MINUTES of the Parish Council meeting held in the School, Back Lane, Newburgh on Wednesday 27th July 2011 commencing at 7.30pm.
PRESENT Cllr. R.E. Porter, Chairman.
Cllrs. Mrs C. Gillard, Mrs J. O’Keefe, Mrs R.J. Richardson, A. Sunderland, C.D. Moore, Mrs M. Turner, Mrs J. Citarella.
County Councillor M. Otter, Mrs C. Otter, Councillor E. Pope.
Cllr. Porter informed the meeting of the accident that the Clerk had suffered and that the Council needed to agree interim arrangements for clerking. It was RESOLVED that Cllr. J. Citarella would act as Clerk until after the September Council meeting. It was further RESOLVED that for this period Cllr. R. Richardson would act as Vice-chair in place of Cllr. J. Citarella.
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APOLOGIES were received from Mr B. Howard, Clerk, illness.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.
Cllr. Porter declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 7a in that his wife is included in the Schedule of Accounts for Payment in respect of village cleaning.
Cllr. R. Richardson declared a personal interest in additional planning item 2011/0672/FUL Maharishi School in that her husband is Chair of Governors at Newburgh CE School.
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MINUTES of the Parish Council meeting held on 22nd June 2011 were agreed and signed as a true record.
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SERVICES, AMENITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
List of Properties For Sale/To Let.
The updated Statement is attached. Cllr. Citarella agreed to take on responsibility for production of Welcome Packs. It was RESOLVED that Cllrs keep an eye on their own areas to note new and sold properties.
The Good Childhood Conversation.
Kath Morris presented to an audience of 22 a range of thought-provoking ideas. Survey results of pupils at our school show an unusually high degree of their happiness and how important school is to them. The fact that there was no feedback from older children was disappointing but may be a focus for the follow-up meeting in October. It was noted that, should the next meeting produce a project to be pursued, the Children’s Society can be approached for up to a £1000 grant.
Open Gardens Event.
The event was bigger and better than ever before and benefited from superb weather. £1382.20 was raised. Cllrs. were asked to bring suggestions for how this would best be used for young people at the September meeting. It was RESOLVED to donate £50 from the proceeds to Christ Church Newburgh.
Play Area, demolition.
The Chairman closed the meeting. County Councillor Mike Otter presented a cheque for £500 to assist with the restoration of the old Play Area. The meeting was re-opened.
Attendance at LALC AGM 12/11/11.
It was REOLVED that Cllrs. R. Porter and J. O’Keefe will attend.
Visit to Waste Disposal Facility at Farington.
Further to the Street Scene meeting recommendation it was RESOLVED to arrange a visit to the facility.
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WORK PLAN UPDATE
Values and Visions Statement
Cllr. Sunderland gave a verbal up date which will be circulated.
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ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Cllr. Mike Otter urged members to visit the re-cycling facility at Farington and offered to accompany us. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk make enquiries about a possible visit.
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FINANCE
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a) Accounts for Payment
Cllr. Porter left the meeting at this point and handed Chairmanship to Cllr. Mrs Richardson. As there was
some confusion about the outstanding accounts for payment, it was RESOLVED that the acting Clerk, Chair and acting Vice-chair would meet outside the meeting and produce a definitive list for retrospective approval at the next meeting.
Cllr. Porter returned to the meeting and resumed Chairmanship.
The Statement attached to the Agenda was noted.
It was RESOLVED to write recording our support and recognition of the Team’s work but pointing out that they do not fit the Council’s criteria for donations.
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CORRESPONDENCE
The Schedule of Correspondence attached to the Agenda was noted.
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PLANNING
New Applications
2011/0543/FUL. Sunnybank, Ash Brow, replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension.
This application had not been picked up due to the Clerk’s illness. As it is straightforward the Council would not have raised objection.
2011/0558/FUL. The Vicarage, Back Lane, erection of new two storey Vicarage.
The application has been withdrawn.
2011/0547/LBC. Land at rear of Derby House (amendment to 2011/0196/LBC).
The Planning Working Group’s recommendation that there were no village implications in this proposal and no objection to be made, was endorsed.
2011/0672/FUL. Maharishi School, Cobbs Brow Lane, erection of temporary classrooms.
This application is for the erection of two temporary classrooms on the current car park to increase the number of pupils from 60 to 130. After a wide-ranging discussion the Planning Working Group’s recommendation to raise objection on two counts – firstly the potential for parking problems and secondly the potential for a detrimental effect on the village school – was endorsed.
Updates
Round O Quarry Permissions
There are still no definitive permissions in place but they are expected by the end of August.
The Former Mushroom Farm, Course Lane, Appeal
A site visit took place on 19th July. A decision will be forthcoming within five weeks of this date.
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REPORTS
PACT Meeting, 4th July 2011
The meeting took place at the village school and most of the Cllrs were present.
Traffic problems on the main road were highlighted but with little positive response.
More meetings will be held in school and the need to encourage more residents to attend was identified.
Area Committee Meeting, 14th July 2011
Cllr. O’Keefe attended the meeting which received a presentation on energy conservation.
No progress has been made on the three-tier forum.
Cllr. Bailey was elected as Chair, Cllr. Pollock as Vice-chair.
Cllr. Porter was elected to be the representative on the County Council Executive Committee.
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING AND APPROVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUMMER RECESS
28th September 2011 at 7.30pm.
It was RESOLVED that any urgent matters arising in the summer recess be dealt with by the Chairman and Acting Vice-chair.
Meeting finished at 9.10pm.
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Schedule of Correspondence
The following were put in circulation :-
Clerks and Councils Direct, July 2011.
LALC newsletter, June 2011.
LALC e-bulletin, June 2011.
Playgrounds brochure.
Schedule of Accounts for Payment
Mrs S. Porter, village cleaning. £120.00
Mr B. Howard, July salary and expenditure. £412.00
Mr B. Howard, re-imbursement BT broadband. £ 60.38
Mr J. Horrobin, grass cutting play area 6 July 2001. £ 30.00
Mr J. Horrobin, grass cutting play area 27 July 2011. £ 30.00
LCC School Hire, 25th May 2011. £ 18.75
LCC School Hire, 22nd June 2011. £ 11.25
Petty Cash. £ 30.00
Donation to Christ Church Newburgh (Open Gardens) £ 50.00
Receipts
Donation from County Councillor Mike Otter £ 500.00
Proceeds from Open Gardens £1382.00
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