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STAINFORTH TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD

ON TUESDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2014 AT 6.30P.M.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STAINFORTH.

PRESENT: The Mayor, Councillor Mrs. L. Crosby.

Councillors: Mrs. A. Abbott, Mrs. J. Bolton, D. Cannon, W.S.Q. Cook, Mrs. J. Harvey, E. Hughes, N, Hughes, D. Moore, Mrs. I. Moore, E. Nesbitt, Mrs. M. Nesbitt, Mrs. P. Pilkington, , the Town Clerk, Mrs. P Harrison and the Deputy Town Clerk, Miss. K. Hewitt.

Also present: Press & Public

Public Participation:

The Mayor presented 2 Mayor’s Awards to Cllr. Mrs. J. Bolton and Mr & Mrs. Bertie, both in recognition of their services to the community.

Item 6 (a) was brought forward and heard at the beginning of the meeting. Minuted in agenda order.

The Mayor announced Domestics to those present.

1.  TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – None.

2.  TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PECUNIARY

INTERESTS – invited by the Mayor and Cllr. Mrs. A. Abbott declared a personal interest in item 5.

3. TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING: (circulated prior to meeting): RESOLVED that they be signed as a true record:

(a)  Town Council meeting held on 21.1.2014.

(b)  Budget/Precept Meeting held on 4.2.2014.

4. TO APPROVE ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL MATTERS - listed on

separate sheet.

(a)  Stainforth ABC – request for financial assistance. It was agreed that a donation of £200.00 be given to this club.

5. TO CONSIDER CEMETERY MATTERS. Cllr. E. Nesbitt informed members that a headstone in section 1 had been blown over in the bad winds. Cemetery staff therefore checked the remainder of the section to ensure there were no further hazards.

Signed, Mayor...... Tuesday 18th March 2014.

6. TO CONSIDER ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE.

(a) Mr. M. Lanaghan – Request for Town Council to consider accepting responsibility and liability for the proposed Miners Memorial Monument. Mr. Lanaghan enlarged on the information provided at the last meeting. He confirmed that much progress has been made and materials for the proposed memorial may be donated thus saving on costs. DMBC has been approached for appropriate permissions and this process is ongoing. Given that the group formed to address this issue will be disbanded at the end of the year members were invited to consider that the Town Council takes on responsibility and liability for the memorial once a licence has been granted. It was unanimously resolved to comply with this request and also to accept the licence when granted. Mr Lanaghan went on to confirm that it is hoped to keep financial input to a minimum but it may well be that paint and installation costs may arise. It was suggested however, that Cemetery staff be utilised in the installation. This was agreed. Mr. Lanaghan thanked those present and departed the meeting.

(b) Library Public Consultation – Noted. The Deputy Clerk informed members of a new Legal Advisor based in Stainforth Library whose services are available on a free of charge basis. Noted.

7. TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS. None.

8. TO REPORT ON POLICE MATTERS. No police officers in attendance.

9. TO CONSIDER WELFARE GROUND MATTERS. Cllr. D. Moore informed members that Stainforth Juniors FC is not making use of the kitchen facilities at the Pavilion. He suggested that the Town Council take over this facility and provide refreshments for the teams and their visitors. Agreed.

10. TO CONSIDER HIGHWAYS MATTERS. Specific problems were identified with excessive parking near the Mumbai restaurant and illegal parking near zebra crossing and bus stop. Clerk to pursue.

The general poor road conditions were referred to and the Clerk agreed to report specific areas of concern to DMBC. Cllr. E. Hughes expressed his thanks for the remedial works carried out on East Lane.

11. TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING– Confirmed as Tuesday, 18th March 2014 at 6:30pm in the Council Chamber.

There being nothing further to discuss, the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 6:55 p.m.

Signed, Mayor...... Tuesday 18th March 2014.