrs. P. A. Attridge

Councillor E. S. Faulkner

Flintshire County Council2Councillor A. I. Dunbar

Llwyni Strategy Consultative BoardCouncillor S. Tattum

QuayCat (held in abeyance)0Formerly 2 Representatives

9.STANDING COMMITTEES

RESOLVED:

That the following be and are hereby elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the respective

Standing Committees:-

(a)Planning CommitteeChair:Councillor A.I. Dunbar

Vice-Chair:Councillor P. M. Tinman

(b)Finance & GeneralChair:Councillor A. J. Roberts

Purposes CommitteeVice-Chair:Councillor R. V. Hill

(c)Recreation andChair:Councillor P. M. Attridge

Entertainments CommitteeVice-Chair:Councillor J.B. Attridge

(d)Audit and GovernanceChair:Councillor Mrs G. A. Faulkner

Vice-Chair:Councillor M. White

Councillor P. M. Attridge

10.POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

RESOLVED:

(a)That membership continues to be constituted of all Members of the Council.

(b)That elections of Chair and Vice-Chair take place at the first meeting of the Committee.

(c)That meetings be held as and when required.

11.MEMBERS’ PANEL ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS

RESOLVED:

That the following be and are hereby elected for the ensuing year:-

Councillor A. J. Roberts

Councillor R.V. Hill

Councillor A. I. Dunbar

Councillor C. Granger

Councillor Mrs. P. M. Attridge

Councillor A. Dunbobbin

andChair of the Council

12.CALENDAR OF MEETINGS 2015/16

RESOLVED:

That Council meetings will be held on the last Monday of every month. If this coincides with a Bank Holiday the meeting will take place on the Tuesday of the same week. Committee meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of every month.

13.CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS

The Chair, thanked all for their attendance, and Members for the honour and privilege of her election. She welcomed their support for the busy yet enjoyable forthcoming year and thanked Councillor P. Tinman for his guidance and friendship during his time as Chair, she also thanked his consort. The Chair thanked her own Consort Councillor E. Faulkner for all his support in the last year and his much needed support for the commencing term of office as Chair.

The Chair concluded the meeting by inviting all present to accompany her to the Labour Club for light refreshments.

Confirmed 26 May 2015

Chair

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