TODWICK VILLAGE

Todwick Parish
Council Minutes

JRW254

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 30^th September 2003

PRESENT

Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Langford
Councillor Marsh
Councillor B Waller
Councillor L Waller

Clerk & Financial Officer - J R Walker

03/51 APOLOGIES
An apology had been received from Councillor Lythell

03/52 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. 03/46 - safety surfacing not safety fencing
2. 03/44 - Rotherham Crime Reduction Programme

03/52 MATTERS ARISING
1. 03/31
Chairman and Mosley had visited the Cricket Pavilion and Councillor Mosley had subsequently carried out a detailed inspection of the flooring.
Mosley would take up the area of flooring known to be defective and report to the next meeting.

2. 03/39
Chairman had attended the 18^th September meeting addressed by YRCC. He would keep members informed as matters progressed. Funds to allow the consultation process to go ahead were to be sought from the Rural Target Fund. The consultation process had to be completed by Christmas.
Gregory the Church had expressed an interest in delivering the questionnaires.

3. 03/42(5)
Gregory reported on her reading of the document dealing with indemnity for members and officers.

4. 03/42(1)
Gregory reported on matters related to the environmental assessment of the proposed A57 improvement Scheme and circulated her response to the CPRE which she hoped would be published in the local press.

5. 03/42(12)
B Waller the event had been cancelled and the cheque returned to Council.

6. 03/46
Chairman had not been able to speak with Gordon Smith.
Resolved that the Clerk obtain from RMBC details related to the provision and maintenance of hanging baskets.

7. 03/46
Chairman asked that all comments on the Risk Assessment document be returned to the Clerk as soon as possible.

03/53 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION

1. Bowls Competition at Clifton Park

2. Children's Playground Fence

3. Dogs at Recreation Ground

4. Perimeter Fence to Gas Board Sub Station

5. Bonfire

03/54 CLERK'S REPORT

Clerk had:-

• carried out all his instructions from the last meeting.

• discussed with RMBC proposals for rebuilding the stone wall adjacent to the public right of way to South Anston

Council

• noted that the Clerk had now completed 20 years service.

• resolved to thank the Clerk for the excellent way in which he had carried out his duties for 20 years and expressed the hope that he might continue his service for many years to come.

03/55 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
Clerk the audit return had been checked, authorised by the Internal Auditor and submitted to the External Auditor. The Audit had been satisfactorily completed. There were no matters raised.

Resolved

1. To thank the Financial Officer for his continuing professional management of the Council's financial affairs.

2. To accept and approve the Annual Return for financial year 2002/3

3. To purchase a bouquet of flowers as a means of thanking the Internal Auditor

03/66 CORRESPONDENCE
1. RMBC - Advertising in "The Informer"
Gregory has so far been unable to contact Mrs Tattersfield but would make a further attempt.

2. RMBC - Tipping of Waste Material

3. Mrs V Anderson - Resignation from the Parish Council
Chairman had discussed the matter with Mrs Anderson and expressed regret at her decision to leave after so short a period. The casual vacancy had been advertised by the Clerk.

4. RMBC - Standards Committee

5. RMBC - Environmental Protection Act - Dumping of Waste

6. Kiveton Park and Wales Development Trust - Old Pithead Baths

7. Mr L Metterick - Football Ground Rent

8. RMBC - Emergency Planning
Resolved that the Clerk obtain suggested dates/times for a meeting at the RMBC Operations Room.

9. RMBC - Dog Bins

10. Public Meeting

11. Harthill Parish Council - Seven Parishes Meeting
Gregory the Clerk to Wales Parish Council had been suspended and consequently the venue and other details were yet to be agreed.

12. The Boundary Committee - Electoral Review

13. YLCA - National "Domain Names"
Resolved that Councillor Marsh liaise with Mrs Pantry, the manager of the present site to agree whether any changes to existing arrangements were desirable.

14. South Yorkshire Police Authority - Open Meeting
Resolved that since Councillor Marsh was injured and unable to drive, the Council pay for a taxi to take him to the meeting.

15. RMBC - Notice of Casual Vacancy
Chairman applications must be in writing to the Clerk.

16. RMBC - Development Plan Review Update
Clerk was instructed to view the internet site and obtain a copy of the document.

17. Todwick Parish Bowling Club - Works at Bowling Clubhouse
Resolved to donate £100 to Club funds.
Provision and maintenance of floodlighting and acquisition of keys for individual members were the responsibility of the Club and not the Council.

18. WREN - Play Equipment
Clerk had made the necessary return confirming availability and maintenance.

19. RMBC - Rural Priority Area Consultation Forum

20. SYPTE - Supertram Extensions

03/67 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. RB2003/1217 - Parking of cars/limousines at 1 Todwick Court for Mr S Hayward
Resolved to offer no objection

2. RB2003/1222 - Two storey side extension at 6 The Pastures for Mr F Walker
Resolved to offer no objection

3. RB2003/1264 - Conservatory at 16 Manor Way for Mr Jeffrey
Resolved to offer no objection

4. RB2003/1274 - Detached double garage and store at 42 Kiveton Lane for Mr Esberger
Resolved to offer no objection

5. RB2003/1327 - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a detached dwelling house at 86 Kiveton Lane for Mr P Wright
Resolved to offer no objection

6. RB2003/1462 - Single storey extension at 4 Todwick Court, Kiveton Lane, for Ms C Walker
Resolved to offer no objection

7. RB2003/0519 - Extension to form dormer bungalow and conversion of existing bungalow at 95 Kiveton Lane for Mr Bleasedale
Resolved to offer no objection

8. RB2003/0392 - Erection of 8 detached dwellings and garages at land off The Pastures for Habbin Builders
Resolved to offer no further objection

9. RB2003/1623 - Rear extension to bungalow at 16 Staniforth Crescent for Mr Bradbury.
Resolved to offer no objection

10. RB2003/1663 - Erection of a two storey dwelling house at land at 42 Kiveton Lane for Mr J Shepherd
Resolved to defer a decision until sight of the application and submitted plans.

03/68 COMMITTEES
There were no matters to discuss.

Having regard to the time and complexity of matters yet to be discussed it was decided to defer consideration of all other agenda items with the exception of Urgent Items to a special meeting to be arranged as soon convenient to members and the Village Hall Lettings Officer.

03/69 ALLOTMENTS

03/70 BUDGET 2003/4

03/71 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

03/72 BONFIRE

03/73 RISK ASSESSMENTS

03/74 URGENT ITEMS

1. Bowls Competition at Clifton Park
B Waller reported that the Bowling Club had not been sent an invitation.
Resolved that the Clerk write to RMBC asking that measures be taken to ensure that the situation did not arise in 2004.

2. Children's Playground Fence
Mosley had so far been unable to obtain the requisite width of fencing despite exhaustive enquiries. He would continue with his efforts.

3. Dogs at Recreation Ground
B Waller had spoken with the owners of dogs found on the recreation ground.
Resolved that the Clerk write to both football clubs reminding members that dogs were not allowed on the ground.

4. Perimeter Fence to Gas Board Sub Station
Resolved that the Clerk report the damaged fencing and request the carrying out of repairs.

4. Bonfire
Resolved that the Clerk liaise with RMBC to obtain information as to what materials could not legally be burned.

The meeting closed at 9.55p.m.

A further meeting would be held before the scheduled October meeting.
The Chairman would inform of date and time.