JRW/288

TODWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held in Todwick Village Hall
at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 28th February 2006

Present

• Councillor Palmer - Acting Chairman
• Councillor Cloke
• Councillor Gregory
• Councillor Kettell
• Councillor B Waller
• Councillor L Waller

J R Walker - Clerk

05/124 APOLOGIES

Apologies had been received from Councillors Langford, Pantry and Varah.

05/125 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - 31st January 2006

There were no amendments.

The minutes were signed as a correct record.

05/126 MATTERS ARISING

1. OPEN SESSION 1.

   Palmer explained that the asbestos sheeting was not an immediate hazard. The Rev Bliss, Village Hall Committee Chairman had the matter in hand and would ensure anything necessary was done.

2. 05/119 (20).

   Clerk had not received the copy of the application, which may already have been approved. This was unsatisfactory and he would once again contact RMBC.

05/127 URGENT ITEMS FOR LATER CONSIDERATIONS

1. Hanging Baskets
2. Recreation Ground
3. Playground Fencing
4. Allotment Rents

05/128 CLERK'S REPORT

Clerk had undertaken all the duties placed on him at the last meeting.

05/129 FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT

	£
Monies Received
	Nil
Payments Since Last Meeting
	Nil
Payments to Be Made
1. J R Walker - Salary & Expenses	650.30
2. Inland Revenue - Tax/NI	51.19
3. J Marples - Village Maintenance	272.00
4. Todwick Hall Committee - Hall Rents	24.00
5. David Wright - Pest Control	80.00
6. SAFE@Last - Donation to Funds	100.00
Un-presented Cheques
	Nil

Existing Bank Balances
Business Premium	Business Reserve	Community
£6,436.66	£61,232.71	£1.00
Balances After Payments Made
Business Premium	Business Reserve	Community
£5,259.17	£61,232.71	£1.00

05/130 CORRESPONDENCE

Copies of correspondence received by the Clerk had been circulated with the papers for the meeting.

1. South Yorkshire Forest - "Forest Fever"

   Clerk would submit the form giving details of the 30th July Gardens/Historic Trail

2. SYPTE - Guide

3. RMBC - Standard's Committee

4. Liz Sternberg - Church Hall Fundraising

5. RMBC - Local Development Framework Strategy

   Clerk would register the Council's interest in attending future events/meetings provided sufficient notice was given.

6. Press & RMBC Reports - Asbestos

   Palmer explained that the material was not in a dangerous form. It was not necessary to have the material removed urgently.

The Meeting was Suspended at 8.30 p.m.

OPEN SESSION

1. Mrs. White remained concerned about the suitability of the existing building for storing children's toys or other materials. The Pre-School Playgroup had the opportunity to apply for a grant to provide a new shed.

   Mrs. Wainwright considered that the material should be removed in the interests of safety.

   Palmer - The Chairman of the Village Hall Committee would be discussing this with Mr. Fiander, the appropriate Borough Council Officer on his return from holiday.

2. Mrs. Wainwright would ensure that the Cricket Club keys were provided as requested by Council.

3. Mrs. Wainwright reported that the cricket field outfield and wicket were in very poor condition. This was as a consequence of damage occasioned during the various football games and practice sessions.

   Council agreed that Mrs. Wainwright could liaise directly with the Junior Football Club.

Open session Closed at 9.05 p.m.

05/130 CORRESPONDENCE (Continued)

7. Wales Parish Council - Anti-Social Behaviour

8. Land Registry Voluntary Registration of Land

   Resolved that the Clerk apply for registration of the Council owned land.

9. RMBC - "Planning For Real" - Training

10. RMBC- Customer Care

11. RMBC - Joint Working Charter

    Palmer would arrange for the Chairman to sign and return the formal acceptance form.

12. YRCC - RTF Funding

    Clerk was to invite Tina Chamberlain to the March Meeting.

13. RMBC - Customer Care Focus Group Session

    Kettell would attend to express Council's views.

    The Clerk and members gave suggestions for submission.

05/131 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. RB2006/0071

   Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension with dormer windows and front porch at 22 Manor Way for Mr. and Mrs. S Wilkinson

   Resolved to offer no objection.

2. RB2006/0107

   Single storey rear extension T Rose Barn, 1 Todwick Court, Kiveton Lane, for Mr. Simon Hayward.

   The application was outside the parish boundary and members had no comment to make.

3. RB2006/0189

   Conversion of barn to dwelling at Burne Farm, Sheffield Road, for Mr. and Mrs. Teasdale.

   Resolved to offer no objection

05/132 COMMITTEES

Cloke reported that five representatives of the Todwick Action Group had met with the Ombudsman's Inspector on 22nd February. He thought the representations made were articulated well and he remained optimistic of success. The Ombudsman's decision would be final. There was no appeal procedure. A further update was anticipated some three weeks hence and he would keep members informed.

Cloke had attended the Rotheride Transport Meeting chaired by Harthill Parish Councillor Jack McKay. He explained likely changes to the local public transport system. The next meeting was to be held on 20th March.

Council thanked Councillor Cloke for attending and reporting on the outcome of both meetings.

05/133 S137 PAYMENTS

Resolved to donate £100 to the SAFE@Last organisation.

05/134 PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS

Resolved

1. To offer a number of Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement.
2. That the details of the type, number and value of awards be determined at a later date.

05/135 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE

L Waller/ Palmer gave details of the very satisfactory work carried out by the Contractor.

05/136 NOTICE BOARD

Gregory was still waiting to hear from the design team at RMBC.

05/137 TODWICK VILLAGE FUN DAY

Resolved to offer support to the event but to seek additional information from the organisers before considering further.

05/138 URGENT ITEMS

1. Hanging Baskets

   Kettell would ascertain whether RMBC would allow these to be attached to the street lighting columns.

2. Recreation Ground

   Council would defer any expenditure on drainage of the football pitch until a later time.

   L Waller had observed that an amount of hedge cuttings from trimming last year had been deposited in the dyke. He would arrange for these to be removed by the Village Maintenance Contractor.

3. Playground Fencing

   B Waller was seeking competitive quotations in accordance with Standing Orders.

4. Allotment Rents

   L Waller these would be collected in the Village Hall on 19th March.

   Clerk would prepare the necessary notices.

The Meeting Closed at 10.45 p.m.

The next monthly Council Meeting will be in Todwick Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 28th March 2006