Present

Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : D Cheetham : M Emmens : N R Foster : T Furniss : C A Gill : D Hill : E Hodd : Mrs K Marr : W I Pryce : Mrs C A Smith : G J Sorrill : J M Stocks : S P Temple : Mrs W Temple : J Williams (Town Mayor).

12. Public Forum on Planning Matters

1. Mr Corbett of 47 Victoria Road referred to an application to be considered by Members, namely the construction of a dormer bungalow adjacent to his property. He was worried that because the new development is at a different level, borders and hedges may be compromised. He expressed concern over rights of way in front of the building and worsening access to other properties on the road.
2. Mr David Barnes of Barnes Lane addressed the Council concerning the proposed telecom mast at Barnes Lane, which was almost identical to a proposal turned down by North East Derbyshire District Council some months ago. He asserted that no consultation with residents or the school had taken place. The development is within the green belt and would cause visual obtrusion. He also complained about the planning application notices not being posted in an appropriate place where residents could see and read them.

12. Apologies

RESOLVED That apologies be received and accepted from Councillors Higgins and Wing.

 

13. Youth Matters

It was reported that Denise Holmes had recently been appointed to replace Doug Herring, but could not attend this meeting due to a prior engagement.

 

14. Police Matters

PC Dave Crook had tendered his apologies for being unable to attend due to other commitments.

Members expressed concern about the number of criminal damage and acts of vandalism that go undetected. Members complained that when police are informed the response times can be poor, or non existent in some cases.

RESOLVED That the Town Clerk write to the Area Superintendent expressing the above concerns and asking for a meeting to discuss those issues.

 

15. Council Minutes

1. Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday, 7^th April 2003. (Pages 126 – 136)

RESOLVED That the Minutes be received and accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

2. Members considered the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Monday, 12^th May 2003. (Pages 1 – 6)

RESOLVED That the Minutes be received and accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

12. Matters Arising

None raised.

 

13. Planning Matters

1. Planning Applications (Appendix 1)

RESOLVED That Dronfield Town Council object to the following on the grounds stated.

1. Reference NED 03/00515/TCN56 – Telecommunications determination in respect of a 12m timber monopole with associated antennas, equipment cabin and associated fenced equipment compound at Barnes Farm, Barnes Lane, Dronfield.

1. The development is within the green belt.
2. It would cause a visual eyesore.
3. There is a public perception that such installations could be hazardous to health.
4. That no evidence of discussions with other operators for mast sharing had taken place.

RESOLVED That the Planning Committee visits the site and meets neighbouring residents before a decision is reached.

1. Reference NED 03/00531/FL – Construction of one dormer bungalow with integral garage at land between 39 and 47 Victoria Street

This Council objects to the above application as it would offer intrusion into the current streetscene and additional development would lead to greater parking and accentuate problems.

2. Reference NED 03/00514/FL – Construction of one house on land adjacent (Conservation Area/Adjacent Listed Building at Aston End House, Cross Lane, Coal Aston

RESOLVED That this Council requests the Planning Committee of North East Derbyshire District Council to conduct a site visit prior to reaching a decision.

1. Planning Decisions

Members considered a schedule of planning decisions submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council.

RESOLVED That the schedule be received and noted.

 

2. Planning Appeal

RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.

12. Model Code of Conduct

Members are reminded that they must register any changes to their Declaration of Interest.

 

13. Town Clerk’s Progress Report

Members considered a report of the Town Clerk concerning the Civic Hall, Gosforth Lodge, Outside Services, Residents’ requests for services and publications received.

RESOLVED That the report be received and noted.

 

14. Reports from Town Council Representatives

None received.

 

15. Grant Aid

Members received a request for grant aid from local/community organisations.

RESOLVED That under S.137 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Dronfield Access Group be awarded a grant of £100.

 

16. Working Groups of the Council

1. Members considered the notes of the Properties Working Group held on Wednesday, 23^rd April 2003.

RESOLVED

1. That the report be received and noted.
2. That North East Derbyshire District Council be requested to give their responses to the matters raised in the report.

1. Members considered the notes of the Civic Service Working Group held on 20^th May 2003.

RESOLVED That the notes be received and noted.

2. Members considered the notes of the Best Value Working Group held on Wednesday, 21^st May 2003.

RESOLVED

1. That the notes be received and noted.
2. That this working Group convenes again shortly to discuss and modify the Town Clerk’s Standing Orders in line with the NALC model.

12. Courses and Conferences

Members considered a schedule of courses and conferences.

RESOLVED That the schedule be received and noted.

13. District/Parish Liaison Committee

Members considered correspondence from North East Derbyshire District Council concerning the future proposals for the above Committee.

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

14. Composition of Working Groups of the Council

1. Road Safety Working Group

That Councillors Brader, Furniss, Emmens and two Members of the Liberal Democratic Group (to be notified later) compose the Road Safety Working Group.

2. Properties Working Group

That Councillors Baxter, Foster, Emmens and two Members of the Liberal Democratic Group (to be notified later) compose the Properties Working Group.

3. Best Value Working Group

That Councillors Brader, Foster, Emmens and two Members of the Liberal Democratic Group (to be notified later) compose the Best Value Working Group.

That composition of the Best Value Review Panels be referred to the next meeting of the Best Value Working Group for consideration.

4. Standing Orders Review Panel

12. NED Newsletters

Members considered correspondence from North East Derbyshire District Council informing a change of format to NED News and asking if any local Council or groups would wish to submit an article for publication.

RESOLVED That the Town Clerk prepare an article on the Town Council’s initiatives at Gosforth Lodge and the Civic Hall Cinema.

13. DALC – Affiliation to NALC

1. That this Council’s response is NO to the question of remaining affiliated to NALC.
2. That in answer to the question "would your Council be prepared to pay the inevitable above inflation higher subscription charge", the Council resolved to answer NO.
3. That in response to Q3 "If DALC did cease affiliation to NALC, would Dronfield Town Council continue a member of DALC", the Council resolved to answer YES.

12. Temporary Traffic Order

Members considered correspondence from Derbyshire County Council advising of the closure of the westbound carriageway of Holmley Lane (in a downhill direction) between the junctions of the B6158 Green Lane and B6057 Sheffield Road. This was to take place between 12^th May and 12^th June 2003.

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

13. Internal Audit

Members considered a report of the Council’s external independent auditor.

RESOLVED That the report be received and noted.

 

14. Schedule of Payments (Appendix 2)

Members considered a schedule of payments from the Council’s No 1 Account.

RESOLVED That payments in the amount of £61,936.16 through the Cash Book and the payments in the sum of £36,494.21 and £68,988.81 through the Bought Ledger be approved and noted.

 

15. Schedule of Receipts (Appendix 3)

Members considered two schedules of receipts for the months of March and April 2003.

RESOLVED That the schedule of receipts for March 2003 in the amount of £17,322.16 and the schedule of receipts for April 2003 in the amount of £81,956.85 be received and noted.

 

16. Public Forum