THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2010
603. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
604. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
605. POLICE MATTERS
606. PLANNING MATTERS
607. CORRESPONDENCE
608. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
CHAIRMANS REPORT
609. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
610. CLERK’S REPORT
611. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
612. FINANCIAL MATTERS
613. FUTURE ALLOTMENT SITE PROVISION
614. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdame:- D Kelly
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, J France, A Jackson & N Kell
603. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor L Grigg & M Nicholls.
604. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved, subject to the declaration of interest made at the last Meeting being amended to report Councillor Kell declared an interest in item 626.
605. POLICE MATTERS
The Police gave an update on the crime statistics since the last meeting. Details of problems with anti social behavior were reported to the Police for action. The Clerk asked for support with the fireworks event.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and the Officers be thanked for their attendance.
PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM COUNCILLOR N KELL DECLARED AN INTEREST IN THE MATTER AND TOOK NO PART IN THE DISCUSSION AND LEFT THE ROOM.
606. PLANNING MATTERS
The Clerk advised receipt of details of the following:-
Application
Proposed Two Storey Rear Extension
At Fairlawn, Wingate Road, For Mrs K Kell
RESOLVED no comment be made on this application.
607. 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 the contents of the correspondence list, be noted.
608. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Smith Site
It was reported that a further caravan had pulled onto this site. RESOLVED that this be reported.
Wingate Road – Blocked Drains
It was reported that the drains on this stretch of highway were blocked with leaves and straw. RESOLVED that this be reported.
County Durham Association of Local Councils – AGM
A report was given following attendance at this meeting. The need to embrace the Big Society was discussed along with a report from the Asst. Chief Constable. The Chairman thanked the Member for his attendance and report. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Chairman’s Progress Report
The Chairman reported on site meetings during the month. An estimate had been requested for the works to the path next to Knorwood. The caravan was still in place at the Cemetery Lodge and required enforcement action. Grit had been sourced in readiness for poor weather conditions. Progress with the play area and with Home Housing was requested. He was pleased to report works had been started on the former chapel site. The Chairman advised that he had approached the AAP with the suggestion that the footpaths/cycle ways through the village. He was to attend the Remembrance Day Service on behalf of the Parish Council. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and action be taken where appropriate.
609. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
Planning Applications
Mrs Carter gave thanks to assistance that she had been given in preparing to speak at the recent planning panel.
Watson Crescent
Thanks were given for the repair made outside one of the resident’s property.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
610. CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk gave a verbal report to the meeting under the following headings:-
Planning Application – Consultation
The residents of Nattress Terrace had been consulted on a proposal and the Clerk advised on positive feedback. RESOLVED that the planning application be submitted as agreed.
Estimates of Expenditure for 2011/12 – Precept
Members were asked to contact the Clerk with any proposals for improvements in the village to be included in next years estimates. RESOLVED that a report be presented to the next meeting for consideration.
Fireworks
Final details for the event were given and Members were asked to publicise this around the village. RESOLVED that the information given be noted.
611. 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.
612. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £7,818.03 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliations – October 2010
As the meeting had been rescheduled the Clerk advised that she had been unable to produce the bank reconciliation for October 2010. She confirmed that two reconciliations would be presented to the next meeting.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM COUNCILLOR N KELL DECLARED AN INTEREST IN THE MATTER AND TOOK NO PART IN THE DISCUSSION AND LEFT THE ROOM.
613. FUTURE ALLOTMENT SITE PROVISION
Members gave consideration to the future provision of allotments by the Parish Council in the village and to the increase of residents approaching the Parish Council for an allotment garden.
There was an opportunity to purchase land and the Clerk asked for direction with this matter, having obtained advice from CDLAC and District Valuation Office.
RESOLVED that Parish Council attend the land auction to be held on 10th November 2010 and the Clerk, along with the Chairman, be given authority to bid up to a maximum of £25,000 for this land.
614. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 8th December 2010
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