Minutes of the Meeting of Codnor Parish Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CODNOR PARISH COUNCIL

HELD AT PEVEREL HOUSE, CODNOR

MONDAY, 15th JANUARY 2007

Present: Cllr Mrs A Moon (Chairman)

Cllrs B Moon, C Emmas-Williams, G Parkes, A Longdon, M Whittall, G Whalley, D Homes, C Cox

In Attendance: Inspector 2064 R Smith, PCSO 4422 Alison Dare

Visitors: Daryl Hemsel (Parish Warden), Mr Derek Osborne,

Mrs Tracey Wood

MATTERS RAISED IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Members of the public raised concern regarding:

Dog fouling

Potholes on Bakers Lane, off Mill Lane, Codnor

1/07 APOLOGIES

Cllrs Mrs D Nicholls (Ill), I Fisher

2/07 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS

None.

3/07 DETERMINATION OF ANY ITEMS TO BE TAKEN IN EXCLUSION

None.

4/07 POLICE MATTERS

a. Insp Richard Smith gave a crime update for the area and agreed to process the concerns of the members in respect of the continuing unsocial behaviour in the Codnor area. The latter included, smashing of disabled toilet door, trip wire across recreational ground entrance, large groups of young people congregating outside the Jessop Arms, Insp Smith to look into placing a CCTV camera temporarily to view activity around the Clock Building.

b. Members thanked the police for their attendance and assistance with traffic at the Carols around the Tree event held 19th December 2006.

5/07 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

The minutes of the meeting held on 11th December 2006 were accepted and signed.

6/07 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

a. Tree Warden - A replacement Tree Warden to be sought.

RESOLVED that the Clerk place advertisement in Ripley & Heanor newspaper and on noticeboards.

7/07 PLANNING

New

0019 - Single storey side extension

11 Smith Avenue, Codnor – No Comment

0022 - Single and double storey extension and single detached garage

67 Glasshouse Hill, Codnor – No Comment

Granted

1234 - Single storey side extension

46A Crosshill, Codnor

1354 - Erection of two dwellings

Land Adj 105 Codnor Gate, Codnor

1410 - Change of use from C3 to C2 plus Proposed Demolition of existing

bungalow and construction of new 11 bed residential home for adults with learning disabilities (Resubmission)

100 Glasshouse Hill, Codnor

1415 - Erection of detached dwelling with detached garage to rear of plot

Land Adj to 21 Alfreton Road, Codnor

Tree Preservation Order:

No 51 - Various work to trees on the Vicarage site.

The Vicarage 20 Codnor Denby Lane, Codnor – No Comment

Letter received from Derbyshire Council Council requesting Codnor Parish Council supply information regarding condition of footpaths in Codnor.

ACTION: Members to inspect and report back to Derbyshire County Council.

8/07 ENVIRONMENT

(a) Clock Building

i. Members discussed vandalism to disabled toilet door. New door required with radar lock.

RESOLVED that the Clerk obtain quotes for replacement door and radar lock.

ii. Due to a fault in one of the toilet cisterns, plumbing work is required to restore water supply to toilets.

RESOLVED that the Clerk arrange for plumber to rectify water supply.

(b) Parish Warden – Members agreed to supply Parish Warden with mobile phone due to lone working.

RESOLVED that the Clerk to purchase a mobile phone.

(c) Christmas Lights – Members accepted the invoice from Harlite for the supply of Christmas lights, tree and call-outs for 2006.

RESOLVED: Invoice for £8065.82 to be paid.

9/07 MEMBERS REPORTS

Cllr C Emmas-Williams informed members that a draft programme of works to be carried out on Codnor Castle had been received by Environmental Services. All works are proposed to be completed by January 2008.

10/07 CORRESPONDENCE

(a) AVBC – Local Election Compact for Amber Valley – members to discuss at meeting to be held 12th February 2007.

(b) Youth Bus – Advisory Group Meeting Minutes held 21.09.06 and agenda for meeting to be held 18th January 2007. Clerk to attend.

(c) DCC – Re-organisation of Probation Services – Members discussed privatisation proposal and agreed to respond with letter of objection.

RESOLVED that Cllr C Cox draft letter to Probation Service raising objection to proposal. Clerk to forward.

(d) AVBC Funding form for “Concerts in the Community” – Members agreed £150 be requested to cover cost of the Belper Town Wind Band booked for the Codnor Fun Day, July 2007.

RESOLVED that the Clerk complete and return form.

11/07 FINANCE

RESOLVED:

(a) That the precept be authorised and presented to AVBC for approval.

(b) To note the Financial Review – Nine Month 2006/07 – Circulated

Clerk’s Salary (Tel/Postage) 395.35

PJ Lilley 531.10

Parish Warden 11.36

Audit Commission 293.75

Stuart Whitehead 25.00

Beauchief Explorer Scouts 75.00

Harlite 8065.82

Room Hire 21.00

CiLCA Course Fee 120.00

(d) To note the following income:

Allianz Cornhill 463.00

12/07 EXCLUSION

None.

13/07 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

Monday, 12th February 2007 at 7.30pm at Peverel House, Mill Lane, Codnor.

Meeting closed at 8.40pm.

Appendix 1

Items for information

(a) AVBC – Planning Board – Site Visits

(b) DCC – Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2006 – 2011

(d) What’s on in Amber Valley

(e) DCC SACRE Annual Report 2005-2006

(f) Risk Assessment Workshop 19.12.06 Confirmation of Clerk’s Attendance

(g) Register of Electors January Update

(h) Derbyshire Wildlife Trust – The Great Trees of Derbyshire Project

(i) DCC Gold Card ‘dusk-to-dawn plug in light Competition.

DALC Circulars/Information

(a) Circular No. 41/2006 – Training Circular

(i) Law & Good Practice of a Parish Council – 16.01.07

(ii) HM Revenue & Customs Workshop – 26.01.07

(iii) CiLCA Training – 17.01.07 & 14.03.07

(b) Circular No. 42/2006

(i) Section 137 Indexation for 2007-08

(ii) Construction Industry Tax Deduction at Source Scheme

(iii) Can Your Community Meet the Challenge?

(iv) Satallite Navigation Systems

(v) Elections 2007

(d) Annual Parish Councils’ Evening – 15.11.06

(e) Vacancy for Clerk/RFO to Mapperley Parish Council