HARTSHORNE PARISH COUNCIL
South Derbyshire District in the County of Derby
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday 9 January 2017
Kendricks Close, Hartshorne
PRESENT - Councillors A Jones (Chair), D Jenkinson, R Bell, Mrs J Burley, Mrs M Mycock, Mrs L Vale, P Redfern, Mrs J Slawson, D Tagg, P Smith (left at 8.00 pm at item 136/17) and D West
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE - Councilors - I Harper, Mrs K Coe, N Jenkinson and PCSO D Badham-Spalding and District Councillors Mrs G Farrington & S Taylor.
ALSO PRESENT R Smith Clerk to the Parish Council and County Councillor Mrs L Chilton (left at 8.00 pm at item 136/17).
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Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Chairman presented a 'Certificate of Appreciation'' to Mr Leslie 'Bronc' Whetton in recognition of his dedication over many years voluntarily maintaining the gardens at Kendricks Close, Hartshorne. His hard work has provided assistance and given pleasure to many residents over the years, for which the Parish Council is truly grateful.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None
District Council reports None
County Council report 1. County Councillor Mrs L Chilton reported on the state of Tower Road with the pavements in a poor state of repair and a large number of potholes on the road. The Clerk said he had written to DCC but to date had had no response. 2. County Councillor Mrs L Chilton reported DCC had been allocated improvement funding for Granville School. 3. County Councillor Mrs L Chilton said she will be pursuing the petition put forward by HVRA requesting speed calming along all parts of the village. The Parish Council would prefer VAS to be installed along with greater involvement from the speed watch volunteers. 4. County Councillor Mrs L Chilton reported that the funding for Salisbury Drive for improvements for the football facility was now progressing with the County Council. She said she hoped the Parish Council would be in a position to help with any additional funding required. The Chairman said that the Parish Council would consider any application made by the football club.
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133/17 |
MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting on held on Monday 12 December. The minutes were then approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
Matter arising The Chairman said that he would submit his observations in respect of the grass verge on Ticknall Road under item 125/16.
Any member to declare an interest - None
Items for Exemption. None.
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134/17 |
POLICE MATTERS 1. A written report had been submitted highlighting 2 recent thefts of caravan batteries. |
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135/17 |
MATTERS ARISING 1. The Clerk presented a monthly update on all outstanding matters; this is attached to the minutes.
2. Following a short debate it was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Councillor Mrs J Burley that the Parish Council meetings should be on the 3rd Monday in the month (except August) starting in May RESOLVED unanimously that Parish Council holds its meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month (no meeting in August) wef May 2017. .
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136/17 |
HIGHWAYS, PAVEMENTS & PUBLIC FOOTPATHS 1. Councillor Mrs Burley reported that several street lights on Goseley Estate were not working, these have all been reported to DCC. 2. There were 2 street lights not working on Repton Road RESOLVED Clerk to report. 3. There were 2 lights on Main Street not working RESOLVED Clerk to report
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137/17 |
PARISH NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE 1. The Chairman did ask Councillors to put for idea's for articles in the Parish newsletter which goes out in April.
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138/17 |
RECREATION GROUNDS & ALLOTMENTS. 1. It was reported that the repairs required at the changing rooms at Goseley recreation ground had still not been carried out. RESOLVED Clerk to inspect.
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139/17 |
REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES 1. Councillor Mrs J Burley reported that work had to commenced on phase 1 it was hoped it would be finished by the end of January. Councillor Mrs J Burley reported that funding of £18000.00 had now been received from DCC. |
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140/17 |
PLANNING MATTERS |
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Application Reference |
9/2016/1284 |
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Proposed Development |
THE RETENTION OF A LEAN-TO FOR STORAGE OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AT |
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Site Location |
THE SAWMILL TICKNALL ROAD HARTSHORNE SWADLINCOTE DERBYSHIRE |
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Postcode |
DE11 7AS |
RESOLVED: that the Parish Council had no objections to the above application.
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Application Reference |
9/2016/1276 |
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Proposed Development |
THE ERECTION OF EXTENSIONS AT |
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Site Location |
37 TICKNALL ROAD HARTSHORNE SWADLINCOTE DERBYSHIRE |
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Postcode |
DE11 7AS |
RESOLVED: that the Parish Council had no objections to the above application.
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103897 - 01 |
Staff Salaries and Expenses |
Wages & Salaries - January |
967.84 |
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E-on |
Supply at Goseley recreation ground |
46.74 |
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Direct Payments |
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Zurich Insurance |
Renewal policy |
524.03 |
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HMRC |
December Tax & NI |
226.25 |
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a. Refund of 2015/16 VAT £1280.89 had been received on 15 December. .
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142/17 |
CORRESPONDENCE
Gerneral Correspondence SDDC - Application for 2017 Summer Holiday Play Provision 24 July to 25 August RESOLVED Clerk to submit preferred dates DALC - Limits on Council Tax increases for Parish Councils precept Hartshorne Cricket - update onproposed disabled pathway DCC - Disposal of electrical goods RESOLVED to place notice on Parish Council website DCC - Hedge at Main Street
DALC Circulars Circular 19 -Proposal for a Public Service Ombudsman, Important external audit changes, The Big Conservation Conversation, Neighbourhood Planning Bill next steps, The Future of Assets in the Community Places and Spaces, Council Spotlight Award could this be you next?, Funding opportunity (short turnaround) and Training for 2017/18 . |
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143/17 |
Meeting closed at 8.40 p.m. |
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Date of Next Meeting - Monday 13 February 2017 - Goseley Community Centre, Hartshorne. Meeting starts at 7.00.pm.
Signed .. Dated ......