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THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY 2010
568. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
569. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
570. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
571. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
572. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
573. POLICE MATTERS
574. PLANNING MATTERS
575. CORRESPONDENCE
576. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
CHAIRMANS PROGRESS REPORT
577. RESIDENTS REPORTS
578. CLERK’S REPORT
579. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
580. FINANCIAL MATTERS
581. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- L Grigg & D Kelly
Messrs:- J France, M Nicholls & N Kell
568. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLVED that Councillor J Grigg be elected to the position of Chairman for the ensuing year.
569. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLVED that Councillor A Jackson be appointed to the position of Vice Chairman.
570. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
RESOLVED that the following appointments be made:-
EASINGTON AREA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS
Councillor B D Ferguson
COUNTY DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS
Councillor B D Ferguson
TRIMDON STATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
All Members
571. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor A Jackson, B Wilson & Councillor B D Ferguson.
572. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved.
573. POLICE MATTERS
The Police gave an update on the crime statistics since the last meeting. Local Members gave details of problems with anti social behaviour from residents and it was suggested that this be brought up at the next PACT meeting. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and PC Brown be thanked for his attendance.
574. PLANNING MATTERS
The Clerk advised receipt of details of the following:-
Applications
Proposed 3 Detached houses to land at the side of 10 Windsor Street
For Mr B D Ferguson
RESOLVED that the Parish Council request a site meeting be held to consider this application and the Parish Council be invited to attend.
Application for Certificate of Lawful Use from Mobile Home & Building
RESOLVED that objections be offered to this application on the grounds that the person had not lived in the unit for over ten years and it was felt that in allowing this application an undesirable precedent would be set.
Decisions
Refusal
Top Shop - 1 No Hoarding Sign
Approval
Top Shop – 2 No Hoarding Signs etc
RESOLVED that no comments be offered on the details given.
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575. CORRESPONDENCE
Consideration was given to a list of correspondence received since the last meeting, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member. A letter had been received from regarding an allotment and also from Toothill ABC Boxing Club requesting financial help toward starting up a club in the village. RESOLVED i) the letter from be considered at the next Allotment Working Party on 16th June; ii) further information be obtained from the Boxing Club regarding their venture, and iii) the contents of the correspondence list, be noted.
576. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Former Chapel Site
It was reported there had been a recent fire at the site.
Break ins
It was reported that there had been several break ins at the Allotment site to the rear of Luke Street. RESOLVED that this be reported to the Police and considered further at the Working Party.
Anti Social Behaviour
It was reported there were problems at Rodwell Street. The need for issues to be brought up about tenants and private landlords was stressed. RESOLVED that this be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next PACT meeting.
Smith Site
It was reported that the families with young children were no longer there. RESOLVED this be reported.
Former Matt Watchman Site
It was reported that Wimpey had been using some of this site and it was asked that a request be made that it be cleared and tidied when works were complete. RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.
Yellow Lines
It was asked if a request could be made for yellow lines to be put in place at the bend of the road next to Premier Court. Cars were parking on the bend and causing a hazard for motorists. RESOLVED that a request be made.
Landscaping Works
It was reported that these works were progressing well. It was asked that consideration be given to fencing the memorial garden area completely to stop it from being misused and vandalized. A price had been obtained from F Peart, who had carried out the fencing at the area adjacent. It was also suggested that the car park and road way needed attention also.
It was asked if the concrete base of the former cricket pavilion could be broken up and removed and replaced with raised beds in the recreation area. RESOLVED that fencing be ordered from F Peart & Co at a cost of £5148.12 and prices be obtained for the works to the car park and roadway and to carry out the other landscaping works mentioned in the request.
Drainage to the Recreation Area
It was asked if prices could be obtained for carrying out works to improve the drainage of the cricket square area as it was becoming so water logged it could not be used. RESOLVED that prices be obtained.
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County Councillor’s report
Details on progress with the former Chapel Site and the developer were given. Progress with clearing rubbish to the rear of Station Road East and dog fouling issues was also given. A report was given on the buses to Stockton and Middlesborough and the problem of connections. Forms to apply for funding were to be sent out to both the Partnership and the Resident’s Association. RESOLVED the information given, be noted.
Chairman’s Progress Report
The Chairman reported on the various site meetings he had held since the last meting and those he had arranged. He advised that he had met with a representative of F Pearts to discuss the fencing works, plus £809.00 for the gate to the site. A price for the path for the bowlers was awaited. He was to arrange for signs to the green areas for “No dog fouling”. He was also to gather information on the barriers in use at Fishburn that could be used to the recreation area. RESOLVED that the information given be noted and progress on actions be awaited.
577. RESIDENTS REPORTS
Traffic Calming – May/Wood Crescent
Progress was requested on this work. The County Councillor reported that one objection had been received but that he would check on the status of the work. RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
Smith Site
It was confirmed that the children were no longer living on the site and it was suggested that this be reported to the appropriate authorities. RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.
Play Area
It was asked if anything further had been received on this matter. The Clerk advised that nothing had but that she would follow this up. RESOLVED that this course of action be followed.
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578. CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk’s report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, was considered under the following headings:-
Pot Holes – Windsor Street
RESOLVED action taken in arranging for these works to be carried out, be given.
Footpath Works – Bowling Green
RESOLVED a price from J Collingwood for these works be awaited. Audit 2009/10
Notice of Audit for 17th June 2010 had been received and the Public Notice had been on display as required. The internal audit had been carried out and the Annual Return was presented at the meeting for approval prior to submission. A VAT refund claim had been made for 2009/10 of £3,706.01.
RESOLVED that the contents of the Annual Return be approved and this be sent off to BDO Stoy Hayward.
Tony Mason
RESOLVED that the action taken by the Clerk in this regard, be endorsed.
Garage-Luke Street
Former Chapel Site
A progress report was given on this matter. RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
St Paul’s Church
RESOLVED a report be made to get the chimes repaired.
FURTHER RESOLVED that it be confirmed that the Parish Council would not agree to the chimes being silenced at any time and it be suggested that sound proofing be carried out at the applicants expense. The Parish Council would be prepared to come to some arrangement for costs of the restoration of the church tower.
Smith Site
After the meeting with DCC Solicitor the Clerk had made a written report to the HSE as suggested regarding the practice of cutting up of LPG bottles at this site. This had been done. The HSE advised that as this was not a workplace they had no jurisdiction over it and suggested it be reported to the Fire Brigade. This had been done. RESOLVED that this also be reported to the Police and Phil Wilson MP for their attention.
Play Day – 18th August 2010
Permission had been requested from EDPCN to hold face painting etc as part of a play day on 18th August 1-3pm in the Recreation Area Trimdon station. RESOLVED that permission be granted, subject the necessary insurance cover being in place.
Malvern Crescent – Kiosk
The Clerk advised that it had been confirmed by Northern Gas that the fencing around this kiosk would be carried out in Mid July 2010. RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
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579. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
IN VIEW OF THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED THE COMMITTEE PASSED THE FORMAL RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS & PUBLIC FROM THE MEETING, PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSIONS TO MEETINGS) ACT 1961 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION), ACT 1985.
580. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £2,450.94 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – April 2010
The bank reconciliation was presented for April 2010.
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation for April be accepted.
(iii) Statement of Accounts 2009/10
RESOLVED that the accounts for 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010, be accepted.
(iv) Annual Governance Statement
RESOLVED that the Annual Governance Statement for Trimdon Foundry Parish Council for 2009/10 as circulated, be approved.
581. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 16th June 2010, it being agreed that the meeting be moved back one week.
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