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BUGBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL

 Minutes of the Meeting of the Full Council

held on Monday 11th June 2007 at 7.30 p.m.

at the Community Centre, Bugbrooke.

                                 PRESENT:

Councillor Philip Bignell – In the Chair

                                 Councillor John Bignell                                      Councillor Brian King

Councillor Mrs Diana Cockrill                               Councillor Mrs Cherry Pilcher

Councillor John Curtis                                        Councillor Dr. Jonathan Shribman

Councillor David Harries                                      Councillor Neil Sturdy

Councillor Mrs Brenda Inch                                 Councillor Terry Ward

                                 IN ATTENDANCE: 

Mrs Emma Bignell - Clerk to the Council

Five Parishioners 

                                APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:                                            ABSENT: 

Councillor Alan Kent (family commitment)                         Councillor David Jeffery

Councillor Ken Gardner (sporting commitment)                                        

District Cllr. G. Smith                          

 PC07/6/100                DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: 

No interests were declared. 

PC07/6/101                POLICE MATTERS : 

The Clerk reported that a number of photo electric cells had been stolen from the tops of street lamps across the village. The matter had been reported to the Police and was being dealt with as a significant crime. The lights were being repaired as quickly as possible by ABB each time a report was sent in and were also being painted with anti climb paint in order to prohibit repeat attacks.  

PC07/6/102                MINUTES: 

The minutes of the meeting held on 14th May 2007 were approved as a correct record and duly signed by the Chairman. 

PC07/6/103                JUBILEE HOUSE: (Previously raised under minute PC07/3/41)                               

The Clerk and District Councillor Smith had met with Tony Lovelee, Area Manager from Paradigm Housing Association to look at the improving security at the rear of the property from the Surgery car park. It was agreed that the Housing Association would put up a trellis arch over the gate and increase planting to stop youths climbing into the grounds. At the same meeting, the poor condition of the ‘grace and favour’ path that ran from Meadway to School Close was discussed. Bob Cotter, Head Teacher at the Primary School had obtained a quote from Raybell to tarmac this stretch of path.  £800 (approximately a third of the cost) would be met by Paradigm and Cllr. Smith thought there would also be funds available from SNC, which made this project quite financially viable for the Parish Council.

RESOLVED: To organise barriers to prohibit bikes & skateboardsbut still allow buggies & wheelchairs access

ACTION: Clerk

PC07/6/104                REVISION TO CLERK’S CONTRACT: (Previously raised under minute PC07/4/72) 

Mr Harries & the Clerk had taken some time to run through the proposed changes to the contract as set out by NALC & SLCC. They were mainly in relation to central government law changes e.g. flexible working hours and health and safety issues and it was therefore deemed appropriate that the council adopt the changes and the clerk’s contract be revised accordingly. 

PC07/6/105                PURCHASE OF PROJECTOR -YOUTH CLUB: (Previously raised under minute PC07/4/76) 

The Chairman explained that Youth Club Treasurer had provided details of the projector required. After competitive prices had been sought, this had subsequently been purchased by the Parish Council and as such was regarded as an asset of the Council but would be on permanent loan to the Youth Club. 

PC07/6/106                COMMITTEES & WORKING PARTIES: (Previously raised under minute PC07/5/83) 

Members, around the table, were asked to confirm on which committees and working parties they wished to sit.

RESOLVED: To update the list accordingly

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/6/107                JOINT COUNCILS MEETING: (Previously raised under minute PC07/5/84) 

The Chairman gave a brief report on the meeting he had attended at Wootton Hall Park on 24/05/07. 

PC07/6/108                CO-OPTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR: (Previously raised under minute PC07/5/87) 

There had been one written nomination received for the vacancy on the Council. John Scoble had given a brief overview on why he wished to be co-opted and his other interests within the village.

RESOLVED: To co-opt Mr Scoble and arrange for the completion of the necessary paperwork

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/6/109                PARKING KISLINGBURY ROAD GARAGE: (Previously raised under minute PC07/5/93) 

The Clerk advised that she had endeavoured to gain further action from SNC on this matter but they were adamant they would not proceed any further with the parking of vehicles for sale on the pavement. The Chairman asked District Councillor Curtis to see if he could make any headway.

Meanwhile a couple of vehicles had started parking regularly on the canal bridge.

RESOLVED: To arrange for signs stating ‘No Parking’ on the bridge

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/6/110                PUBLIC QUESTION TIME : 

The meeting was adjourned between 8.20 p.m. and 8.37 p.m. to allow questions and comments from parishioners. 

PC07/6/111                PLANNING:

 

Amended

S061322P

(Harrison)

46a, Camp Hill

Single storey extension to rear, loft conversion with dormer windows to front & side

Full heights windows to each side patio doors; 2 rooflights to lounge

 

 

 

 

 

For info

S071548P

(Heygates)

Bugbrooke Mills

Replacement mill & cladding of associated silos

Revised description  

 

 

 

 

 

For info

S070381P

(SNC)

Land in front of 63 & 65 Kislingbury Rd

Tarmac lay-by for two vehicles with disabled parking

Application withdrawn  

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070352P

(Johnston)

12, Church Lane

Single storey dwelling at rear

Permission refused by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070353P

(Johnston)

12, Church Lane

Conservatory at rear

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070401P

(Scottish & Newcastle)

Five Bells,

Church Lane

Pitched roof canopy & balustrading to main entrance

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070408P

(Thompson)

9, West End

Two storey extension, conversion of garage loft & enclosed linkway

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070452P

(Poole)

32, Georges Avenue

Single storey extension to side & rear, conversion of garage to living space

Permission granted by SNC

 PARISH MATTERS:

PC07/6/112                COMMUNITY CENTRE: 

The Chairman reported on the AGM held on 30/05/07. He also reported on the normal monthly meeting, items for discussion included upgrading the CCTV system, locking of car park gates, no bar separation and the smoke free law coming into effect on 1st July.  

PC07/6/113                FIVE BELLS: 

There were proposals to alter the opening hours of the Five Bells but the new licensing arrangements did not allow for direct consultation with Parish Councils. Mr Curtis considered that this was most unacceptable as changes could easily slip though the system and asked that the matter be raised with SNC.

RESOLVED: That SNC be consulted with a copy to NALC

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/6/114                COUNTY COUNCILLORS LOCAL SCHEMES: 

County Cllr. Mrs Kirkbride had allocated £3,200 to Bugbrooke for spending on local projects. Members would be given time to think on how best to utilise these funds. Meanwhile another pot of money through ‘whole village schemes’ had become available, albeit with a very tight timescale for proposals. 4 villages across the county would be selected by the end of June to benefit from the sum of approximately £25,000.

RESOLVED: To submit an immediate bid based around highways issues,predominantly ‘speed control’ by the deadline of 15/06/07.

ACTION: Clerk 

PC07/6/115                DEVELOPMENT WORKING PARTY MEETING: 

The working party would meet on 20/06/07 to discuss the way forward for the Parish Plan.

 PC07/6/116                SMOKE FREE LAW: 

The new law would come into force on 01/07/07.

RESOLVED: To display notices at the Parish Office and in the 2 three sided bus shelters prohibiting smoking at these locations

ACTION: Clerk

PC07/6/117                PRIMARY SCHOOL: 

Mr Cotter hoped to have ideas for the play equipment to the Council by the end of June for discussion at the July meeting. As discussed previously (under minute 103) as a direct result of the School Transport Plan section to encourage more parents to walk their children to school, he had obtained a quote for tarmacing the ‘grace and favour’ path.

RESOLVED: To undertake the improvements to this path subject to the appropriate barriers being installed

ACTION: Clerk

 CORRESPONDENCE:

PC07/6/118                For Action -

NALC – Update including training courses 2007

NCC – Transport Strategy for growth consultation – 19/06/07 at SNC offices, Towcester – no-one to attend although Mrs Cockrill would endeavour to obtain transport if considered necessary

SLCC – East Midlands Regional Training Conference – 19/07/07 at Quorn, Leicestershire – Clerk & DH to attend

SNC – Village level housing needs survey – request from Strategic Housing Officer to attend future PC meeting – offer dates of future meetings (Clerk to contact)

Standards Board – Code of Conduct booklets– distributed to all members

 

For Report -

SNC – Canal Parish Partnership Meeting 12/06/07 (& minutes from 23/01/07)

SNC – Northamptonshire Waste Management Strategy leaflet

SNVB – Newsletter

Alzheimers Association – Newsletter

ACRE – Village Viewpoint

RESOLVED: All correspondence was available for councillors to take away and read further if they wished

 FINANCIAL MATTERS:

PC07/6/119                INSURANCE: 

It was noted that the annual premium had risen quite steeply as a direct result of amending the cover on the street lights to the level recommended by ABB. The Clerk had completed an additional form from Allianz Cornhill, prior to the cover on the Fidelity Guarantee being increased and was awaiting an additional premium on this. 

PC07/6/120                ANNUAL RETURN 2007: 

The Clerk ran through the obligations of the Council to fulfil the requirements of the audit system. All areas of responsibility were correctly managed. It was noted that a more rigorous internal auditing system by councillors would be implemented in this financial year as set out in the guidelines from the External Auditors. The figures for the Annual Return were also presented. The form would be finalised, passed to the Internal Auditor for signing off and then would be sent off to the External Auditors, BDO Stoy Hayward in August.  

RESOLVED: To complete all necessary paperwork and submit by the requested deadline

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/6/121                MEETING WITH INTERNAL AUDITOR: 

The Clerk would be meeting with Mr Lovell on 15th June where he would be inspecting the systems and procedures of the Council and completing the Annual Return.

 

PC07/6/122                MONTHLY BUDGET SPENT FIGURES: 

The Clerk made available copies of the monthly budget update.

PC07/6/123                SECTION 137 EXPENDITURE: 

The limit for Section 137 expenditure had increased from £5.44 to £5.64 for 2007/08. 

PC07/6/124                ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT: 

Chq no

To whom

Service rendered

Amount

Vat

000761

AH Contracts

Emptying of waste bins - May

£224.14

£33.38

000778

Peter Warden

2 grass cuts - May

£554.60

£82.60

000779

Powergen

Unmetered supply charges Notts

£568.34

£84.65

000780

Mr A. Walton

Litter picking May/June

£53.82

 

S/O

Mrs E.J. Bignell

Clerk’s salary - June

£368.06

 

000781

HM Revenue & Customs

Tax & NI (EB & AW)

£130.59

 

000782

ABB

Quarterly maintenance to Cambs.

£678.07

£100.99

000783

SLCC

Conference 19/07/07

£94.00

£14.00

000784

LINK

Advert for 12 months

£60.00

 

 RESOLVED: That all the accounts presented for payment be approved. That sufficient funds from the deposit account be transferred to the current account to cover payments

 

PC07/6/125                DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING: 

Monday 9th July 2007 at 7.30 p.m.

                                (Development Working Party – 20/06/07 at 7.30 p.m.)  

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.42 p.m. 

CHAIRMAN -                                                                                                         DATE -

 

Return to Parish Council Index

 

Minutes of the Meeting of the Full Council

held on Monday 16th April 2007 at 7.35 p.m.

at the Community Centre, Bugbrooke. 

                                PRESENT:

Chairman - Councillor Philip Bignell   

Councillor John Bignell                                                    Councillor David Jeffery

Councillor Mrs Diana Cockrill                                   Councillor Alan Kent      

Councillor John Curtis                                                     Councillor Brian King

Councillor Dr. Dipak Dutta                                      Councillor Mrs Cherry Pilcher   

Councillor David Harries                                                   Councillor Neil Sturdy

Councillor Brenda Inch                                                        Councillor Terry Ward

                                                                                              

                                IN ATTENDANCE: 

Mrs Emma Bignell - Clerk to the Council

4 parishioners                                       

 

                                APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:                                                            ABSENT: 

Councillor Ken Gardner (personal)                                             

County Cllr. Mrs Joan Kirkbride                                              

PC07/4/59                DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: 

Mr Ward declared an interest in the issue of ‘Postwatch’ listed under ‘Correspondence’.

 

PC07/4/60                POLICE MATTERS: 

Mr Kent gave a report on Community Speedwatch and passed the Council a copy of the Primary School’s Travel Plan which made mention of the Parish Council. Mr Curtis reported that youths had been congregating at the Play Area and drinking alcohol, he advised that this had been reported to the Police.

 

PC07/4/61                MINUTES: 

The minutes of the meeting held on 12th March were approved as a correct record and duly signed by the Chairman.

 

REPORTS ON ISSUES PREVIOUSLY RAISED:

PC07/4/62                PARISH QUESTIONNAIRES & EXHIBITION: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/44) 

The majority of the surveys had now been analysed and the results of these would be produced at an exhibition to be held at the Community Centre on Tuesday 1st May between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.. The Development Working Party would hold a short meeting prior to this date to finalise arrangements.

 

PC07/4/63                HARRISON TRUST LAND: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/52) 

Mr Kent had received a follow up letter from a local parishioner in respect of the land at the end of Johns Road which was read out at the meeting.

RESOLVED: To acknowledge the letter accordingly

ACTION: Clerk

PC07/4/64                PARISH & DISTRICT ELECTIONS: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/53) 

There were four candidates for the two seats at District Council, therefore an election would be held. There were 14 nominations for the 15 parish council seats therefore there would be no election and the vacancy would be filled by co-option.

 

PC07/4/65                EMERGENCY PLANNING MEETING: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/54) 

The Clerk reported on the Emergency Planning Meeting she had attended on Tuesday 27/03/07. She hoped to use the public exhibition on 01/0507 as a forum to gain support from the community for a ‘self help plan’ in the event of a major emergency in the parish.

 

PC07/4/66                MINERALS/WASTE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/54) 

Mr Sturdy had studied the consultation document and reported his findings to the Clerk who had responded to N.C.C. by the deadline.

 

PC07/4/67                MID-NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARISHES: (Previously minuted at PC07/3/54) 

Sally Townsend had responded to the Council’s concerns about correspondence by confirming that all correspondence was agreed by the committee prior to being despatched.

 

PC07/4/68                PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: 

The meeting was adjourned between 7.59 p.m. and 8.11 p.m. to allow questions and comments from parishioners.

 

PC07/4/69                PLANNING: 

(New)

S070352P

(Johnson)

12, Church Lane

Single storey dwelling at rear

Object – highways access & backland development

 

 

 

 

 

(New)

S070353P

(Johnson)

12, Church Lane

Conservatory at rear

No objections

 

 

 

 

 

(New)

S070381P

(SNC)

Land in front of 63 & 65 Kislingbury Rd

Tarmac Lay-by for two vehicles with disabled parking

Support, concern spaces may be taken by neighbouring commercial garage

 

 

 

 

 

(New)

S070385P

(Jones)

11, Pilgrims Lane

Two storey extension to side & rear, including raising roof & conservatory to rear

Object - concern over long term usage & consequential increase in traffic, proposed design not in keeping with street scene

 

 

 

 

 

(New)

S070408P

(Thomason)

9, West End

Two storey extension to rear, conversion of garage loft & enclosed linkway to garage

Comment to ensure no windows overlooking neighbouring properties

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S061698P

(Meech)

1, Almond Close

Two storey extension to side

Permission refused by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070086P

(Botterill)

10 Badgers Close

Single storey rear extension

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S060154P

(Foale & Hacker)

5, Waggoners Way

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & porch

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S070160P

(Unusual Industries)

The Wharf

Test rig attached to existing approved extension (retrospective)

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S061711P

(Musson)

65, Pilgrims Lane

Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of replacement detached two storey dwelling with attached garage

SNC Officer recommending approval. Site meeting to be held on 17/04/07 prior to committee meeting on 26/04/07.

 PARISH MATTERS:

PC07/4/69                COMMUNITY CENTRE: 

A brief report was given on the meeting of the Management Committee held on 22/03/07. The AGM would be held on 30/05/07. New floors were due to be installed in the rooms at the rear of the building and a formal lease had been drawn up for the Parish Office.

RESOLVED: To sign the lease and return to the Management Committee

ACTION: Clerk

 

PC07/4/70                PARKED CARS: 

Mr Gardner had received a number of complaints regarding vehicles from the commercial garage being parked on the crescent at Kislingbury Road. Vehicles at Waggon & Horses Green on the High Street were also proving a danger as it was affecting the position at which the bus could safely stop.

RESOLVED: To report to the police again and to ask highways to re-paint bus stop markings on the road

ACTION: Clerk

 

PC07/4/71                STREET LIGHT PL172:  

A complaint had been received from a resident at Tibbs Way that youths were climbing the lamppost adjacent to the fence on the alleyway between the Community Centre & Pound Lane, they were then able to sit on his garage roof.

RESOLVED: To ask ABB to apply ‘anti climb’ paint to the post as low as was legally allowable

ACTION: Clerk

 

                                CORRESPONDENCE:

PC07/4/72                For Action -

NALC – Update to include Clerk’s contract of employment - revisions

RESOLVED: To study existing contract & revise accordingly

ACTION: Clerk/DH

AH Contracts – Rise in prices linked to land fill tax charges

RESOLVED: To accept the necessary increases with immediate effect

E-on/Central Networks – Unmetered Electricity Connections Agreement

RESOLVED: To sign the agreement & return

ACTION: Clerk

PC07/4/73                For Report -

Postwatch – Post Office Closures, information for circulation

BDO Accountants – Local Council Briefing

NCC – Junction improvements – Northampton Town Centre

NCC – Traffic Regulation Orders

SNC – ‘Landlord News & Views’

SNC – South Northants Homes

SNVB – Newsletter April 07

EMDA – Newsletter

Enjoy England – Celebrate St Georges Day – 23/04/07

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

PC07/4/74              ANNUAL AUDIT: 

The Clerk advised that the Annual Return form had been received and this year the council had been selected to complete a more comprehensive return as it had been selected from the random 5% of councils chosen annually.

RESOLVED: To complete & return by the deadline

ACTION: Clerk 

PC07/4/75                END OF YEAR FIGURES TO 31/03/2007: 

The figures to the end of March were available. The new budget would be produced for the May meeting.  

 

PC07/4/76              YOUTH CLUB GRANT REQUEST: 

The Treasurer of the Youth Club had written seeking financial assistance from the council to purchase equipment for the weekly run group. The club had been running for five years and had over 200 members between the ages of 9 and 13. They were looking to purchase a projector or a karaoke machine. Members agreed that this self financing, non- profit organisation provided an excellent service to the younger members of the village and it was therefore -

RESOLVED: To provide £600 for the purchase of a projector

ACTION: Clerk

 

 

PC07/4/77                ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT: 

Petty Cash - £100.00

ABB - £645.00 – 1/4ly maintenance charges - Rugby (Vat - £96.06)

AH Contracts – emptying of dog waste bins (agreed but monthly bill not received)

Peter Warden - 1 cut in March (agreed but monthly bill not received)

Powergen - £837.26 – 1/4ly maintenance charges - Notts (Vat - £124.70)

Mr A. Walton - £67.33 - litter picking March/April

Inland Revenue - £137.66- tax & N.I. (EB & AW)

Mrs E.J. Bignell - £366.52 - clerk’s salary April

                                RESOLVED: That all the accounts presented for payment be approved

That sufficient funds from the deposit account be transferred

to the current account to cover payments 

 

PC07/4/78                DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY MEETING: 

Monday 14th May 2007 at 7.30 p.m.  (Footpaths Meeting on 30/04/07 at 7.00 p.m.) 

Prior to the meeting being formally called to a close, the Chairman presented a framed photograph to Dr. Dutta as a token of appreciation for his many years service on the council, as he would not be standing for election in May.     

There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.15 p.m. 

CHAIRMAN -                                                                                                         DATE –

 

Return to Parish Council Index

Minutes of the Meeting of the Full Council

held on Monday 14th May 2007 at 7.30 p.m.

at the Community Centre, Bugbrooke. 

                                PRESENT:

Councillor Philip Bignell - Chairman 

Councillor John Bignell                                               Councillor David Jeffery

Councillor Mrs Diana Cockrill                                      Councillor Alan Kent      

Councillor John Curtis                                               Councillor Brian King

Councillor Ken Gardner                                             Councillor Mrs Cherry Pilcher

Councillor David Harries                                           Councillor Dr. Jonathan Shribman

Councillor Mrs Brenda Inch                                        Councillor Terry Ward

                                IN ATTENDANCE: 

Mrs Emma Bignell - Clerk to the Council

District Councillor Graham Smith

Three Parishioners 

                                APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:                                                            ABSENT: 

Councillor Neil Sturdy (work commitments)                                      

County Cllr. Mrs J. Kirkbride 

Prior to the meeting commencing, all councillors signed their declarations of acceptance of office forms. These were returned to the Clerk and countersigned by her.

 

PC07/5/79                ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN: 

It was proposed by Mrs Pilcher that Mr Philip Bignell be re-elected as Chairman and seconded by Mr Ward. Mr Curtis then voiced his concern that it was not appropriate for the Chairman and Clerk to come from the same household and that he wished to abstain from a vote in favour. Mr Philip Bignell commented that this matter had previously been discussed and accepted by the Council. The situation had also arisen during questions with the Clerk at the panel meeting for the ‘Quality Council’ application in December and it had not been deemed detrimental to the application at the time. Mr Harries confirmed that whilst not ideal, there were no legal restrictions to prohibit the arrangement.  As there were no other nominations offered, a show of hands revealed all in favour, bar the one abstention, so Mr Bignell was elected as Chairman and signed that declaration of acceptance of office. 

PC07/5/80                ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN: 

The Chairman then proposed Mr Harries to continue as Vice-Chairman and this was seconded by Mr Ward. There were no other nominations, all were in favour and Mr Harries was duly elected as Vice-Chairman. 

The Chairman thanked councillors for their support in his re-election and welcomed Dr. Shribman to his first meeting as a parish councillor.  

PC07/5/81                LOCAL CODE OF CONDUCT: 

The Clerk advised all members that they needed to complete new register of interest forms. A new model ‘Code of Conduct’ had been produced and had to be adopted by 1st October. South Northants Council had requested that parish councils wait a couple of months before adopting as they wished to check through the details.  

RESOLVED: That the forms would in turn be passed

 to the Monitoring Officer at South Northants Council. 

The new code would not be adopted until further 

guidance was available from SNC

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/5/82                DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: 

No interests were declared. 

PC07/5/83                REPRESENTATIVES FOR COMMITTEES, WORKING PARTIES ETC.: 

The Clerk suggested that members take some time to consider which committees they might like to sit upon and to allow Dr. Shribman the opportunity to join some committees/working parties.

RESOLVED: To discuss the matter at the June meeting

 PC07/5/84                POLICE MATTERS : 

Mr Kent reported that the Community Speedwatch volunteers had once again been active in the village, morning and early evening. As in the previous two years, vehicle details exceeding the speed limit had been logged and forwarded to the Police. Of 400 vehicle movements in Church Lane, 32 were recorded as speeding. As were 39 from 475 on Kislingbury Road and 21 from 260 on Camp Hill. It was interesting to note that the vehicles most likely to be exceeding the speed limit were commercial vehicles rather than passenger vehicles.

Circular correspondence had been received from the police including the West Northamptonshire Community Newsletter and a pledge from the Chief Constable that he would be providing the attendance of a Senior Police Officer at Parish Council meetings once every three months.

RESOLVED: To send a calendar of meeting dates to his P.A. as requested

ACTION: Clerk

A joint Police and County Council meeting would be held at Wootton Hall Park on 24/05/07.

RESOLVED: To send a representative

ACTION: Chairman

 PC07/5/85                MINUTES:

 

The minutes of the meetings held on 16th April 2007 were approved as a correct record and duly signed by the Chairman.

 

REPORTS ON ISSUES PREVIOUSLY RAISED:

PC07/5/86               EXHIBITION & PARISH PLAN:  (Previously minuted at PC07/4/62)            

The exhibition had proved a very successful day and the Chairman thanked all those who had assisted. It had been well attended and there had been good interaction from the community. Once the committees had been finalised, the Development Working Party would need to meet to decide how to progress the plan and engage further with the community. 

PC07/5/87                DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: (Previously minuted at PC07/4/64) 

The Chairman congratulated Mr Curtis and Mr Smith on their re-election to South Northamptonshire Council. There had been no election for the Parish Council and there was one vacancy for co-option.

RESOLVED: To look at nominations for the vacancy at the June meeting

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/5/88                STREETLIGHT PL172: (Previously minuted at PC07/4/71) 

The anti climb paint had now been applied to the street light on the alley way between the Community Centre and Pound Lane. 

PC07/5/89                PUBLIC QUESTION TIME : 

The meeting was adjourned between 8.02 p.m. and 8.11 p.m. to allow questions and comments from parishioners. 

PC07/5/90                PLANNING: 

New

S070401P

(Scottish & Newcastle)

Five Bells,

Church Lane

Pitched roof canopy & balustrading to main entrance

Materials to match those already existing

 

 

 

 

 

New

S070462A

(Scottish & Newcastle)

Five Bells,

Church Lane

Siting of new pub name (illuminated)

Concern that flood lighting should not overspill actual sign or be detrimental to adjoining Conservation Area

 

 

 

 

 

New

S070452P

(Poole)

32, Georges

Avenue

Single storey extension to side and rear, conversion of garage to living space

Materials to match those already existing

 

 

 

 

 

New

S070515P

(Thomas)

59, Pilgrims Lane

Raise height of existing single storey dwelling to create a second storey with rear & side extensions

No comments

 

 

 

 

 

New

S070540P

(Shouler)

23, The

Paddocks

First floor rear terrace, access doors & guardrail

Concern that proposals would overlook neighbouring properties

 

 

 

 

 

(New)

S071548P

(Heygates)

Bugbrooke Mills

Replacement mill & cladding of existing silos

Opportunity for improvements to site access, colour of building &  enhanced planting to provide screening  

 

 

 

 

 

Decision

S061711P

(Musson)

65, Pilgrims Lane

Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of replacement detached two storey dwelling with attached garage

Permission granted by SNC

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH MATTERS:

PC07/5/91                COMMUNITY CENTRE: 

The new wood flooring had been installed at rear of the building. Members were impressed by the quality and Mr Curtis suggested a letter of thanks be sent to the Committee. The Chairman reminded those present that the AGM would be held on 30/05/07.

RESOLVED: To send a letter of thanks to the Management Committee

ACTION: Clerk

 PC07/5/92                FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE MEETING: 

The Committee had met on 30/04/07 and the Chairman gave a brief report on the items discussed including the site meeting Mrs Pace & the Clerk had attended with Mr Paul Heygate to discuss the  installation of further kissing gates. 

 

PC07/5/93                SNC – RESPONSE TO OUTSTANDING ISSUES: 

Mrs Morgan, Chief Executive had responded to the issue of bins on the footway at West End by explaining that the situation had been monitored on weekdays but not weekends but dependent on the decision of the Cabinet to consider a policy on fining residents, the matter would be dealt with accordingly. In respect to the cars at the garage on Kislingbury Road, the officer was satisfied that no infringement had occurred but that dates, times and vehicle registrations would be required if monitoring were to restart.

RESOLVED: To note the particulars when obstructions did occur for SNC

ACTION: All Councillors 

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

PC07/5/94                For Action -

ACRE – Parish Plan Progress Update

RESOLVED: To submit financial report by deadline of 25/05/07

ACTION: Clerk

NCC – Highways Open Day - 30/06/07

RESOLVED: No-one available to attend

Northampton College – Learning Coach – the principle of the coach was supported but the cost was considered prohibitive and it would be more cost effective to run a static course from the Community Centre if a need from the community was established.  

RESOLVED: To advise the college accordingly

ACTION: Clerk

Northamptonshire Healthcare Trust – seeking members for new Foundation Trust

RESOLVED: To advertise on the LINK website

ACTION: Clerk

For Report -

HM Government/NHS – Smokefree Law – 01/07/07

John Curtis – Copy correspondence to Cllr. J. Kirkbride in respect of road surfacing

SNC – Food Hygiene Advisory Session for Volunteers – 16/05/07, cost £10

NCC – Town Centre improvements  - public exhibitions 11/05/07 & 12/05/07

NCC – Road closure - Litchborough Road  - advertise on Link website

NCC – Grants for Youth Groups – Clerk had already advised Youth Club Treasurer

SNC – Improvements to council properties – June – Nov 07

NHS Application by Daventry Day & Night Pharmacy for a 100 hour exemption

RESOLVED: All correspondence was available for councillors

 to take away and read further if they wished 

 

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

PC07/5/95                INSURANCE RENEWAL: 

The Clerk had reviewed the council’s assets, including insurance cover for street lights as advised by ABB and to increase the Fidelity Guarantee as advised by both the Internal & External Auditors. She had written to Allianz Cornhill to request the changes & increase the FG from £30,000 to £40,000. She was awaiting an amendment to the premium.

 

PC07/5/96                MONTHLY BUDGET SPENT FIGURES: 

The Clerk provided each councillor present with the new budget for 2006/07 and reported on the income and expenditure for April and May.    

PC07/5/97                PAYE ONLINE: 

The Clerk had once again lodged the annual returns for the PAYE online, as there were financial benefits for the Council by undertaking this method. 

PC07/5/98                ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT: 

National Pen Ltd – £101.04 - pens for exhibition (Vat - £15.05)

Staples - £145.84 – Stationery for exhibition (Vat - £21.72)

Petty Cash - £100.00

AH Contracts - emptying of dog waste bins (approved but no invoice received)

Peter Warden - £554.60 – 2 cuts April (Vat - £82.60)

ABB - £36.74 – PL41 The Paddocks, replace ignitor (Vat - £5.47)

Allianz Cornhill - £2421.82 - insurance renewal 01/06/07

BSCC - £355.00 – Room Hire & Parish Office Rental

Mr A. Walton - £53.82 - litter picking April/May

Mrs E.J. Bignell - £368.06 (s/o) - clerk’s salary May

HMRC- £130.59 - tax & N.I. (EB & AW)

BT- £59.03 – 1/4ly phone charges (Vat - £8.79)

Cherrenee - £45.12 – plants for the village planters

RESOLVED:That all the accounts presented for payment be approved

That sufficient funds from the deposit account be transferred

to the current account to cover payments 

 

PC07/5/99                DATE OF NEXT ORDINARY MEETING: 

Monday 11th June 2007 at 7.30 p.m.                               

There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.07 p.m.

 

CHAIRMAN -                                                                                                         DATE –

 

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