THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 2008

257. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
258. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
259. POLICE MATTERS
260. PLANNING MATTERS
261. CORRESPONDENCE
262. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Chairman’s report
263. RESIDENT’S ISSUES
264. CLERK’S REPORT
265. FINANCIAL MATTERS
266. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING


PRESENT:- COUNC J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- L Grigg & D Kelly
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, A Jackson, M Nicholls & N Young

Prior to the start of the meeting the Chairman introduced Councillor Terry Unsworth. Councillor Unsworth currently serves as a District Council Member for Wheatley Hill and was standing for election to the new Unitary Authority to represent the ward along with Councillor Nicholls. Councillor Unsworth in reply thanked the Parish Council for the opportunity to attend the meeting and that he hoped that he could assist and serve the Parish Council in the future.

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257. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors K Gregory, J Freak and K McGonnell.

258. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were confirmed as a true record subject to Minute Number 255 being amended to read “£15.00 per month”.

259. POLICE MATTERS
Crime Statistics
The Chairman welcomed the Police representative who gave an update on crime figures in the Ward, and responded on the matters raised at the last meeting.  It was reported that the Road Policing Unit had been in the village but there were no prosecutions as a result of the patrol.  The Chairman gave details of a number of incidents of speeding traffic and he asked for a Police presence at around the hours of six and seven o’clock in the evening.  He also gave details of the recent incidents in the recreation area when contractors had been on site. It was asked if the local Police office at Wheatley Hill was staffed. It was confirmed that it was and it was suggested that this should be publicized for people to call in.  A Local Member expressed his concern at the threat of drugs being made available to primary school children and asked that this be passed on to the appropriate unit for attention. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.

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260. PLANNING MATTERS
Applications
Proposal Garage
At 3 Russell Crescent Trimdon
For Mr E Clemmett
RESOLVED that plans be requested for this application.

Decisions
Proposal Stable block, hay loft & tack room
At Land North of Premier Court

Proposal Garage with storage area
At Airedale House, Thornely Road, Trimdon Station

Proposal Change of Use from Nursery to Garden Centre & Erection of Coffee Shop, Farm Shop and general sales area
At Green Lane Nurseries, Green Lane, Trimdon Station
The Chairman, on behalf of the Parish Council, thanked the District Councillor for supporting this application leading to such a positive result.
REFUSAL
Proposal Dormer Bungalow
At Land West of Beech Grove

RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.

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261. CORRESPONDENCE
Consideration was given to a list of correspondence received since the last meeting, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member. 
RESOLVED that:-
(i) the correspondence be received;
(ii) the request for a donation/sponsorship received from a local resident be refused as she did not live in the Ward;
(iii) a donation of £50.00 be made to the Great North Air Ambulance Service;
(iv) a suitable response be made to the Primary Strategy regarding the need to supplying information to the schools and calling meeting at short notice and lack of communication and consultation with the schools.

262. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
(i) Bags for recycling
Reports were given that there were problems with the collection of rubbish in these bags.  It was hoped that these were teething problems that would be ironed out quickly.  RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(ii) Concessionary Bus Passes
It was reported there were problems with the issue of concessionary bus passes but it was hoped this would be resolved soon. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(iii) EDF
Councillor Gregory had taken up the suggestion from the last meeting and had written a letter of application for monies from this fund towards the making up of Rodwell Street.  This would be placed before the Panel for consideration via the Parish Council’s representative.  RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
(iv) Parish Newsletter
It had now been a year since the Parish Council made a contribution towards the costs of issuing the Messenger.  It was suggested that perhaps a newsletter could be produced through the Regeneration Partnership. RESOLVED that this be re-considered at the next meeting.      
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(v) Notice board – Wingate Road
It was reported that this was still in need of repair. It was reported that the Chairman and the Clerk had looked at this and suggested that a new noticeboard be purchased and a brochure with costs had been obtained with suitable models.  RESOLVED that approval be given for a new noticeboard to be purchased.
(vii) Rear of Rodwell Street/Windsor Street
The Local County Councillor reported on progress made with a pilot scheme being used where Durham County Council may make a contribution to the making up of the road and this would be treated as a loan that would be added to the sale price of a house when sold. As discussed previously the main problem would be determining ownership of all of the properties.  RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
(vii) Issue of New Travel Concessionary Passes
It was reported that there had been problems with the issue of new passes but hopefully this had been resolved.  RESOLVED that the information given be noted.
(viii) Traffic Calming – Windsor Street
It was planned for works to commence on or around the 26th April 2008. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(ix)Traffic Speeds at May Crescent
It had been arranged for traffic monitoring to be carried out at this location.  RESOLVED that the results be awaited.
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(x) Allocation of Bus Passes for School Children
It was reported that a bus was to be provided although a contribution may be required towards it.  Parents had passed on their appreciation for the support given to them. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(xi) Dog Fouling – Malvern Crescent
It was reported that the notices and new bins were to be put in place shortly. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(xii) Damage to the Chicane – Malvern/Margaret Terrace
An order had been placed to carry out this repair. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(xiii) Cinnamon Drive – Water Lying on the road
An Officer form the County Council was to look into this matter but it was the owner’s responsibility.  RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(xiv) Nearby Doctors Surgeries
The Local member reported that there was a big push for a health clinic at Wheatley Hill which would replace the Doctors surgeries at Thornley and Wheatley Hill.  RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(xv) Citizens Advice Bureau – Continued Funding
The Parish Council’s representative on this body explained that at the last meeting of the CAB there was concern that when the District Council’s were dissolved then funding towards their service would also go with them. There was to be a meeting on the 10th May 2008 where this issue would be discussed further.  It was agreed that this was a valuable service to the residents of the village and that the Parish Council would give whatever support it could to keep the CAB continue to operate. RESOLVED that the information given be noted and further developments be awaited.
(xvi) Gateways
A Local Member circulated for Members information a photograph of a gateway marker to a village in County Durham. It was asked that this be sent to the County Councillor for attention. RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.

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Chairman’s report
The Chairman had attended various site meetings during the month.  He had met with Councillor McGonnell and John Lowes and visited the various sites around the village that were suffering from neglect and fly tipping.  The clearing and tidying of some of the areas had already been started.  It had been agreed that the old damaged fence next to the bungalows at Malvern Crescent would be removed. Rubbish had been tipped at the end of Station Road and this was to be reported for removal.
He gave details of a recent incident involving the Fire Brigade and Police with a local resident lighting fires in a field adjacent to the recreation area and cars being run around this filed late at night.
The Chair had met with the Clerk of Trimdon Parish Council regarding restricting vehicular access to the recreation area and he was to put suggestions relating to the area next to the Club to his Members at their next meeting.  He and the Clerk had met on site at The Knoll where there appeared to be a right of access to the rear of her property This meant that access restrictions would need to be put in place further up the footpath than originally envisaged.  Approval was requested to obtain prices to a style type/disabled access barrier.  RESOLVED for prices to be obtained for consideration.
There had been an accident with the football posts where they had been knocked down but they were to be fully re-instated by the District of Easington.

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263. RESIDENT’S ISSUES
Fly Tipping and rubbish
As well as garden rubbish being dumped on the site of the former Matt Watchman Garage site there was still a problem with rubbish blowing from the Wimpey Housing development. RESOLVED that this be taken up with the District of Easington once again.
Gritting
This issue had been taken up and would be considered at the appropriate time when budgets were considered and set. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
 

264. CLERK’S REPORT
Consideration was given to the Clerk’s report covering the following items, most of which had already been discussed under Member’s reports:-
Untidiness of Areas around the Village
Dog Fouling
Wind Farm Funding
RESOLVED that the Parish Council have no objection to the suggestion made at the recent meeting of the Trimdon 2000 to adapt the community bungalow to be energy self sufficient.
Concerns regarding Parklands, School Houses, Trimdon
A site meeting was to be held on Friday 4th April 2008 both the Chairman and the Clerk along with Councillor McGonnell were in attendance.  It was agreed that the Parish Council further progress paperwork relating to a right of way at the location and that details be awaited from the Planning Section should the applicant agree to re-locate the fence at the suggested point.  RESOLVED further developments be awaited.
Bowling Green
RESOLVED the Clerk look into other maintenance options for the bowling green and advise Members accordingly.
Burials
Allotment Garden & Garage Rents
Election Costs
Contract Renewal
RESOLVED the action taken by the Clerk in signing the trade waste contracts for the cemetery and the Summer Maintenance and Winter Maintenance contracts with the District of Easington for a further 12 months, be endorsed.  FURTHER RESOLVED these areas be considered further in the light of the new unitary arrangements. 

265. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totaling £6,490.63 be passed for payment.

(ii) Bank Reconciliation – March 2008
RESOLVED that the Bank Reconciliation for March 2008, be accepted.

266. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 14th May 2008 at 6.30pm preceded by the Annual Electors Meeting at 6.00pm.


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