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MINUTES OF THE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SECOND MEETING of ASKAM AND IRELETH PARISH COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 19TH 2009 AT 7.15 P.M IN THE RANKIN HALL, DUKE STREET, ASKAM.
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY:
Present: Cllrs Steven Donnelly, Brian Bloom, George Twiname; Viv Brown; Harry Barker; Alan Mason and Liz Gaskell.
Also present - Clerk, Jenny Donnelly; P.C Dave Knott; Candidate for the County Council elections, Barry Doughty; 1 member of the public.
Cllr Donnelly opened the annual assembly and welcomed everyone to it.
64/09: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Emma Twiname and Borough Cllr Jill Heath.
65/09: CHAIRMAN’S REPORT.
The Chairman, Cllr Donnelly gave his summary of the past year’s activities and said that there had been a number of projects moved forward including the installation of traffic calming measures and a 20 mph speed limit in Askam. Cllr Emma Twiname had been co-opted and was the youngest ever Cllr to take office on the Council. A new project officer, Angela Knowles, had recently been appointed and was making progress on projects including improvements to Duddon Road car park area. The Council had funded a number of community events and initiatives over the past year including Askam Carnival, the Christmas tree lights switch on and parade, Young Lines youth club and a Summer soccer school. Cllr Donnelly thanked all Cllrs and the Clerk for their commitment over the past year.
66/09: QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
66.1. Introduction of County Council Election Candidate. Mr Barry Doughty introduced himself to the meeting as a candidate in the forthcoming County elections.
67/09: PARISH END OF YEAR ACCOUNTS.
A financial report was produced showing the end of year accounts. These were given to all Councillors and members of the public. Members of the public agreed they had been given sight of the accounts.
Proposed: Mrs A. Mason.
Seconded: Mr B. Doughty.
The Clerk reported that the Capital Fund account had balanced and this account book was duly signed by the Chairman.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the annual assembly.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
68/09: DECLARATIONS BY CLLRS.
There were no declarations of interest by Councillors.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
69/09: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.
Cllr Bloom and Cllr Brown proposed Cllr Donnelly. Cllr Donnelly said wished to stand down as Chairman and proposed last year’s vice-chairman, Cllr Barker. There were no further nominations and Cllr Barker was elected Chairman.
Agreed.
70/09: ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN.
Cllr Bloom proposed Cllr Donnelly. There were no further nominations.
Agreed.
71/09: ELECTION OF PLANNING CHAIRMAN.
Cllr Donnelly proposed Cllr Bloom. There were no further nominations.
Agreed.
72/09: ELECTION OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Cllr Brown proposed the Clerk. There were no further nominations.
Agreed.
73/09: ELECTION OF REPS. ASKAM AND IRELETH REGENERATION PARTNERSHIP.
Cllr Donnelly proposed Cllrs Brown and Gaskell. There were no further nominations.
Agreed.
74/09: REPRESENTATIVE – BENNETT BANK LIAISON GROUP.
Cllr Donnelly proposed Cllr Barker. There were no further nominations.
Agreed.
75/09: REPRESENTATIVES, INFINERGY LIAISON MEETING.
Cllr Twiname proposed Cllrs Donnelly, Mason and Bloom. There were no further nominations.
Agreed
76/09: REPRESENTATIVES, FAR OLD PARK WINDFARM LIAISON MEETING.
Cllr Twiname proposed Cllrs Donnelly and Mason.
Agreed.
77/09: REPRESENTATIVE, COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE.
Cllr Donnelly proposed Cllr Twiname. There were no further nominations.
Agreed
Cllr Twiname reported that that a meeting was due to take place with Phil Huck of Barrow Borough Council to clarify the position regarding the tendering process.
78/09: MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of this meeting were agreed a true and correct record.
Proposed: Cllr Bloom
Seconded: Cllr Mason Agreed.
79/09: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.
79.1. Waste collection. Cllr Brown reported that some new small size wheelie bins had been stolen in the Sharp Street area.
79.2. Carnival parade. PC Knott said he was waiting to hear from the highways department about the possible impact of any works on the forthcoming carnival parade.
79.3. Parking, Duddon Road. PC Knott said he had approached members of the football club regarding double parking on Duddon Road near the football ground.
79.4. Litter bin. The Clerk said that the new cast iron litter bin had arrived and was awaiting installation. She proposed that the Council may wish to site it on the area of land at the junction of Ireleth Road and Saves Lane as it would match the newly refurbished cast iron bench that had recently been installed there by the probation service. The plastic litter bin that was currently on site could be relocated to Beach Street/ The Headlands. This was agreed.
80/09: MINUTES OF A PLANNING MEETING HELD MAY 11TH.
The minutes of this meeting were agreed to be a true and correct record.
Proposed: Cllr Twiname
Seconded: Cllr Mason Agreed.
81/09: POLICE/ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS.
81.1. 20 mph speed limit. PC Knott reported that sign posts for the new speed limit had been installed and signs were due to be fitted to them soon.
82/09: REPORT FROM PLANNING CHAIRMAN.
Cllr Bloom submitted the following applications before the Council:
82.1. 89, Duke Street. Change of shop front (retrospective): No objections.
83/09: ASKAM AND IRELETH REGENERATION PARTNERSHIP.
Cllr Brown reported that she and Cllr Gaskell had met the new project officer, Angela Knowles and were pleased with the progress that she had made since starting in post. There had been some discussion on Duddon Road car park area and Cllr Gaskell was to approach Burlington Slate regarding possible sponsorship. After some discussion it was agreed to ask Angela Knowles to put the proposed schedule of work out to tender to get a better indication of likely cost. Cllr Donnelly said that the Council could perhaps review the level of funding previously agreed to ensure that the work went ahead in its entirety. Cllr Brown said that Angela Knowles was also looking into the possibilities of a multi-use games area in Askam.
84/09: OUTSTANDING ITEMS.
84.1. Bennett Bank. No further developments.
84.2. Beach Street/Sharp Street. No further developments. The Clerk said she had spoken to Natterjack Toad expert, Bill Shaw regarding the problem of large numbers of toads being killed when crossing Lots Road and he had given advice on this. The newly installed road humps may help reduce the numbers of toads killed at this point in future.
84.3. Footpaths. No further developments.
84.4. Unclaimed land. No further developments.
84.5. Windfarm. A letter had been sent to E.on regarding their suggestion for reviving the liaison group.
85/09: CORRESPONDENCE.
85.1. Duddon Inshore Rescue. A letter had been received from Duddon Inshore Rescue requesting funding for a replacement tractor. There was some discussion on this and it was agreed that the Clerk reply to ask for a meeting where this issue could be discussed further.
86/09: ANY OTHER BUSINESS/QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
86.1. Building work, Greenscoe. Cllr Brown said she had been approached by a resident of Greenscoe regarding building work in the area. The Clerk advised her on this.
87/09: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT.
87.1. Allianz Cornhill plc for insurance. (Invoice no.7)
£1,208.88
Proposed: Cllr Barker
Seconded: Cllr Mason Agreed.
87.2. Askam and Ireleth Carnival. (Invoice no. 8)
£435.00.
Proposed: Cllr Brown
Seconded: Cllr Barker Agreed.
87.3. Mrs J.V. Donnelly, Clerk. (Invoice no. 9)
£297.57 - salary
38.19 - materials for installing bench (inc. £4.98 VAT)
7.74 - stamps
15.20 - ink cartridge (inc £1.99 VAT).
4.90 - mileage
£363.60
Proposed: Cllr Barker
Seconded: Cllr Mason Agreed.
88/09: TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The time, date and place of the next meeting was agreed as Tuesday June 16h 2009 at 7.15p.m at the RANKIN HALL, DUKE STREET, ASKAM. Cllr Barker thanked all for their attendance and closed the meeting.
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