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JRW/288
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 28th February 2006
Present
Councillor Palmer - Acting Chairman
Councillor Cloke
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Kettell
Councillor B Waller
Councillor L Waller
J R Walker - Clerk
05/124 APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Councillors Langford, Pantry and Varah.
05/125 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 31st January 2006
There were no amendments.
The minutes were signed as a correct record.
05/126 MATTERS ARISING
1. OPEN SESSION 1.
Palmer explained that the asbestos sheeting was not an immediate
hazard. The Rev Bliss, Village Hall Committee Chairman had the matter in
hand and would ensure anything necessary was done.
2. 05/119 (20).
Clerk had not received the copy of the application, which may
already have been approved. This was unsatisfactory and he would once
again contact RMBC.
05/127 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Hanging Baskets
2. Recreation Ground
3. Playground Fencing
4. Allotment Rents
05/128 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting.
05/129 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
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£
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Monies Received
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Nil
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Payments Since Last Meeting
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Nil
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Payments to Be Made
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1. J R Walker - Salary & Expenses
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650.30
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2. Inland Revenue - Tax/NI
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51.19
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3. J Marples - Village Maintenance
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272.00
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4. Todwick Hall Committee - Hall Rents
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24.00
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5. David Wright - Pest Control
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80.00
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6. SAFE@Last - Donation to Funds
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100.00
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Un-presented 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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£6,436.66
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£61,232.71
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£1.00
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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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£5,259.17
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£61,232.71
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£1.00
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05/130 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated with
the papers for the meeting.
1. South Yorkshire Forest - "Forest Fever"
Clerk would submit the form giving details of the 30th July
Gardens/Historic Trail
2. SYPTE - Guide
3. RMBC - Standard's Committee
4. Liz Sternberg - Church Hall Fundraising
5. RMBC - Local Development Framework Strategy
Clerk would register the Council's interest in attending future
events/meetings provided sufficient notice was given.
6. Press & RMBC Reports - Asbestos
Palmer explained that the material was not in a dangerous form. It
was not necessary to have the material removed urgently.
The Meeting was Suspended at 8.30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. Mrs. White remained concerned about the suitability of the existing
building for storing children's toys or other materials. The Pre-School
Playgroup had the opportunity to apply for a grant to provide a new shed.
Mrs. Wainwright considered that the material should be removed in the
interests of safety.
Palmer - The Chairman of the Village Hall Committee would be
discussing this with Mr. Fiander, the appropriate Borough Council Officer
on his return from holiday.
2. Mrs. Wainwright would ensure that the Cricket Club keys were
provided as requested by Council.
3. Mrs. Wainwright reported that the cricket field outfield and wicket
were in very poor condition. This was as a consequence of damage
occasioned during the various football games and practice sessions.
Council agreed that Mrs. Wainwright could liaise directly with the
Junior Football Club.
Open session Closed at 9.05 p.m.
05/130 CORRESPONDENCE (Continued)
4. Wales Parish Council - Anti-Social Behaviour
5. Land Registry Voluntary Registration of Land
Resolved that the Clerk apply for registration of the Council owned
land.
6. RMBC - "Planning For Real" - Training
7. RMBC- Customer Care
8. RMBC - Joint Working Charter
Palmer would arrange for the Chairman to sign and return the formal
acceptance form.
9. YRCC - RTF Funding
Clerk was to invite Tina Chamberlain to the March Meeting.
10. RMBC - Customer Care Focus Group Session
Kettell would attend to express Council's views.
The Clerk and members gave suggestions for submission.
05/131 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2006/0071
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension with dormer
windows and front porch at 22 Manor Way for Mr. and Mrs. S Wilkinson
Resolved to offer no objection.
2. RB2006/0107
Single storey rear extension T Rose Barn, 1 Todwick Court, Kiveton Lane,
for Mr. Simon Hayward.
The application was outside the parish boundary and members had no comment
to make.
3. RB2006/0189
Conversion of barn to dwelling at Burne Farm, Sheffield Road, for Mr. and
Mrs. Teasdale.
Resolved to offer no objection
05/132 COMMITTEES
Cloke reported that five representatives of the Todwick Action Group
had met with the Ombudsman's Inspector on 22nd February. He thought the
representations made were articulated well and he remained optimistic of
success. The Ombudsman's decision would be final. There was no appeal
procedure. A further update was anticipated some three weeks hence and he
would keep members informed.
Cloke had attended the Rotheride Transport Meeting chaired by
Harthill Parish Councillor Jack McKay. He explained likely changes to the
local public transport system. The next meeting was to be held on 20th
March.
Council thanked Councillor Cloke for attending and reporting on
the outcome of both meetings.
05/133 S137 PAYMENTS
Resolved to donate £100 to the SAFE@Last organisation.
05/134 PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS
Resolved
1. To offer a number of Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement.
2. That the details of the type, number and value of awards be determined
at a later date.
05/135 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
L Waller/ Palmer gave details of the very satisfactory work carried
out by the Contractor.
05/136 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory was still waiting to hear from the design team at RMBC.
05/137 TODWICK VILLAGE FUN DAY
Resolved to offer support to the event but to seek additional
information from the organisers before considering further.
05/138 URGENT ITEMS
1. Hanging Baskets
Kettell would ascertain whether RMBC would allow these to be
attached to the street lighting columns.
2. Recreation Ground
Council would defer any expenditure on drainage of the football
pitch until a later time.
L Waller had observed that an amount of hedge cuttings from
trimming last year had been deposited in the dyke. He would arrange for
these to be removed by the Village Maintenance Contractor.
3. Playground Fencing
B Waller was seeking competitive quotations in accordance with
Standing Orders.
4. Allotment Rents
L Waller these would be collected in the Village Hall on 19th
March.
Clerk would prepare the necessary notices.
The Meeting Closed at 10.45 p.m.
The next monthly Council Meeting will be in Todwick
Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 28th March 2006
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