Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Trimdon Parish Council held in Trimdon Grange Community Centre on Tuesday 10 July 2018 at 7:00pm.
Present: Councillor John Burton (in the Chair) and Councillors Denise Davison, Eileen Dickinson, Margaret Hughes, David Smith and Paul Trippett
Anne Delandre (Clerk to the Council) was in attendance to record the minutes.
29: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from George Elliott, Margaret Elliott, Rob Gilbert, Bernadette Oliver, Leslie Oliver, Ian Quinn and Keith Thompson.
Resolved that the above apologies be approved.
30: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolved that the above be noted.
31: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
Resolved that the above be noted.
32: CONSIDERATION OF GDPR
The Clerk advised that she is currently working with ITC Service Limited to improve the security of data held electronically.
Resolved that the above be noted
33: REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR PETER BROOKES
County Councillor Peter Brookes was unable to attend the meeting and had forwarded his apologies. The two main issues currently under consideration are:
•Consultation on the County Durham Plan
•Planning application involving potential new Health Centre, Trimdon Village
Resolved that the above be noted.
34: MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 12 JUNE 2018
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 June 2018 had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 June 2018 be approved and signed by the Chairman.
35: UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE LAST MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 0N 12 JUNE 2018
Paul Trippett confirmed that the Clinical Commissioning Group and Durham County Council Planning & Assets Department are currently exploring the possibility of Skerne Medical Group re-locating the Trimdon Village Surgery to the site of the old Infant School, Trimdon Village.
Resolved that the above be noted.
36: PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There following planning applications were listed for consideration.
DM/18/01438/FPA
55 Front Street North, Trimdon Village
Two storey rear extension and detached garage/garden store
DM/18/01622/FPA
Site of Former Old Locomotive PH, Low Hogg Street, Trimdon Colliery
1 no. dwelling
DM/18/01688/FPA
1 George Street, Trimdon Colliery
Single storey extension
Resolved that application DM/18/01622/FPA be supported and that no comment be offered in respect of applications DM/18/01438/FPA and DM/18/01688/FPA.
37: FINANCIAL
a) The Clerk detailed expenditure requiring payment by cheque.
Resolved that the payments be approved.
b) The Clerk submitted the schedule of payments made between 1 June 2018 and 30 June 2018.
Resolved that the schedule of payments be approved.
c) The Clerk submitted the schedule of receipts received between 1 June 2018 and 30 June 2018.
Resolved that the schedule of receipts be approved.
d) The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) for the period ended 30 June 2018. This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) be approved and the Chairman sign the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.
e) The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) for the period ended 30 June 2018. This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) be approved and the Chairman sign the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.
38: CLERK’S REPORTS
a) The Clerk reported on a quotation received from Joseph Richmond & Son Memorials for work at the War Memorial, Trimdon Grange. The work proposed has been agreed with Durham County Council’s Conservation Team.
Resolved that the quotation be accepted.
b) The Clerk reported on a quotation received from Brambledown for work to replace the Stone Pillars and Wrought Iron Gates at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
Resolved that at least one further quotation be obtained before a decision is made.
c) The Clerk advised that a quotation has been received from Eden Tree Services for the crown lifting of a number of trees throughout the parish.
Resolved that a further quotation be obtained before a decision is made.
39: CORRESPONDENCE
a) The Clerk read out correspondence from Ron Hogg, Police, Crime & Victims’ Commissioner and Adrian Green, Chief Superintendent, Durham Constabulary, regarding the recent operational decision for the Section Sergeant to supervise both Sedgefield and Shildon Neighbourhood Police Teams.
Resolved that the above be noted.
b)The Clerk read out correspondence from Durham County Council regarding a request for traffic-calming measures at Trimdon Colliery. The information has also been fed-back to the resident who requested the traffic calming.
Resolved that the above be noted.
c) Correspondence has been received from St Mary Magdalene Church thanking the Parish Council for their contribution towards the cost of the repairs to the wall at East End Cemetery, Trimdon Village.
Resolved that the above be noted.
40: COUNCILLOR MATTERS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
•Paul Trippett offered thanks on behalf of Trimdon Grange Banner Group and Trimdon Colliery Banner Group for the Parish Council’s recent financial donations
•Land overgrown at 27 St Paul’s Road, Trimdon Colliery – Clerk to investigate
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