Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish
Council held at
7.00 pm on Monday, 17th April 2023
7pm at Hartshorne
Present:
Councillors A Jones (Chair), N Jenkinson, M Mycock, G Tubey, J Seaton K Coe,
P Smith.
Parish Clerk, A Barnes
In
attendance: Cllr Muller
1
member of the public
Cllr
Jones welcomed everyone to the meeting.
A local resident raised concerns regarding the speed humps on Repton
Road as they are to high and could cause damage to
vehicles. Resident has written to the Parish
Council, SDDC and DCC but had not received replies from SDDC and DCC. Cllr Jones confirmed that residents’ concerns
have been raised with DCC previously.
Cllr Muller reported he would contact R Hanbury from Highways and will arrange
an onsite meeting.
Resident also raised concerns that at the bottom of his drive (no 97) the
storm grid should be at the lowest part of the road, but it is not therefore
the rain does not go down.
County
Council
Cllr Muller
reported the following:
Potholes repaired
week commencing 2 April was 2659 and 33162 repairs have taken place since
January.
Community Fund
will be replenished in April.
District Council
Cllr West
Cllr Burley
Cllr Landsborough
Cllr Slawson
Cllr Redfern
228/2022 Cllr
Jenkinson website
230/2022 Cllr
Jones, Mycock and Jenkinson allotments
230/2022 Cllr
Jones SDCVS payment
223/2023 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the
Council held on 13th March 2023
224/2023 Recreation
Grounds
7a Recreational Grounds – Clerk confirmed ongoing work at Main Street in regard to the signs.
Clerk confirmed there had been a leak at Goseley Changing rooms,
plumbing work has been completed, quote received W Brassey and Son’s to mend
the ceiling at a cost of £580.00. O’Connors
will be completing a site damage to assess the electrics. Resolved that all Cllrs agree to W Brasset
quote. Clerk to ask advice from O’Connor’s
regarding the removal of the water tank
7b Noticeboards – Clerk confirmed Tree and Garden Services have
installed the noticeboards. Posters will
be completed for the next meeting.
7c Football
pitches – Clerk confirmed she
had emailed the football club regarding the car park and is awaiting a reply.
7d Trim
Trail equipment – Clerk confirmed SDDC
have agreed extra funding of £12000 for trim trail equipment. Resolved arrange further meeting
with Kopman.
Resolved that the Cllrs accept the play area monthly inspection
plus an additional offer of routine maintenance for Main St and Goseley from
SDDC.
225/2023 Clerks
report and Action Log
Clerk
confirmed the lengthman has requested new uniform. Resolved Cllrs agree to purchase
It
was agreed that the annual parish meeting will take place on 16th
May 2023 7.30pm at Dethick Hall
Clerk
confirmed an email had been received from Leawood Valley asking if the
application still wanted to go ahead. Resolved
to confirm with SDDC that the application should go ahead
Fixed
Asset Register. Resolved Cllrs
adopt fixed asset register
226/2023 Planning
Applications
DMPA/2023/0263 The proposed installation of
solar panels to the roof of the dwelling Ash House, Netherhall Road,
Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7AA – no observations
Planning Decisions
227/2023 Highways and Public Footpath
Cllr Seaton reported that the training for speedwatch has been postponed
due to roadworks. New dates to be arranged.
Cllr Seaton has sent information to Cllrs regarding the HGV reporting
and asked for a link to be added to the website.
Cllr Seaton has sent an official form regarding the signs Sandcliffe Road
and Burton Road
Cllr Mycock raised concerns regarding issues at the bottom of the
cutting. The grid on the corner of the service
road is blocked up and water runs down the road and will make the potholes
worse. Resolved Clerk to report
to SDDC
Cllr Tubey reported the new regeneration route at junction with A514 and
bottom of woodhouse street, people doing u turns at the railings. Concerns that it may cause a crash. Sign is meant to be put in place.
Cllr Mycock raised concerns regarding the tree owned by Parker’s are
overgrowing and hanging. Resolved Clerk
to contact Parker’s
Cllr Jenkinson reported all documents are now on the website
Newsletter draft handed out for review and any comments to
Cllr Jenkinson asap. For printing and
delivery
Cllr Jones thanked Cllr Jenkinson for all
his help
229/2023 Allotments
Clerk confirmed that all
invoices and agreements have been sent to allotment holders and suggested an
onsite meeting is booked for July meeting.
Split invoice with Hartshorne Charities.
Resolved onsite meeting to be arranged with tenants.
230/2023 Finance
Current bank
balance £14626.79
February payments
BP |
SDCVS |
Clerk and Lengthman salary March |
£1061.40 |
BP |
Hartshorne Cricket club |
Hire of
hall |
£25.00 |
BP |
EON |
Electricity for Goseley |
£52.40 |
BP |
IM Plumbing |
Fixing
of plumbing following leak |
£60.00 |
BP |
Waterplus |
Water
for Goseley |
£48.37 |
BP |
Tree and Gardens Service |
Installation
of noticeboards |
£240.00 |
BP |
DALC |
Annual subscription
£852.38qwa Optional
training fee £250.00 |
£1102.38 |
BP |
Smiths |
Service
of church clock |
£271.20 |
BP |
SDDC |
Rent of
recreational grounds |
15.00 |
BP |
SDDC |
Service
Dog Bins |
£703.98 |
BP |
Waterplus |
Church
yard water rates |
£128.49 |
All Cllrs agreed to the above payments
Concurrent
form signed by clerk and chair for £17526.06
Clerk
confirmed VAT return has been completed and posted.
Cllrs agreed
that any requests will be considered for S137.
Payments received
231/2023 Speed Indicator Device Guidance
Cllrs
reviewed the quotes and agreed that the Westotec quote is the preferred quote. Resolved Clerk to request a site visit
along with Cllr Muller and R Hanbury to discuss requirements and location.
232/2023 Date of Next meeting
15th
May 2023 7pm at Goseley Community Centre
TA to PC’s not gone for
PC again
Meeting closed at 20.25pm
Signed:
Parish
Council Chairman…………………………………….. Date………………………….