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JRW/269
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick village hall at
7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 28 September 2004
PRESENT
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
Councillor Castledine
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Langford
Councillor Palmer
Councillor B Waller
Councillor L Waller
J R Walker - Clerk and Financial Officer
PC Jones and PC Saul were in attendance and gave members an
update on incidents of crime and other police matters including the speed
of traffic through the village. They answered members' questions and left
the meeting at 7.45p.m.
04/50 APOLOGIES
Councillor Varah did not attend.
04/51 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings held on 27 July and 17 August 2004 were
approved without amendment and signed as a correct record.
04/52 MATTERS ARISING
27 July 1004
1. 04/37(3)
B Waller had spoken with Simon Quarta at RMBC who informed that the
bollards would not now be installed until late October.
17 August 2004
1. 04/48
Gregory had inspected the notice board at Whiston. She would now
take measurements and arrange preparation of the board. The siting was yet
to be agreed.
00/53 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION
1. Councillor Surgeries
2. Induction and Shadowing
00/54 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had completed all his duties as instructed at the last meeting.
00/55 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
Clerk the audit had been satisfactorily completed. There were no
outstanding matters.
Resolved
1. To approve and accept the Annual Return.
2. To thank the Clerk for his continued excellent work.
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£ |
Monies received |
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1. Bank Interest |
227.85 |
Payments made since last meeting |
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1. CAS Marketing - Copies re A57 Improvement |
18.07 |
2. C Pantry - Copies re A57 Improvement |
24.00 |
3. HLB AV Audit plc - Audit Fee |
293.75 |
4. Inland Revenue - National Insurance |
9.28 |
5. J B Mosley - Village Maintenance Works |
612.00 |
6. J R Walker - Sept Pay/Aug & Sept Expenses/Back Pay |
846.64 |
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Payments to be made |
nil |
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Unpresented cheques |
1792.66 |
Existing bank balances |
Business Premium |
Business Reserve |
Community |
£5,623.51 |
£57,304.93 |
£1.00 |
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Bank balances after payments made |
Business Premium |
Business Reserve |
Community |
£3,830.85 |
£57,304.93 |
£1.00 |
04/56 CORRESPONDENCE
1. Government Office - Regional Planning Guidance
Chairman handed the document to Councillor Mosley who would
circulate to all other members.
2. Victim Support - Thank You for Donation
3. South Yorkshire Police - Speeding Vehicles etc.
4. RMBC - Working With Parish Councils
5. Mr T Richardson - Allotment
L Waller reported that Dr Watson had also given up his plot.
6. Mr J Castledine - A57 Improvement Scheme
7. RMBC - A57 Improvement Scheme
8. RMBC - Emergency Planning
Castledine would arrange a meeting of members to consider
preparation of a plan for the parish.
9. Coalfield Communities Campaign - National Conference
10. RMBC - Licensing Policy
Chairman passed the document to Councillor Mosley who would take it
to the next meeting of the Village Hall Committee.
11. HLB AV Audit plc - 2003/4 Audit
12. Age Concern - Garden Link
Gregory would telephone Ann Rudd to obtain more information.
13. Deputy Prime Minister - Code of Conduct/Political Activities
14. Dinnington Town Council - Seven Parishes Liaison Meeting
15. Groundwork Dearne Valley - Rotherham Environment Forum
16. RMBC - Highway Matters
Clerk explained the relevance of the unadopted status of the
carriageway.
Palmer had identified some 42 pedestrian crossing locations at
which 14 were provided with dropped kerbs. He had informed RMBC but it was
unlikely any funds would be available in the short term to constructed any
new crossings at the remaining 28 locations. The crossings cost
approximately £1000 a pair.
17. Harthill Action Group - Wind Turbines
Clerk was instructed to write to obtain further information and
enquire as to the outcome of the 7 September meeting.
18. Over 60s Club - Request for Donation
Resolved to defer any decision on making a donation to the
organisation until the October meeting.
The meeting was suspended at 8.30p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. Alan Tizard - Bowling Club Chairman explained the events surrounding
the recent vandalism to the clubhouse and the need for repair.
2. John Castledine - A57 Action Group informed of a public meeting to
be held in the village hall on 7th October. He explained the events
surrounding the recent RMBC Planning Board Meeting and the decision to
refer the amended plans to the Secretary of State. It was hoped that he
would determine the need for a public enquiry.
He was concerned about the accuracy of the articles in the local press and
suggested the Parish Council consider placing an advertisement/statement
of fact to make the situation clear.
Open Session Closed at 9.07p.m.
19. RMBC - A57 Improvement Site Meeting
20. Mayor of Rotherham - Tea Party
Resolved not to participate.
21. Rev D Bliss - Remembrance Sunday Service
22. RMBC - Community Skips
Resolved to request provision shortly after bonfire day and
Christmas plus one towards the end of March 2005.
23. Anston Parish Council - Seven Parishes Liaison Committee Meeting
24. Todwick Parish Bowling Club - Repairs after Vandalism
Resolved to pay for repairs up to a maximum of £200.
04/57 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2004/1700
Erection of detached dwelling house within the cartilage of 7 Horbiry End
for Mrs J S Booth.
Chairman had objected to the proposal on behalf of the Council as a
formal consultee to RMBC
2. RB2004/1623
Two storey rear extension at 41 Rectory Gardens for Mr Eaglesham
Resolved to offer no objection.
04/58 COMMITTEES
1. Village Hall
Mosley was aware that the Yorkshire Rural Community Council was now
requesting a further appraisal in addition to the Village Survey already
completed by the private consultants. The Committee Chairman had now
prepared a questionnaire and 750 copies would be circulated shortly. The
AGM would be held on 5th October.
04/59 BUDGET 2004/5
Chairman there was nothing further to discuss.
04/60 PARISH PLAN
Chairman was organising another meeting in early November.
04/61 EMERGENCY PLAN
Chairman this would be considered once the sub committee reported to
full council.
04/62 A57 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
Resolved that the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councillor Gregory
discuss with John Castledine the wording of an appropriate statement for
publication.
04/63 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Chairman this would be considered at the October meeting.
04/64 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Mosley reported on his activities as the Village Maintenance
Contractor including:-
- general tidying of the village
- removal of glass from the recreation ground
- repair of the gutter at the cricket pavilion
- clearing of rubbish following the straw fire at the recreation
ground.
Resolved that the children's play equipment be painted with the
paint already in the contractor's possession.
Palmer/L Waller reported on the quotations they had so far received
for the provision and maintenance of hanging baskets.
04/65 URGENT ITEMS
1. Councillor Surgeries
Castledine had noted the success of surgeries held by the local MP
and Borough Councillors. She was aware that many parishioners did not know
Parish Councillors and suggested members consider holding surgeries in the
village hall possibly with refreshments to encourage attendance.
2. Induction and Shadowing
Castledine asked whether more could be done to assist both herself
and Councillor Palmer to learn more of council work.
Chairman would be pleased to offer his assistance.
Clerk advised both members to contact the Local Councils
Association who had a number of helpful publications and who from time to
time held training seminars.
The meeting closed at 10.12 p.m.
The next meeting will be held in Todwick village hall at
7.30 p.m.
On Tuesday 26 October 2004
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