Council meeting minutes: October 2006
Held at 6.45pm on Tuesday 9th October 2006 at the Town Hall, Cotton Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield
Present:Councillor Rodda - Chair
Councillors L Anderson, T Bennett, K. Bowman,
D. Bratt, C.P. Cooper, K. Dudhill
In attendance:D Kee – Town Clerk
CHAD Reporter
1 Member of the Public
Open Forum
The Chair explained that the Open Forum gave members of the public an opportunity to comment on items which are on the agenda or any other relevant item.
52.Apologies for absence
Councillor J Dixon, R Bowler, J Woodhead
53.Members’ Interests
Members were reminded by the Chair of the need to complete and keep up to date the Register in-keeping with the Town Clerk's letter.
54.Confirmation of Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 11th September 2006 were presented as circulated.
ResolvedThat the above minutes be accepted as a true record.
55.Matters Arising
Item 46(1)The situation in the Sandhills area has been also investigated via the CANN Rangers.
Item 46(2)It was confirmed that a purchase order had been placed for the Portland Crescent fence by Bolsover District Council
(4)The actions of the police in respect of found items have also been raised with the Police Consultative Group. It was confirmed that the group promised to ascertain an answer in respect of this matter.
56.Police Matters
No police officer present.
The availability of personal safety leaflets previously published by the police based on the "Manchester Model was referred to.
Resolved That the police and/or community partnership be asked to update the document to provide advice for both women and men.
57. Town Clerk’s Report
(1)Police Matters
(1.1)The Clerk referred to a reply letter received from the police in respect of the Remembrance Day Parade planned for Sunday November 12th 2006.
ResolvedThe need for adequate policing of the parade be pursued further with Inspector Pickard.
(1.1)Concerns in respect of police not attending certain incidents, or noise matters was referred to.
ResolvedThe information received be noted.
(2)Cenotaph Bollards
The Clerk referred to a meeting held with representatives of Derbyshire County Council who were not now in favour of installing bollards. The matter had also been made known to the County Councillors who had originally requested consideration of a scheme. Derbyshire County Council promised to write to all businesses regarding their concerns about prejudicial vehicle movement.
The recent tarmac works associated with bus shelter footpath height adjustments were also referred to.
ResolvedThe actions and intentions of the County Council be noted and the tarmac made good works be pursued as appropriate.
(3)Winter Lights and Winter Festival
The Clerk referred to the series of attractions planned for Saturday 25th November and the lights switch on arrangements.
Particular reference was made to the event being more town focused. However it remained uncertain as to how businesses would be celebrating the season and their efforts with displays.
ResolvedThe activities of the Winter Festival Committee be congratulated, the Council supporting the actual day via the Clerk and members of the workforce.
The involvement and support of the Assembly Hall Trustees be also acknowledged and appreciation shown.
(4)Hornscroft Park
The Clerk reported upon the progress made by both the Partnership and the Friends Group.
It was noted that the Partnership had invited Groundwork Architects, in cooperation with representatives of the Church Authorities, to provide costing for a feasibility scheme. Also to invite four suitable companies to tender for the initial park development consultation works, to be hopefully funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Clerk also advised that a recent Friends press release had attracted some past photographs of the park, which were needed to support any funding bid. The Friends' Group were to make a visit to both Chesterfield and Matlock Park.
Resolved The activities and achievements of both the Partnership and Friends Group be noted and supported.
(5)DALC Membership Increase
The Clerk advised on the effects of the September DALC AGM resolution to increase subscription fees at the likely cost to the Council.
ResolvedThe matter be referred to the December budget setting meeting.
(6)Bus Stop - Station Road
The Clerk informed the Council of the Derbyshire County Council's decision to install an east bound mid hill bus stop for route 81 to serve the "Wimpy Estate". In addition, the Clerk confirmed that the County Council intended to install a west bound stop at some future date, all access footpaths needing to be installed on land in the ownership of the Town Council.
Resolved(1)The matter and decision of the County Council be noted.
(2)Concerns continue to be expressed about road safety matters when the west bound stop, as planned, is progressed.
(7)Effects of Fire Prevention Regulations on Council Owned Buildings
The Clerk outlined the progress made in respect of informing tenants and users of the Council's Community Halls of the fire prevention risks. The duties to be carried out by the Caretakers in respect of fire practices were also discussed.
Resolved(1)The various actions taken be noted.
(2)The matter be referred into committee for further discussion.
(8)Winter and Playground Works Programme
The Clerk referred to the Winter and Playgrounds Works plan.
ResolvedThe Winter Works and Playground plan be approved.
(9)Incidents
The Clerk referred to the record of incidents.
ResolvedThe report be noted.
58.Local Strategic Partnership
The Clerk referred to the letter and papers from DALC, 'The future is Local'.
The document also referred to the setting up of sub groups and an invitation to the Council to comment on the various matters raised.
Resolved(1)The Town Council work with other local authorities and be represented by member(s) as appropriate.
(2)The Clerk attend any officer meetings as possible, which might be arranged, and report to the Council accordingly.
59.Town Centre Development Group
The Clerk referred to the recent meeting and the presentation by Councillor Murray-Carr. The District Council CCTV siting plans and the proposed Town Council's Alcohol Control Zones were also supported by the group. The Clerk also commented on a letter sent to the C.E.O., Bolsover District Council asking for their support in improving business involvement and cooperation, given their present limited support of the group but recognising the interest shown by those businesses attending.
It was confirmed that the next meeting of the group was scheduled to take place on the 24th January 2007.
Resolved(1)The activities and discussions of the group be noted.
(2)The District Council be pursued in support of the development of the group activities and objectives via the District Council's Chief Executive Officer
60.Correspondence Received
The Clerk referred to the items of correspondence received.
(a)The Clerk referred to DALC Circular 35/2006 and the annual Parish Council Police Evening planned for Wednesday 15th November 2006.
ResolvedThe Chair and Clerk attend if personal schedules allow.
(b)The Clerk referred to the letter received from English Heritage setting out their continued support of the 2006 Winter Festival Event.
ResolvedThe letter of intended support be noted and the Council advised of the actual situation as matters progress.
(c)The Clerk referred to the letter received from Bolsover District Council in respect of the Parish Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendations and the Town Council's request for consideration of a variation in respect of actual expenses incurred.
ResolvedThe reply be noted and no further action be taken and the remuneration recommendations be not implemented.
The Clerk referred to an additional item of correspondence received from Derbyshire County Council in respect of Cotton Street Highway Sign.
ResolvedThe County Council's planned improvements and delayed timescale implementation be noted.
61.Planning
Councillor T Rodda, Chair, advised that as a member of the Planning Committee, Bolsover District Council, he intended not to comment on any planning applications.
1.06/00575/06/07Installation of roller shutters to cover shop front windows and door at 26 Town End, Bolsover by A G Harrison
ResolvedNo objections.
2.06/00601/FULConversion of existing wash tower into mixed use as self contained holiday accommodation and ancillary domestic use at The Wash Tower, The Works, Whaley Road by Mr and Mrs C Jones.
ResolvedNo objections.
3.06/00625/TPOPruning to eight trees (TPO/BOL/48) Trees adjacent walkway between 10 Keswick Close and 26 Carr Vale Road, Bolsover by Grounds Maintenance and Cleansing Manager
ResolvedNo objections.
4.CM5/0106/161Proposed Recovery of Coal, Oxcroft Stocking Grounds, Mill Lane, Stanfree for UK Coal Mining Ltd
ResolvedThe Council object restating the planning grounds reasons set out in the response to the previous application.
With the permission of the Chair three additional applications were discussed.
5.06/00604/FULErection of nine single storey dwellings with parking and extension to road, Nursery, North View Street, Carr Vale by Spire Homes Ltd
ResolvedNo objections.
6.06/00645/FULTwo storey extension to side of 15 Crich View, Bolsover by Mr Bisall
and Mrs Wright.
ResolvedNo objections.
7.06/00648/TPOTo cut 1/3 off tree (TPO/BOL/32) at 23 Portland Avenue, Bolsover byMr R Rossington.
ResolvedThe Council objects based upon the planning grounds that:-
(1)The T.P.O. works are not properly defined inkeeping with the requirements of the act and
(2)That no specialist advice is evidenced in the application.
CHAIR
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