Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Philippa Sewell
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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

Minutes:

Apologies were received from the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, John Scott, and Ian Seaton.

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2.

Members' Declarations under the Code of Conduct in respect of items on the agenda

Minutes:

There were no declarations.

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3.

ORDER OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL pdf icon PDF 89 KB

To receive the Order of the Common Council from 21 April 2016.

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Minutes:

The Committee received an Order of the Court of Common Council of 21 April 2016 appointing the Committee and approving its Terms of Reference.

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4.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

To elect a Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 29.

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Minutes:

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.29. The Town Clerk read a list of Members eligible to stand and Simon Duckworth, being the only Member who expressed his willingness to serve, was duly elected as Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year.

 

The Chairman welcomed Deputy John Bennett to the Committee, and thanked outgoing Member George Gillon for his service.

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5.

ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

To elect a Deputy Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 30.

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Minutes:

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.30. The Town Clerk read a list of Members eligible to stand and Deputy Dr Giles Shilson, being the only Member who expressed his willingness to serve, was duly elected as Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year.

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6.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 180 KB

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 12 February 2016.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 12 February 2016 be approved as a correct record.

 

Matters Arising

 

Gresham Music Collection

Members requested that the Town Clerk write to Dr Peter Ross and ask for an update regarding funding sources for the restoration of the manuscripts.

 

Visit to the Gresham Almshouses

Members noted a residents’ party at Avondale Square was being scheduled for September. Although this would not allow for a visit to the Almshouses themselves, the timing was more convenient for Members and would still allow them to meet and speak with residents. The Town Clerk undertook to circulate confirmation of the date as soon as possible.

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7.

GRESHAM WORKING PARTY REPRESENTATIVES pdf icon PDF 90 KB

Report of the Town Clerk.

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Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk regarding annual appointments to the Gresham Working Party.

 

RESOLVED – That Simon Duckworth, Tom Hoffman, Deputy Dr Giles Shilson and Ian Seaton be elected to the Gresham Working Party for the year ensuing.

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8.

Gresham College Council Appointments pdf icon PDF 137 KB

Report of the Town Clerk.

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Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk regarding appointments to the Gresham College Council.

 

RESOLVED – That Simon Duckworth, Tom Hoffman and Deputy Dr Giles Shilson be reappointed and John Scott be appointed to the Gresham College Council.

 

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9.

Gresham Almshouses Update pdf icon PDF 95 KB

Report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services.

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services regarding the Gresham Almshouses. Members discussed the report, noting a recent decision of the Housing Management & Almshouses Sub Committee granting approval to make budget provision for refurbishment works on the City of London Almshouses, and to begin Gateway and procurement processes with a view to the works being carried out in a two-year period.

 

Officers reported that it was intended for the Gresham Almshouses to undergo the same refurbishment, but that the estimated costs were not yet available. Members noted that some of the refurbishment works planned had already been carried out or were scheduled for the Gresham Almshouses owing to recent voids.

 

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman to approve, in principal, the budget provision and commencement of Gateway and procurement processes for a refurbishment programme for the Gresham Almshouses; and that the report be noted.

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10.

Questions on matters relating to the work of the Committee

Minutes:

There were no questions.

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11.

ANY BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS TO BE URGENT

Minutes:

There was no other business.

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12.

Exclusion of the Public

MOTION - That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED – That, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that the involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

 

Item Nos.                                                        Exempt Paragraph(s)

13 & 15                                                                        3

14                                                                                1

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13.

Non-Public Minutes

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2016.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2016 be approved as a correct record.

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14.

DECISION MADE UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Report of the Town Clerk.

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Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk detailing a decision taken since the last meeting.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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15.

JOINT GRAND GRESHAM COMMITTEE MATTERS - CITY SIDE CONSIDERATION

Minutes:

The Committee considered the various items on the agenda for the meeting of the Joint Grand Gresham Committee that day.

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16.

NON-PUBLIC QUESTIONS ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE

Minutes:

There were no questions.

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17.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS URGENT AND WHICH THE COMMITTEE AGREES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHILST THE PUBLIC ARE EXCLUDED

Minutes:

There was no other business.

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