Council Meeting – 24th March 1999
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE
24th DAY OF March 1999
Present; Councillors Hirst (Chairman), Askew, Casey, Cox, Gregory, Fawcett, Woollen.
160.98. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from District Councillor Crowther
161.98. Minutes of the last meeting held on the 17th February 1999
The Council resolved to approve the minutes
162.98. Matters arising from the minutes
There were no matters arising from the minutes
163.98. Backdale Quarry update
The Council received no information on Backdale Quarry
164.98. Planning matters
To Consider:
- Application for the Erection of Conservatory, Enden, The Close, Great Longstone
The Council noted that this application has now been withdrawn.
To Note Approval:
- Renewal of Consent for; Various applications relating to Blakedon Hollow being; renewal of consent for disposal area, renewal of consent for timber bird watching hide and for the retention of the Pump House
The Council Resolved to note the approval.
165.98. Financial matters
To Note bank balances
Balance on the Current a/c £1000
Balance on the Deposit a/c £6202.98
To approve payments:
- D Askew £45
- Clerks Salary £403
- Administration Expenses £57.63
- F Mellor and Son £20 (Charity Voucher)
- Wicksteed Leisure Ltd £627.24
- Thomas Cox £115 (Repairs to Wall and Path Clearing)
- Derwent Treescapes £128.07
- Derbyshire Association of Local Councils £111.24
The Council resolved to approve the payments.
166.98. Village Hall
The Council discussed the issue of the cleaning of the Village Hall. Councillor Askew (Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee) indicated that the Committee agreed to accept the responsibility for paying for the cleaning of the Hall in principle.
The Council resolved to cease payments for the cleaning as from September 2000. The Council having precepted to cover the cost to April 2000 decided to contribute half the cost in the subsequent financial year. The Council further resolved to review the position in subsequent years if the financial standing of the Management Committee deteriorated.
167.98. Christmas Tree Electricity Supply, Memorial Seat Details
Councillor Hirst is to discuss the issue with the Vicar.
168.98. Parish Paths Partnership
The results of the survey are awaited.
169.98. Parish Magazine
The Council discussed the Aims and Objectives of “Under the Edge”. Councillor Askew explained the costing figures were proposals only. The Council then debated what, if any, contribution should be made to the funding of the publication. The Council resolved to contribute the sum of £200 in the next financial year and that the contribution will be reviewed on an annual basis thereafter.
170.98. Allotment Land – Gift of Land by D West as Trustee
The Clerk reported he was still awaiting details of the solicitors. Councillor Casey suggested that some of the land might be used as a Bowling Green. The Council resolved to defer consideration of the proposal until the land had been acquired.
171.98. Playground – Installation of Bark and replacement equipment
The Clerk is to contact the inspector regarding the inspection of the slide to obtain further information. The Council noted that the Bark Chippings were now in place.
172.98. Millennium Project – Beacon Millennium Project
Councillors’ Gregory and Fawcett reported the outcome of a recent meeting and the Council will consider further the dates of proposed events. The Council also selected the mugs for presentation to the children of the Village.
173.98. Village Cross and War Memorial – to consider estimates
The Council resolved to accept the quotation from Mandale Memorials for work on the Village Cross and to seek grant aid from PDNPA for its funding.
174.98. Great Longstone School; Councillor Fawcett to Report
Councillor Fawcett reported that the Building work is progressing well. The roofing should be completed within the next 7 days.
175.98. Feemouth Yard; Path and Shrubs, Report of Inspection
The Council heard that the Parochial Church Council did not wish to have the paths in the new graveyard repaired or improved and that in any event due to the recent Church extension the were insufficient funds to cover the costs.
The Council therefore resolved to seek tenders for the cost of resurfacing the paths in the Churchyard and Feemouth yard and to seek such grant aid as may be available.
176.98. Verges
Councillor Cox reported the outcome of a site meeting also attended by Councillor Finney. EMEB have accepted full responsibility for the works which are required to reinstate Station Road to an acceptable standard. Councillor Cox will continue to liaise with EMEB to ensure the works are completed as promised.
177.98. Correspondence:
- DALC Circulars Various- noted
- DCC Millennium Literature Festival- noted
- PDNPA National Park Management Plan- noted
- PDNPA Landscape Enhancement Grant Aid Scheme- noted
- DRCC Best Kept Village Competition- noted the Council resolved to enter the competition this year.
- DCC Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Report- noted
178.98. Date and time of next meeting
The Council resolved to meet next at 7.30pm on the 21st April 1999 in the Village Hall.
