JRW/244

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m.
on Tuesday 26 November 2002

PRESENT

• Councillor Pantry - Chairman
• Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
• Councillor Gregory
• Councillor Langford
• Councillor Marsh
• Councillor B Waller
• Councillor L Waller

02/82 APOLOGIES

Councillors Lythell and Rusling were unable to attend.

02/83 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

There were no amendments

The minutes were signed as a correct record

02/84 MATTERS ARISING

1. 02/69(1)

   Chairman observed a gap around the base of the shelter which might pose a danger.

   B Waller would arrange for this to be back filled by the contractor.

2. 02/69(2)

   Clerk despite further contact the bank had still not set up the new account.

3. 02/70(3)

   B Waller the signs had been obtained. The Village Maintenance Contractor had fixed one. The other would be erected shortly.

4. 02/73(2)

   Mosley the skip had been 75% full when collected. He and Councillor L Waller had cleaned up afterwards.

5. 02/73(7)

   Chairman had been unable to attend.

6. 02/77

   Mosley the third bin would be erected shortly. He had cleaned out the two already in position. They had been well used.

   Resolved to arrange for RMBC to empty all the bins fortnightly at the quoted cost of £0.20 per empty.

7. 02/76

   Mosley would purchase the fencing shortly. Councillor Lythell had been unable to arrange a lower price.

8. 02/81(1)

   Gregory had included an article in the latest edition of "The Informer".

   Mosley was disturbed that despite the earlier Council Minute Councillor Gregory had prepared the article without his input. He continued to be concerned that parishioners had not been made fully aware of all the relevant matters which had culminated in the sale of the land. He hoped to meet with the Rev. Bliss to express his concerns.

   Gregory explained why it had been necessary to ensure the printing so soon after the particular article had been written and copied to Councillor Mosley.

9. 02/81(4)

   Mosley had removed the rubble.

02/85 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION

1. Council Minutes

02/86 CLERK'S REPORT

Clerk had

• carried out all his instructions from the October meeting.

• attended the Seven Parishes Meeting at Anston

Mr Smith of Kiveton Lane had once again contacted him to discuss the renting of the allotment to the rear of his property.

02/87 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT

Clerk

• the Standard Life Bank still had not yet set up the new account.

• the Internal Auditor had completed the audit for 2001/2 and the relevant documents had been sent to the external Auditor. The only problem identified was the need for the preparation of risk assessments. He had raised this with the External Auditor when submitting the documents. It was hoped some guidance would be given as to precisely which risk assessments were required. Completing assessments for every potential situation would involve an extensive amount of additional work.

Chairman would discuss the matter with Councillor Lythell who had considerable experience in producing risk assessments.

	£
Monies received
1.	Nil
Payments made since last meeting
1. City Signs - "No Ball Games" Signs	105.75
Payments to be made
1. J R Walker - Salary and Expenses	498.20
2. Society of Local Council Clerks	43.00
3. J B Mosley - Village Maintenance Works	272.00
4. Jewsons - Chain Link Fencing
5. Powis - Flowers	15.00
6. Tod. Church Bld. Fund - "Informer" Deliveries	25.00
7. Tod. Over 60's Club - Donation	100.00
Unpresented cheques
1.	Nil

Existing bank balances
Business Premium	Business Reserve	Community
£15,499.17	£40,982.28	£1.00
Bank balances after payments made
Business Premium	Business Reserve	Community
£	£40,982.28	£1.00

02/88 CORRESPONDENCE

1. Wicksteed Leisure - Play Equipment

   Mosley had been made aware of an incident where a child had slid from a swing because the front strap had become detached at the top.

   Resolved that the Clerk:

   • write to Wicksteed asking for spare studs for the defective swing.
   • ask for an explanation of the combustible material used in the swing which had previously caught fire.
   • ask for a site inspection of the equipment by Wicksteed.

2. Mr J Wragg - Rent of Council Allotment

   Resolved that the Clerk reply making it clear that although Mr Wragg would be allowed to rent the allotment from 1 April 2002 he had no right to cut off the water supply which ran through his property or refuse permission for the meter to be read.

   L Waller it was the greenhouse and not the garden shed which was to be demolished.

3. R.M.B.C. - Borough Standards Committee

4. R.M.B.C. - Unitary Development Plan Review

5. R.M.B.C. - Unitary Development Plan Review Consultation

   Resolved that the Clerk respond giving details of the lack of services presently available in the village. There was a need for a doctor's surgery, dentist's surgery, and substantial grocery shop. Improvements were needed to the bus services. There should be no erosion of the green belt land.

6. R.M.B.C. - National Cycle Network

   Resolved that the Clerk write as suggested by RMBC asking that Storth Lane be added to the network.

7. R.M.B.C. - Tourism Forum Matters

8. R.M.B.C. - Changes to Adult Services

   Chairman handed the document to Councillor Gregory for her detailed consideration.

9. R.M.B.C. - Transforming Your Space

10. Groundwork Creswell - Work at the Allotments.

    Resolved that in the absence of other quotations and the low figure given Groundwork Creswell be instructed to carry out the work necessary to the hedge some 400 metres in length at a cost of £450.00 plus VAT.

11. Mr N Smith - Rent of Council Allotment

    Resolved that the Clerk make Mr Smith aware of the decision to allow Mr Wragg to rent the allotment at the rear of 47 and 49 Kiveton Lane.

02/89 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. RB2002/1711

   Bedroom and Bathroom extension (renewal of R97/1173P) at 17 Manor Way for Dr K Mahmood

   Resolved to offer no objection

02/90 COMMITTEES

VILLAGE HALL

Mosley had been appointed Vice Chairman in his absence. A new Secretary had also been appointed.

The next meeting was to be on 3 December 2002.

7 PARISHES

Gregory explained the content of the meeting held recently at Anston. She had invited members to Todwick for the next meeting which would be at 7.00 pm on 27 February 2003.

02/91 SECTION 37 DONATIONS

Resolved to donate £100 to Todwick Over 60's Club.

02/92 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Mosley reported on the work completed since the last meeting and supervised by Councillor L Waller. He was concerned about the condition of the surface of the public footpath between 19 and 21 Osborne Drive.

Clerk would report to RMBC.

02/93 TODWICK ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP

Chairman various bulbs had been planted throughout the village.

02/94 VILLAGE APPRAISAL

Chairman intended arranging a further meeting on 10 December.

02/95 URGENT ITEMS

1. Council Minutes

   Chairman asked council to consider publishing all council minutes on the computer web site.

   Resolved that the Clerk save minutes on a diskette to allow the Web Site Manager to publish them on the web site.

The meeting closed at 9.45 p.m.

The next meeting will be held in Todwick village hall at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 17 December 2002