Council Meeting – 21st July 1999
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE
21st DAY OF July 1999
Present; Councillors Hirst (Chair), Cox, Askew, Bowering, Gregory, Finney
District Councillor Crowther
48.99 Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Councillors Fawcett and Casey
49.99 Minutes of the last meeting held on the 9th June 1999
The Council resolved to approve the Minutes
50.99 Matters arising from the minutes
There were no matters arising from the Minutes
51.99 Backdale Quarry update
The Clerk read details from the action group news letter and pointed out the AGM is being held on 18th August 7.30pm in Calver Village Hall
52.99 Planning matters
To Consider:
- Application to erect a conservatory 8 The Meadows Great Longstone
- Application to extend dwelling Honeysuckle Cottage Main Street Great Longstone
The Council resolved to raise no objection to the applications
To Note Approval:
- Erection of a Summerhouse and re roofing of garage, 14 Edge View Drive, Great Longstone
- Renewal of consent for extraction of Fluorspar Land North of Rowland
The Council noted the Approvals
53.99 Financial matters
To Note bank balances
Current Account £1,000
Deposit Account £10,647.67
To approve payments:
- D Askew £80
- Derwent Treescapes £471.17
- Cornhill Insurance £364.33
- M. Watson £1180
The Council resolved to approve the payments
54.99 Village Hall
The windows are being stained and should be finished soon.
55.99 Playground Equipment
The Council resolved to write a letter of thanks to Mr Long for fitting the playground equipment for no charge. Mr Long is to give details of further work to be carried out on the slide.
56.99 War Memorial
The Council heard that the work on the war memorial had been completed and that the work on the Village Cross has commenced. The Council resolved to thank Mr Long for carrying out the work on the War Memorial at no charge.
57.99 Millennium Celebrations
Councillor Fawcett was on holiday, as he is the Council representative for Millennium issues the Council resolved to defer consideration until the next meeting.
58.99 Allotment Land
Mr West spoke to the Clerk he is awaiting a list of tenants from Councillor Casey.
59.99 New Noticeboard
The Council resolved to convene a site meeting and to then instruct the Clerk to obtain costings to the agreed specification.
60.99 Maintenance
The Council resolved to instruct a contractor to remove the old cricket net frames. Councillor Finney will supervise the operation.
The Council discussed responses received to letters sent regarding the glass recycling bins the Council have asked again that the bins should be emptied more frequently.
A complaint was received about a tree overhanging a property on the recreation ground. The Council resolved to seek the advice of the Trees officer at the PDNPA.
61.99 Turners
Councillor Finney explained that he had received a number of complaints regarding premises on Moor Lane and also the spillage of effluent from a lorry. The Council discussed its concerns regarding the continued operation of the Moor Lane premises. The Council resolved to write to the Trading Standards Department at County Hall asking for a detailed investigation and report.
62.99 Great Longstone School; Councillor Fawcett to Report
The Council heard that the new classroom has been officially opened and all work is complete.
63.99 Feemouth Yard
The Chairman reported that the Diocese was insistent that a Faculty was necessary prior to work commencing. This will substantially delay the commencement of the work.
64.99 Verges
Councillors expressed their continuing concern about the poor state of the verges and the length of time between cuts. The Clerk reminded the Council that the difficulties were considered last year and a price obtained for further cuts to be carried out. The Council at that time had resolved not to undertake further work because of the cost.
The Council resolved to write to John Morris at DDDC to express the view that an improvement in the standard of work was required and the interval between cuts (7 weeks) was totally unacceptable.
The Clerk reported that Mr Watson, the Contractor for mowing the Greens (whom the Council have previously commended for the standard of work), has reported that the dog fouling of the Greens by Casey’s Shop and the butchers has reached such an extent to be a significant hazard to his health and that of the public. A discussion then took place as to the dog owners responsible. The Council will seek the inclusion in Under the Edge of warnings regarding the dangers of dog fouling generally and if the fouling continues the Council will seek to actively enforce the law against the owners responsible.
65.99 Correspondence:
- DCC re Minor Maintenance agreement: The Council noted that works have been continuing to keep the paths cleared and resolved to seek the maximum grant available.
- DDDC re Millennium Tree Scheme: Councillor Cox is to identify a suitable location for the tree and report to the next meeting
- DDDC Re Travel Concession Scheme: Noted
- PDNPA Re The Parish members recently elected: Noted
- FOLS Letter of Thanks re Donation: Noted
- DDDC Re Arts Strategy: Noted
- DCC re Local Transport Plan: Noted
- Matlock CAB Annual Report: Noted
- DCC Roadside Poster Campaign: Noted
66.99 Date and time of next meeting
The Council resolved to meet on 8th September 1999 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
