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JRW/298
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Church Hall at 7.00 p.m.
on Tuesday 19th December 2006
Present
Councillor Pantry - Chairman
Councillor Langford - Vice Chairman
Councillor Cloke
Councillor Kettell
J R Walker - Clerk
06/104 APOLOGIES
Apologies had been received from Councillors Gregory, Palmer and Wolf.
Councillors B Waller and L Waller were not present because they were not
prepared to attend any meetings held in the Church Hall.
06/105 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 28th November 2006
There were no amendments
The minutes were signed as a correct record.
06/106 MATTERS ARISING
1. 06/92(1)
Chairman would speak with Mr. John Gabbitas to ascertain what
disposal arrangements might be most appropriate.
Clerk understood such material could be deposited free of charge at
the Borough Council's Cleansing Depot at Carr Hill, Greasbrough.
2. 06/98
Langford had spoken to the builder who was now arranging deliveries
at times when parents and children were not travelling to or from school.
3. 06/103(4)
Clerk had been contacted by Councillor B Waller who had evidenced
further abuse of the pavilion by Todwick Villa FC.
Resolved that as soon as league in which the team played was
identified the Clerk write to explain the situation and seek appropriate
disciplinary action.
06/107 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION
1. Road sign at The Meadows/Mill Close
06/108 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting
and had attended a further meeting of the Village Hall Building Liaison
Group.
06/109 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
Clerk had received notification from Barclays Bank that the Community
Account had been closed. This was the Bank's error since the Council had
made no such request. Several cheques had been returned unpaid to those
concerned including him. The Business Banker in charge of the account had
apologised for his mistake after the Clerk had spent several hours
speaking with various bank employees and writing two letters of complaint.
There had been no effect on the total amount of monies held or with any
other accounts. Dialogue continued with the Bank who had been asked to
resolve the cheque returned to H M Revenue and Customs.
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£
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Monies Received
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Barclays Bank - Interest
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76.75
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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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534.71
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2. J Marples - Village Maintenance
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251.87
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3. HM Revenue & Customs - Tax/NI
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175.88
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4. npower - Electricity Bill
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9.91
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5. Todwick Church - Rent for Meetings
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36.00
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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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Business Tracker
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Community
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£12,034.54
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£8,057.31
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£40,000
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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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Business Tracker
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Community
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£9,500.29
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£6,872.84
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£40,000
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£1.00
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06/110 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of all correspondence received had been included with member's
papers for the meeting.
1. Mrs. J Crookes - Julie Turner Stage Academy
Resolved not to contribute to funding.
2. Zurich Municipal - Address of Sports Pavilions
Clerk had given the information requested.
3. RMBC - Siting of Storage Container
Clerk had given the information requested.
4. Rotherham Area Assemblies - Rural Baseline Analysis
5. RMBC - Parish Council Network
Chairman hoped to be able to attend.
6. RMBC - Precept 2007/8
7. RMBC - Standards Committee
8. Local Works - Sustainable Communities Bill
9. Charity Commission - Charity Commission News
Chairman would circulate the publication to all members
10. Mrs. S Pantry - Fun Day 2007, Music by Moonlight and
Historic/Garden Trail
The Chairman declared his interest and did not participate in the decision.
11. Mr. S R Hill - Attendance at Council Meetings.
06/111 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
No applications had been received
06/112 COMMITTEES
Village Hall Refurbishment Committee
Chairman reported on the possibility of further funding to cover
the costs of undertaking the whole of the works envisaged at the
pre-tender stage. Although two days had been lost due to inclement weather
this had been compensated by the builder increasing resources and work was
now to programme.
Clerk the Architect had now been asked to provide a copy of the
Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan for Council information and
records.
06/113 PARISH COUNCIL AWARDS 2007
It was hoped to present awards at the 2007 Village Fun Day being organised
by Mrs. Sheila Pantry.
06/114 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Councillor Palmer was not in attendance and no report was received.
06/115 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
In addition to more normal duties the Contractor had carried out repairs
at the cricket pavilion and hung Christmas lights.
06/116 NOTICE BOARD
Langford would contact Richard Pett the RMBC Public Rights of Way
Officer and try to progress provision of the board.
06/117 BUDGET 2007/8
Resolved that the Budget for 2007/8 comprise:
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£
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1. Routine expenditure/admin
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12000
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2. Contribution to Fun Day
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1000
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3. Awards
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400
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4. Hanging Baskets
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1300
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5. Christmas Lights
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300
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6. Pavilion Maintenance
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2000
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7. Contribution of Village Hall Improvements
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13000
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8. Contingencies
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1000
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TOTAL
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31000
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06/118 PRECEPT 2007/8
It was anticipated that at 1 April 2007 after funding a proportion of the
village hall improvement works, fencing at the bowling green and
children's playground, some £2000 would remain on balance at the bank.
Resolved that the precept for 2007/8 be £29,000
06/119 URGENT ITEMS
1. Road sign at The Meadows/Mill Close
Cloke advised that RMBC had made no contact concerning the request
to provide clearer warning that Mill Close was a not a through road.
Clerk had written to RMBC following the October meeting. He would
write again urging a speedy response.
The Meeting Closed at 9.10 p.m.
The next Council Meeting will be in Todwick Church Hall at 7.00 p.m. on
Tuesday 30th January 2007
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