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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:
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:
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:
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