THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2012
759. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
760. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
761. POLICE MATTERS
762. PLANNING MATTERS
763. CORRESPONDENCE
764. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
765. CLERK’S REPORT
766. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
767. FINANCIAL MATTERS
768. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN J GRIGG (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- L Grigg
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, A Jackson, N Kell & J France
759. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillors D Kelly and County Councillor Nicholls.
760. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved.
761. POLICE MATTERS
The Police were not at the meeting. It was asked that the Clerk contact the Police to see if there was a problem in coming along to meetings as they had not attended the last two meetings.
762. PLANNING MATTERS
There were no planning details received this month.
PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE TRIMDON HOMING SOCIETY COUNCILLOR J GRIGG DECLARED AN INTEREST HAVING BEEN A FORMER MEMBER.
763. 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:-
(i) A donation of £50 be made to the Great North Air Ambulance;
(ii) A donation of £80.00 be made towards the costs of updating two clocks for the Homing Society;
(iii) Further information be obtained on the request from the Learning Library;
(iv) Further information be obtained on the parish paths partnership funding;
(v) that the correspondence received since the last meeting be noted and received.
764. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
(a) Former Car Park – Nattress Terrace
RESOLVED a letter be sent to all residents reminding them that this was private land and should not be abused.
(b) Fly Tipping
It was reported there was still rubbish next to Knorwood and there was newly deposited rubbish behind the rear of 2 Purvis Terrace.
RESOLVED the reports be made for attention.
(c) Various Highway Issues
The following reports were made: gutters blocked; holes in the tarmac in Luke Street and the pavement sinking to the front of Luke Street. RESOLVED reports be made to DCC.
(d) Bowling Green
It was confirmed the bowlers still wished to play in the bowling green in the recreation area. The Clerk advised she had spoken to a greenkeeper and would report back on prices for green maintenance.
(e) Anti Social Behaviour
It was reported there had been a spate of anti social behaviour offences in the village. This ranged from mud being thrown on cars and at windows, bricks being thrown at the doctors surgery, damage to vehicles, and these had been brought up at the recent PACT Meeting. A letter had also been sent to the Chief Constable and the issues of the artificial boundary between the two areas was raised. The Chief Constable was not aware of these cross border issues. There was also a report of a car cruising around the village and it was the concern that this was drugs related. RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
(f) White van regularly visiting the cemetery
There were reports that a white van had been seen visiting the cemetery. RESOLVED this be reported to the Police.
(g) Site for the cenotaph/memorial
It was reported that there was to be a meeting to take this proposal forward. The community appraisal was also to be considered at this meeting. RESOLVED that progress be awaited.
(h) Dog Fouling
It was reported that there was an increase in dog fouling on the main street/pathway through the village along Horse Close Lane. RESOLVED that this be reported for attention.
(i) Chairman’s Report
CCTV maintenance at the recreation area
He expressed his concern at the condition of the green area opposite Purvis Terrace. RESOLVED this be reported once again.
Re classification of gritting route
Pressure was being put on DCC to consider re classifying the roads through the village traffic had increased tenfold in the last five years.
RESOLVED progress be awaited.
(j) County Councillor’s Progress Report
Although unable to attend County Councillor Nicholls assured that he was working on behalf of the Parish Council with current issues. RESOLVED that the Clerk make strong representation to DCC and County Councillor Hovvels on outstanding issues.
765. 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
Maintenance of Playground & Equipment
Valuation of the Allotment/Garage Sites
Proposed Memorial/Cenotaph
RESOLVED the information given, be noted and progress be awaited on the items given in the report.
766. 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.
767. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totalling £3,158.54 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – January 2012
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation for the month of January 2012, be accepted.
768. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 8th March 2012.