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JRW/293
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 27th June 2006
Present
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Langford
Councillor Cloke
Councillor Kettell
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Palmer
Councillor Wolf
Councillor B Waller
J R Walker - Clerk
06/21 APOLOGIES
An apology had been received from Councillor L Waller.
Councillor Varah had changed her surname to Wolf.
06/22 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 30th May 2006
1. 06/01(2)
Gregory The property was not been advertised in the press but the
For Sale sign remained in place fronting the property itself.
2. 06/06
Palmer The name should be spelt as Calladine and not Calledine.
The minutes were signed with the above amendments.
06/23 MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising.
06/24 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
1. A57 Improvement Scheme
2. Use of Firearms at The Meadows
3. Archive of Council Newsletters
4. Mediclean
5. Rotheride
6. Storth Lane Bridleway
7. Risk Assessment Seminar
8. Vice - Chairman
9. The Late Jack McKay
06/25 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.
06/26 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
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£
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Monies Received
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1. Barclays Bank - BPA Interest
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19.45
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2. Barclays Bank - BRA Interest
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384.02
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3. ISS Mediclean Ltd. - Recreation Ground Fee
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40.00
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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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575.45
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2. J Marples - Village Maintenance
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136.00
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3. J G Walker - Printer
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60.00
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4. H M Revenue & Customs - Tax/NI
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216.60
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5. Yorkshire Water - Allotments & Rec. Grd. Bills
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115.18
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6. Todwick Village Hall Committee - Hall Rents
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36.00
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7. n.power - Recreation Ground Bill
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234.62
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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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£11,762.37
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£61,998.38
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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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£10,428.52
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£61,614.36
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£1.00
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06/27 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of all correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated
with the papers for the meeting.
1. South Yorks. Health Authority - Outcome of Consultation
2. RMBC - Draft Statement of Licensing Principles
Resolved to consider at the July meeting.
3. Highways Agency - M1 & M62 Motorway Improvements/Public
Information Exhibition
Chairman reported on his attendance at the 15th June Preview
Session at Sheffield.
4. RMBC - Standards Committee
5. Charity Commission - Recreation Ground
6. RMBC - Sport & Physical Activity Conference
Wolf hope to be able to attend.
7. RMBC - Quality Parish Council Scheme
Resolved to wholeheartedly support the reply submitted by the
Clerk. Council did not see any benefit for parishioners in obtaining
quality parish status.
Chairman the Clerk already held superior qualifications.
8. Councillor J Cloke - Resignation as Vice Chairman
9. Yorkshire & The Humber Regional Training Partnership -
Development Control
10. Todwick Church Hall - Hall Rental
Clerk would give further details of meeting dates.
11. Mr. N Anderson - Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme
Resolved
- To thank Mr. Anderson for his initiative in attempting to
re-introduce the Scheme.
- To pay for the rental of the village hall where the inaugural
meeting was to be held.
12. Zurich Municipal - Public Liability etc.
Resolved that the Clerk ask RMBC to comment on the points raised in
the letter.
13. Todwick Toddlers - Toy Storage
06/28 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2006/0914
Conservatory to rear at 3 Furnival Close for Mr. & Mrs. Antcliffe
Resolved to offer no objection
The meeting was suspended at 8.30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. Neighbourhood Watch
Mrs. V Anderson thanked members for funding the inaugural meeting of the
Neighbourhood Watch Group. This would be held at 7.30p.m. on 18th July and
Parish Councillors were welcome to attend.
Clerk referred Mrs. Anderson to a possible source of additional
funding.
2. Todwick Toddlers
Mrs. C White explained the need for additional storage facilities for the
voluntary group.
3. Cricket Pavilion
Mrs. Wainwright gave details of an invoice sent to the Cricket Club for
repairs carried out following a break-in at the pavilion and as instructed
by the police.
Clerk would deal with the matter. The building was owned and
insured by the Council.
3. Storage of Village Hall Contents
Council agreed that Mr. A Rusling could site a steel container to
the rear of the football pavilion for the duration of the improvement
works. The container would be used to store tables, chairs and other
equipment.
4. Drain Emptying at the Cricket Pavilion
Council agreed to pay for the emptying of the interceptor tank at
the end of the cricket season.
Open Session Closed at 9.00 p.m.
06/29 COMMITTEES
Village Hall Refurbishment Committee
Chairman gave details of the decisions reached at the most recent
meeting.
B Waller remained concerned that all but the disabled toilet would
be upstairs.
Chairman all comments had been taken on board but the present
proposal was favoured having regard to all considerations.
06/30 PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS
Resolved that awards to be made.
Certificates would be presented to each award winner. Those for school
pupils would be presented at a special assembly. The remainder would be
presented at the 16th July Fun Day.
06/31 RISK ASSESSMENTS
Resolved to approve the June 2006 Revision of the Council's
Identification and Management of Risk Policy.
06/32 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLICATION POLICY
Resolved to approve the June 2006 Revision of the Council's Public
Participation and Publication Policy.
06/33 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Palmer gave details of the very satisfactory work carried out by the
Contractor.
06/34 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory would consult further with the RMBC Public Rights of Way
Officer once Councillor Langford had re- measured the one sited at Whiston.
06/35 VILLAGE FUN DAY 16 JULY 2006
Chairman circulated copies of advertising notices. Arrangements were
proceeding satisfactorily.
06/36 TRUSTEE/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TRAINING SESSIONS
Palmer would enquire whether a representative could attend a future
meeting to give information about the training available.
06/37 RMBC PLANNING GUIDE
Cloke had studied the enforcement measures available to the Council
and gave details. He did not recommend pursuing the new powers available
at present.
06/38 URGENT ITEMS
1. A57 Improvement Scheme
Cloke gave details of the most recent correspondence received form
The Ombudsman.
2. Use of Firearms at The Meadows
Cloke had investigated a report received by the Chairman concerning
the discharging of a firearm. He had seen both the user of the firearm and
the person making the report. Nothing untoward was happening and he
advised no further action.
3. Archive of Council Newsletters
Resolved to allow every copy of "The Informer" to be held
in the Rotherham Central library Archive.
4. Mediclean
B Waller had received £40 from ISS Mediclean Ltd as payment for
use of the recreation ground.
5. Rotheride
Resolved to approve the recommendation to allow funding of the
Rotheride Scheme.
6. Storth Lane Bridleway
Resolved to support the Rambler Association's request for RMBC to
prevent use by motorcycles.
7. Risk Assessment Seminar
Chairman reported on his attendance earlier in the day at the
excellent Risk Assessment Course run by Zurich Municipal.
8. Vice - Chairman
Resolved to seek nominations at the July meeting.
9. The Late Jack McKay
Resolved that the Clerk offer condolences to Mrs. McKay.
The Meeting Closed at 10.20 p.m.
The next Council Meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 25th July 2006
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