Council Meeting – 9th June 1999
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE
9th DAY OF June 1999
Present; Councillors, Cox, Askew, Bowering, Casey, Gregory, Fawcett.
District Councillor Crowther
35.99. Apologies for absence
Councillor Finney offered his apologies due to ill health. Councillor Hirst was absent and Councillor Cox took the Chair
36.99. Minutes of the last meeting held on the 12th May 1999
The Council resolved to approve the minutes
37.99. Matters arising from the minutes
There were no matters arising from the minutes
38.99. Backdale Quarry update
A report was received by the Council from Mr Barton and also from Mr Bent the Minerals officer of the PDNPA. The Council noted the situation in relation to Backdale Quarry was still unclear. The Council resolved to write a letter of thanks to Mr Bent for the comprehensive nature of his report which Councillors will retain for future use.
39.99. Planning matters
To Note Approval:
- Conversion of Barn to two dwellings, Church Lane Farm, Great Longstone – Councillor Cox declared an interest and took no part in the discussion. Councillor Gregory read out the conditions attached to the approval.
The Council noted the approval.
40.99. Financial matters
To Note bank balances
Balance on the Current a/c £1,000
Balance on the Deposit a/c £11,099.95
To approve payments:
- D Askew £60
- Clerks Salary £403
- Administrative Expenses £79.23
The Council resolved to approve the payments.
41.99. Village Hall
The Council noted that new crockery had been purchased and that the windows are shortly to be stained.
42.99 Allotment Land
Mr West has been ill this has delayed the matter.
43.99. Great Longstone School
The Classroom is complete and is being used. The Classroom will be formally opened at some future date to be notified.
44.99 Feemouth Yard
The Clerk has continued to obtain quotations for the resurfacing work. These will be put before the Council at its next meeting.
45.99 Verges
The reinstatement works have been completed. Councillors Cox and Finney will re inspect and report to the next meeting.
The Council also discussed the standard of mowing in various locations in the village. The Council resolved to write to the District Council about the poor performance of the mowing contracts in particular the play area on the Recreation ground.
The Council also discussed the situation on various outstanding repairs at the Recreation ground. The Council resolved to approach Thomas Cox to carry out the required repairs. Councillor Cox declared an interest and took no part in the discussion.
The outstanding items being;
- Replacement of the gate to Sunnybank
- Gate posts to be placed at end of the fence by the footpath to the bungalows
- Cut back tree backing on to the Meadows
- Replace stone in wall by play area
46.99 Correspondence:
- DCC Bus Shelter grant scheme – the Council does not require a new bus shelter
- DDDC Air Quality Review and Assessment – noted
- DDDC Monsal Head Ice Cream Concessions – the letter should have been sent to Little Longstone and Councillor Crowther undertook to deal with the issue
- DRCC Round Robin News letter – to be circulated
- DALC Various Circulars – to be circulated
47.99. Date and time of next meeting
The Council resolved to meet next at 7.30pm on the 21st July 1999 in the Village Hall
