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JRW/272
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick village hall at 7.30p.m.
on Tuesday 21st December 2004
PRESENT
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
Councillor Castledine
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Palmer
J R Walker - Clerk and Financial Officer
04/101 APOLOGIES
Councillors B Waller, L Waller and Langford had sent their apologies.
04/102 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. 04/93 should read replaced not repaired.
The minutes were signed as a correct record with the above amendments.
04/103 MATTERS ARISING
1. 04/85(1)
Chairman reported that the bollards had been erected the previous
day.
2. 04/85(4)
Mosley was unaware that any action had been taken.
Clerk had received a Customer Satisfaction Survey to complete and
would ask a representative of Yorkshire water to contact Councillor
Mosley.
3. 04/89(16)
Mosley had represented the Council. Problems with the electricity
supply and food had combined to spoil the event.
4. 04/91(2)
Chairman had spoken with the Village Hall Caretaker who was
arranging for an appropriate. invoice to be sent.
5. 04/94
Mosley reported that a new Secretary had been appointed.
04/104 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION
1. Christmas Lights
2. M1/M18
04/105 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had carried out all the instructions given at the last meeting. The
new computer had been purchased and he was arranging the addition of
appropriate software and protection.
0/106 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
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£
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Monies received
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1. Barclays Bank - BR a/c interest
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257.17
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2. Barclays Bank - BP a/c interest
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33.06
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Payments made since last meeting
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1. John Lewis - Computer
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799.00
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Payments to be made
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1. Todwick Village Hall Committee - Hall Rents
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51.00
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2. J R Walker - Salary & Expenses
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565.68
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3. Inland Revenue - Employer/Employee National Insurance
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9.28
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4. J B Mosley - Village Maintenance Works
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272.00
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5. J B Mosley - Bulbs for Christmas Lights
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17.75
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6. Society of Local Council Clerks - Subscription
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82.00
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Unpresented cheques
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Nil
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1. John Lewis - Computer
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799.00
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2. Kiveton Park Advice Centre - Donation
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50.00
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3. Rotherham Talking Newspaper - Donation
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100.00
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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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£10,634.60
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£57,562.10
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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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£8,687.89
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£57,562.10
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£1.00
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04/107 CORRESPONDENCE
1. Charity Commission - Newsletter
Mosley asked for the situation at the recreation ground to be
discussed at the February meeting. He would like to see further legal
interpretation.
2. RMBC - Todwick Doorstep Walks
Gregory had spoken with the Public Rights of Way Officer and after
Christmas would contact the Headteacher at the School.
Mosley any leaflet should show all public rights of way in the
parish and not just selected walks.
3. RMBC - Local Transport Day
4. Anston Parish Council - Seven Parishes Meeting Minutes
5. SYPTE - Rail Strategy
6. RMBC - Erection of Wind Turbines at Packman Lane, Harthill
7. RMBC - Development Framework
8. RMBC - Working with Parish Councils Conference
Chairman/Mosley hoped to be able to attend.
9. WREN - Confirmation of Play Equipment Maintenance
Clerk would make the necessary return.
04/108 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2004/2337
Detached double garage at 7 Staniforth Crescent for Mr K Wright
Resolved to offer no objection.
04/109 COMMITTEES
There were no meetings to report.
04/110 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory suggested members have a look at the board at Whiston if
they had the opportunity.
04/111 BUDGET 2004/5
Gregory reminded members that they would have to consider setting
the precept for 2005/6 at the January 2005 meeting.
Resolved to nothing about the provision of drainage of the
football pitch until after the close of the football season.
04/112 PARISH PLAN
Chairman reported on the balance remaining from the grant. Gregory
the plan must not become just a wish list.
04/113 EMERGENCY PLAN
Gregory had discussed this with the individuals concerned none of
who had any objection to their private telephone numbers and other details
being published.
04/114 A57 IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
Castledine thanked the Council for its support in objecting to the
current scheme on behalf of the A57 Action Group. The formal complaint to
RMBC had now reached the second stage.
04/115 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Chairman was giving this his further consideration and would report
to members at a later date.
Mosley would study the "Five Steps to Risk Assessment"
passed to him by the Chairman.
04/116 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Mosley reported on his activities as the Village Maintenance
Contractor including general cleaning up, complete removal of debris from
Goosecarr Lane, cleaning of the inside of the football pavilion and two of
the footpath snickets.
04/117 URGENT ITEMS
1. Christmas Lights
Mosley had purchased some new bulbs for the decorative lights set
up by the Environment Action Group and asked whether the Council would be
prepared to pay for them.
Chairman declared an interest. He took no part in the discussions
or the subsequent vote.
Resolved to buy the replacement bulbs at a cost of £17.75
2. M1/M18
Mosley reported on the meeting he attended at RMBC on 16th
December. Problems such as congestion and air pollution had been discussed
but the meeting had been of little practical use.
The Chairman wished all members and the Clerk a very
happy Christmas and the meeting closed at 9.06 p.m.
The next meeting will be held in Todwick village hall at
7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 25th January 2005
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