Minutes of Council Meetings
   


MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 20th JANUARY 2009 AT 7:00 PM

 

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), E Cooke, A Elder, R Johnson, K Robinson, E Tatton-Kelly
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE:

PC B Pyle
PCSO J Bellamy
Debbie John-Lewis, Neighbourhood Manager
Ward Cllr Mrs P Schofield
1 member of the public

 

 

 

Prior to commencement of business a period of up to 15 minutes was allowed for Public Participation.

 

Debbie John-Lewis referred to highways issues raised on the last patrol and she agreed to look into the question of dirt which is preventing water from running into the drains along Wroot Road and near The Hollies on Old Bawtry Road. She advised that information had been received regarding a tree branch overhanging the pond and the Chairman is to meet Neighbourhood Officers on site to ascertain what action needs to be taken.
An enforcement scheme for dog fouling is in force and particular areas where this
nuisance is prevalent will be monitored.

A written update on issues raised during the last Highways & Footpaths patrol was passed to the Clerk. Litter on Old Bawtry Road has been referred to Robin Hood Airport.

 

 

1

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES
RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllr Lifsey for reason given.

2

 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Cllr E Tatton-Kelly declared a prejudicial interest in Item 13 a) and left the room whilst the applications were discussed.
Cllr A Elder declared a personal interest in Item 15.

3

 DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
Following concerns with dog fouling on the skate park/play area and some young people drinking on Friday evenings, the Neighbourhood Manager will take this issue forward.

4

COMMUNITY POLICING
Response from Inspector Ashton and PCSO Bellamy bend A614/Wroot Road
Inspector Ashton advises that DMBC has previously confirmed to both the resident of the affected property and local groups, that the safety fence is not to be replaced. This was a legacy installation which does not meet modern standards. DMBC is intending to improve both the advance warning signs and junction signs in order to enhance the warning of the road alignment and bend severity. The Chairman referred to an email from DMBC to a resident regarding new signs for Wroot Road corner, and it was RESOLVED to ask Highways Section why the parish council was not copied in on the correspondence.

Speed Gun - PC Pyle advised that the application has gone forward and the unit should be available next month. It will be operated only by Police Officers. He advised that there has been a reduction in crime figures, from December to date 4 crimes were recorded (2 assaults, theft of trailer and theft of diesel.)

PACT - PCSO Bellamy handed out a letter regarding a PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meeting on 22.1.09 at Wadworth, organised by SY Police and DMBC and advised that similar meetings would be held at other locations in the borough.

5

 WARD COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Schofield (also a member of Blaxton parish council) was asked why ward councillors who have donated £200 via the flexible budget towards the provision of a speed gun (see item 4) had not advised the parish council, and also asked why Blaxton Parish Council did not contribute the £300 initially requested by all 4 parishes.
Mrs Schofield replied that it was another ward member who had dealt with the donation issue.
RESOLVED to request Blaxton Parish Council to reconsider its earlier decision to contribute on the same basis as the other councils.

6

 MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 17 DECEMBER 2008
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

7

 MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Missing footpath sign, no 4 and 5
DMBC advise no diversion order has been made. Arrangements are in hand for the sign to be replaced.

8

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
Information from Blaxton PC re dog control order signage
Signs ordered but as the Darkie Lane entrance is not an official entrance to the field Blaxton PC declined to order one for that area.

Response from Blaxton PC re sharing of maintenance costs, play equipment
The Blaxton clerk advises that Blaxton already gives a grant to the committee and this includes maintenance, insurance and fencing to the tennis courts.

Further information from Committee regarding visit to CVS and funding information
Pending.

Further repairs to some equipment - DMBC advise work is necessary at a cost of £413.63p.
RESOLVED that Cllr Elder visits to inspect the equipment and contact DMBC thereafter.

RESOLVED that the representative on the committee submit items a month before the budget is determined so consideration can be given to any request.

9

VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Purchase of photo frame for council photograph
RESOLVED matter be left with Cllr Lifsey and same size as existing suggested.

RESOLVED that representatives on the committee submit items a month before the budget is determined so consideration can be given to any request.

10

 QUALITY COUNCIL STATUS - RE-APPLICATION
To discuss policy relating to the 3 new tests (previously circulated)
RESOLVED to revisit this re-application in due course.

11

 FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of cheques
 
£  14.43 DMBC (Emptying litter bin at pond, qtrly in advance) 100538
£  44.48 DMBC (Refuse collection, playing field, qtrly in advance) 100539
£122.33 DMBC (Dog bin emptying at corner Chapel Lane - do - ) 100540
£  40.00 Odd Jobs (resetting of notice board, corner Wroot Road) 100541
£110.00 DMBC (Supply/plant one tree on verge at 50 Wroot Road) 100542
£  13.68 J Worthington (stationery) 100544

 

 Quarterly Audit The a/cs were presented to the Chairman for verification.

12

 TO DISCUSS ARTICLE FOR MARCH ARROW PUBLICATION
RESOLVED to forward the article as drafted by the Chairman and Cllr Johnson.

13

PLANNING ISSUES
Cllr Tatton-Kelly left the room at this point.

Planning applications

a) 08/03469/CON Consultation on variations to s106 agreement to upgrade night noise provisions and alter restrictions on night cargo operations including:
1) introduction of QC4 aircraft at night,
2) introduction of new 0.25 QC control,
3) prohibition of use of airport by QC8 and 16 aircraft, Robin Hood Airport.
RESOLVED:
To raise no objections to 1), 2) and 3). However, it was agreed to raise concerns regarding the increase in road traffic and noise on health/safety grounds plus night-time noise nuisance from the unloading/loading of freight - this latter point was not addressed in the planning application.

08/03405/FUL Erection of 7 terraced houses on approx 0.14ha of land following demolition of existing dormer bungalow, Orchard House, Old Bawtry Road
As the application was received immediately following the December meeting, the comments made at that meeting were forwarded to Planning Department.
Cllr Tatton-Kelly returned to the room at this point.

b) 11 acre site - Planning Dept advises issue re mud on highway has been forwarded to Highways Section. Planning Officer has spoken with the operator and has been informed that a small amount of work still remains to be completed. The operator has been asked to inform DMBC when the work is completed so the site can be inspected.

c) Car park set up at premises along Bank End Road
The Clerk advised this has been reported to Planning Department who advise contact has been made with the site owner and enforcement procedure implemented if the parking does not cease within 14 days.

14

 REQUEST BY PARISH PLAN GROUP FOR PARISH COUNCIL TO SUBMIT PLANNING APPLICATION FOR NEW NOTICE BOARD ON GREEN
Cllr Robinson gave a brief update on activities being considered by the Group.
RESOLVED to approve the request to site the notice board, as some years ago a
board was located on the green, and that the Group submits a specification.

15

 ISSUES RELATING TO THE POND
To receive quotation from Woodside Industries
A verbal quotation in the sum of £2,275 was received and written confirmation
is awaited.
RESOLVED to accept the quotation when received in written form, with the
proviso that the contractor has the necessary insurance in place.
Further information from BTCV re removal of contaminated waste - despite emails no response has been received.

16

 REPORT ON PC JCC MEETING HELD 13.1.09
Cllr Johnson circulated details of issues raised at the meeting and went through these in detail. The Clerk advised that the Joint Charter was approved by cabinet on 14 January 2009.
(During this item STANDING ORDER NO 1c) WAS SUSPENDED TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED)
It has been agreed by DMBC that, as from 2010, all planning applications will be sent electronically, thus parish/town councils will be required to obtain the necessary equipment, ie laptop and projector, cost c£1.5k. DMBC is to arrange a pilot scheme and has asked if any parishes are interested in taking part. This could be beneficial if the Authority were to provide any equipment to those wishing to do so.
RESOLVED that the Clerk ascertains full details from Mr R Purcell at DMBC.

17

 WEBSITE UPDATE
RESOLVED the Clerk forwards the December minutes to the Chairman.

18

 HIGHWAY ISSUES TO BE REPORTED TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
Biffa vehicles still using Old Bawtry Road and not the Austerfield entrance.
RESOLVED to contact DMBC

19

TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
The Summer Floods 2007 – information via Caroline Flint MP from DEFRA advising that all private sewers and drains should be transferred to the ownership of the Water companies. Cost of the transfer will be met by an increase in sewerage element of bills across 9 of the sewerage companies, currently estimated to be around 7.5p to 23p a week.
RESOLVED to note the information.

Communities in Control, Real People, Real Power - booklet received for any comments by 12 March.
RESOLVED to circulate for comments at next meeting.

H Singh, Application for inclusion in pharmaceutical list in vicinity of Mayflower Medical Practice, The Green - Preliminary Consent
- It was noted that this a re-issue.
RESOLVED to circulate for comments at next meeting.

20

TO CONFIRM DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17th February 2009 at 7pm in the Village Hall.

 

The meeting ended at 10.20 pm.