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

No matters raised.

9. RESOLVED

That apologies for non-attendance be received and accepted from Councillor David Cheetham (other business).

 

Youth Matters

Members considered extracts from the Dronfield and District Scout Council’s Annual Report.

10. RESOLVED

That the Scout Council be thanked for their report, and that this Council expresses its appreciation for all the hard work and commitment undertaken. The Council also expressed its gratification in seeing so many young people of the town being involved in worthwhile activities.

 

Police Matters

Due to operational matters no police officer attended the meeting, nor were any crime statistics available for consideration.

11. RESOLVED

That the police be requested to provide the monthly crime statistics even when operational matters preclude the attendance of a police officer.

 

 

 

Minutes of Council held on 3^rd May 2005

12. RESOLVED

1. That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 3^rd May 2005 be received and accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 9^th May 2005

13. RESOLVED

1. That the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 9^th May 2005 be received and accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

 

Planning Applications (Appendix 1)

Prior to consideration of any planning applications, Councillors S Temple and T Furniss declared a prejudicial interest, left the meeting and did not discuss or vote on any matter under consideration.

Members then considered a schedule of planning applications submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for comment and consideration.

 

05/00492/FL – Change of use from retail sales to financial services office (Conservation Area) at 7 High Street, Dronfield

14. RESOLVED

That Members express regret at the loss of a further retail outlet in the town centre.

05/00496/OL – Demolition of existing buildings and mixed redevelopment comprising residential and employment (use classes B1, B2 and B8) use (outline application) (Major Development/departure from Development Plan

15. RESOLVED

1. That Members welcomed the proposal to clean up this site in a prominent position in the town.
2. That consideration be given by the developer in providing some affordable housing in this mixed development.

05/00610/AD – Advertisement consent for display of two fascia signs, a projecting sign and an internal window sign (all illuminated) (Conservation Area) for Domino’s Pizza Group at 11 High Street, Dronfield.

16. RESOLVED

That this Council objects to the placing of prominent illuminated advertising fascias in this conservation area as it would be detrimental to the street scene and the local amenity value.

 

Planning Decisions

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

17. RESOLVED

That the schedule of planning decisions be received and noted.

 

Appeal Decision

Members considered the decision of the Planning Inspectorate concerning an appeal by Shaw Developments Ltd against a decision of North East Derbyshire District Council concerning development at 23 Longacre Road. The appeal was dismissed.

18. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

 

Model Code of Conduct

Members were reminded that they must register any change 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.

19. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

Members considered the Town Clerk’s report on the following subjects.

1. Outside Services.
2. Cliffe Park Bowling Pavilion.
3. Newsletter – Spring 2005.
4. Best Value Performance Plan 2005/2006.
5. Publications received.
6. The Barn on High Street.
7. Annual Strassenfest – Sindelfingen.

20. RESOLVED

That all the above reports be received and noted.

 

Reports from Town Council Representatives

Councillor Emmens wished to express his delight that the Barn had now been handed over to the Peel Centre Trustees as he and the Town Clerk had been instrumental in getting the Peel Centre Trustees and Sainsbury’s together to progress the matter.

21. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

Members considered the notes of the Properties Working Group held on 10^th May 2005.

Prior to any discussion on the report concerning item 1 (ownership of Dronfield Cemetery) a Member asked if he should declare a personal, or prejudicial interest in the subject matter. The Clerk responded that due to the nature of the report and its recommendations, his professional opinion was that no Member need declare such an interest, but obviously it was a matter for individual Members alone to decide.

1. Dronfield Cemetery Ownership

20. RESOLVED

1. That Dronfield and District Joint Burial Committee be informed that Dronfield Town Council do not agree to the sale of The Lodge within Dronfield Cemetery.
2. That the Joint Burial Committee be informed that even if the property were to be sold, there is no legal procedure whereby the capital funds raised could be apportioned as suggested by the Joint Burial Committee.
3. That the Joint Burial Committee be requested to consider leasing the property as a dwelling house, such rental fees raised being retained by the Joint Burial Committee to offset the precept on both constituent councils.
4. That the Joint Burial Committee commissions a qualified estate agent to advertise and let the property on agreed terms.
5. That the property be retained in the ownership of Dronfield Town Council for future possible use of its intended purpose – i.e. to offer accommodation to the Cemetery Supervisor if so desired.
6. That the title deeds and ownership of Dronfield Cemetery be formalised and that the land and property thereon be included in Dronfield Town Council’s register of assets and annotated in the Council’s Terrier of Property.

 

2. Cliffe Park Bowling Pavilion

Members considered a progress report.

21. RESOLVED

That the report be received and noted.

3. Stonelow Pavilion

Members considered progress of the lower tier of the pavilion and plans for the upper tier.

20. RESOLVED

That the local cricket teams be invited to the next meeting to discuss proposals.

3. David Salt Memorial

Members considered requests from local groups concerning a memorial to David Salt.

20. RESOLVED

That whilst recognising and recording the Council’s appreciation of the good works and dedication of Mr David Salt, the Town Council would not wish to set a precedent by instigating, or commissioning a memorial to him because there have been other worthy local residents/servants/Members who have not been honoured in this way.

3. Lea Brook Valley

Members considered correspondence concerning the setting up of a community volunteer force to be actively involved in cleaning up the Lea Brook Valley.

20. RESOLVED

That a steering group comprising Councillors Mike Emmens, Nick Foster and Simon Temple together with representatives of youth and uniformed groups, Air Training Corps and the Probation Service be formed to meet with this Working Group to further develop ideas and strategies to carry out environmental improvements to the Lea Brook Valley.

3. Community Bus – Replacement

Members considered a short report concerning the Best Value Review Panel’s findings.

20. RESOLVED

That the full report of the Best Value Review Panel (Community Bus) be presented to the next meeting of the Council for consideration.

3. Works Vehicle – Replacement

Members considered a short report concerning the replacement of the Council’s white van.

20. RESOLVED

That no action be taken at this time.

Members considered reports concerning –

1. Quality Council Status.
2. Best Value Review Panels
3. Best Value Performance Indicators.

29. RESOLVED

1. That the reports be received and noted.
2. That Dronfield Town Council strive to meet all the requirements of Quality Status and apply for Quality Council Status by the end of September 2005.
3. That Best Value Reviews of the following services/functions be initiated over the next two years.

• Cliffe Park
• Play Areas
• Open Spaces and other Parks.

 

Notes of the Best Value Review Panel (Community Bus)

Members considered the final report of the above Review Panel.

30. RESOLVED

1. That the report be received and noted.
2. That this Panel recommends that Dronfield Town Council should acquire a replacement vehicle, fully fitted for disabled access with high roof by means of purchasing a suitable vehicle to be financed by a loan from the Public Works Loan Board over a six year period.
3. That prior to any tender specification being sent to suppliers, the volunteer drivers and Members of this Panel visits a local coach conversion dealer to see the alternatives.

 

 

Notes of the Civic Service Working Group held on 16^th May 2005

Members considered the notes of the above Working Group.

31. RESOLVED

That the notes be received and noted.

 

Courses and Conferences

Members considered a schedule of forthcoming courses and conferences.

32. RESOLVED

That the schedule be received and noted.

 

Schedule of Payments (Appendix 2)

Members considered a schedule of payments for April 2005 in the amount of £77,532.49 drawn on the Council’s No 1 account.

33. RESOLVED

That the schedule of payments for April 2005 in the amount of £77,532.49 be received, approved and accepted.

 

Schedule of Receipts (Appendix 3)

Members considered a schedule of receipts for April 2005 in the amount of £28,420.55 paid into the Council’s No 2 account.

34. RESOLVED

That the schedule of receipts for April 2005 in the amount of £28,420.55 be received, approved and accepted.

 

Public Forum

Mr Jock Keay expressed his disappointment that the Council did not wish to recognise David Salt’s work to the community. A Member of the Properties Working Group responded that the Council did express its appreciation, but did not wish to a set a precedent in this matter.

 

Private and Confidential

35. RESOLVED

That in accordance with the provision of S1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, as amended by S100 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council do now exclude the press and the public for the remaining items of the agenda by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, since publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest.

 

Quotations for Resurfacing Works – Cliffe Park

Members considered quotations for resurfacing works to the paths in Cliffe Park. The works involved applying a tack coat to the existing course which had been weed killed by the staff of Dronfield Town Council. A total of 865 square metres of pathway require a wearing course of 6 mm dense wearing course of 25 mm deep.

Three quotations were considered, the highest being £4,454 and the lowest being £3,680.

36. RESOLVED

That Gary Fletcher Surfacing Ltd be awarded a contract to supply and lay 865 square metres of 6 mm dense wearing course, 25 mm deep over a tack coat at Cliffe Park at the quoted price of £3,680 (£4.25 per square metre).