- To consider general finance matters
The Clerk covered the following subjects;
- Bank Reconciliation
A Bank Reconciliation as at the 25th October 09 had already been circulated. There were no queries.
- Grants
He would assist Mrs Burns to apply for funds from the LCF for the Civic Society Blue Disc to be placed on the Ticket Office if required. He tabled details of a Grant being made available by Bovril. Mrs D Burns, Village Agent, agreed to research this and report.
- Annual Audit Report
The Clerk informed the Meeting of the details and confirmed that a Notice had been posted on the Notice Board as required.
- Community Chest Application
The Clerk informed the Meeting that there was still approximately £600 left to claim from the Community Chest. Mrs Burn, Village Agent, informed him that the Play Group had yet to complete their Application.
234:11/09 TO RECEIVE A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARISH PLAN
It was agreed that this had been suitably covered in the Village Agent's report earlier in the meeting.
235:11/09 TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE INFORMATION CENTRE PROJECT
Cllr Mrs Pedley reported that the Centre had been very quiet during the last few weeks.
236:11/09 TO CONSIDER COUNCILLOR TRAINING AND OTHER QUALITY PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS
The Clerk had no new training opportunities to report on. He informed the Meeting that he had now received the Council's Portfolio submitted for QPC accreditation and agreed to return it to the Chairman. The Council had three months to apply for re-accreditation and it was agreed that the Chairman and the Clerk would handle this task.
237:11/09 TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk covered a number of points including;
- The Councillor Vacancy – no applications had been received and he suggested that a notice be included on the Website to advertise the post. No decision was taken.
- Hosuing Need Survey by NULBC – He tabled a draft article from the Officer for the Newsletter. Cllr Maskery agreed to discuss this with the Officer and have it resubmitted.
238:11/09 TO CONSIDER MAINTENANCE MATTERS
- Highway Maintenance and CLARENCE Reports
The Clerk reported that he had contacted the Community Gang Manager and arranged for prior notification of its arrival in the Parish, notification of the work to be undertaken and confirmation that it had been done.
- General Appearance, Notice Boards and Parish Handyperson Tasks
The Clerk reported that he had received the Monthly Reports from the Handyperson and no new tasks for the Handyperson had been requested. The Clerk informed the Meeting that he had contacted BT regarding the grassed area at the junction of Fair-Green Road and the A53, in order to improve its appearance. Council agreed that a letter of thanks be sent to MC Landscaping congratulating them on the excellent appearance of the flower tubs in the Village. Cllr Murray suggested that notice boards be erected in the bus stops in order to improve communication with Parishioners. He was requested to obtain a quotation for consideration at the next meeting. Cllr Maskery suggested that the moles be removed from Jubilee Garden. This was agreed by the Meeting and Cllr Maskery was requested to instruct the mole catcher.
239:11/09 TO CONSIDER HIGHWAY MATTERS
- To consider the A53 and road safety
Cllr Maskery reported that the Traffic Lights on the Pedestrian Crossing by the Sheet Anchor had been demolished by a lorry and their replacement was in hand.
- To receive a progress report on the Speedwatch Project
There were no matters to report. The amalgamation of the Team with neighbouring Parishes for more effective use of the equipment was discussed. No decision was taken.
240:11/09 TO CONSIDER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND COMMUNITY POLICING MATTERS
Cllr Maskery reported on the recent Police Consultative Committee Meeting.
241:11/09 TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE LATEST LOCALITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP MEETING
Cllr Webb informed the Meeting that the next Locality Action Partnership Meeting would be held on the following night. He would report on this at the next Council Meeting.
242:11/09 TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS ON ANY RESPONSIBILITIES NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
The Chairman requested Councillors to let him have their articles for the next Newsletter as a matter of urgency. It was agreed that the 2010 Festival be included in the Agenda for December.
243:11/09 TO CONSIDER VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION FIELD MATTERS
The Clerk confirmed that he was ordering an Annual Inspection by Playdale and would check if it was necessary to remove/alter the bars off the top of the "Igloo" climbing frame. The Clerk reported that he had been in discussion with the Secretary of the Village Hall regarding the need for two Councillors to be present at the Village Hall Management Committee Meetings. It appeared that two Councillors were required, by the Constitution, to be named as Trustees of the Village Hall and it was not necessary for both to be present at all meetings of the Management Committee.
244:11/09 TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES TO BOROUGH AND COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS AND FORA
Cllr Maskery gave a detailed report on the Rural Runabout. There were no further reports.
245:11/09 TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE NOT ALREADY DEALT WITH IN THE MEETING
The Clerk tabled the correspondence that had not been dealt with during the meeting and highlighted specific items.
246:11/09 TO NOTE COUNCILLORS' AND THE CLERK'S PLANNED ABSENCE
Councillors and the Clerk informed the Meeting of their planned absence. The actual dates were advised to the Clerk.
247:10/09 TO CONFIRM THAT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WOULD TAKE PLACE ON THE 2ND DECEMBER 2009
It was agreed that the next Regular Meeting of the Council would take place on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 7.15 p.m. in the Whitmore & District Village Hall.
The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and, as there was no further business, he closed the Meeting at 9.26 p.m.
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