Agenda and minutes

Saddleworth & Lees District Executive - Thursday, 21st July, 2016 7.00 pm

Venue: Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AE. View directions

Contact: Lori Hughes

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Harkness and Councillor Sheldon.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: One item of urgent business was agreed with the Chair: A request had been received for the creation of a memorial for Tyson Glasgow. Mahdlo, Saddleworth Environmental Education and the RSPB would be working in partnership for the creation of a natural habitat and pond. Members gave consideration to the contribution of funding towards the project. RESOLVED that allocations be agreed from individual ward councillor budgets.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 87 KB The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 16^th June 2016 are attached for approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 16^th June 2016 be approved as a correct record.
6.	Saddleworth and Lees District District Executive Budget Report PDF 91 KB Additional documents: Copy of 2. App 1. Budget Sheets 2016 2017 , item 6. PDF 49 KB 3. Appendix 2- Saddleworth Rangers Applications , item 6. PDF 81 KB 4. Appendix 3 - Dove Stone Youth Rangers Application , item 6. PDF 88 KB 5. Appendix 4 - Oldham Road - Pedestrian Island Location , item 6. PDF 141 KB Minutes: The District Executive gave consideration to a report which advised of the breakdown of expenditure to date and for consideration of potential budget commitments for 2016/17 as presented in the report. An updated budget allocation sheet was distributed at the meeting. The potential funding of a number of police bicycles from external sources and District Executive funds was discussed. RESOLVED that: 1. the budget allocations to date be noted. 2. the allocation of £5,000 capital expenditure to support the building of the club house at Saddleworth Rangers be approved pending clarification on the use of capital funding. 3. the allocation of £1,000 capital expenditure toward the path channeling and gravel to support the Dove Stone Youth Rangers Environmental Education Project be approved pending clarification on the use of capital funding. The Project Director be invited to attend a future meeting of the District Partnership to provide information on the projects. 4. the allocation of £10,000 capital expenditure as a contribution towards the installation of a pedestrian refuge at Oldham Road, Springhead be approved. 5. pending the outcome of funding of police bikes, the Chair to agree funding through a Delegated Decision.
7.	Petitions This is a standing item related to Petitions received regarding the Saddleworth and Lees area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme. There are no petitions to note. Minutes: There were no petitions received to be noted.
8.	Date and Time of Next Meeting The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive meeting will be Thursday, 13^th October 2016 at 7.00 p.m. Minutes: RESOLVED that the date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive to be held on Thursday, 13^th October 2016 at 7.00 p.m. be noted.