Agenda and minutes

In accordance with Minute 30, mobile phones be limited to personal use only (in case of emergencies) and in which case the Councillor is to leave the room to respond. Councillors must switch their mobile phones to silent during the meeting to avoid disruption.

Taken as read.

To receive, note and where requested, approve the reasons for apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councilors S Walsh, L Chasteau, R Phipps and D Cox.

Resolved that the apologies be noted.

To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any).

None were received.

To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any).

There were no dispensations.

To approve, sign and adopt the minutes of the Council meeting held on 9^th January 2024.

Members considered the minutes of the Council meeting held on 9^th January 2024.

Resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 9^th January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct and accurate record of the meeting.

Proposed: Cllr D Comer

Seconded: Cllr V Rudge

Carried unanimously

Missing CCTV equipment has arrived in UK, had to go the long way round and not via Suez Canal.  On schedule for fitting next week.  Internal Audit this Friday, 16^th February – we have Auditors coming in. 

Members considered the minutes of the Finance meeting held on 23^rd January 2024.

It was resolved to approve the minutes and actions therein of the Finance meeting held on 23^rd January 2024 and set to approve.

Proposed: Cllr J Jackman

Seconded: Cllr V Rudge

Carried unanimously

Members considered the minutes of the Assets and Facilities meeting held on 22^nd January 2024.

It was resolved to approve the minutes and actions therein of the Assets and Facilities meeting held on 22^nd January 2024 and set to approve.

Proposed: Cllr P Lloyd

Seconded: Cllr V Rudge

Carried unanimously

To receive and approve the list of payments for December 2023.

To receive and approve the list of payments for January 2024.

(Noted that the Town Clerk will supply a copy of Specialist Hygiene Services Ltd invoice 45757 dated 31/12/2023 for £1,426.62).

The List of Payments for December 2023 were approved.

Proposed: Cllr V Rudge

Seconded: Cllr J Jackson

Carried unanimously

The List of Payments for January 2024 were approved.

Proposed: Cllr V Rudge

Seconded: Cllr J Jackson

Carried unanimously

Following the departure of Cllr Russell, council is asked to appoint a new representative to the Friends of Teignmouth Orangery.

Cllr P Lloyd put herself forward as new representative to the Friends of Teignmouth Orangery.

Proposed: Cllr J Jackson

Seconded: Cllr V Rudge

Carried unanimously