Todwick Parish Council Minutes
TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall at 7.00 p.m.
on Tuesday 29th April 2003
PRESENT
- Councillor Pantry - Chairman
- Councillor Mosley - Vice Chairman
- Councillor Gregory
- Councillor Lythell (from 7.30 p.m.)
- Councillor Marsh
- Councillor Rusling
- Councillor B Waller
- Councillor L Waller
Clerk & Financial Officer - J. R. Walker
02/152 APOLOGIES
Councillor Langford was unable to attend and had sent an apology.
02/153 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
There were no amendments.
The minutes were signed as a correct record.
02/154 MATTERS ARISING
02/140(3)
Resolved that the Clerk ask Yorkshire Water to say what was intended for the land once tipping and levelling were complete.
02/144(1)
Resolved that the Clerk ask whether the Borough Council could add a timer to the electricity supply such that the additional flood light was switched off at 11.00 p.m..
02/148
Mosley had heard nothing further. No reply had been received to the Clerk's letter.
Resolved that the Clerk obtain a copy of his last letter to Wicksteed to assist Councillor Mosley to further persue the matter.
02/155 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATION
- Goosecarr Lane Public Right of Way
- Container at the Cricket Club
- Inter Parish Fishing Competition.
02/156 CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk:
had fully complied with his instructions at the last meeting
had circulated with the papers for the meeting details prepared as instructed by the Chairman following their meeting to discuss hours of work and gratuity to be paid on retirement.
The meeting was suspended at 7.30 p.m. To allow the Annual Parish Assembly to be held.
02/157 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT
£ |
|
Monies received |
|
|---|---|
1. Rotherham Borough Council - Half Year Precept |
9325.00 |
Payments made since the last meeting |
|
1. Todwick Village Hall Committee - Hall Rents |
46.00 |
2. Eastwood Press - "Informer" Printing |
82.00 |
3. YLCA - Annual Subscription |
249.00 |
4. Yorkshire Water - Allotment Bill |
9.71 |
Payments to be made |
|
1. J B Mosley - Village Maintenance Works |
340.00 |
2. J R Walker - Salary & Expenses |
521.68 |
3. J B Mosley - Anti-Vandal Paint |
35.13 |
4. Kiveton Park Colliery and Wales Angling Club - Competition Fee |
30.00 |
Unpresented cheques |
|
377.00 |
|
Existing bank balances |
||
|---|---|---|
| Business Premium | Business Reserve | Community |
£23,546.43 |
£41,282.33 |
£1.00 |
Bank balances after payments made |
||
| Business Premium | Business Reserve | Community |
£22,242.62 |
£41,283.33 |
£1.00 |
02/158 CORRESPONDENCE
Rev D Bliss - Todwick Church Guide Book
Clerk the Guide was circulated at the meeting. It had been written by Councillor Gregory.
Members thought it to be excellent.
Rev D Bliss - Thank You for Providing Community Skips
RMBC - Street Nameplates
Clerk replacement and repainting was to be undertaken.
Zurich Municipal - Insurance for Bonfire/Fireworks Event
Mosley this would be kept on file for consideration at the appropriate time.
Paul Langford - Expression of interest in Council Vacancy
RMBC Chief Executive - Delay in Registering Nomination Papers.
Chairman explained the circumstances where nomination papers taken to RMBC were not received on time by the Electoral Officer. The Chief Executive had admitted the mistake and taken measures to ensure the error was not repeated.
Harthill Parish Council - Seven Parishes Meeting.
Clerk the date of the meeting clashed with the June Council Meeting.
Resolved that the Clerk offer apologies on behalf of Councillors Gregory, Mosley and himself.
RMBC - Parish Liaison Meeting Minutes
Inland Revenue - Gratuity Scheme
RMBC - Parish Council Uncontested Election Results
Todwick Environment Action Group - Return of £500 Community Chest Grant
Mr N Anderson - Return of £500 Community Chest Grant
Resolved
- the Clerk explain to the Group and Mr Anderson the reasons for the Council's decision.
- the Council was very supportive and appreciative of the Group's work
- the Council wished the Group every future success
02/159 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RB2003/0392
Erection of 8 detached dwellings and garages at land off The Pastures for Habbin Builders.
Resolved to object:
there was nothing arranged to totally eradicate the drainage problems which existed at the site
road access difficulties further exacerbated by the proposal to build five new homes with accesses immediately opposite
RB2003/0395
Two storey side extension at Walls End for Mr P Ashcroft
Resolved to offer no objection.
RB2003/0440
Erection of 5 terraced dwelling houses at land adjacent 3 The Pastures for Hillside Developments
Resolved to object because of the increased access onto The Pastures at a location were there were already serious road safety problems due to accessing arrangements for the village school.
Chairman was aware that the school was to object because of problems that would inevitably be experienced because of the properties proximity to the school.
Mosley had been approached by the builder who sought approval to gain access to the site via the driveway to the village hall. A sum of £500 had been offered.
Clerk thought the driveway to be of inadequate construction for use by lorries. There would inevitably be some damage to the drive and to the drainage system beneath. It was inevitable that mud would be deposited on the drive and on Kiveton Lane.
Resolved that the Clerk write to the village hall committee expressing it's objection to any such use.
RB2003/0519
Extension to form dormer bungalow and conversion of existing bungalow into accommodation for dependent relative at 95 Kiveton Lane for Mr Bleasdale.
Resolved to consider further once detailed plans were to hand.
02/160 COMMITTEES
There were no matters to discuss.
02/161 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Mosley as the Village Maintenance Contractor reported on his activities during the month.
L Waller expressed pleasure in the work carried out and in particular to tidying the allotment site.
Mosley had obtained some anti - vandal paint.
Resolved that the anti - vandal paint be applied to the perimeter of the roofs to both the youth shelter and the football pavilion.
02/162 TODWICK ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP
There were no matters to discuss.
02/163 VILLAGE APPRAISAL
Chairman had no further progress to report.
02/164 URGENT ITEMS
Goosecarr Lane Public Right of Way
Mosley asked whom was responsible for maintaining the fence bounding the public right of way off Goosecarr Lane.
Clerk confirmed it to be the responsibility of the relative landowner and not the Borough Council.
L Waller knew that in the past the land had been owned by the owner of Bleak House.
Container at the Cricket Club
Mosley asked whether the Cricket Club had sought permission to place a large container on the recreation ground close to the pavilion.
Chairman had given permission verbally.
Inter Parish Fishing Competition.
B Waller had received a request that the Parish Council support a team of retired parishioners to enter the Seven Parishes Fishing Competition.
Resolved to donate £30.
Councillor Rusling had not sought re-election to the Parish Council.
Members and the Clerk thanked him wholeheartedly for his contribution over the last years and wished him future
health, happiness and success.
The meeting closed at 10.00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 27th. May 2003.