MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY 27 th NOVEMBER 2008,
IN THE CAVENDISH ROOM, COMMENCING 6.30pm.
Present: Cllr. P.Colbert, Chairman
Cllrs. J.Clifton, E.Glassey, R.Glassey, D.McGregor,
N.Sanders, S.Smith, R.Turner.
Cty/Cllr. K.Stevenson
PC. Grant Cheetham, Bolsover Police.
Officers, W.Elliott, Clerk, P.Walters, RFO.
No members of the Public or Press attended.
Apologies: Cllrs. C.Gilfillan, (illness)
C.Hearnshaw (illness)
P.Richardson, (holiday)
Declarations of Interest:
Cllr. J Clifton Level 2 Item 5 Planning
Cllr.D McGregor, Level 1 Item 4 Approval of accounts payment
Level 2 Item 5 Planning
Cllr. N Sanders Level 1 Item 9 Fox Green
Cllr. R.Turner Level 1 Item 6 History Gp Application
Level 2 Item 5 Planning
County Councillor Report – Money has been found from central accounts to provide assistance to schools who cater for disabled children up to age 14 and to provide for practical activities. The County had intended to join with Notts County Council and District
Councils to take over the decrimalisation of Parking Offences from the Police. However, whilst Notts CC have been allowed to take over, Derbyshire has been held back until later in February 2009. So Parking Offences in this county remain the responsibility of the Police and the offence will still be classed as a criminal recording process. If the Public has a problem he urges them to contact the Police. Should anyone come to the Council with a parking ticket, refer them to the conditions on the reverse and have nothing to do with the matter. In reply to questions: No signs are being erected to deter speeding on Hazelmere Road , but he is assured this will be dealt with. Cllr. Stevenson is aware of the three traffic incidents on Sheffield Road between Baker Street and the bridge. Cllr. Colbert thanked Cllr. Stevenson for his attendance and report and on behalf of the Council wished seasonal greetings for Cllr.Stevenson.
Police Report: Pc Cheetham said this would be his last visit to the Parish Council meetings as he is to move on from Beat Officer to
Regional response officer from Bolsover. The crime report showed crimes by young persons in assault were increased
whereas other categories remained at a similar level. The next meeting of a Community Panel is to be held at Creswell Social Centre at 7.0pm 17 th December when three priority profiles from the public will be sought. A meeting of the Pub Watch has been arranged at the Rose and Crown on 8 th December at 10.0am and he understands every licensee has agreed to attend. The new Beat Officer for Creswell has been appointed and it is PC 3228 James Shirley who will officially commence his duties 5 th January.
Meanwhile PC Shirley will be spending time with PC Cheetham to give continuity. The mobile phone given by the Parish Council will be handed over to PC Shirley and the same contact number retained. A photograph of PC Shirley for display on our website is requested and will be provided. PC Cheetham asked if it might be possible for an advert on Police matters to be included on our display screens. Cllr. McGregor replied that he has spoken with John Ritchie of BDC and Sgt. Paul Smith and both think this would be an excellent idea. He hoped that a start would be possible 1 st January 09/. With regard to the Community Panel three profiles, only residents on the electoral role will be allowed to put forward propositions for consideration. Cllr. McGregor hoped the three topics include matters of policy and wished the project every success. The Chairman thanked PC Cheetham for all his past good work for the community and wished him every success in his future career.
District Council Report: This was given by Cllr. Clifton.
The fire at Kissingate was extensive and it will take sometime to be rebuilt. The District Council has achieved Level 3 Chartermark in Standards of Quality work. Only three in the UK has achieved this standard award. One of the comments of the judges was “ Bolsover is one of the best Councils he had come across.” Duncan Goodhew had attended the Leisure Centre to promote “Everyday Swim”. The Clerk was asked to write to Jane Foley and express this Council’s congratulations to the Staff and the Management of the Leisure Centre. Bolsover has been mentioned for its work in the project National Working in Partnership. The problem of untidy buildings in Welbeck Street has now been passed to Planning Committee to issue notices for removing this problem. Cllr. Clifton has kept Mr. Parkes, Butcher aware of this action. Cllr. Clifton was thanked for this report.
44. Approval of Minutes:
following two small amendments, Cllr. Turner proposed seconded by Cllr.Smith that the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting 23rd October are a true record RESOLVED The Minutes are approved. Cllr. E.Glassey proposed seconded by Cllr. R.Glassey that the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held 12 th November are a true record, RESOLVED the Minutes are approved.
Cllr. E.Glassey proposed seconded Cllr. Turner that the Minutes of the Management Committee held 12 th November are a true record RESOLVED they are approved.
45. Financial Report; This was given by Mr. Walters and each member provided with a copy of the Income and Expenditure Statement for October and the Year to date. He hoped to be able to give a much clearer indication as to where we may close the year’s deficit balance in his report on next months accounting. The monies received as advanced purchase of tickets for the Bachelors concert are now being paid back in view of tre concert being cancelled. Cllr. Sanders asked if we had received compensation for the cancellation and the reply was that there was no effective clause in the contract. It is proposed that the Management include a suitable clause in all new contracts for compensation if we receive the Agents cancellation resulting in our loss. The Chairman thanked Mr. Walters for the report. The List of Accounts for Payment was circulated and approved and cheques be signed proposed by Cllr. McGregor seconded by CllrSanders -AGREED
46. Planning: Cllrs. Clifton, McGregor and Turner left the room.
No objections were raised on Applications 08/00698/CON; 08/00674/FUL;
08/00682/FUL; 08/00685/TCON; and notices of decisions read to the meeting. The three Councillors then returned to the room. Cllr. McGregor reported on the application to the County Council, for an extension in time to work on the Markland Hazelmere old railway track by NAL Plant. Cllr. McGregor said that this was a concern in the BDC Draft Plan for the Conservation area and that the work should be completed in one year not allowed to go on for five years. The members supported his views and approved the letters sent on Cllr.McGregor’s behalf by the Clerk. When the matter comes up for consideration at Matlock Cllr. McGregor intends to attend the meeting and make the objection on the application for a recycling plant it is agreed that Cllrs. Colbert, R.Glassey and D.McGregor attend the meeting at Matlock.
47. Applications for assistance:
Skylarks -50 % allowance off the room hire rate for Christmas Party,
History Group –Free use of the Social Centre for local association meeting
Creswell Air Scouts -50% allowance off room hire rate for fund raising
Village Company-Free use of Social Centre for fund raising event
48. Up date on arrangements for Switch-On;
The Clerk gave details of the arrangements for both the concert in the afternoon and the switch-on ceremony and Santa parade. It was expressed that there was a need for as many as possible of the Council members to be present on the day.
49. Clerk’s Matters
An invitation for the Chairman to attend the East Midlands Regional Networking launch was passed to Cllr. Colbert.
The complaint received on the change of procedure during the Armistice Day Parade was read also the list on the format which should have been the order for the parade. Also mentioned was the situation with regard to Creswell Band’s none involvement with the parade and the service. The Clerk was asked to reply to Mrs Serhan’s letter of complaint, also write the Revd. David Hull (Vice President) of the Band to request a meeting with delegates of the Band also to thank Rebecca for her part in playing the Last Post and Reveille on the day.
50. Correspondence:
The Chairman offered to look at the recent request for Councils to become more involved in developing sites for encouragement of biodiversity. The circulars from DALC were circulated and members invited to initial any they required copying. The letter from DALC enquiring for details of involvement of children and young people in formal meetings of Parish Councils was read. It was agreed that this is something this Council could set up and the Clerk is asked to enquire from BDC what work they are doing in such projects. Cllr. McGregor proposed seconded by Cllr Sanders that Heritage and the Junior Schools be contacted to try and involve them in this approach.- AGREED.
Notification of the Police Annual Parish Councils’ Evening was read and delegates of the Council will be attending.
51. Delegate Reports:
Cllr. McGregor reported on the present stage with regard to seeking funding for the provision of Sport for All project He also reported on the situation with regard to purchase of the land at the Methodist Church site. Cllr. R.Glassey reported on the visit of himself, Cllr. Smith and the Vice Chair Cllr. Richardson to Landmarks for the presentation of the certificate re Flowers in Bloom.
Cllr. McGregor reported that funding to pay for a feasibility study for the History Society to obtain a Museum , Tourist Centre and café building is being carried out by himself and the Clerk. This not a Parish Council project.