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JRW/271
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick village hall at 7.30p.m.
on Tuesday 30th November 2004
PRESENT
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
Councillor Castledine
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Langford
Councillor Palmer
Councillor Varah
Councillor B Waller
J R Walker - Clerk and Financial Officer
04/83 APOLOGIES
Councillor L Waller had sent an apology. The police were unable to attend
as were any representatives from the Junior Football Club.
04/84 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. 04/75 should read £100 not £50.
2. Clerk £100 had been paid.
The minutes were signed as a correct record with the above amendments.
04/85 MATTERS ARISING
1. 04/68(2)
B Waller had spoken again to Simon Quarta. Works were now promised
for the following week. Separate street nameplates for The Pastures and
Goosecarr Lane would also be fitted next week.
2. 04/72(4)
Gregory/Chairman had attended the Standards Board Visit and
reported on relevant matters for members.
3. 04/80
Chairman had spoken to a contact at RMBC who had advised
consideration of the "5 Step Programme to Risk Assessment".
4. 04/82(2)
Mosley had been advised by RMBC that it was necessary to contact
Yorkshire Water.
5. 04/82(7)
Chairman had recommended the purchase of a Hewlett Packard lap top
from Cole Brothers.
00/86 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION
1. Declaration of Interest
2. Local Cinema
3. Goosecarr Lane Hedge
4. Hanging Baskets
00/87 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had carried out all the instructions given at the last meeting.
00/88 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
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Monies received
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£
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1.
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Nil
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Payments made since last meeting
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1. Johnson Publishing - A57 Article
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534.67
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Payments to be made
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1. YLCA - "Good Councillors Guide"
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3.85
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2. Eastwood Press - "Informer" Printing
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77.00
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3. J R Walker - Salary & Expenses
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564.11
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4. Inland Revenue - Employer/Employee National Insurance
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9.28
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5. Todwick Church Building Fund - "Informer" Deliveries
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50.00
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6. J B Mosley - Village Maintenance Works
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272.00
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7. J B Mosley - Petrol for Bonfire/Timber
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13.76
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Unpresented Cheques
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Nil
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Existing bank balances
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Business Premium
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Business Reserve
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Community
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£ 12,126.21
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£57,304.93
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£1.00
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Bank balances after payments made
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Business Premium
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Business Reserve
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Community
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£10,601.54
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£57,304.93
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£1.00
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04/89 CORRESPONDENCE
1. Government Office - A57 Improvement Scheme
2. Deputy Prime Minister - New Ethical Framework Regulations
3. RMBC - Standards Committee
4. Kiveton Park Advice Centre - Thank you for Donation
5. Police - Speeding Traffic
6. Mrs V Ridgeway-Anderson - Bonfire
Mosley reported that extensive street cleaning and tidying of the
recreation ground had been carried out both on the night of the bonfire
and the following Sunday morning.
Clerk would send an appropriate reply.
7. SYPTE - Guide
8. Standards Board for England - Code of Conduct Guidance
9. Royal Navy - Invitation to Presentation Evening
10. RMBC - Mower Store at Todwick Church Hall
11. RMBC - Tourism Forum Minutes
12. Groundwork Dearne Valley - Environment Forum Meeting
13. Harthill Action Group - Wind Turbines
Resolved to support the Action Groups objections.
14. Over 60s Club - Thank You
15. RMBC - A57 Accident Reduction Scheme
16. Wales Parish Council - Christmas Illuminations
Mosley would represent the Council.
17. South Yorkshire Police - Speeding Traffic
04/90 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2004/2269
Installation of Dormer Windows and First Floor Balcony at Maple Lodge, 2
Kiveton Lane for Mr A Duckinfield
Resolved to offer no objection. The property was not in Todwick
Parish.
2. RB2004/2279
Incorporation of larger mower store at Todwick Church Hall (amendment to
R99/0120P) for the Rev D Bliss
Resolved to offer no objection
3. RB2004/2213
Conservatory at 13 Furnival Road for Mr Tompkin.
Resolved to offer no objection
The meeting was suspended at 8.30p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Mr J Castledine represented the A57 Action Group and discussed the Group's
formal objection to RMBC concerning the standard of service provided by
officers and members of that council in addition to the objections sent to
Government Office at Leeds. Reference would be made to the Local
Government Ombudsman if necessary.
He thanked Councillor Palmer for his help in researching the background
for the objection sent to RMBC and to the Parish Council for its support.
Open Session Closed at 9.00p.m.
04/91 COMMITTEES
1. Recreation
1. Mosley reported that the bonfire and fireworks display had been
very successful. The PTA had not put the food on as arranged and this had
been a cause of concern. A private company had put on an excellent
facility at very late notice.
Resolved to thank Councillors Mosley and Palmer and Mr Tony Rusling
for their efforts in making the event so successful.
2. Mosley reported on his discussions with representatives of the
Junior Football Club.
2. Village Hall
Gregory reported on the successful Christmas Fair. The Committee
had now appointed a temporary Secretary.
04/92 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory Derek Parkin would make the board if required and make no
charge for his time. She would speak with Pat Wilson and Jim Tomkin
concerning the information required for the parish walks leaflet. RMBC
would publish the leaflets free of charge.
04/93 BUDGET 2004/5
Gregory asked when the fence at the children's playground was to be
replaced.
Mosley/Langford would discuss further and consider obtaining
estimates for the requisite works.
04/94 PARISH PLAN
Chairman reported on the balance remaining from the grant.
04/95 EMERGENCY PLAN
Chairman/Castledine had discussed this. Councillor Castledine was
to begin preparation of the standard document. This would necessitate
publishing individuals private telephone numbers and other details.
Permission was required from those concerned.
04/96 A57 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
Chairman there was nothing further to discuss.
04/97 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Chairman was giving this his further consideration and would report
to members at a later date.
04/98 COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Castledine/Palmer would discuss this further after Christmas.
04/99 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Mosley reported on his activities as the Village Maintenance
Contractor including general Cleaning up, removal of graffiti on the slide
at the recreation ground, repair and painting of the millennium seat and
repair/additional security of the cricket pavilion door.
He also reported on the latest situation regarding the provision of an
additional dog litter bin.
04/100 URGENT ITEMS
1. Declaration of Interest
Palmer gave his interpretation of the situation particularly so far
as membership of other organisations was concerned.
2. Local Cinema
Palmer had contacted SAGA Radio and subsequently obtained details
from Phoenix Arts. He would determine whether the initiative might be
supported by RMBC and have regard to the facilities available in the
village.
3. Goosecarr Lane Hedge
Castledine reported on the problems associated with an overgrown
hedge. Her husband had contacted RMBC Street Pride, who had served a
notice and the hedge was cut some 2 days later.
4. Hanging Baskets
Palmer asked whether Council should consider beginning the process
to ensure provision.
Resolved to consider at the January meeting.
The meeting closed at 9.50 p.m.
The next meeting will be held in Todwick village hall at
7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 21 December 2004
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