Council Meeting – 15th July 2009
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 15TH JULY, 2009
Present: Councillor S. Barton [Chairman], Cllr S. Mason, Cllr P. Thompson, Cllr S. Headington, Cllr W Long, W. J. Derricott [Clerk] and the UTE Editor
Public Questions and Comments
None raised
125/09 Apologies for Absence
It was noted that Cllr. H. Wright, Cllr. G. Frankland and Cllr Mrs S. Barton had submitted apologies to the meeting.
126/09 Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th June, 2009
The minutes were approved without alteration.
127/09 Declarations of Interest
Cllr P. Thompson declared a personal interest in respect of the item relating to the Village Hall
128/09 Police Matters/Neighbourhood Watch
No other matters were reported.
129/09 School Matters
No items to report
130/09 Planning Matters
(a) Planning Application NP/DDD/0609/0523- Erection of satellite dish Coach House Great Longstone.
Members considered the application and had no objections .
131/09 Financial Matters
(a) Members noted the balance of the current account and deposit account was not yet to hand
(b) The following payments were approved:
[1] W.J. Derricott [Salary] £353.88
[2] Invoice B. Cardona £150.00
[3] AON Insurance £979.13
[4] Great Longstone Cricket Club £975.00
(c) Receipt of £1 from Great Lonstone Cricket Club was noted
(d) Change of correspondence address for the Bank Accounts held by the Council was approved. The Correspondence address will be 58, Cartmel Crescent Chesterfield. S41 8JQ
132/09 Maintenance
RECREATION GROUND
(a) Play Equipment Inspection Report
Cllr. Mason reported no new matters
(b) Comment on Wicksteed Report
The report was considered in detail by Members. Cllr Mason reported that works could be undertaken by the local village blacksmith. He would liaise with the Blacksmith and report back to the next meeting.
ROADS AND FOOTPATHS
(a) Scheme for resurfacing footpaths
The Clerk reported that that there had been no further correspondence received but further enquiries would be made before the next meeting.
(b) Update on Strimming of Hardrake Lane
Work completed. It was agreed that Mr. Cardona be requested to undertake a further strimming of Hardrake Lane towards the end of August. The Clerk is to liaise with Mr. Cardona on the timing of this.
133/09 Mole [Update] Purchase of Traps
It was agreed that the Chair would action this matter and speak with Mr. Anthony Wood
133/09 Council Owned Land – To review outstanding work from last year’s report
Members considered the report. Cllr Mason agreed to look into power washing the seats and painting and would report back.
No further action was thought necessary and there would be a further inspection next year.
134/09 Calor Village of the Year
It was reported that a J. Dugdale and A. Adlington had visited the village and walked around. They were impressed by the village and had commented on the Affordable Housing review and the Village Day.
135/09 Thornhill House Report
The Chair reported that a new Matron Anne Riebe had been appointed and the Chair further reported on a number of fund raising initiatives in respect of Thornhill House.
136/09 Correspondence
The various items detailed on the Agenda were noted.
137/09 Late Correspondence
Non Reported
There was a short break in the meeting
138/09 Village Week
This item was deferred.
139/09 Village Developments
(a) Clerk to investigate to see if there was a national policy in respect of reducing speed limits in certain areas from 30 mph to 20 mph and report back.
(b) Barn Dance. Chair reported an offer from Baslow Village Hall. Offer noted but it was decided not to proceed. Members considered that such an event had to have a local character.
(c) Provision of Play Equipment. There was a lively discussion on this point and members are to consider prioritising the replacement of play equipment and look to obtain external funding. Further enquiries are to be made. Cllr. Long will discuss alternatives with suppliers and report back with options and indicative costs.
(d) Teenagers. Cllr. Long is expecting to make contact with a youth officer who is currently working in Tideswell.
Members then considered a priority listing of issues/areas they felt needed to be addressed as part of the village development.
It was agreed that the Council would prioritise its efforts as follows:
[1] provision for Teenage children in the village;
[2] play ground improvements;
[3] recreation ground;
[4] traffic calming in the village.
140/09 Date and Time of Next Meeting
Wednesday 19th August, 2009
WILLIAM JOHN DERRICOTT
CLERK TO THE PARISH COUNCIL
05.08.09
