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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AT GOSFORTH LODGE,
ON MONDAY 26h MARCH 2007 AT
Present
Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : Mrs Kathy Marr (Town Mayor): D Hill : W I Pryce : Mrs C A Smith : J Sorrill : Mrs W M Temple : S Temple : J Williams : M Wing : J M Stocks.
Public Forum on Planning Matters
No items raised.
1.1
1.2 Model Code of Conduct
Members were reminded that any changes to their Declaration of Interests should be declared. Members were also advised to declare, at this point, any items of the agenda where they may consider themselves to have a particular or prejudicial interest in the matter to be conducted.
202. RESOLVED That the information be resolved and noted.
Apologies
Apologies for non-attendance were received from the following member for the reasons stated in brackets.
Councillor F Higgins Other Business
Councillor N R Foster Other Business
Councillor C A Gill Other Business
Youth Matters
No items raised
Police Matters
No police representatives were present for this item but members were informed that the meeting between the Properties Working Group and Inspector Fitzpatrick had not yet taken place due to the non-availability of mutual parties.
Council Minutes
Members considered the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 5th March together with all the appendices (Pages 89 – 102).
203. RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 5th March be accepted as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.
Planning Matters
Prior to
consideration of any applications,
Councillor I Pryce declared a personal interest in one application and left the meeting prior to it being considered so did not therefore vote on it.
(a) Applications
Members considered a schedule of planning applications submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for comment.
The following
application was considered 06/01473/FL for the construction of a two storey
Medical Centre and a three storey building providing healthcare units with 8
flats above with associated car parking area (Major Development) at
204. RESOLVED
That North East Derbyshire District Council confer with the highway authority to consider whether access to the site is sufficient as this development is alongside another major development of 90 houses on the same site.
Application: 07/00258/(CATPO) – Notification of intention to fell two trees and prune 7 trees within the Dronfield Conservation Area at 92 Chesterfield Road.
205. RESOLVED
That this Council objects to the felling of trees at this site unless such trees are damaged, diseased or in a dangerous condition.
Application 06/1402/FL for the construction of three five bedroomed detached houses with rooms in the roof spaces and integral garaged and one three bedroomed detached bungalow with detached garage at Pine Lodge, Gosforth Lane.
206. RESOLVED
That North East
Derbyshire District Council be requested to convene a site visit prior to
making any decision as members expressed concern regarding over development
close to the green belt and potential traffic hazards caused by additional
access to
(b) Planning
Decisions
Members considered a schedule of planning consents and refusals submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council submitted for information.
207.
RESOLVED That this
report be received and noted.
Town Clerk’s Report
Members considered reports of various initiatives and projects being undertaken.
(a) Civic Hall
Members were appraised of the arrangement whereby the PCT had taken occupation of the Council Chamber for the duration of the Health Centre development. It was also reported that the tiered seating will undergo its annual safety maintenance checks at the end of March.
208. RESOLVED That this report be received and noted.
(b) Outside Services
Members were
informed of ongoing tasks and duties being undertaken by a depleted work force
due to holidays and sickness. Fencing
repairs at
209. RESOLVED That this report be received and noted.
(c) Bowling Club
Fixtures
Members were informed that the bowling clubs had now all submitted fixture lists for events at all the bowling greens and the clubs had been informed that these were satisfactory subject to the greens been available for use by general public.
210. RESOLVED That this report be received and noted.
(d) Coal Aston
Bowling Club
- New Awning
The above bowling club had requested the Council to share the cost of a new awning at the front of the Council owned bowling pavilion. The cheapest of three quotations was £1500 plus VAT.
211. RESOLVED
That Coal Aston Bowling Club be informed that Dronfield Town Council will meet half the cost of the awning (£750) and that the awning be ordered and invoiced to the Town Council in order for the VAT to be reclaimed.
(e) Coal Aston -
Improvements
Members were informed that the car park resurfacing had been completed. The access road had been widened and resurfaced and a new footpath installed. The trenches for electricity and CCTV wiring had been excavated and the new lighting columns and CCTV equipment would be installed in the next two to three weeks.
212. RESOLVED That this report be received and noted.
(f) Darley Dale
Maternity Unit
Members considered
correspondence from MOMS (Maintain our Maternity Services) requesting that
local council’s support their campaign to maintain and protect maternity
services in
213. RESOLVED
That this council fully support the aims of the MOMS and that a letter objecting to the proposed closures be sent to the relevant authorities.
(g) Audit Plans
2005/2006 – Additional Fee
Members considered a letter from the Audit Commission explaining that the Council’s accounts and audit had to comply with the International Standard of Auditing (UK) and that an additional fee of £1,491 would be invoiced in April 2007 for the additional work involved in last year’s audit.
214. RESOLVED
That this report be received, noted and the payment approved.
(h) Publications
Received
Members considered a list of publications received which are available for viewing at the Councils Offices.
215.
RESOLVED That this
report be received and noted.
Reports of Town Council Representatives
No points raised by Members.
Working Groups of
Members considered
the notes of the Properties Working Group held on
The progress report detailed that the lease had been signed and that several important aspects of future use should be considered.
A risk assessment had been undertaken and several matters concerning Health & Safety for users was agreed.
All parties agreed that signs be erected and prominently displayed thus
· Children under 10 years old be supervised by a responsible adult.
· Protective gear and clothing must be worn at all times.
· Emergency telephone number displayed in case of accidents or injury.
· Bikers use the facility at their own risk.
· No glass or bottles allowed on site.
· No authorised alterations to tracks or layout allowed.
· No motorcycles, quad bikes or 4-wheeled vehicles allowed.
It was agreed that when Groundwork Cresswell resumed work on the adjacent Waterways Project, then mechanical diggers and JCB would be made available for assistance in building the jumps and track features.
The bikers made certain requests that would enable them to manage the site and assume some “community ownership” to ensure good behaviour by users.
216.
RESOLVED
a) That this report be received and noted.
b) That Dronfield Town Council erect a wooden fence to the front of the site incorporating a kissing gate to allow bikes but not motor vehicles. This work to be carried out by DTC staff, using uprights and wood already in stock.
c) That Dronfield Town Council utilise a second hand bus shelter to create a youth shelter for users of the site. The shelter to be fully installed with metal fittings rather than glass inserts.
d) That a steel tool box capable of storing digging equipment be provided on site at a cost of £130 and partially buried to offer more security.
Annual Audit Plan 2006/2007
Members considered the Annual Audit Plan 2006/2007 submitted by the Audit Commission which set out the scope and costs of the annual audit which must be carried out by statute.
202. RESOLVED
(i) That the Annual Audit Plan 2006/2007 be received, noted and approved.
(ii) That the scale of fees for the annual audit 2006/2007 in the amount of £10,192 be received and approved as it is in line with budgetary estimate.
1.3 Schedule of Payments
Members considered a schedule of payments for the month of February 2007 in the amount of £113,125.50 drawn on the Council’s No 1 Account.
202. RESOLVED
That the schedule of payments for the month of February 2007 in the amount of £113,125.50 be received, accepted and approved.
1.4 Schedule of Receipts
Members considered a schedule of receipts for the month of February 2007 in the amount of £16,378.23 and paid into the Council’s No 2 deposit account.
202. RESOLVED
That schedule of receipts for the month of 2007 in the amount of £16,378.23 be received, accepted and approved.
Public Forum
No items were raised and the Town Mayor
closed the meeting at
PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL
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Applicant |
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Details |
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06/1402/FL |
Mr J Arthur |
Pine Lodge, Gosforth Lane, |
Construction of three 5 bed roomed detached houses with rooms in the roof space and integral garages and one 3 bed roomed detached bungalow and detached single garage |
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06/01473/FL |
Dr M Davidson |
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Construction of a two storey medical centre and a three storey building providing healthcare units at ground floor with 8 flats above with associated car parking areas (Major Development) Amended Plans |
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07/00180/FL |
Mr & Mrs T Brown |
5 The Avenue |
Construction of a single extension to rear |
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07/00193/FL |
Energy Cost Advisors |
4 Wards Yard |
Installation of security shutters to the ground floor gable window (Conservation Area) |
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07/00222/FL |
M K |
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Construction of a first floor extension above existing garage |
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07/00236/FL |
Mr & Mrs P Earl |
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Removal of existing kitchen extension and construction of a single storey extension and new conservatory |
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7
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07/00239/FL |
Caroline Hicks |
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Construction of a single storey rear extension |
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8
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07/00247/FL |
Mr D Parkin |
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Construction of a two storey rear extension (Revised scheme of 05/01395/FL) |
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07/00258/CATPO |
Mr & Mrs S J Broadhead |
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Notification of intention to fell 2 trees and prune 7 trees within Dronfield Conservation Area |
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07/00266/FL |
Mr M Hobson |
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Construction of a replacement detached garage to the rear |
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SCHEDULE OF
PAYMENTS - FEBRUARY 2007: MONTH 11 |
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PRESENTED TO
COUNCIL ON |
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Cheque |
Payee |
Details |
Amount |
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£ |
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1812A |
N Power |
Credit |
-316.87 |
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2199A |
British Gas |
Credit |
-161.19 |
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6591 |
Dronfield in Bloom |
Contra Fee |
50.00 |
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6592 |
Public Works Loan Board |
Capital & Interest Repayments |
5,569.17 |
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6593 |
C Robinson |
Kiosk Goods |
403.38 |
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BACS |
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Gas for Stonelow & Gosforth Lodge |
59.10 |
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BACS |
Electricity For Business |
Electricity all locations |
1,500.00 |
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BACS |
Salaries |
February-07 |
16,443.79 |
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2404 |
Abbey Glass |
Materials |
255.41 |
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2405 |
Allen & Orr |
Materials & Timber |
53.43 |
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2406 |
Aeden Winch |
Janitorial Supplies |
1,098.20 |
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2408 |
Booker Cash & Carry |
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1,069.43 |
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2407 |
Ben Shaws |
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