MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TANSLEY PARISH COUNCIL ON MONDAY 16 APRIL 2007

Present:  Councillors  R Whitworth, J Spink, K Gray,  N Johnson, I Spencer,  B Taylor, N Whitworth 

154/07           APOLOGIES

Cllrs R Bourne & S Greenhough

 155/07      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest

156/07        MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 12 MARCH   2007

The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 12 March 2007 were approved and signed as a true and accurate record.

157/07        MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

There was a discussion over the temporary closure of the post office, Cllr Johnson as a private individual showed an interest about the post office, as he had run one previously. 

 158/07        EXCLUSIONS

 There were no items to be taken in exclusion.

 159/07      CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Fete Field

The clerk had received a phone call from Alan Penn of the NPFA saying that the drainage problem would be solved once and for all, once all playing had ceased.

The builder has put a drain across the gate to stop water going down Spout Lane, he has also concreted the wrong area for the disabled ramp.

The insurance cover is an issue with the Fete Field Trustees, the insurance company say that the Parish Council does not need to cover them, the Solicitors say that the Parish Council should cover them.

RESOLVED:

That the clerk go back to the insurers and request a quote for the trustees, whatever their advice.

That the clerk arrange insurance cover for the Summer Fayre

Burial Ground

The chairman put forward his report regarding the administration of the burial ground.

Quotations for Grass Cutting 2007

Derbyshire County Council have quoted as follows:

Fete Field £720.00 for 20 cuts and £192.00 for 4 flail mows

Heathy Lea £238.00 for the season

RESOLVED:

To accept these quotations

Cllr Flitter, Derbyshire Dales District Councillor

RESOLVED:

To send a letter of thanks for the attendance and support of Councillor Flitter.

Dave Green, Derbyshire Dales District Council

RESOLVED:

To send a letter of thanks for all of his help in matters connected with Tansley.

160/07      Local Council Elections

Only two parish councillors have been nominated and therefore elected, this means that further nominations have to be put forward and possibly an election held.  Until more councillors are elected (3 is needed for a quorum), a parish council meeting cannot be held.  Once there are 3 members then these can call a meeting and co-opt other members.

161/07      DERBBYSHIRE DALES LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AND DESIGN SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT – CONSULTATION DRAFT

was received, the copy is to remain with the clerk, if anyone wishes to have sight of this.

162/07      HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

A letter has been received requesting help with safety improvements.

RESOLVED:

That the parish council award £300 towards the cost of safety improvements, and the grant will be awarded when the work has been carried out.

163/07      FLOWER POWER QUOTATION FOR HANGING BASKETS

RESOLVED:

That the Parish Council accept the quotation as follows:-

Hanging Baskets Plant Up £15.00, Promenades Plant Up £40.00, watering at £1.00 per unit.

164/07      CORRESPONDENCE was received

RESOLVED:

To write to Mrs Goult saying that some things are out of our powers and area, but they have been passed to the appropriate authority.

To write to Tansley Juniors FC saying that the parish council will support the installation of a Multi User Games Area.

165/07      PLANNING MATTERS

Applications for consideration dealt with under Chairmans delegated powers:

07/00178/FUL Erection of sun room at 5 Thatchers Croft Tansley- no objections

Applications for consideration:

07/00200/FUL First floor extension at Yew Tree Cottage 39 The Knoll – no objections

07/00203/LBALT Alterations to listed building – internal alterations at Scholes Mill Old Coach Road Tansley – no objections

07/00192/FUL Changes of use of ground floor, first floor and second floor to business use and or storage and distribution at Scholes Mill Old Coach Road Tansley – no objections

Derbyshire Dales District Council Decision Notices:

None          

166/07      Accounts                                                                  £

12.2.07                  S Leighton clerks sal £145.28,

Stamps 4.04, printer ink 11.94                     161.26

12.2.07                  Tansley Village Hall (room rent

15 occasions)                             90.00

          12.2.07       D W Clark (drainage)                                    898.17

          12.2.07       Arlington Project (stage payment)              3000.00

          12.2.07       Zurich Insurance (premium)                        1231.30

          12.2.07       Coleman Bradshaw (FF Audit)                       258.50

          12.2.07       Inland Revenue (Tax mths 7,8,9)                  122.76

          12.2.07       Frances Staley Religious Trust (link)              150.00       

167/07      ANNUAL AUDIT RETURN FOR Y/E MARCH 2006

RESOLVED:

These were approved and signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.

168/07      ACCOUNTS Y/E MARCH 2007

The clerk distributed the draft accounts for year end march 2007.

RESOLVED:

These were received.

Meeting Closed at 9.00pm………………………