JRW/321

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 25th November 2008.

Present

• Councillor Hill - Chairman
• Councillor Gregory
• Councillor Kettell
• Councillor Leah
• Councillor Mathieson
• Councillor Palmer
• Councillor Pantry
• Councillor White
• Clerk - J R Walker

08/81 APOLOGIES

An apology had been received from Police Constables Jones and Saul.

08/82 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

There were no amendments.

The minutes were signed as a correct record.

08/83 MATTERS ARISING

1. 08/67(2)

   Hill had signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office on his return to the village.

2. 08/56

   White had now been able to register the Parish Council as the Sole Trustee. Councillor Mathieson's name had been removed.

3. 08/70

   Palmer the speed sign had been turned around as requested but was not now working.

   Clerk would ask RMBC to repair.

4. 08/78

   Palmer/White had met with Mr. Marples and discussed the various issues as agreed.

   Resolved that the Clerk enquire as to what works RMBC would be prepared to undertake and seek appropriate contact details.

5. 08/77

   White had received an interim design for the logo. He had suggested revisions and hoped to be able to present the revised design to members shortly.

6. 08/80

   White had received a further complaint from Mrs. Marples. The moss had not been removed and was still dangerous.

   Clerk would report to RMBC.

7. 08/77

   Mathieson had received quotations for tarmacadam speed ramps at the recreation ground in the sum of £250 + VAT.

08/84 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION

1. Bluebell Wood
2. December Edition of "The Informer"
3. Goosecarr Lane Sign
4. "Door-to-Door"

08/85 CLERK'S REPORT

Clerk had:-

• carried out all the instructions given to him at the last meeting.
• circulated details of the interim pay award for 2008/8 agreed between the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council Clerks. This may be subject to change when the arbitration procedure had been concluded. His salary from 1st April 2008 was £8,680.21/annum.

Resolved:

• to note the increase in the Clerk & Financial Officer's salary
• to confirm the Clerk & Financial Officer's permanent working hours as 13.2/week
• to increase the allowance for using his home as an office by £1.25/month.
• that he obtain competitive quotations for the broadband connection to his home with the intention of receiving free telephone calls as part of any new package.

08/86 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT

Clerk had continued to experience problems with Barclay's Bank and following consultation with adjacent local authorities had obtained information from the Co-operative Bank.

Resolved to transfer the bank accounts elsewhere.

Clerk would seek further information from the Co-operative bank.

White would make similar enquiries at the Nationwide Building Society

	£
Monies Received
1. Barclays Bank - Interest	94.72
Unpresented Cheques
1. Todwick Toddlers	50.00
2. Hobson's Nurseries	235.00
Payments Made Since Last Meeting
	Nil
Payments To Be Made
1. H M Revenue & Customs - Tax/NI	261.96
2. Todwick Village Hall - Rents	20.00
3. J R Walker - Salary/Expenses	722.26
4. Mr. J Marples - Village Maintenance	351.09

Bank Statement Balances incl. Bank Interest
Business Premium	Business Premium	Community
£4,185.70	£28,637.67	£1.00
Balances after all Payments Completed
Business Premium	Business Premium	Community
£4,185.70	£26,997.36	£1.00

08/87 CORRESPONDENCE

1. Zurich Insurance - Changes to Community Insurance Centre Underwriting

2. Communities and Local Government - Consultation Document

3. Rural Action Yorkshire - Rural Target Fund

   Clerk The Council's submission related to actual cost of works for the provision of the fencing at the children's playground had been accepted.

4. SYPTE - South Yorkshire Rail Strategy Consultation

5. SYPTE - South Yorkshire Tram Strategy Consultation

6. RMBC - Borough Standard's Committee - Minutes/Agenda

7. RMBC - Tell Who You Are Database

8. RMBC - Parish Council Emergency Response Plan

9. Charter 88 - Public Meeting

   Palmer/White had attended the meeting in Chesterfield.

   Clerk was instructed to ask whether RMBC intended supporting the campaign.

10. RMBC - Parish Network Meeting

    Pantry intended representing the Council at the meeting.

08/88 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. RB2008/1653

   Erection of building to form combined heat and power plant at The Old Kiveton Quarry, Dog Kennels Hill, Kiveton Park for Kiveton Heat and Power Ltd.

   Resolved that the Clerk seek information on emissions, proposed opening hours, vehicle numbers and routes and request improvements to the local network.

   Clerk would copy his response to the Environment Agency.

2. RB2008/1723

   Demolition of existing bungalows and erection of 2 no. detached dwelling houses at 33 Kiveton Lane, for Mr. N Hopewell.

   Resolved to offer no objection.

08/89 COMMITTEES

There were no reports to make.

08/90 COUNCIL VACANCY

Clerk/Pantry had posted the notices advertising the vacancy. No application for an election had been received and the Council could now co-opt.

Resolved that the Vacancy Sub-Committee interview Mrs. Northall at 7.00 p.m. on 2nd December.

08/91 BUDGET 2009/10

Resolved to hold a separate meeting at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 2nd December.

08/92 MEMBER'S ACTIVITY REPORTS

There were no further reports to make.

08/93 CHAIRMANSHIP

Resolved to consider this at the December meeting.

08/94 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Palmer reported on the Contractor's work during the last month including general gardening, taking old plants from beds and planting new.

Resolved to extend the existing contract to the 31st March 2009.

08/95 NOTICE BOARD

Kettell/Palmer had obtained quotations for materials to protect the plan.

Resolved to delay exhibiting the plan until the village logo had been approved.

Pantry would give details of the manufacturer of the existing village notice board to assist Councillors Kettell and Palmer to obtain quotations for a new one of similar design.

08/96 MOBILE CCTV PROJECT

White Todwick was unlikely ever to obtain provision of the mobile CCTV facility, since recent literature relating to the project had clearly stated that the cameras would only be deployed in areas of high density council housing.

Resolved not to support the project.

08/97 URGENT ITEMS

1. Bluebell Wood

   Palmer the Council would shortly be receiving an enquiry from the Lottery Fund and would need to detail the progress in arranging the approved works.

   Resolved to place an item on the December agenda.

2. December Edition of "The Informer"

   Kettell was intending producing and distributing the next edition before Christmas and asked that any articles be given to him at the earliest opportunity.

3. Goosecarr Lane Sign

   White reported that the Goosecarr nameplate at the A57 was damaged/displaced.

   Clerk would report to RMBC.

4. "Door-to-Door"

   Pantry displayed a leaflet and gave details of free bus provision to shops at Parkgate Retail World.

The Meeting Closed at 10.07 p.m.

The budget meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 2 December 2008.

The next monthly council meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday 16 December 2008.