TODWICK VILLAGE

Todwick Parish
Council Minutes

JRW/292

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 30th May 2006

Present
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Cloke
Councillor Kettell
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Palmer
Councillor B Waller
Councillor L Waller

J R Walker - Clerk

06/1 APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Councillors Langford and Varah

06/2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 25th April 2006
Palmer OPEN SESSION Staniforth Road was incorrect and should read Sandwith Road.
The amendment was made and the minutes signed as a correct record.

06/3 MATTERS ARISING
1. 05/157(3)
Palmer reported on the most recent meeting of the Village Hall Building Committee. The next meeting was to be held on 1st June.

2. 05/162(5)
Gregory reported that property was no longer being advertised for sale.

3. 05/163 ALLOTMENTS
L Waller together with the Village Maintenance Contractor and allotment holders had removed the rubbish from the allotment rented by ex Councillor Mosley. The skip hired by the Council had been filled and the material taken to tip. Concrete asbestos sheets remained to be removed to an appropriate facility.
Resolved to thank Councillor Waller and everyone else involved for their hard work.

4. 05/164
Chairman had agreed that the £100 allocated for awards to pupils at the Junior and Infant School could be allocated at the discretion of the Head Teacher.

5. 05/167(3)
Cloke had been informed that no decision had yet been reached. The Inspector awaited a response from the Department of Transport before deliberating further.

06/4 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Resolved to elect Councillor Pantry as Chairman for the coming year.

06/5 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Resolved to elect Councillor Cloke as Vice Chairman for the coming year.

06/6 FORMATION OF COMMITTEES
Committees were re-formed:

Recreation
All councillors

Allotments
Councillors B Waller, L Waller
Co-opted H Calledine, T Calledine

Planning
Councillors Kettell, Pantry, Gregory, B Waller

Footpaths
Councillors Gregory and Kettell
Co-opted J Tompkin

Village Hall
Councillors Cloke and Palmer would be the Council's representatives

Seven Parishes
Councillors Cloke and Palmer.
Councillor Kettell and if necessary Councillor Gregory would attend in their stead.

06/7 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act
2. Highway Repairs
3. Waste Bins.

06/8 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting and attended a further meeting of the Village Hall Improvement Liaison Group.

06/9 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
Clerk had submitted all the relevant documents to the Internal Auditor who had now approved the Accounts for Financial Year 2005/6. He would ensure full compliance with everything related to audit procedures and make the requisite returns to the External Auditor.

06/10 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated with the papers for the meeting.

1. Zurich Municipal - Annual LCAS Seminar
Chairman would obtain further details and attend if appropriate.

2. IK Barron M.P - Company Law Reform Bill

3. Wales Parish Council - BBC Bus

4. RMBC - Pedestrian Crossing Assessment Criteria

5. Kiveton Park Advice Centre - AGM
Gregory reported on her attendance at the meeting. There had been insufficient interest in sessions within Todwick. Although funding was problematic the Centre was expanding its activities and area of influence.

6. Deputy Prime Minister - Local Authority Bylaws
Chairman would read the document more closely and make further comment at the June meeting.

7. Todwick Early Years Ltd. - Computer Club
Resolved to donate £500 towards the cost of providing the facility in the village.

8. YLCA - Training Conference Forum
Resolved that the Clerk consider attending as the Council's representative.

9. YLCA - Nomination Papers for South Yorkshire Officers and Representatives

10. Mrs. S Sykes - Highway Condition

11. RMBC - Planning Enforcement 11 Mill Hills

12. RMBC - Parish Liaison Meeting - Pedestrian Crossing Assessment Methods

13. Zurich Municipal - Premium Renewal
Resolved to renew the policy at a total cost of £1399.15.

14. Groundwork Dearne Valley - Rotherham Environment Forum

15. RMBC - Spatial Options - Core Strategy
Clerk had completed and returned the questionnaire
Chairman/Langford had attended the seminar recently held at the Dinnington Resource Centre.

16. RMBC - Emergency Response Plan

17. RMBC - Development at 11 Mill Hills

18. RMBC - Options Choices - Development Plan

19. RMBC - Tourism Forum

20. SYPTE - New Name for South Yorkshire's Transport Network

21. RMBC - Centenary Bowls Competition
Clerk had passed the form to the Parish Bowling Club

22. Charter 88 - Community Decline/Campaign for Modern Democracy

23. Todwick Church Hall - Hire
Resolved by 5 votes to 2 to hold Parish Council Meetings in the Church Hall whilst the Village Hall improvement works were underway.

06/11 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2006/0878
Continuation of use of hot food take away without compliance with condition 4 (opening hours) imposed by R89/618P to allow opening hours of 9am to midnight on Sundays to Thursdays and 9am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays at 14 The Pastures for H Sasmaz.
Chairman/B Waller advised that there had been various problems including rubbish from the premises and noise and other disturbances at night. Extending the opening hours would only exacerbate the problems.
Resolved to object because of increased public nuisance

06/12 COMMITTEES
Recreation
Clerk opened three quotations received for fencing works. He passed them to the Chairman who agreed to analyse them in detail and subsequently discuss with the Clerk.

06/13 DOG WASTE BIN AT MANOR DRIVE
Resolved not to site an additional bin.

06/14 PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS
Resolved that the Awards Sub - Committee Members agree a date to consider nominations.

06/15 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Palmer/L Waller gave details of the very satisfactory work carried out by the Contractor including repairs to the cricket pavilion, clearing of ex Councillor Mosley's allotment and strimming at the allotments.
L Waller had arranged the provision of hanging baskets including the fabrication of new brackets for lighting columns.

06/16 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory was awaiting measurements taken by Councillor Langford before proceeding further.

06/17 VILLAGE FUN DAY 16 JULY 2006
Chairman understood that significant progress had been made in organising the event and had every reason to believe it would be a huge success.

06/18 TRUSTEE/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TRAINING SESSIONS
Resolved to consider further at the June meeting.

06/19 RMBC PLANNING GUIDE
Chairman would obtain further copies and encourage members to carefully consider the content.

06/20 URGENT ITEMS
1. Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act
Cloke would read the publication in detail and report back to Council.

2. Highway Repairs
Kettell reported on his discussions and exchange of emails with Mr. Findley at RMBC. The Borough Council had now agreed to undertake repairs to some roads.
Resolved that Councillor Kettell invite Mr. Findley to speak with members in advance of the July meeting.

3. Waste Bins.
Resolved that the Clerk make further contact with the Borough Council and urge an early response.

The Meeting Closed at 10.00 p.m.

The next Council Meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 27th June 2006