THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 12TH JANUARY 2011
626. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
627. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
628. POLICE MATTERS
629. PLANNING MATTERS
630. CORRESPONDENCE
631. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
CHAIRMANS REPORT
632. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
633. CLERK’S REPORT
634. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
635. FINANCIAL MATTERS
636. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdame:- D Kelly
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, J France, A Jackson & N Kell
626. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor L Grigg & M Nicholls.
627. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved.
628. POLICE MATTERS
The Police gave an update on the crime statistics since the last meeting.
During discussions the issue of the type of tenants moving into private rented homes and the Police advised that they were not being advised or asked for their support/ although the Police assured that they had spoken to landlords re eviction notices. Members felt that tenants should be vetted and it was agreed that the MPs support be enlisted with this matter.
Other problems given for action were drug dealing; parking on footpaths and speeds of vehicles, with pedestrians not being able to use the footpath, the path was also reduced in size due to building and demolition works. The Police were asked if they could patrol this main street.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and the Officers be thanked for their attendance.
PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM COUNCILLOR KELL DECLARED AN INTEREST AS HOUSEHOLDER AND TOOK NO PART IN THE DISCUSSION WHICH ENSUED.
629. PLANNING MATTERS
Approval
Two storey rear extension at Fairlawn, Wingate Road for Mrs K Kell
RESOLVED that the approval be noted.
1 Nattrass Terrace
The works carried out at this site were reported. RESOLVED an urgent site meeting be requested with Officers of Durham County Council Highways Department.
PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM COUNCILLOR B D FERGUSON DECLARED AN INTEREST AS SCHOOL GOVERNOR AND TOOK NO PART IN THE DISCUSSION WHICH ENSUED.
630. 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 and donations be made to the Learning Library, (£25.00) & East Durham Community Play Network, (£50.00).
631. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Station Road East
It was reported that there was illegal dumping of rubbish at this area once again. RESOLVED that this be reported for action.
Outstanding Issues
The bollard at the bottom of Rodwell Street had still not been replace, the gulleys not cleaned on Wingate Road and the street light at the recreation area was still off. RESOLVED that these be reported once again.
County Council Budget cuts
It was reported there was to be a new system of collecting and distributing business rates was to be introduced by central government. This would result in a very significant financial loss to Durham City Council and it was felt that they would struggle to provide the services which are statutory duties. RESOLVED that the information given be noted.
COUNCILLOR FERGUSON DECLARED AN INTEREST IN THIS ITEM AS THE OWNER OF THE SITE IN QUESTION AND TOOK NO PART IN THE DISCUSSION WHICH ENSUED.
Works in Windsor Street
There had been complaints at the heavy vehicles using the rear of Windsor Street to access the private building site. RESOLVED that contact be made with the owner to ask for his assistance with this matter.
Chairman’s report
It was reported that a new CCTV operator had been sourced and it was asked if the Parish Council may be able to assist with some of the costs for the community centre, the monitoring being used for outside the centre on areas of general need. It was also for approval to engage this person to maintain the system at the recreation area and this was agreed. RESOLVED that consideration be given to assisting the Partnership with CCTV costs and this operator be used for the Parish Council’s system also.
Greens at Malvern Crescent
It was reported that there was continued dog fouling and now horses being ridden on this area. It was felt that an action plan was needed to tackle this not only at this location but to cover misuse of all greens in the village.
Poop Scoop Bags
It was also reported that free poop scoop bags were to be withdrawn and it was asked if the Parish Council would agree to assist with purchasing poop scoop bags to be given out in the village as this was a well used service.
Various Items
The former Matt Watchman site was untidy and there was parking n the T junction at Dunswell Grange causing a hazard. It was asked that this be reported to the Police. Progress was given on the chapel site.
The panel on the bus shelter outside the community centre still needed repairing. RESOLVED reports be made on the items given and poop scoop bags be purchased by the Parish Council to be given out for free to residents.
632. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
(a) Proposed Play Area at Wood Crescent
Funding towards this scheme was being applied for through Groundwork East Durham and the Resident’s Association.
(b) Bus Stop at Russell Crescent
The local resident attended the meeting and asked for any progress and the Clerk advised that a request had been made to Durham County Council for panels to be taken out of the shelter if possible.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and progress be awaited.
633. CLERK’S REPORT
Consideration was given to the Clerk’s report, a copy of which had been circulated to each member under the following headings:-
Burials
Site Meetings
Former St Paul’s Church
Planning Appeal
Allotments
Winter Issues Sub Committee
RESOLVED Councillors J Grigg and D Kelly form this sub committee and they consider such matters and be given delegated authority to action any urgent action.
634. 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.
635. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £3,958.73 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – December 2010
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation for the month of December 2010, be accepted.
636. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 8th February 2011
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