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

222. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
223. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
224. POLICE MATTERS
225. PLANNING MATTERS
226. CORRESPONDENCE
227. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
228. RESIDENT’S ISSUES
229. CLERK’S REPORT
230. FINANCIAL MATTERS
231. FIREWORK DISPLAY 2008 – QUOTATIONS
232. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING

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

Prior to the start of the meeting the Chairman wished everyone a Happy New Year.

222. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor J Freak, D Kelly and M Nicholls.

223. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were confirmed as a true record.

224. POLICE MATTERS
Crime Statistics
The Chairman welcomed the Police representatives who gave an update on crime figures in the Ward, and responded on the matters raised at the last meeting.  It was pleasing to note that the crime figures had reduced. The Police confirmed that attention was to be given by the road policing unit with the problem of speeding motorists and the information had been passed on to them from the last meeting.  RESOLVED that the information given be noted.
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225. PLANNING MATTERS
Decisions
Refusal
Proposal Stables & General Purpose Agricultural Building
At Land South of Hardy’s Lodge, Wingate Road
For Mr & Mrs J Smith
It was noted that Mr Smith was continuing to use the access to the recreation area to access this site.  RESOLVED that the Clerk seek clarification on this with the District of Easington.
Approvals
Proposal Two Storey rear extension (resubmission)
At 4 Windsor Street
For A & D G Gibson
Proposal 6 No Close Care Bungalows
At Craigarran Nursing Home
For Mr Matharu
RESOLVED that the notifications, be noted.


226. 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)approval be given to Councillor L Grigg and B D Ferguson to attend the Village Green training to be held on 31st January 2008 at County Hall, Durham.

227. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Luke Street – Street Cleaning
A Local Member asked if Luke Street was part of the street cleaning regime, and if so could a request be made for it to be cleaned.  RESOLVED that a request be made.
Various County Council Matters
The Local County Councillor was unable to attend but had given a progress report on the following items:- Windsor Street Bollards – they had now been reinstated; Gateways Project – a site meeting was to be held and the proposed traffic calming scheme for Windsor Street was to be considered at a meeting on the 18th January 2008, where hopefully the outcome would be positive. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Proposed Site Meeting & Rydale Court
The Local District ward member had arranged for a site inspection of the various areas around the village that were being used as rubbish tips and also the unadopted roads and footpaths at Rydale Court. He had contacted the various Departments regarding overgrown hedges at Station Road and along the public footpath on the mineral line.  The asset property management section were to look into the fence next to the Fish Shop and the former Watchman Garage area was with the Planning Section.  RESOLVED that further progress be awaited.
Woodview
The Local Member expressed her concern at the number of houses that were boarded up on this Estate. Many of the residents had purchased their homes and the boarded up/semi derelict state of the empty properties made the area look unsightly. RESOLVED that this matter be taken up on the Council’s behalf by the District Council Member.

Former Mineral Line - Public Footpath
It was reported that there was a lot of water lying on this well used public footpath. RESOLVED that this be reported. 
Making up of the road - Rodwell Street
The Local Member asked if there had been any progress with this matter.  It had been suggested that the formation of a Residents Group may help progress the issue. During discussions the possibility of utilizing some of the Section 106 monies was discussed. The need to consider precedent was discussed.  It was suggested that perhaps S106 funding from the scheme at Commercial Street may be more appropriate as it was adjacent o the street in question. RESOLVED that all parties continue in every way they could to progress the sourcing of funding for this scheme.
PPI’s
Further progress with this matter was reported and it was hoped that this new arrangement would mean better representation for the public.   RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Cleaning of Various Footpaths
The Chairman advised that the footpath next to the papershop and next to the Post office was slippery because of leaves and needed cleaning. RESOLVED that these be reported to EDC.
Water Lying on Road – Various Sites
It was reported that there were problems with water lying at Beech Grove and at the bottom of the new housing development at Cinnamon Drive opposite Malvern Crescent. RESOLVED that these be reported.
Gritting
The Chairman was concerned at the poor level of gritting in and around the village during recent bad weather. RESOLVED that this be taken up with the District and County Councils.
The Messenger
The Chairman made reference to the contents of the Messenger.  He felt that Deaf Hill and Trimdon Station were not being fairly represented and he asked Members to consider whether or not the Parish Council were getting value for money contributing to its production.  RESOLVED that further consideration be given to this matter at a future meeting.
Cemetery
Approval was requested to have a second bin in the cemetery and for the refuse collection service be requested to bring the bins in and out of the cemetery.  RESOLVED that approval be given to this.

228. RESIDENT’S ISSUES
Signage
A member of the public asked for progress on this request. The Clerk advised that the request had been made to the District Council. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Rodwell Street – Un adopted Road
Progress was requested.  The Chairman explained that whilst very much appreciating this situation, it was not unique and the Parish Council did not have the resources to finance the scheme; he did assure the residents that every effort would continue to be made to try and source assistance towards paying for this work.  RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Allocation of Bus Passes
There were several parents in attendance at the meeting asking for help towards obtaining assistance towards the costs of their children’s journey to and from secondary school.  It was reported that recently the contract to supply subsidized transport had been re-tendered which had resulted in their children losing a place on the school bus.  Following consideration of the issue the Chairman asked that he be furnished with all of the relevant details so that he could take this up with the County Councillor for the County Ward and for Sedgefield and if possible a joint meeting be arranged with the Director(s) of Education.  RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.

229. CLERK’S REPORT
Consideration was given to the Clerk’s report covering the following items:-
Trimdon Foundry Parish Council - Concerns regarding Parklands, School Houses, Trimdon
A copy of a progress report from the Planning Department – District of Easington was circulated to each Member. The Clerk advised that the matter was not to be discussed at the next Planning Panel on the 15th January 2008. During discussions it was suggested that this area could be established as a memorial garden.  RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
Fire in the Recreation Area – Incident 5th December 2007
Details were given on this incident. It was also reported that a car had been burnt out in the area and it was asked that this be removed as soon as possible. The Chairman was disappointed at the damage caused with the incident and the expense involved for the Parish Council.  RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.
Alteration of Trees on behalf of CE Electric – St Paul’s Church
The Clerk advised that she had been approached by Bethell Power Services Ltd working on behalf of NEDL to carry out tree work at St Paul’s Church which involved the trimming of trees by 1.5m around the power cables. Members had no objection to this work being carried out.  RESOLVED that approval be given for these works to be carried out.
Urban and Rural Renaissance in Trimdon Station
The Clerk advised that she had received a copy of a report to Cabinet giving approval to the contribution from DCC towards the costs of environmental improvement works at the Community Centre to the Parish Council.  RESOLVED that the payment be awaited.
Cemetery
The Clerk asked for endorsement in arranging a repair to the new water tap in the cemetery.  RESOLVED that the action taken in this regard, be endorsed.

230. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i)Accounts for Payment

Chq No.	Payable To	In respect of	Amount
301375	District of Easington	Wages	540.23
301376	Deaf Hill Ward Regen reception		63.20
301377	K Tweddle	Various	53.03
301378	Cllr J Grigg	Various	86.00

RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £742.46 passed for payment.

(ii)Bank Reconciliation – December 2007
RESOLVED that the Bank Reconciliation for December 2007, be accepted.
 
231. FIREWORK DISPLAY 2008 – QUOTATIONS
The Clerk gave Members details of two prices obtained for the supply of fireworks for the display for 2008.  Companies had been asked for a price for a one year and three year contract. During discussions it was suggested that future displays could be set to music and the Clerk was asked to look into this.
RESOLVED the price submitted by Reaction Fireworks of in the sum of £2,600+vat to supply fireworks for a 15 minute busy display for the next three years, be accepted. FURTHER RESOLVED that the displays be arranged for the Sunday nearest November 5th; Sunday 2nd November 2008, Sunday 1st November 2009 and Sunday 31st October 2010 @ 6.00pm.

232. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED the date and time of the next meeting be 13th February 2008 at 6.30pm.