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DUDDON PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 28 April 2005 in the Green Room, Victory Hall, Broughton-in-Furness Present Cllr H J Barker (in the chair), Cllr J Batten, Cllr J W Curwen, Cllr Mrs V Glessal, Cllr B Hadwin, Cllr D Hoggarth, Cllr Mrs J Johnson, Cllr Mrs E Knowles
Apologies Cllr Mrs L Burch due to holiday commitments, Cllr R Webster due to holiday commitments 35/05 Minutes It was RESOLVED that the acting Chairman sign the minutes as a correct record. 36/05 Matters arising Re item 1116 i) in response to Mr Fox’s telephone reply it was RESOLVED to form a sub committee, comprising Cllrs Burch, Curwen, Glessal and Knowles, to look into disability issues. Cllr Knowles agreed to contact Mr Fox. Adjournment of meeting for Public Discussion Mrs Morgan noted the prevailing traffic problems in Broughton and stressed the need for a public carpark. She also drew attention to the poor state of the road surface close to The Square in New Street. Cllr Curwen explained that it was on the programme of works to be resurfaced. Ms Townsend asked about the public enquiry into the proposed detrunking of the A595. Cllr Curwen reported that he had attended on each of the four days and spoken. He was disappointed that no-one else from SLDC had attended and that no reference had been made to the Ghyll Scaur quarry traffic. The enquiry had been adjourned until a date in late May. Cllr Curwen would attend site visits between the Whycham Valley and Greenodd due to take place then. 37/05 Correspondence The clerk presented the following correspondence received:
After considering the correspondence, it was decided to take the following action: 1127 Vote for Cllr Barbara Brown of Hawkshead Parish Council 1128 Write to Stuart Pate of CCC with copy of Mr & Mrs McClure’s letter, requesting action on verge maintenance points raised 1148 Write to Mr Fear to thank him for his co-operation and note problems of children trespassing 1159 Respond, noting concerns 38/05 Planning Applications The following planning applications were recommended for approval: 7/2005/5225 5 Broughton Tower Alterations to ground floor windows 7/2005/5232 Lumb Holme, Broughton Mills Convert part of barn adjacent to house to provide annexed accommodation 7/2005/5247 Lane End, Broughton Mills Renewals holistic centre and staff flat 39/05 Financial MattersIt was RESOLVED to pay the following from the main account: Continental Landscapes Ltd Wilson Park works £4,306.38 E.On Energy Street lighting for April £31.89 SLDC Playground inspection annual fee £206.00 VH Management Cttee. VAT refund 2004-2005 £4,791.34 E. Essery clerk’s expenses (postage £27.72, telephone £8.70, stationery £15.65, printing £24.52) £76.59 E. Essery balance of pay to 30 April 2005 £137.19 Viking Direct per Victory Hall – ink cartridges £79.65 Neat Ideas per Victory Hall – laminator and pouches £46.95 Rexel Senate Ltd per Victory Hall – light bulbs £4.94 Terry Chemicals Ltd per Victory Hall – paper towels £36.43 Julie Clucas per Victory Hall – toilet paper £28.14 Powergen per Victory Hall – electricity £417.55 The annual accounts for 2004/2005 were approved and the Audit Commission document signed.40/05 Foxfield land dispute Correspondence from Macbeth Scott & Co was noted. It was RESOLVED to recover the file from Thomas Butler & Son to check key correspondence on the matter and refer to this when responding. It was agreed that the Council was unable to account for what happened at the Parish Council meeting held in April 1998, as requested by Mr Atkinson. 41/05 Carpark It was noted that documents relating to access and rights of way in Occupation Lane were to be submitted to Mr Shaw, SLDC’s solicitor, for advice. It was agreed that no further progress was possible until this issue had been resolved. 42/05 Wilson Park It was reported that the cheque from LDNPA had been received. Cllr Webster had enquired about similar funding for 2005/2006 and through the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme and would report next month. The new seesaw was to be installed imminently. A quote for a new piece of play equipment had been received and it was RESOLVED to submit an application to the CGP Duddon Parish Trust Fund. Cllr Hadwin undertook to remove the chain from the multi-activity unit and to attend to the timber house handrail. It was noted that the playing field was looking much better since the new grass cutting arrangements had come into operation. It was agreed to arrange at the next meeting for a working party to attend to the grass in the play area. 43/05 Any Other Business After reports from each councillor, the following actions were requested: i) Clerk to write to Mr Clague at LDNPA regarding cutting back tree branches in The Square ii) Clerk to write to English Nature regarding the need for ‘dogs on leads’ notices on Duddon Mosses iii) Obtain removal notice from SLDC for vehicle permanently parked by auction mart iv) Cllr Hadwin to remove fallen trees at Donkey Rocks v) Clerk to write to Community Speed Watch co-ordinator requesting a report on the use of the radar gun 44/05 Clerk appointment Since it concerned staff engagement, this item was discussed in camera. The two members of the interview panel present fed back their comment on the interviews and the written comments of the two interviewers who were absent were read out. It was RESOLVED to appoint Mr David Pickin to the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. The current clerk would write to all candidates and prepare a contract for the new clerk. Cllr Batten proposed a vote of thanks to the outgoing clerk for the excellent job she had done. 45/05 Date of Next Meeting There being no further business, the meeting closed at 10.10pm and the next meeting – the AGM - set for Thursday 26 May 2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
