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JRW/296
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall at 7.00 p.m.
on Tuesday 24th October 2006
Present
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Langford - Vice Chairman
Councillor Cloke
Councillor Kettell
Councillor Gregory
Councillor Palmer
J R Walker - Clerk
06/73 APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Councillors B Waller, L Waller and Wolf.
Palmer The Community Police Officers would be unable to attend for
some time because of more pressing police work.
06/74 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 19th September 2006
There were no amendments
The minutes were signed as a correct record.
06/75 MATTERS ARISING
1. 06/57(2)
Chairman had been unable to speak with the Headteacher but had left
a message for him.
2. 06/61(28)
Chairman had been unable to attend
06/76 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
1. A57 Improvement Scheme
2. Public Transport
3. Fixed Penalty Scheme
4. Road Sign at Mill Close/The Meadows
06/77 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had:
- undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting.
- attended the YLCA Weekend Conference/Training Weekend between 29th
September and 1st October and also several further meetings of the
Village Hall Improvement Liaison Group.
- written to Todwick Villa FC requesting payment of rent and asking
for the pavilion to be left in a clean state after matches. He had
indicated that a cleaning charge of £24 would be made when this was
found to be necessary.
- applied for planning permission for several projects:-
- The erection of a temporary storage shed in the Church grounds.
- A secure metal storage cabin at the recreation ground.
- Perimeter fencing at the bowling green.
06/78 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
Clerk had returned all necessary documentation to the External
Auditor.
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£ |
Monies Received |
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1. RMBC - Half Year Precept |
12000.00 |
2. Todwick Parish Bowling Club - Ground Rent |
300.00 |
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Payments Since Last Meeting |
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1. RMBC - Planning Fee - Storage Shed |
67.50 |
2. RMBC - Planning Fee - Storage Container |
67.50 |
3. RMBC - Planning Fee - Fencing at Bowling Green |
67.50 |
4. HM Revenue & Customs - Tax/NI |
175.88 |
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Payments to Be Made |
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1. J R Walker - Salary, Expenses, Training Expenses &
Broadband |
735.60 |
2. J Marples - Village Maintenance |
245.72 |
3. Todwick Parish Ramblers Group - Donation |
65.00 |
4. Todwick Over 60's - Donation |
100.00 |
5. Kiveton Park Independent Advice Centre - Donation |
100.00 |
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Un-presented Cheques |
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Nil |
Existing Bank Balances |
Business Premium |
Business Reserve |
Business Tracker |
Community |
£12,011.38 |
£12,301.94 |
£40,000 |
£0.00 |
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Balances After Payments Made |
Business Premium |
Business Reserve |
Business Tracker |
Community |
£10,454.18 |
£12,301.94 |
£40,000 |
£0.00 |
06/79 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies off all correspondence received had been included with member's
papers for the meeting.
1. South Yorkshire Police - Community Policing
2. Ilett & Clark - Norman Birtles
3. YLCA - Postal Ballot for the Selection of Two Representatives to the
RMBC Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
4. YLCA - Postal Ballot for the Selection of Two Representatives to the
RMBC Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
5. Councillors B & L Waller - Attendance at Future Meetings
Clerk had referred the letter to the RMBC Legal Service.
Gregory the decision to hold meetings at the Church Hall whilst the
village hall was not available was taken democratically. She failed to see
how members could represent parishioners if they refused to attend council
meetings.
The meeting was suspended at 7.40 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. Mr. Hill a resident of Mill Close was interested in observing the
Parish Council at work. He had actively sought the lowering of the 60 mph
speed limit on Kiveton Lane and supported the new 40mph limit. He did not
believe further lowering to 30mph to be necessary or appropriate.
Open Session closed at 7.55 p.m.
06/79 CORRESPONDENCE
6. SYPTE - Launch of "YourNextBus"
7. RMBC - Planning Application RB2006/1591
Clerk The registered objection would be considered under RMBC
delegated powers.
8. Sue Ryder Care - Request for Funding
9. Todwick Early Learning Years - Computer Club Grant
10. South Yorkshire Police - Operation Mischief / Anti Social Behaviour
11. Todwick Parish Bowling Club - Fencing Provision
12. RMBC - Naming of The Green House, 38 Kiveton Lane
13. WRVS - Appeal for Donations
14. Jim Tompkin - Insurance of Todwick Parish Ramblers Group
15. Help in Hand - Database
Clerk had completed the form giving basic information about the
Council
16. RMBC - Closure of Todwick Road Bridge
17. RMBC - Standard Committee Minutes/Agenda
18. npower - Electricity Prices
19. N Birtles - Public Rights of Way Display Board
Clerk would write to give the information requested.
20. East Midlands Regional Assembly - Regional Plan Consultation Events
21. RMBC - Litter Bin Provision
Clerk had written to enquire why no assistance was to be given when
other parish councils in the area were being given considerable monies.
22. Mr. J Pennock/RMBC - Traffic Speeds on Kiveton Lane
Resolved no to support a reduction to 30mph as amendment to the
40mph now imposed on Kiveton Lane on the section joining Todwick to
Kiveton Park.
23. RMBC - Planning Board Appeals Process Training
06/80 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. RB2006/1712
Two storey side and single storey front extensions at 22 Manor Way for Mr.
S Wilkinson
Resolved to offer no objection
2. RB2006/1758
Single storey side extension with rooms in roof space and dormer windows
to front to replace existing conservatory at The Acorns, Todwick Grange
for Mr. and Mrs. Bignell.
Resolved to offer no objection
3. RB2006/1870
Erection of temporary storage shed at Todwick Church Hall, Lindley's Croft
for Todwick Parish Council
Resolved to offer no objection
06/81 COMMITTEES
Village Hall Refurbishment Committee
Clerk gave details of the recent meetings.
Chairman confirmed that tenders had been returned. The new building
work would begin in the near future. Additional funds were being sought to
assist with the refurbishment of the existing hall. Discussions were to be
held with the architect and lowest tenderer to agree a contract and
programme of works.
Allotments
Clerk had received a report from Councillor B Waller that material
thought to contain asbestos remained on the allotment formally rented to
ex Councillor Mosley.
Resolved that the Village Maintenance Contractor cover with soil as
a temporary protective measure.
Chairman would visit the site to assess the material and recommend
a permanent solution.
Palmer Asbestos cement sheeting present in the outbuildings at the
village hall was to be removed by the building contractor. It may be
convenient to approach him to remove the material at the allotments.
Seven Parishes
Chairman reported on his attendance at the recent meeting in
Harthill. It had been decided that the councils should continue to meet to
discuss specific items of mutual interest such as risk assessment.
06/82 DONATIONS
Resolved to make donations:
1. Todwick Parish Ramblers Group - £65
2. Todwick Over 60s - £100
3. Kiveton Park Independent Advice Centre - £100
06/83 PARISH COUNCIL AWARDS 2007
Resolved to make awards in 2007 similar to those in 2006 and to seek
nominations in good time
06/84 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Palmer Efforts were underway to recruit more coordinators.
06/85 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Palmer gave details of the work carried out including preparation of
the base for the temporary storage shed, litter picking and cultivation of
the various flowerbeds.
He was to write to thank all the volunteers who had maintained the
community flowerbeds.
06/86 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory The RMBC Design Team was very busy but would undertake the
design of the public rights of way display.
06/87 TRUSTEE/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TRAINING SESSIONS
Palmer had attended and been very pleased with the training given. The
six attendees had found it most helpful.
06/88 DOG WASTE BINS
Resolved not to provide any more at the present time.
06/89 URGENT ITEMS
1. A57 Improvement Scheme
Cloke reported that nothing further had been received from the
Government Inspector. He had spoken with Richard Waller a local farmer.
The scheme required compulsorily purchasing land from Mr. Waller but he
had heard nothing.
2. Public Transport
Cloke had attended the South Yorkshire Transport Forum in Beverley.
Several "Dial a Ride" bus schemes covering some one thousand
square miles were working well.
He gave examples where the local rail network could be used cost
effectively and conveniently.
3. Fixed Penalty Scheme
Cloke gave information about recent additions to the scheme
including nuisance parking on the highway, dealing with abandoned vehicles
and noise from house alarms. Fines had been increased for persistent
offenders.
4. Road Sign at Mill Close/The Meadows
Cloke referred to an increase in the numbers of vehicles attempting
to use Mill Close as a link between The Meadows and Kiveton Lane. More
appropriate advance signing was required to notify motorists that the road
was not a through road.
The Meeting Closed at 9.25 p.m.
The next Council Meeting will be in Todwick Church Hall
at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday 28th November 2006
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