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CARLTON WITH CHELLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF
A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT CARLTON VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY
13TH SEPTEMBER 2010 Present:
Chairman D Jenkins, Vice Chairman J Tusting, Parish Councillors T Coles,
A Geerts, D Neil, S Owen, L Dempsey, RFO I Allsop, Clerk L Jeffs Actions APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 9TH AUGUST 2010 With amendments to the
spelling of Paul Battye’s surname, it was RESOLVED
that the minutes were an accurate record and were signed by the Chairman. APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. E
Devine & J Brandon. DECLARATIONS
OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Clerk
There were 3 members of public present.
Helen
Allan of Emmaus reported that the organisation currently had 22 companions and
had been receiving help from 3 French volunteer students.
The next phase of their refurbishment programme is to include the
furniture and boutique areas in approximately 12 months time.
The garden project had been a success.
They also have the support of the MK Dons Sports Trust. The
remaining members of public attended as Pavenham Road residents (see speeding
item below).
FINANCIAL
REPORT It was RESOLVED by full council to
authorise the
following accounts for payment and two
authorised signatories were instructed to sign the below cheques: £24.95
Mrs A Geerts
Billy’s Plaque £92.54
Mrs I Allsop
RFO’s Salary £26.82
BATPC
Publications £30.00
BRCC
Annual Membership £64.00
Carlton Village Hall
Room Hire £61.20
HMRC
Clerk’s Tax £244.15
Ms L Jeffs
Clerk’s Salary £115.00
Mr
R Sinclair Grounds
Maintenance £117.44
Website £511.13
Warners
Grasscutting etc. Clerk
It was noted that Warners had recently carried out grass cutting during
incumbent weather, leaving a less than satisfactory result.
Clerk to pursue this. Cashbook balances were as follows: Current account
£ 7,699.80 Capital deposit account £18,191.74 Due to amendments to cover, Zurich Insurance owe us
£41.18 to be deducted from next year’s premium. REPORT FROM BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Cllr. Brandon not present. FOOTPATHS
/ HIGHWAYS REPORT Clerk
Cllr. Owen reported that all pot holes had been repaired, with the
exception of one at the bend on The Moor which is believed to be the
responsibility of the Fire Service. Clerk
to investigate. Clerk
Surface water is collecting outside 1 & 2 Bridgend.
Possibly responsibility of Anglian Water.
Clerk to investigate. TC
Cllr. Coles reported that he had been to look at the Great Oaks Bridge
but there was some confusion over the exact location of the problem.
Cllr. Coles to revisit the site. Clerk
Cllr. Coles asked for an update on the footpaths at High Elms and
adjacent to the Tusting’s farm. Clerk
confirmed that she is liaising with Bedford Borough Council. Clerk
The footpath is not present in the field opposite the Church.
Clerk to pursue with land owner.
HARROLD BRIDGE RAILINGS The Clerk informed
Councillors that Bedford Borough Council had suggested a figure of £11,000 to
repair the existing railings. It was RESOLVED to defer this
matter for the time being. VILLAGE
HALL
Nothing to report. BILLY’S
PLAQUE It
was resolved to approve the purchase
of Billy’s plaque. Clerk
It was noted that the plaque has not been attached straight.
Clerk to arrange for adjustment. ROYAL
OAK P.H. Cllr. Coles informed the
meeting that Charles Wells’ planning application had been withdrawn.
Councillors, together with Paul Battye and Nick Charlsley are now
investigating ways for the community to obtain the property and run on a social
enterprise basis, with the possibility of the local, previously interested
purchaser being involved. WAR
MEMORIAL
Cllr. Geerts requested that the war memorial be positioned by the
existing bench, adjacent to the hedge for health and safety reasons.
Martin Templeman has offered to reposition the existing bench free of
charge.
It was RESOLVED to approve
this position. VILLAGE
HANDYMAN Clerk
Cllr. Geerts proposed that she
manage the workload of the village handyman, under the instruction of the Clerk.
It was RESOLVED to adopt this
procedure. FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT Nothing to report as meeting
due to take place in next few weeks. ADOPTION
OF STANDING ORDERS ETC
It was RESOLVED to adopt the
Standing Orders previously circulated. It
was RESOLVED to adopt the Code of
Conduct for Councillors. It
was RESOLVED to adopt the Terms of
Reference for the Finance Committee, although Cllrs. Neil and Coles wished their
disapproval to be minuted. Cllrs.
Jenkins, Tusting, Geerts, Owen and Dempsey voted in favour. Cllr. Dempsey left the
meeting. SPEEDING
ALONG PAVENHAM ROAD Clerk
Councillors reviewed the report provided by residents of Pavenham Road.
Residents asked for the principals to be reviewed and agreed, with
funding to be investigated at a later date.
The Clerk agreed to look into sources of funding.
It was RESOLVED to discuss the
matter further with residents at the Council’s October meeting.
RENEWAL OF LEASE ON THE BARN
Mrs Allsop reported that the lease was due for renewal 12 months ago.
The Clerk informed Councillors that she had spoken with 2 commercial
agents, both of whom reported little demand for such properties. On this basis it
was RESOLVED to renew the lease, from its expiry in 2009, for a period of 2
years with no increase to the rent. IA/
Mrs Allsop to provide the Clerk with the current lease in order that it
can be updated. Clerk
BENCH ON CAUSEWAY
Three quotations had been received for the re-siting of the bench. It
was RESOLVED not to proceed with this
at this time. Cllr. Coles left the
meeting.
PLANNING MATTERS Application
No. 10/01950/ADV Carlton
Lower School, The Moor, Carlton, MK43 7JR To
display eco schools greenflag on existing flagpole It
was RESOLVED
that no objection be made to this application. Application
No. 10/02172/FUL 8
The Causeway, Carlton, MK43 7LT Erection
of conservatory to rear It was RESOLVED that no objection
be made to this application. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE 1.
6 no. invoices from Warners of Bedford (forwarded to I
Allsop) 2.
Insurance policy renewal confirmation (forwarded to I
Allsop) 3.
Planning application 10/01950/ADV Carlton Lower School
(forwarded to L Dempsey) 4.
Renewal invoice from BRCC (forwarded to I Allsop) 5.
Notification of Bedford Borough Older People’s
Festival 2010-09-02 6.
Planning application 10/02172/FUL 8 The Causeway
(forwarded to L Dempsey) 7.
Email from Claire Catchpole re. speeding along Pavenham
Road 8.
Letter from Raquel Bullingham re. The Marsh & The
Moor ditch (Cllrs. Neil and Owen to meet with Richard Sinclair and obtain price
for work. Residents to then be
informed). 9.
Correspondence from Mr & Mrs Ledger in regard to 55
The Causeway (Clerk to liaise with Enviro-Crime). CLERK’S
REPORT The Clerk reported that
Bedford Borough Council were to inspect the dangerous tree on the outskirts of
the village, notified to her by Cllr. Coles. The Baptist Chapel grass cut
had been carried out by Warners. The BT telephone box was due
to be repaired within the next 4 weeks. The removal of the ‘No
Cold Calling’ signs was being investigated by our SNT.
However, it was agreed to discuss this matter further at October’s
meeting due to recent Cold Calling in the area. The hedge adjacent to 51 The
Causeway and the construction of an outbuilding at 83 The Causeway have been
investigated by a planning officer at Bedford Borough Council and no breach is
apparent.
MATTERS OF INTEREST / ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON NEXT AGENDA No Cold Calling signs. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING Monday 11th
October, 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Carlton. The meeting closed at 9.41pm. Signed…………………………………………………………….Dated………………………………… |