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Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 11th June 2007 in the Supper
room of the Parish Hall at 7.45pm
Present: Councillors Horton, Nitsch, Dunhill and Howey. Also present were
County Councillor Thompson, 8 members of the public and a member of the press.
1. Apologies were received from Cllr Latham, Cllr Heslop, and Cllr Cairns.
2. Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true record.
3. Play Park: There was some discussion about the problem of removing the
moss and grass from the specialised Playpark surface. It is just out of its warranty
and the suppliers recommend a warm water, high pressure hosing. It was agreed
that the councillors would get together and do the job themselves. The village
hall trust would be informed as the water used could have a cost implication
for them which the Parish Council can reimburse.
4. Mobile Speed signs: A proposal had been received from Slaley Parish Council
to share the costs, with some other Parish Councils of mobile speed warning signs.
Cllr Dunhill mentioned the Italian system where a traffic light turns red and
stops drivers if they exceeded the limit. It was felt this was unlikely to happen
in England. There was concern that the proposed scheme would only be a part time
solution and it was agreed that, for now, the Parish Council would continue with
pressing for a Zebra Crossing. It would be raised with Dick Fraser of the County
Council again and costs would be obtained from Mr Bawn for comparison.
5. Quarry stones: There were now two quotes available for purchasing large
stones to prevent parking on the Japanese Knotweed site in Millfield Road. One
seems high so it was agreed to check the other quote which had been obtained
a while back to see which was best. A decision would then be made. A request
for reflective paint on the steps to the tennis courts was made and Cllr Nitsch
offered a can of such paint he had to try out. The cost of a small light to place
at low level on the fence by the steps past the Play park would also be investigated.
6. Planning: 2007/0424 Burn Brae, Long Rigg Conditional permission
2007/0380 Demolition of haulage garage etc. east of Ford Terrace: conditional
permission granted.
7. Correspondence:
a) General, for circulation
b) Code of Conduct: The new Code of conduct was formally adopted by the
Parish Council. This would enable the Parish's name to be added to the formal
legal notification that was required in the Press which Tynedale Council would
do for all parishes.
c) Safety mirrors: Cllr Heslop had raised the possibility of having these at
both exits from Wentworth Grange onto the A695. Following an approach to the
County, they cannot place these within the highway boundary. However, if permission
can be obtained from the relevant landowners to site them, the County would quote
for supply and fixing. It was agreed to ask Cllr Heslop to follow this up.
d) The WI had asked if they should arrange for grass to be cut around the planters
at the East end of the village for a small charge. The Councillors felt they
could do both planter areas for now.
e) Tynedale Council: Tynedale Council are to hold a Parish Council Forum at which
a number of their division heads would be available to make presentations and
answer questions. The date clashed with the next Parish Council meeting but it
was agreed that Cllr Howey should attend on behalf of the parish council.
8. Finance:
a) The financial statement and receipts were accepted by all councillors
b) The following payments were authorised by all councillors:-
M F Anderton/Salary/May £352.42
M F Anderton/Expenses/May £102.76
Viking/stationary £48.97
Carter bus.systems(P/C) £17.37
V.Thompson/Wendy Robe £48.46
Northumbria water £12.92
c) Accounts: These were agreed for the end of the year to 31st March 2007.
d) Governance statement: The governance statement was agreed Points 1-8 as Yes.
Point 9 is not applicable. A copy of the statement is appended to the minutes.
f) Risk analysis: This was approved for the current year by the council.
9. Minor matters:
Cllr Howey will continue with the Playpark inspections. New data sheets would
be provided. Cllr Howey will also go through the neighbourhood watch material
during the summer recess. Some of the trees at the Wellington need attention
and the owners would be written to about it.
The meeting closed at 8.50
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