THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2011
726. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
727. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
728. POLICE MATTERS
729. PLANNING MATTERS
730. CORRESPONDENCE
731. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
732. CLERK’S REPORT
734. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
735. FINANCIAL MATTERS
736. VALUATION OF THE ALLOTMENT SITES
737. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- D Kelly, & L Grigg
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, A Jackson & N Kell
Prior to the start of the meeting the Chairman thanked the Members and the Clerk for their hard work and support in hosting the successful fireworks held the previous weekend.
726. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Counciilor J France and County Councillor Nicholls.
727. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved, subject to the donation to the Luncheon Club reading £300.00 and not £3,000.00.
728. POLICE MATTERS
Members explained they were concerned at the lack of visibility of Police and problems with off road motorbikes. The Police assured that if information was given to them on off road bikes they would do what they could to issue warning notices. It was reported that the rail next to the steps had been stolen.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and the Police be thanked for their attendance.
729. PLANNING MATTERS
There were no planning details received this month.
730. 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 correspondence received since the last meeting be noted and received.
731. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
(a) Recreation Area
It was reported that the trees on the access to the recreation area needed trimming back before the next firework display. RESOLVED that this be done prior to next years event.
(b) European Funding
A Local Member reported that he had been at a recent meeting with Euro MPs about European Funding and he was pleased to report that this area had been identified as being suitable for funding and there was a strong case being made for this area to get its funding back and he would advise on progress with this matter. RESOLVED further information be awaited.
(c) Proposed Play Area – May/Wood Crescent
Progress with the request made to lease land from Home Housing to take this proposal forward was requested. The Clerk advised that she had not had any further contact from Home Housing but assured that she would chase this up. RESOLVED further contact be made with Home Housing.
(d) Chairman’s Report
The Chairman reported that he had a busy month. He reported on progress with meetings on community buildings. He had arranged for planters to be placed and planted in various locations in the village, a further five were to be put out. He reported on the fencing that needed to be fully repaired on the main walk to school, on the bridge. It was agreed that this work needed to be carried out as a safety issues and as a matter of urgency and agreed that this be carried out at a cost of approximately £200.00. Issues relating to access to the recreation area; one of the rocks in place to prohibit vehicular access next to Knorwood had been moved. It was asked for approval to replace this and put in place a further stone if the contractor was working nearby and this course of action was agreed. Progress with discussions with the cenotaph was given. A further meeting was to be arranged to discuss the community appraisal. Signs had been put in place on the village greens.
The Chairman asked for consideration to the parking and safety issues next to Tobin Street and the main thoroughfare into the village. It was asked if possible parking bays or a layby could be installed to try and get traffic off the main road. It was suggested that perhaps this could be done in partnership with the County Council as a joint scheme. It was also suggested that if this could be agreed it also be complemented by speed cushions to keep speed down.
RESOLVED:-
(a) The fence be repaired on the bridge;
(b) The stone be replaced and further stone installed on the pedestrian access to the recreation area;
(c) The Clerk make a request on the proposal put forward to alleviate traffic safety at Tobin Street.
(xii) County Councillor’s report
Although unable to make the meeting Councillor Nicholls had given a progress report on various issues including repairs to footpaths and works to the bus stop at Nattress Terrace, with works beginning shortly.
RESOLVED the information given, be noted.
732. 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
RESOLVED that permission be granted for Mr Harrison to place a memorial seat in the cemetery type and at a location to be agreed with the Clerk, at no cost to the Parish Council. It being noted that three plots were not to be sold to place the seat upon, spaces being at a premium in the cemetery.
Budget preparation
Members suggested a traffic calming scheme at Tobin Street should be included in the budgets for 2012/13. RESOLVED costs be obtained for this proposal.
Church Clock, St Paul’s
As agreed at the last meeting this matter had been paced on the Trimdon Times web site for feedback. None had been received to date. Works to the clock had already commenced. RESOLVED the information given, be noted.
Fireworks Display
This event had been a huge success with positive feedback from residents of the village. The Clerk gave her sincere thanks to all that had assisted in making the event such a success and it was agreed a letter of thanks be sent to Mr Carter for the use of the tractor It was also agreed that the event be hosted by the Parish Council again next year and the Clerk was asked to begin with the necessary arrangements . RESOLVED the event be held on Sunday 4th November 2011 at 5.30pm and Reaction Fireworks be asked to provide the display.
Planters
Planters had been placed out at various locations in the village as agreed at the last meeting. RESOLVED the information given, be noted.
734. 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.
735. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £4,789.95 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – October 2011
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliations for the month of October 2011, be accepted.
736. VALUATION OF THE ALLOTMENT SITES
Consideration was given to the report produced by the Valuation Office. There were several discrepancies with the report and following discussion it was RESOLVED the allotment working party meet on site to consider the report further detail and considered at the next meeting. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish Council did not intend to sell off any of the plots.
737. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 14h December 2011.