Todwick Parish Council Minutes
JRW/283
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 25th October 2005
Present
- Councillor Pantry - Chairman
- Councillor Gregory
- Councillor Langford
- Councillor Palmer
- Councillor Varah
- Councillor B Waller
J R Walker - Clerk
05/64 APOLOGIES
An apology had been received from Councillor L Waller
05/65 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Gregory 05/50(4) should be Palmer not Mosley
With the above amendment the minutes were signed as a correct record.
05/66 MATTERS ARISING
05/51(2)
Chairman thanked the Clerk for his sincere and sympathetic letter sent to the Mosley Family.
05/50(1)
B Waller reported that the bollards were finally in place.
05/54(3)
B Waller would contact YEDL again if no action was taken in the next month.
OPEN SESSION (1)
Chairman reported that Mr. Castledine and Mrs. Robins had met with the Director of Economic and Development Services at the Borough Council. The reply promised within seven days of the meeting had not been received.
OPEN SESSION (4)
Chairman reported that he and Councillor Langford had a worthwhile site meeting with Mr. Howard from the Junior Football Club.
05/54(25)
B Waller reported that works were now virtually complete.
05/63(1)
Lights were now functioning at the newly installed pedestrian crossing but overhanging branches were obscuring the warning sign.
Clerk would report the problem to RMBC.
05/67 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS
- Play Equipment
- Litter Bins
- Pot Holes
- Key holders
- Village Hall Boiler
- Children's Playground Fence
05/68 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting
05/69 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
£ |
|
Monies Received |
|
|---|---|
1. RMBC - Half-year Precept |
9325.00 |
Payments Since Last Meeting |
|
1. |
Nil |
Payments To Be Made |
|
1. J R Walker - October Salary/Broadband Charge/Expenses |
699.04 |
2. Inland Revenue - Tax/National Insurance |
66.38 |
3. Todwick Village Hall Committee - Hall Rents |
54.00 |
4. Yorkshire Water - Recreation Ground |
61.27 |
5. Yorkshire Water - Allotments |
141.13 |
6. Fireworks |
700.00 |
7. Todwick Over 60's Club - Donation to Funds |
100.00 |
Un-presented Cheques |
|
1. Gardapest Pest Control |
40.00 |
Existing Bank Balances |
||
|---|---|---|
| Business Premium | Business Reserve | Community |
£13,209.87 |
£60,868.34 |
£1.00 |
Balances After Payments Made |
||
| Business Premium | Business Reserve | Community |
£11,348.05 |
£60,598.18 |
£1.00 |
05/70 CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated with the papers for the meeting.
RMBC - Bonfire Night
Wales Parish Council - Seven Parishes Meeting
Bank of Ireland - Treasurers Account
Birtles House Builders - Storth Lane
RMBC - Planning Board Training Sessions
RMBC - Standards Committee
RMBC - Tourism Forum
RMBC - Planning Application RB2005/1509
Mr. J Cloke - Parish Council Vacancy
Mr. J Castledine - Parish Council Vacancy
RMBC - Highway Matters
Sue Ryder Care - Christmas Fund Raising
Todwick Over 60's Club - Request for Financial Assistance
RMBC - Streetpride Devolved Budget 2005/6
Red Lion Hotel - The Late Councillor John Mosley
Resolved to consider further any memorial to the late Councillor Mosley
South Yorks. Fire and Rescue Authority - Draft Corporate Plan
YLCA - Postal Ballot for RMBC Joint Working Party
Wales Parish Council - Christmas Market/Illuminations
RMBC - Cultural Strategy
RMBC - Draft Cultural and Leisure Events Plan
Rotherham Primary Care Trust - Action Following 26th July Meeting
Resolved
- To invite Liz Hendry from the Rotherham Community Transport to give a talk immediately preceding the November meeting.
- To ask that Sue Paddock, Community Pharmacy Advisor provide further information.
- To ask what progress had been made since the 26th July meeting
The meeting was suspended at 8.30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Mr. Norman Anderson asked what progress had been made towards implementing the Village Plan.
Members explained the action taken.
Mr. Anderson gave examples of inaction by the local police
B Waller explained the need for each individual to report incidents to the police because the number of complaints received determined the priority given.
Mr. Anderson reported potholes and unsatisfactory road and footway conditions on De Houton Close, Guildway, The Meadows and Staniforth Crescent.
Open Session Closed at 8.50 p.m.
05/71 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RB2005/1837
Single storey rear extension to replace existing at 63 The Meadows for Mr. M Brown
Resolved to offer no objection.
RB2005/1869
Application to prune various trees protected by KPRDC T.P.O. No. 3 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Lindleys Croft for Rev D Bliss
Resolved to offer no objection.
05/72 COMMITTEES
SEVEN PARISHES
Gregory/Palmer gave details of the 20th October meeting at Wales. The next meeting was to be at Anston on 18th January 2005.
VILLAGE HALL
Palmer had attended the recent Committee Meeting and gave details including the continued efforts to acquire funding for the village hall improvements. The Christmas Fayre was to be held on 26th November 2005.
05/73 COUNCIL VACANCIES
Chairman would speak with the applicants and arrange interviews.
05/74 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Palmer reported that Mr. Marples had begun his duties on 17th October and had accompanied
Councillor Waller and himself on a tour of the village and Council owned sites. Instructions for work
had subsequently been given
Mr. Marples would have his time sheet authorised by Councillor Palmer and receive pay monthly based on
the approved time sheets.
Palmer reported that all but one public flower bed now had a volunteer to maintain it and he was hoping the remaining vacancy would be filled shortly.
Resolved that the Council would pay for any bulbs or plants not donated by sponsors.
05/75 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Chairman was disappointed at the lack of response to re-form.
05/76 NOTICE BOARD
Gregory/Langford would agree the most appropriate dimensions and manufacturer of the sign and report to the November meeting.
05/77 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Chairman was aware of the need to further improve the Councils Risk Assessments.
Gregory reported that the Seven Parishes Committee was looking at the possibility of jointly employing an external consultant.
Resolved to await the outcome of discussions taking place with adjoining parish councils before taking independent action.
05/78 BANK ACCOUNTS
Resolved that Councillor Langford would seek further advice and liaise with the Clerk on the possibility of conducting all banking through the Bank of Ireland's Treasurer's Account.
05/79 S137 DONATIONS
Resolved to donate £100 towards the Todwick Over 60's Club funds.
05/79 URGENT ITEMS
Play Equipment
B Waller was aware that there had been problems with rope becoming wrapped around the spindle of the roundabout at the Children's Playground.
Chairman advised that defects should be reported to Mr. Marples in the first instance and subsequently to Councillor Palmer if the problem could not be resolved.
Litter Bins
B Waller was concerned about the amount of rubbish on The Pastures shopping area. She would enquire to confirm whether the shop owners had a duty to provide adequate litter bins on their forecourts.
Pot Holes
Resolved that the Clerk report to RMBC the poor condition of highways generally in the village and in particular, potholes on Staniforth Crescent, De Houton Close, Osborne Drive/Road, Mortains and The Meadows. The Clerk was further instructed to ask that promised pedestrian access crossings at road junction kerb radii be provided.
Key Holders
Council agreed to Councillor Palmer's request that a full inventory of all Council keys be prepared.
Village Hall Boiler
Chairman was aware that the existing boiler was in need of some repair or possible renewal.
Langford would inspect the boiler and report to the Chairman and the Caretaker.
Children's Playground Fence
Langford would seek additional estimates and report to the November meeting.
The Meeting Closed a 10.15 p.m.
The next meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 29th November 2005