THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 11TH JULY 2012
817. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
818. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
819. POLICE MATTERS
820. PLANNING MATTERS
821. CORRESPONDENCE
822. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
823. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
824. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
825. CLERK’S REPORT
826. FINANCIAL MATTERS
827. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- L Grigg & D Kelly
Messrs:- J France, N Kell & B D Ferguson
817. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor A Jackson & County Councillor M Nicholls.
818. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved.
819. POLICE MATTERS
The Chairman welcomed the Police and the Neighborhood Wardens to the meeting. Concerns were expressed at the problems with dog fouling and also the standard of grass cutting in the village. Details of the incidents reported since the last meeting were given. The Chairman referred to the recent shooting incident which everyone agreed was a very serious matter. RESOLVED the report be noted and the Police and Neighborhood Wardens be thanked for their attendance.
820. PLANNING MATTERS
There were two planning matters to report:
(i) The Paddock, Mr Wallace
Proposed: Horse Menage
(ii) Westview Farm
Proposed: Two storey side extension
RESOLVED Members advise the Clerk as soon as possible should they have any concerns or comments to make relating to these applications.
821. 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. FURTHER RESOLVED Councillor Ferguson be added to the mailing/contact list for the Dog Fouling & Litter Focus Group, Durham County Council.
822. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
(i) Parking across pathways
It was reported vehicles were continuing to park across footpaths prohibiting access by disabled persons or people with push chairs.
RESOLVED this be reported once again to the Police and Street Wardens for attention.
(ii) Former Chapel site
It was reported that youths were congregating on the former Chapel Site. RESOLVED this be reported to the Police and the Street Wardens for attention.
(iii) Drainage Issues
It was reported that various gullies were blocked around the village.
RESOLVED these be reported for action.
(iv) Former Smith Site
It was reported there had been a recent fire on the site and concerns were expressed that youths were accessing the site. RESOLVED re instatement of the site be pursued with Durham County Council.
(iv) Chairman’s Report
The Chairman gave his report which covered the following items:-
• A site meeting with the grounds maintenance contractor regarding further planters and flower displays;
• Signage and the condition of the recreation area;
• A site meeting that was held with County Councillor Nicholls;
• Grass cutting in the village & fly tipping of grass cuttings – the need for areas to be sprayed with weed killer;
• The need to consider further the contracts with DCC for grounds maintenance – the Clerk to report back to the next meeting;
• Dog fouling;
• Pot holes reported at Windsor Street;
• The recent shooting incident;
• The need for trees and bushes on walkways to be trimmed urgently;
• Tarmac car parking area at the school was now completed;
• Entrance signage for the village had been requested once again;
• Planting of the roundabout and the offer made by a local businessman;
• A meeting and progress with the Community Buildings Review;
• Glass at the recreation area – to be reported.
RESOLVED the information given be noted and action be taken where necessary.
823. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
It was reported that East Durham Play Network had gone into voluntary liquidation. RESOLVED the information given, be noted.
824. 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.
825. CLERK’S REPORT
Consideration was given to the Clerk’s report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and had matters in it relating to:-
a) Cemetery
b) Valuation of the Allotment/Garage Sites
c) Proposed Memorial/Cenotaph
d) Height Restriction Barrier
e) Bowling Club
It was reported a recent article appeared in the local press on the bowling club. Unfortunately the article did not record any appreciation for the hard work and support given by the Parish Council to the Club which was very disappointing.
f) Participatory Budget “Its Up 2 U” 2012 AAP Event
g) Code of Conduct
RESOLVED the Code of Conduct be adopted by the Parish Council; all Members complete the necessary form; and this be advertised on the Trimdon Times web site and in the noticeboard.
h )Land at Waycott, Top Shop
RESOLVED further consideration be given to the purchase of his land at the next meeting.
i) Proposed Play Area
RESOLVED a public consultation event be organized with the residents, Police, Street Wardens, East Durham Homes, the Youth Group in Trimdon Station and play providers.
j) Drainage Works to the Recreation Area
RESOLVED that the price of £4,074.60 from Collingwood Groundworks Limited be accepted to carry out drainage works to the recreation area.
k) Shooting Incident
l) Rydale Court
m) Letter of Thanks from the Residents Association.
RESOLVED the information contained in the items in the report not requiring action, be noted.
826. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment £
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totaling £2,664.68 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation
Members were circulated with the Bank Reconciliation for June 2012.
RESOLVED that the reconciliation be accepted.
827. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED a recess be agreed and the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 12th September 2012 at 6.30pm. Should there be any urgent business a Special Meeting be arranged.