Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Trimdon Parish Council held in Trimdon Community College, Trimdon Village on Tuesday 8 October 2019 at 7:00pm.

 

Present:  Councillor John Burton (in the Chair) and Councillors Denise Davison, Eileen Dickinson, George Elliott, Margaret Elliott, Rob Gilbert, Bernadette Oliver, Les Oliver, Ian Quinn, David Smith, Keith Thompson and Paul Trippett.
Anne Delandre (Clerk to the Council) was in attendance to record the minutes and County Councillor Peter Brookes was in attendance to report on County Council matters.

55. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Margaret Hughes.
Resolved that the above apologies be approved.

56. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolved that the above be noted.

57. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was one member of the public in attendance.
Resolved that the above be noted.

58. REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR PETER BROOKES
County Councillor Peter Brookes reported on the following items:

·   Hedge overhanging the Watch Bank is being cut back
·   Consultation on GP Surgery now completed and decision made to close Fishburn Surgery
·   DCC still involved in legal process regarding caravan on land adjacent to the Watch Bank
·   Councillor Brookes is Chair of Corporate Parenting Panel - record numbers of children currently in care in County Durham
·   Looking for a more strategic overview when allocating funds from Neighbourhood Budget for the next financial year

Resolved that the above be noted.

59. MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2019
The minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2019 had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 10 September 2019 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

60. UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE LAST ORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2019
There were no matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2019.
Resolved that the above be noted.

61. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following planning application was submitted for consideration.

DN/19/02876/FPA
Meadow Cottage, Northland Park, Trimdon Grange
First floor side balcony (retrospective) including installation of 1.8m screen to south facing elevation.
Resolved that objections be raised regarding the addition of the balcony not being in keeping with the local environment and the intrusion of privacy for neighbouring properties.

62. FINANCIAL
a)    The Clerk reported on an item of expenditure approved by the Chairman under Section 4.1 of the Financial Regulations.
Resolved that the item of expenditure approved be noted.

b)    The Clerk detailed expenditure requiring payment by cheque/BACS.
Resolved that the payments be approved.

c)    The Clerk submitted the schedule of payments made between 1 September 2019 and 30 September 2019
Resolved that the schedule of payments be approved.

d)    The Clerk submitted the schedule of receipts received between 1 September 2019 and 30 September 2019.
Resolved that the schedule of receipts be approved.

e)    The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) for the period ended 30 September 2019.  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.

f)     The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) for the period ended 30 September 2019.  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.

63. CLERK’S REPORTS

a)    A report on the Annual Christmas Lights Switch-on had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved;
1.  That the report be noted.
2.  That the Christmas Lights Switch-on takes place on Friday 6 December 2019.
3.  That the Parish Clerk purchases the three Christmas Trees from Croft Quality Christmas Trees.
4.  That Parish Councillor Ian Quinn be authorised to purchase additional tree lighting, as required.
5.  That the quotation from Cooper Fun Fair be accepted.
6.  That qualified first aiders be in attendance.
7.  That the refreshments for children and adults be agreed.
8.  That free transport be arranged for parishioners living at Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Colliery.

b)    A report on the expenditure for the first half-year (1 April 2019 - 30 September) had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved that the report be noted.

64. CORRESPONDENCE

a)    A letter has been received from St Alban’s Pensioners’ Luncheon Club requesting a financial donation towards the cost of transport for members to visit the pantomime.
Resolved that a donation of £100 be granted under the General Power of Competence.

b)    A letter has been received from the Great North Air Ambulance Service requesting a financial donation towards their running costs.
Resolved that a donation of £100 be granted under the General Power of Competence.

c)    A letter has been received from Butterwick Hospice Care requesting a financial donation towards their running costs.
Resolved that a donation of £100 be granted under the General Power of Competence.

65. COUNCILLOR MATTERS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
There were no matters for discussion.
Resolved that the above be noted.

 

 

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