AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF BREASTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT 7.30PM ON MONDAY 13th MAY 2013 AT THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROOM, BLIND LANE, BREASTON
Present: Councillors Mounsey, Parkinson, Ronan, Miller, Sharlot, Mrs Toon and Wiggins.
Councillor Mounsey in the Chair
3 members of the public
1/13 ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL
It was Proposed, Seconded and Agreed that Councillor Mounsey be appointed Chairman of the Parish Council for the ensuing year.
2/13 SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN
Cllr Mounsey signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Chairman, witnessed by the Clerk.
3/13 ELECTION OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL
It was Proposed, Seconded and Agreed that Cllr Wiggins be appointed Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Cllr Wiggins accepted this position.
4/13 ELECTION OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
It was Proposed, Seconded and Agreed that the committees comprise:-
Environment: Cllrs Wiggins (Ch), Sharlot (VC), Luke, McCaig, Miller, Parkinson, Sheldrick
and Toon.
Parks and Cemeteries: Cllrs McCaig (Ch), Miller (VC), Luke, Ronan, Toon, Beadling and Sheldrick
Highways and Lighting: Cllrs Toon (Ch), Ronan (VC), Miller, McCaig and Sheldrick
Finance: Cllrs Luke (Ch), Mrs Orchard, Parkinson and Committee Chairmen
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council to be ex-officio members of all Committees.
5/13 CONFIRMATION OF STANDING ORDERS REQUIREMENT – ITEM 7, F, H, I AND J
1. To consider payment of annual subscriptions. Agreed that those to DALC, CPRE and ICCM be accepted.
2. To decide the Chairman’s Allowance for the ensuing year. Set at £300. Agreed.
3. Confirmation of appointments to outside bodies. The following remain in place: - Mrs Wallace – Trustee of Risley Educational Foundation, four year appointment from 2013. Cllr Beadling – Erewash Crime Prevention Panel and Police Consultative Committee. Cllrs Sharlot and Parkinson – Elvaston Quarry Liaison Committee.
POLICE SESSION – Apologies from PC Suiter and PCSO Pykett
The Clerk read the written report detailing crimes since the last meeting. These included attempted burglary at the Post Office, theft from shed, theft from Co-Op, theft from motor vehicle, theft of number plates and criminal damage.
Members of the Council expressed disappointment at the non-attendence of the police at recent Parish Council meetings.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr Ainsworth reported on the Summer walks. He expressed concern over the route to be used by horse riders during the Severn Trent works affecting footpath closures over the summer. Severn Trent have agreed to cease work for 3 hours on the day that the third summer walk takes place.
Resident offered congratulations of the successful May Day Gala.
Resident asked what, if any, action had been taken regarding over-hanging vegetation, particularly on Poplar Road. Clerk responded that she had again reported this to DCC
6/13 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence received from Cllrs Mrs Orchard , Luke, Sheldrick, Beadling and Mrs McCaig.
7/13 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS - none
8/13 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 22nd APRIL 2013
It was PROPOSED and SECONDED to accept the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd April 2013.
9/13 MATTERS ARISING - none
10/13 CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Andersons on Blind Lane requesting sponsorship for a String Quartet Concert. Request refused.
Derbyshire County Council. Notice of temporary road closure at Bourne Square. Noted.
EBC. Email from Tony Walker asking if the Council would like to renew the hanging basket sponsorship at an annual cost of £110 + VAT for a 3 year agreement. Agreed.
DALC newsletters and EBC Minutes – all available on request from the Clerk.
11/13 HIGHWAYS AND LIGHTING
Meeting held at 8.30am on Wednesday 8th May 2013 in the PCMR, attended by Councillors Ronan (in the Chair), Miller, Sharlot, Wiggins, McCaig and Parkinson. Apologies for absence received from Councillors Beadling, Toon and Mounsey.
1. Harriman’s Drive Dog Bin. A request for a bin has been put to EBC, the dog warden has visited the area and has put forward a formal request for a bin to Richard Ashley.
2. DCC Rights of Way Minor Maintenance Scheme. Information received on the amount the Parish Council can claim in this financial year. Noted.
3. Public Bridleway No 2. Notification that part of the route will be closed from 10th June until 30th November to allow Severn Trent to carry out works. Noted.
4. M1 noise. A letter has been sent to Jessica Lee MP asking her to arrange a meeting with a senior representative of the Highways Agency, to be held in the Parish Rooms.
5. Stevens Lane. DCC have been asked when the remedial work to the ‘dip’ across the road will be carried out.
6. Blind Lane street name plate. Clerk to report, again, that it is missing.
7. Pot-holes. The pot-holes in the car park bays on Blind Lane have been reported to EBC. Clerk to report a pot-hole on Mount Street.
12/13 PARKS AND CEMETERIES
Meeting held at 9.00am on Wednesday 8th May in the PCMR, attended by Councillors Mrs McCaig (in the Chair), Sharlot, Wiggins, Parkinson, Miller and Luke. Apologies for absence received from Councillors Beadling, Toon and Mounsey.
1. May Day Gala. This was a huge success and Duffield Close was left very clean and tidy afterwards.
2. Tree works. Notices have now gone up at the various sites, now awaiting approval for the works from Erewash Borough Council.
3. Soil Compound. The planting has not yet been done and the compound is being used for waste other than soil. It was suggested that a sign indicating soil only should be installed.
4. Park Lights. No further quotes have been obtained yet.
5. Pump Maintenance. Engineer attended to carry out annual service which revealed a problem with the pump. A replacement is due to be fitted so that the pump can be taken away for repair.
6. St Michael’s Churchyard wall. Mr Darby has been contacted. He is reviewing the quote and has been asked to proceed with the re-pointing if the price still stands.
7. Wilsthorpe Road verges. Planting of bulbs will go ahead in September. A turf lifter will need to be hired. Committee agreed that up to £1500 could be spent on the bulbs, the labour will be provided free by the Farm Shop (needs full Council approval).
8. Risk Management. No problems have been identified.
9. Dog fouling. Erewash Borough Council dog wardens have been asked to increase dog patrols, particularly on Duffield Close. This request has been passed to Neighbourhood Warden Ean Cooke.
13/13 ENVIRONMENT
1. Committee Meeting. Held on 13th May 2013 at 8.30am in the PCMR. Attended by Councillors Wiggins (in the Chair), Sheldrick, Miller, Sharlot, Toon, McCaig and Parkinson. Apologies for absence received from Councillors Mounsey, Beadling and Luke.
2. Planning Applications. The following planning applications were considered and the recommendations are as follows:
0413/0021 Proposed single storey front extension at 7 Maple Grove – recommend Approval.
0413/0029 Conversion of garage to habitable space and erection of new single storey side and rear extension at 22 Plackett Close – recommend Approval
0413/0054 Erection of part two storey, part first floor front extension, plus single storey rear extension at 110 Wilsthorpe Road – recommend Approval
It was PROPOSED and SECONDED to accept the recommendations of the Environment Committee.
3. The following decisions had been made by Erewash Borough Council:-
0313/0020 (92 Draycott Road) – Approved and 0313/0030 (Land SW of 52 Marlborough Road) – Withdrawn.
14/13 FINANCE
1. The Notice of Audit for the financial year ended 31st March 2013 has been advertised.
15/13 ACCOUNTS
Payments £
E.on (park) 134.18
E.on (PCMR) 568.13
E.on (chapel) 50.20
EBC (public conveniences) 1854.72
Scottish Power (MUGA lighting) 35.91
Groundowrk (wildflower planting) 720.00
W D Cartledge (Gala punch & Judy) 180.00
EBC (climbing wall 10/4/13) 70.00
Elson & Hall (Gala programmes) 705.00
D Sims (Gala PA system) 110.00
Tropical Inc (Gala) 302.40
S Cropper (expenses) 46.00
Grasstrack 777.72
Salaries 2514.00
HMRC 814.33
Owen Bradley (Gala compere) 110.00
Mark Sobey (Gala Bonsall Red Barrows) 300.00
EBC (Gala climbing wall) 140.00
TOTAL 9432.59
Receipts £
Gala (various) 303.00
Gala (various) 342.00
Gala (various) 208.00
Mrs & Mrs Flahey 285.50
Miss S Gregg (mem) 52.00
Funeralcare (int Whitehead) 26.00
Funeralcare (p +int Dudley) 156.00
Funeralcare (mem Govier) 52.00
Roger Smeeton (mem C2) 26.00
Funeralcare (EBC Chapel 22/4) 51.50
Funeralcare (int C2) 27.00
Funeralcare (EBC chapel 15/4 + 12/4) 103.00
EBC Concurrent Functions & Precept 74873.00
TOTAL 76505.00
It was PROPOSED and SECONDED that the above accounts be accepted.
16/13 ANY OTHER BUSINESS – none.
17/13 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. This will take place on Monday 10th June 2013.
Meeting closed at 8.00pm.
…………………………………….Chairman 10/6/12
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