TODWICK VILLAGE

Todwick Parish
Council Minutes

JRW/283

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 25th October 2005

Present
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Langford
Councillor Palmer
Councillor Varah
Councillor B Waller

J R Walker - Clerk

05/64 APOLOGIES
An apology had been received from Councillor L Waller

05/65 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Gregory 05/50(4) should be Palmer not Mosley
With the above amendment the minutes were signed as a correct record.

05/66 MATTERS ARISING
1. 05/51(2)
Chairman thanked the Clerk for his sincere and sympathetic letter sent to the Mosley Family.

2. 05/50(1)
B Waller reported that the bollards were finally in place.

3. 05/54(3)
B Waller would contact YEDL again if no action was taken in the next month.

4. OPEN SESSION (1)
Chairman reported that Mr. Castledine and Mrs. Robins had met with the Director of Economic and Development Services at the Borough Council. The reply promised within seven days of the meeting had not been received.

5. OPEN SESSION (4)
Chairman reported that he and Councillor Langford had a worthwhile site meeting with Mr. Howard from the Junior Football Club.

6. 05/54(25)
B Waller reported that works were now virtually complete.

7. 05/63(1)
Lights were now functioning at the newly installed pedestrian crossing but overhanging branches were obscuring the warning sign.
Clerk would report the problem to RMBC.

05/67 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Play Equipment
2. Litter Bins
3. Pot Holes
4. Key holders
5. Village Hall Boiler
6. Children's Playground Fence

05/68 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting

05/69 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT

05/70 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated with the papers for the meeting.

1. RMBC - Bonfire Night

2. Wales Parish Council - Seven Parishes Meeting

3. Bank of Ireland - Treasurers Account

4. Birtles House Builders - Storth Lane

5. RMBC - Planning Board Training Sessions

6. RMBC - Standards Committee

7. RMBC - Tourism Forum

8. RMBC - Planning Application RB2005/1509

9. Mr. J Cloke - Parish Council Vacancy

10. Mr. J Castledine - Parish Council Vacancy

11. RMBC - Highway Matters

12. Sue Ryder Care - Christmas Fund Raising

13. Todwick Over 60's Club - Request for Financial Assistance

14. RMBC - Streetpride Devolved Budget 2005/6

15. Red Lion Hotel - The Late Councillor John Mosley
Resolved to consider further any memorial to the late Councillor Mosley

16. South Yorks. Fire and Rescue Authority - Draft Corporate Plan

17. YLCA - Postal Ballot for RMBC Joint Working Party

18. Wales Parish Council - Christmas Market/Illuminations

19. RMBC - Cultural Strategy

20. RMBC - Draft Cultural and Leisure Events Plan

21. Rotherham Primary Care Trust - Action Following 26th July Meeting

Resolved

1. To invite Liz Hendry from the Rotherham Community Transport to give a talk immediately preceding the November meeting.
2. To ask that Sue Paddock, Community Pharmacy Advisor provide further information.
3. To ask what progress had been made since the 26th July meeting

The meeting was suspended at 8.30 p.m.

OPEN SESSION
1. Mr. Norman Anderson asked what progress had been made towards implementing the Village Plan.
Members explained the action taken.

2. Mr. Anderson gave examples of inaction by the local police
B Waller explained the need for each individual to report incidents to the police because the number of complaints received determined the priority given.

3. Mr. Anderson reported potholes and unsatisfactory road and footway conditions on De Houton Close, Guildway, The Meadows and Staniforth Crescent.

Open Session Closed at 8.50 p.m.

05/71 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2005/1837
Single storey rear extension to replace existing at 63 The Meadows for Mr. M Brown
Resolved to offer no objection.

2. RB2005/1869
Application to prune various trees protected by KPRDC T.P.O. No. 3 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Lindleys Croft for Rev D Bliss
Resolved to offer no objection.

05/72 COMMITTEES
SEVEN PARISHES
Gregory/Palmer gave details of the 20th October meeting at Wales. The next meeting was to be at Anston on 18th January 2005.

VILLAGE HALL
Palmer had attended the recent Committee Meeting and gave details including the continued efforts to acquire funding for the village hall improvements. The Christmas Fayre was to be held on 26th November 2005.

05/73 COUNCIL VACANCIES
Chairman would speak with the applicants and arrange interviews.

05/74 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Palmer reported that Mr. Marples had begun his duties on 17th October and had accompanied Councillor Waller and himself on a tour of the village and Council owned sites. Instructions for work had subsequently been given
Mr. Marples would have his time sheet authorised by Councillor Palmer and receive pay monthly based on the approved time sheets.
Palmer reported that all but one public flower bed now had a volunteer to maintain it and he was hoping the remaining vacancy would be filled shortly.
Resolved that the Council would pay for any bulbs or plants not donated by sponsors.

05/75 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Chairman was disappointed at the lack of response to re-form.

05/76 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory/Langford would agree the most appropriate dimensions and manufacturer of the sign and report to the November meeting.

05/77 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Chairman was aware of the need to further improve the Councils Risk Assessments.
Gregory reported that the Seven Parishes Committee was looking at the possibility of jointly employing an external consultant.
Resolved to await the outcome of discussions taking place with adjoining parish councils before taking independent action.

05/78 BANK ACCOUNTS
Resolved that Councillor Langford would seek further advice and liaise with the Clerk on the possibility of conducting all banking through the Bank of Ireland's Treasurer's Account.

05/79 S137 DONATIONS
Resolved to donate £100 towards the Todwick Over 60's Club funds.

05/79 URGENT ITEMS
1. Play Equipment
B Waller was aware that there had been problems with rope becoming wrapped around the spindle of the roundabout at the Children's Playground.
Chairman advised that defects should be reported to Mr. Marples in the first instance and subsequently to Councillor Palmer if the problem could not be resolved.

2. Litter Bins
B Waller was concerned about the amount of rubbish on The Pastures shopping area. She would enquire to confirm whether the shop owners had a duty to provide adequate litter bins on their forecourts.

3. Pot Holes
Resolved that the Clerk report to RMBC the poor condition of highways generally in the village and in particular, potholes on Staniforth Crescent, De Houton Close, Osborne Drive/Road, Mortains and The Meadows. The Clerk was further instructed to ask that promised pedestrian access crossings at road junction kerb radii be provided.

4. Key Holders
Council agreed to Councillor Palmer's request that a full inventory of all Council keys be prepared.

5. Village Hall Boiler
Chairman was aware that the existing boiler was in need of some repair or possible renewal.
Langford would inspect the boiler and report to the Chairman and the Caretaker.

6. Children's Playground Fence
Langford would seek additional estimates and report to the November meeting.

The Meeting Closed a 10.15 p.m.

The next meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 29th November 2005