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An inspection of the state of the building had been carried out by a rm of chartered surveyors which reported that the building is in a generally poor state, having been maintained to minimum standards. The estimate for the repairs was in the region of £150k, although the report carried a number of caveats. Tony Evans thought the estimate unreliable and Joe Stacey suggested it might need a full structural survey. The main issue seemed to be with the at roofs which require complete stripping and re-covering, but there are a number of other problems which need to be xed. John Boardman said OTC needed to form a medium to long term business plan to decide how the building would be used and how it could be made to pay its way. Steve Clark was of the opinion that MKC should be asked how much they are prepared to contribute to the repairs, presumably because the poor state of the building is due to their neglect. Colin Rodden reminded the council that the Youth Centre was not just the building but also the considerably sized plot of land which might be of interest to a developer. Peter Geary said that if OTC did go ahead with the purchase it would have to
continue to be used for its original purpose, otherwise MKC could buy it back for £1. The only exception could be if it was sold and the resulting funds used to directly nance a replacement.
Odds and Sods
OTC has been approached by local companies Pro t Rocket and SSHY Creative Ltd with a view to producing an updated town map to be displayed in the Market Place bus stop and also lea ets. Joe Stacey agreed that the current map is out of date but said he would like to know what the council would be getting for their money with examples of previous work.
The former Westlands is no longer being used as a House In Multiple Occupation and planning permission has been submitted for conversion to ats.
Rosemary Osbourne reported that funding had now been obtain for heritage signs announcing Olney as the home of Amazing Grace to be placed at the entrances to the town.
Colin Rodden expressed his frustration that
Olney Town Council
MKC Development Control Committee had refused planning permission for the new Sainsbury’s, against advice from its own of cers. For information, the committee had been tied on the vote so retiring chairman Brian White had used his casting vote to vote against, based on the environmental impacts to the surrounding countryside and also the impact on local shops. Peter Geary said his feeling was that Sainsbury’s would appeal at a cost of about £200k to the council tax payers.
Town Meeting
This year’s Town Meeting will now be held on 14th April in the Olney Centre, not 12th May, as previously advertised. Cheese and wine will be available afterwards.
The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 4th April in the Council Chamber in the Olney Centre. Members of the public are always welcome to attend and, if they wish, speak at the start of the meeting, or at any point that the mayor decides is appropriate.
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