Present

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

Prior to the meeting, the Deputy Mayor informed Members of the sudden death of Herr Manni Moll, a past chairman of the Strassenfest Committee in Sindelfingen who had been a true friend and colleague to Members and Officers of Dronfield Town Council.

Two minutes’ silence was observed to mark the passing of Manni and to reflect on the good things that he had achieved in fostering good relations between our two towns.

It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the Oberburgermeister concerning Manni expressing the Council’s sense of loss.

No items raised.

82. RESOLVED

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

Councillor N R Foster	Other business
Councillor E Hodd	Illness
Councillor J Sorrill	Holiday

 

Youth Matters

None raised.

 

Police Matters

Sgt Phil Bentley was present for this part of the agenda and gave a brief review of crime statistics over the past month. Certain burglaries had been committed specifically to steal car keys and then the occupant’s parked vehicle.

In answer to questions, Sgt Bentley informed the meeting that a special operation had been initiated to combat the anti-social behaviour currently taking place in/near the Civic Centre. Some arrests had been made and it is hoped that these special measures will help combat the anti-social behaviour.

 

Council Minutes

Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 7^th November 2005.

83. RESOLVED

That with an amendment of Members present to include Councillor Kathy Marr and an amendment prior to ‘Planning Applications’ to denote that Councillor Clive Gill declared a personal interest, left the meeting for that item and did not speak or vote thereon, 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.

1. Planning Applications

82. RESOLVED

That this application be strenuously objected to so that nearby residents are not disturbed by heavy goods vehicles during nighttime hours.

1. Schedule of Planning Decisions

82. RESOLVED

That the schedule of planning decisions be received, noted and accepted.

Members were made aware of their ongoing legal obligation to notify any change to their declaration of interest under the above code.

Members considered the Town Clerk’s report of various initiatives and projects in the town.

1. Outside Services

82. RESOLVED

1. That the information be received and noted.
2. That the community partnership spirit be recognised and applauded.

 

2. Stonelow Pavilion

82. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

2. Church Street Car Park

82. RESOLVED

That the report be received and noted and that this matter be looked at further in the future.

• Proposed closures of medical centres (DWP) and modifications made subsequent to the consulting process.

89. RESOLVED

That the report be received and noted.

 

• Derbyshire Association of Local Councils – Vacancy on the Executive Committee.

90. RES0LVED

1. That the information be received and noted.
2. That DALC be notified that no Member of Dronfield Town Council is receiving summonses or agenda for these meetings.

 

 

• Dronfield 10k Fun Run.

91. RESOLVED

1. That the report be received and noted.
2. That Dronfield Town Council has no objection to them using Sindelfingen Park for the finish of the race.

 

• Anti-Social Behaviour in Civic Centre.

92. RESOLVED

1. That the report be received and noted.
2. That the police initiative mentioned earlier be welcomed and applauded.

 

• Publications Received

93. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

 

Town Council Representatives

The Deputy Mayor announced that the Town Clerk had recently passed all his examinations and had been awarded the Certificate in Local Council Administration. This qualification of the Clerk is one of the pre-requisites in the Council achieving Quality Council Status.

Courses and Conferences

None notified.

Schedule of Payments (Appendix 2)

Members considered a schedule of payments for the month of October 2005 in the amount of £102,645.02 drawn on the Council’s No 1 account.

94. RESOLVED

That the schedule of payments in the amount of £102,645.02 be received, noted and approved.

 

Schedule of Receipts (Appendix 3)

Members considered a schedule of receipts for the month of October 2005 in the amount of £351,104.12 and paid into the Council’s No 2 account.

95. RESOLVED

That the schedule of receipts in the amount of £351,104.12 be received , noted and approved.

 

Public Forum

No points raised by members of the public.

 

Exclusion of the Press and Public

96. RESOLVED

That the public be now excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following items of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by the Freedom of Information Act (2004).

The Town Clerk left the meeting prior to this matter being discussed.

Members were made aware of a letter from a former employee.

97. RESOLVED

That a Working Party comprising The Town Mayor, Councillor M Emmens and Councillor S Temple be set up to investigate and report upon the matter.