Agenda and draft minutes

It was moved by Councillor Yvonne Stevens, seconded by Councillor David Brown and

RESOLVED that Councillor Bernard (Brian) Rush of Bridge Angle Farm, Holmes Road, Kirton Holme, Boston, be elected Mayor of the Borough of Boston to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of the Council.

The Mayor Elect thereupon made the declaration required by the Local Government Act 1972, took the Chair, and acknowledged the honour that had been conferred on him.

(The Mayor in the Chair.)

It was moved by the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Alison Austin and

RESOLVED that Councillor Barrie Pierpoint be elected Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Boston to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of the Council.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Colin Brotherton, Viven Edge, Elizabeth Ransome and Stephen Raven.

It was moved by Councillor Peter Bedford, seconded by Councillor Paul Gleeson and

RESOLVED that the best thanks of the Council be extended to Councillor Stephen Woodliffe for the professional way in which he had discharged his duties as Mayor during the past year, and to Mrs Catherine Woodliffe for supporting the Mayor in her role as Mayoress.

The Mayor presented a Borough Plaque and a Past Mayor’s Badge to the retiring Mayor, Councillor Woodliffe, who then addressed the meeting.

It was moved by the Retiring Mayor, Councillor Stephen Woodliffe, seconded by Councillor Peter Bedford and

RESOLVED that the best thanks of the Council be extended to Councillor Maureen Dennis for the admirable manner in which she had discharged her duties as Deputy Mayor during the past year and to Mrs. Helen Staples for supporting the Deputy Mayor in her role as Deputy Mayoress.

The Retiring Mayor presented a Borough Plaque to Councillor Dennis, who then addressed the meeting.

(1)       The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Mr. Dax Blackhorse-Hull, the retiring Mayor’s Scout, for the manner in which he had carried out his duties during the past year, and handed the Sash of Office to the new Mayor’s Scout, Mr. Mikey Dore.

(2)          The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Miss Jordan Smith, the retiring Mayor’s Guide, for the manner in which she had carried out her duties during the past year, and handed the Sash of Office to the new Mayoress’ Guide, Miss Jessica Winrow.

To receive communications (if any) from the Mayor and the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive reported that there were no communications.

To receive declarations of interests (if any) from Members of the Council

No declarations of interest were made.

(Report by the Chief Executive)

(a)    Approve the Programme of Ordinary Meetings 2017/18

(APPENDIX A)

(b)   Appointment of Leader of the Council and Cabinet Appointments 

       (APPENDIX B – TO FOLLOW)

(c)   Constitution of Committees

(Recommended Membership – APPENDIX C)

(d)   Appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees

(Recommended List of Appointees – APPENDIX D)

(e)     Appointment of representatives to serve on external organisations

(APPENDIX E)

The Chief Executive introduced a report recommending that, in accordance with the Council’s Rules of Procedure, Council consider the programme of meetings and appointments for the 2017/2018 Municipal Year as now indicated in revised appendices, which were circulated at the meeting.

(A)         PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2017/18

The Chief Executive drew attention to the draft programme of ordinary meetings for 2017/18.  A revised version of the programme had been circulated and Members are asked to note that the meeting of the Councillor Development Group scheduled for 24 May had been cancelled and the meeting to be held on 19 July brought forward to 21 June to facilitate to the Personal Development Plan process.  It was noted that in terms of the Council’s Constitution, the Council was required to formally approve the programme of ordinary meetings at its AGM.

It was moved by Councillor Michael Cooper, seconded by Councillor Michael Brookes and

(B)         APPOINTMENT OF LEADER AND CABINET

The Chief Executive referred to Appendix B of the documents before Members, regarding the appointment of the Leader of the Council until May 2019 and Cabinet for 2017/18.

It was moved by Councillor Paul Skinner, seconded by Councillor Claire Rylott and

(C)         MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES 2017/18

The Chief Executive referred to the proposed membership of the Committees for 2017/18 as set out in Appendix C of the report.  

It was moved by Councillor Michael Cooper, seconded by Councillor Paul Gleeson and

(D)       APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES 2017/2018

The Chief Executive referred to the list of proposed appointments of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the Committees, as set out in Appendix D of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Michael Cooper, seconded by Councillor Aaron Spencer and

(E)       APPOINTMENTS TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS

The Chief Executive referred to the schedule of appointments to external organisations as set out in Appendix E of the report, highlighting that the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board was oversubscribed and would need to be voted on separately.

It was moved by Councillor Michael Cooper and seconded by Councillor Michael Brookes and

(To receive the unconfirmed minutes of the meeting of the Audit and Governance Committee held on 20 March 2017)

It was moved by Councillor Dr Gordon Gregory, seconded by Councillor Judith Skinner and