Present

Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : M Emmens (Town Mayor) : T Furniss : C A Gill : D Hill : E Hodd : F Higgins : Mrs K Marr : J Sorrill : J Stocks : S Temple : Mrs W Temple : J Williams : M Wing.

None raised.

168. RESOLVED

That apologies be received and accepted from the following Members for the reasons stated.

Councillor D Cheetham	Other business
Councillor N R Foster	Other business
Councillor W I Pryce	Other business
Councillor Mrs C A Smith	Other business

Youth Matters

It was reported that investigations were ongoing to determine the ownership of the land under, and adjacent to the viaduct.

169. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.

 

Police Matters

PC Dave Hibbert attended for this item and reported that he had been briefed to listen to all comments and gain answers or explanations for future meetings.

No crime statistics were available for this meeting.

Members raised a problem of indiscriminate parking adjacent to the Hyde Park Inn on Hilltop Road, thereby creating a potential road safety hazard. PC Hibbert stated he would look into the matter and report back.

 

Council Minutes

Members considered the Minutes of the Council Meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 7^th March 2005 (pages 97-104).

170. RESOLVED

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 7^th March 2005 be received and accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

Prior to the discussion on planning applications, Councillors T Furniss and S Temple left the meeting so did not speak, or vote thereon.

1. Planning Applications (Appendix 1)

168. RESOLVED That the schedule of applications be received and noted.

 

3. Planning Decisions

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

169. RESOLVED That the schedule of planning decisions be received and noted.

 

3. Planning Appeal

Members considered the decision of the Planning Inspectorate regarding an appeal against the decision of North East Derbyshire District Council not to grant permission for an extension of a dwelling at 13 Pentland Road. The appeal was dismissed.

170. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.

 

Model Code of Conduct

Members were reminded that they must register any changes to their Declaration of Interest, details of which were given in the NALC leaflet contained at agenda item 14 of the Town Council agenda for the meeting held on 4^th March 2002.

171. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.

Members considered a report of the Town Clerk reporting on various initiatives and work duties over the past month. The report contained updates of –

1. Outside Services.
2. Cliffe Park Bowling Pavilion.
3. Lea Brook Valley.
4. Parking on land at Church Street.
5. Memorial to David Salt.
6. The launch of the North Chesterfield Walk.
7. Improving your Local Hospital.
8. NED Local Plan Review.

 

175. RESOLVED

1. That the reports be received and noted.
2. That item (2) above be referred to the next meeting of the Properties Working Group for consideration.
3. That item (5) above also be referred to the next meeting of the Properties Working Group when all suggestions and ideas could be considered further.
4. That item (4) be referred to North East Derbyshire District Council who are conducting a survey of all parking spaces/areas within the district.

 

Town Council Representatives

The Chairman of the Joint Burial Committee raised a question concerning matters relating to the Joint Burial Committee and Dronfield Town Council.

176. RESOLVED

1. That the information be received and noted.
2. That a meeting of the Properties Working Group be convened as soon as possible to discuss this matter and report back to full Council.

 

Working Groups of the Town Council

Members considered the notes and recommendations of the Properties Working Group held on 7^th March 2005.

177. RESOLVED That the notes be resolved and noted and that the recommendations of the Working Group be carried out.

 

Schedule of Payments (Appendix 2)

Members considered a schedule of payments for the month of February 2005 in the amount of £34,549.04 drawn on the Council’s No 1 Account.

178. RESOLVED That the schedule of payments for February 2005 in the amount of £34,549.04 be received, accepted and approved.

 

Schedule of Receipts (Appendix 3)

Members considered a schedule of receipts for February 2005 in the amount of £6,003.75 paid into the Council’s No 2 Account.

179. RESOLVED That the schedule of receipts for February 2005 in the amount of £6,003.75 be received, accepted and approved.

Mr Jock McKeay stated that he was surprised that no Members of Dronfield Town Council draw attendance allowance for the time and work they carry out for the community.

It was explained that this Council had resolved not to pay attendance allowance for Members whilst on Dronfield Town Council duty, and that no Member, including the Mayor, receives any allowance and that all twinning travel costs are borne by individual officers and Members when visiting Germany.

Mr McKeay said that these facts should be more widely publicised so the public can see what value is being given by Members.