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Parish Council Minutes - May 2010 Minutes of the 293rd meeting of Stoke Golding Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 5th May 2010. Attendance: Cllrs Reg Ward (in the chair), Rachel Terheege, Doug Mayes, Pauline Goodsell, Chris Pegg, Chris Rose, Parish Clerk Jill Jones, County Cllr Ivan Ould, and PCSO 6115 Mike Chapman County Cllr Ivan Ould reported on the following: Local Issues Windrow Compositing site – another week to appeal A verbal enquiry to Highways LCC over potential access to the field opposite the Convent end of Sherwood Road Footway complete from village to Northern Perimeter Road which is hoped is used with school bus cuts due Parking issues 293/1 Apologies for Absence: None Cllr Ward opened the meeting and moved to items 293/7 – 293/11 before resuming the meeting at item 293/2. 293/2 Declarations of interest on items on the agenda: There were none. 293/3 Confirmation of 292nd meeting minutes The minutes were proposed by Cllr Goodsell and seconded by Cllr Pegg and unanimously AGREED that the Chairman signed the minutes of the 292nd meeting as a correct record. The Chairman signed the minutes. 293/4 Matters Arising: MarCity - following their circulation of the latest leaflet a suggestion was put forward to put an article in the Stoker to inform the Village to make everyone aware of another developer who has been investigating the Sherwood Road site. The content of this was discussed and agreed by everyone to be put out also as a flyer to all houses re the possible Sherwood Rd development. ‘Memorial Safety Policy’ – initial letters to grave plot owners re headstone safety to be added to policy Wykin Lane Cemetery Installation of water at Wykin Lane Cemetery – original contact now left and new contacts established to progress this further Insurance cover for Wykin Lane Cemetery pond – Clerk to discuss with Julia Keys of NFU Recreation Ground Football Club sub committee – Clerk to arrange a meeting between Sub Committee and Football Club Highway matters: These were reported on 1) The poor finish to the work carried out on the pathway down Stoke Road - owing to work gang being finished due to cut backs work was not fully completed 2) Higher than normal noise level coming from a farmer’s bird scarer – at present resolved 3) 20mph zone lights at St Martin’s Catholic School are randomly flashing out of school hours, including Saturdays – this to be investigated 4) The work on the jitty between Hinckley Road and High Street still outstanding – this is in hand 5) The drop kerb in High Street – now in place 293/5 Reports of elected officers of the council and the clerk: a) Financial Progress Report Proposed by Cllr Terheege and seconded by Cllr Goodsell and unanimously agreed to approve the financial report. The financial report was signed by the Chairman. b) Reports of Council representatives and Clerk: Wykin Lane Cemetery Information Board - work is continuing on this. Wild Flower Meadow and spot weed killing – this has been done and Brian Scarborough from Naturescape gave very positive comments on the mini-plants that are coming through. Moles - still there Clerk to arrange Hinckley Road Cemetery A meeting with Linda Gosling still to be arranged re improvements to the wall area Positive comments have been received re the name plate The soil heap to be used at the Recreation Ground to help fill in the ditch Consideration to plan the turfing this year of Section C graves where there is no planting An update of memorial stones needed to establish grave work requirements Verbal report on a grave – K McAteer to be contacted Recreation Ground UPDATE A spreadsheet circulated to meeting detailing the various costings to date and projected The Proludic Swing and climbing apparatus now installed with grass matting underneath The ditch is piped and filled in. Hedging is planted and is of native species not poisonous to horses planted – hawthorn, blackthorn, spindle, dog rose etc The path down Pete Mayne’s side now ready for top dressing and has been moved a foot to accommodate the wishes of the cricket Because the path is not having to be grass matted by the cricket field the contractor is willing to do the path through the woodland for no extra cost. A site visit will be required soon as this are has already been used as a campfire site Boys have been working on the design for the BMX humps and this has been passed to the contractor Work on the path progressing and is now turning back and will go through the trees where feasible due to roots etc. The contractor has suggested improving the bank on the Goldings Estate side because of erosion. The gate way has now been removed and the fence replaced on the Goldings Estate boundary A mini football pitch had been marked out. The meeting asked if permission had been granted for this and was it being paid for? - to be investigated. PROPOSALS A site visit now required to establish location and maintenance of dog waste bins and rubbish bins, seats, picnic tables around the perimeter, and the woodland path Use some of the Women’s Hall money to fund these items and any other requirements Ask for the police to include the Recreation Ground on their beat Clarification of litter picking from maintenance contractor needed Drainage work on the football pitch to be established c) Playground inspection: Nothing to report 292/6 Planning Application Matters: Planning application procedures were discussed and reviewed. a) New Applications: 22 Crown Hill Close – Ash Tree to be removed (Clerk to chase H&BBC to clarify) 1 Ivy Close, Stoke Golding – Extension and Alterations to Dwelling 3 Hall Drive - Erection of One Dwelling land rear of b) Permissions granted: Compass Fields Farm Wykin Lane, change of use from agricultural building to workshop c) Refusals: None 293/7 Report from Local Leicestershire Police - PCSO Mike Chapman PCSO Chapman, based at Market Bosworth, introduced himself giving a brief resume of his background and work within the area, covering all villages and getting to know the community by spending time with people. He confirmed the police visited the Stoke Golding 2/3 times a week and reported on the crime in Stoke Golding as follows: Burglary (other than dwellings) – 2 Theft from Motor Vehicle – 1 Damage to Motor Vehicle – 1 Theft – 2 ASB – 2 Other – 1 Of those: Detected crime for this period – 1 ASB Advisory letters sent – 2 Under investigation – 3 Filed 3 PCSO Chapman can be contacted on 0116 222 2222 x6115 281/8 To receive Chairman’s acceptance of office Cllr Ward thanked all for their support and appreciates all the help received from all councillors. 283/8 To elect Chairman of the Council It was proposed by Cllr Terheege and seconded by Cllr Goodsell and unanimously agreed that Cllr Ward should be appointed for a further term as Chair. 283/9 To receive Chairman’s acceptance of office Cllr Ward thanked everyone for their endorsement, and expressed his gratitude for the amount of hard work that all councillors had put in from since 2007. 283/10 To elect Vice-Chairman of the Council It was proposed by Cllr Ward and seconded by Cllr Pegg that Cllr Terheege should be appointed for a further term as Vice-Chair and unanimously agreed that Cllr Terheege should be appointed for a further term. Cllr Ward added that Cllr Terheege is an experienced and valued member of the council. 283/11 To establish committees for the ensuing year and to appoint their members All committees and its members agreed to continue as they stand, which included the New Cemetery, Village Hall, Parish Council Parks, and Football Sub-committee. After some discussion Cllr Mayes agreed to stand as Planning Office again. 283/12 To appoint Financial Officer It was proposed by Cllr Terheege and seconded by Cllr Gosling that the clerk take the role of Financial Officer and this was agreed by all. 283/13 To review any matters arising from the Annual Parish Meeting Heritage Report - letters to be sent re comments on the state of canal footpath to Barry Whirritty, Conservation Area Officer and British Waterways. Consideration of alternative venues for PC meetings – the PC are to actively seek alternative locations which will meet the needs of disabled. Publishing non ratified minutes – as an Agenda item, it was agreed to consider and publish important points from the meetings that needed to be brought to the public’s immediate attention Women's Hall Account aims – the PC established these funds will be used, but the Recreation Ground project had dominated. As a start it was agreed, therefore, to obtain quotes for grass matting to be located in the Children’s Play Area 293/14 Communications: Verbal Email from Thomas Barton as follows: 1) The Village Notice Board is being procured. The Clerk liaise with the Chairman of the Charity 2) It has been agreed to pay for two grit bins. Clerk to liaise with the Treasurer 3) It was suggested that the Parish Council may wish to consider putting up lights around the centre of the village at Christmas. The Charity would consider paying towards the cost. PC to pursue further. 4) It was noticed that the goal posts that were used by the youth of the village are no longer in the Recreation Ground. Would the Parish Council consider replacing this much used amenity? The PC, however, perceived the wall was a replacement and would the Charity consider other requirements for the Recreation Ground. Sue Mitchell – email re state of Dog Bins. Numerous complaints had now being received over the last 5/6 weeks. A motion was put forward to follow up a change of contractor. It was proposed by Cllr Mayes and seconded by Cllr Goodsell Written – noted Clive Taylor – over 50’s day 10th September 2010 Kerry Clarke – rural games Letter – H&BBC re National Family Week and Love Parks Walk A2B School Travel Plan News Issue 9 March 2010 – passed to P Goodsell Letter – H&BBC re ‘Recycling Batteries’ – to be passed to Middle Stores Letter – H&BBC re Council Tax / Parish Precepts – to be circulated H&BBC Parishes Forum – 17 June draft agenda H&BBC – Summer Activities 2010 – pass to Mobile Youth Club VAL – Draft Directory of Local Groups MATTERS FROM WHICH THE PUBLIC MAY BE EXCLUDED - There were none. The meeting closed at 9.45pm |
