THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE 2011
683. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
684. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
685. POLICE MATTERS
686. PLANNING MATTERS
687. CORRESPONDENCE
688. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Chairmans’ Report
689. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
690. CLERK’S REPORT
691. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
692. FINANCIAL MATTERS
693. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- D Kelly, & L Grigg
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, J France, A Jackson & N Kell
PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED THAT MRS CARTER HAD BEEN AWARDED THE QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. THE MEMBERS AND CLERK CONGRATULATED MRS CARTER ON HER ACHIEVEMENT.
683. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor M Nicholls.
684. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved, subject to Trimdon Station Community Association being amended to read Deaf Hill Ward Regeneration Partnership.
685. POLICE MATTERS
The Police gave an update on the incidents reported to them since the last meeting. Members asked that attention be given to the problems with anti social behavior at 2 properties in the village, both of which had been discussed at the PACT Meeting. The Police assured they had spoken to the landlords. Members also gave details of their concerns for an aged resident which was noted by the Police. RESOLVED that the reports be made and the information given, be noted.
686. PLANNING MATTERS
(i) Planning Matters; County Durham Plan Consultation Papers – Concise Summary
Members were advised of a series of exhibitions at public libraries and also of an invitation to attend a meeting to be held on 20th June 2011 at the District of Easington at 6.00pm.
RESOLVED any Member wising to go along do so.
(ii) Land at Wingate Grange Farm, Temporary Meteorological Mast for Infinis
RESOLVED that no comments be offered on this application.
687. CORRESPONDENCE
Consideration was given to a list of correspondence received since the last meeting, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member. The Clerk referred Members to the consultation document received from the Boundary Commission, an extract of which had been circulated. There was considerable discussion on this matter and to the incorrect statements that had been made that needed clarification to avoid the Parish Council’s comments being misunderstood.
RESOLVED the contents of the correspondence list, be noted. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Boundary Commission be contacted and requested to clarify statements made and it be reiterated that the request had been made for houses in Trimdon Colliery to be amalgamated into Trimdon Foundry Parish and further concerns be expressed that Trimdon Station and Deaf Hill did not appear to be shown on the map on display at County Hall.
688. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Allotment Working Party
A verbal report was given on the issues considered at the walkabout held that evening.
Condition of the tarmac at Rodwell/Luke Street
It was asked that this be reported again. RESOLVED that a report be made once again.
Parking opposite the Doctors Surgery
It was reported that motorists were parking opposite the Doctors Surgery on Luke Street and this was resulting in the pavement sinking and causing flooding when wet. It was suggested that an approach be made to the Doctors Group to see if they could assist with this problem in providing more suitable parking. RESOLVED that an appropriate letter be sent to the Doctors.
Condition of the grass cutting around the village
Members were concerned at the poor level of service of grounds maintenance throughout the village and although the grass had been cut the edges had not been attended to. It was suggested that Mr Dinsley be contacted to see if he could undertake this type of work and at what price and this be considered at a future meeting. RESOLVED this be considered at the next meeting.
Recreation Area
It was reported that a horse was grazing next to the recreation area. RESOLVED this be brought to the owner’s attention that this was trespassing and the horse must be removed immediately.
Recreation Area
It was reported that the works carried out by DCC required completing, with the area seeding and tidying. RESOLVED that the Clerk report this for attention.
Pathway next to Holme Lea
It was reported that the pathway was overgrown with weeds and needed attention. RESOLVED that a report be made.
Former Chapel Site
It was reported that the fencing around the site had been pulled down and children were able to access the site and were doing so playing on the fencing. RESOLVED this be reported immediately.
Proposed Play Area Wood/May Crescent
Progress with this was requested. The Clerk advised that she had been in contact with home Housing but had not received a response to her enquiries. RESOLVED further attempts be made to get a progress with this matter and reported to a future meeting.
Chairmans’ Report
The Chairman gave a progress report on behalf of County Councillor Nicholls. The Chairman explained he was becoming increasingly frustrated with work carried out by the Parish Council to improve the environment in the village, only for this improvement to be detracted for by the poor service being given by the County Council. The car park at the memorial gardens was to be started in August. He reported on an offer made by Greenlane Nurseries to plant up the roundabout at Wheatley Hill in return for being able place an advert on it. RESOLVED Wheatley Hill Parish Council be contacted to get their views on this proposal and if they were in agreement request be made to Durham County Council.
689. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
It was requested progress be made with the play area as soon as possible. The Clerk assured she would make every effort with this. Concern was expressed that the track to the recreation area was being misused, and the safety of pedestrians was essential.
690. 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:-
Cemetery Burials
Smith Site
RESOLVED until the decision of the Planning Inspector was known, arrangements for a meeting with Mrs Smith, be held in abeyance.
Insurance renewal
RESOLVED approval be given to renew the Parish Council’s insurance cover with Zurich Municipal at a cost of £3,869.17.
Allotments
RESOLVED that the details of the valuation be awaited.
691. 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.
692. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totaling £1,979.02 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – May 2011
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation for the month of May 2011, be accepted.
693. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 13th July 2011