MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD = IN THE

COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 200= 9

PRESENT: &n= bsp; = ; MESSRS: CASEY, DANIELS, HEARSEY, WILLS AND &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &= nbsp; TURNBULL

= ; &n= bsp; = ; MESDAMES: GOLDING, WILSON, VICKERS, ASHDOWN &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &= nbsp; AND KIRSOPP

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APOLOGIES: = MRS ROBINSON and MR KENNISH

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VISITORS: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; PCSO DIANA WIGGINS

= ; &n= bsp; = ; MR. RICHARD JONES, Community Safety Warden

Agenda Items were brought forward so that P= CSO Wiggins could leave. = ;

MIN. 4040. P. C. S. O. MONTHLY REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2009

January was a busy month, the drug scene has picked up recently and they are focussing on Anderton and Marbury Park as well. Parking tickets are bei= ng issued around the Lydyett Lane area. A litter pick is being arranged in the village involving some youths= . On 7th April a coffee morning has = been arranged with Easter Bingo for senior residents. It is from 10.30 to 12.30 and tea = and coffee is being provided by the Co-op.&nbs= p; A large operation is being planned for the near future. Cllr Ashdown mentioned a problem w= ith youths on Oakwood Lane by the theatre.&nbs= p; The Chairman will ask regarding the possibility of the area being fe= nced off. ACTION. H Kirsopp= .

PCSO Wiggins and Mr. Jones left the meeting= .

MIN. 4041. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.=

Mr Turnbull and Ms Vickers declared a perso= nnel Interest interest due to their roles as Trustees of the Memorial Hall in MI= N. 4046 ITEM 5.2 Ms Kirsopp declared a prejudicial interest in MIN. 4046 ITEM 5.1 as the next door neighbour of the Applicant.

MIN. 4042. QUESTION TIME OPEN SESSION.

There were no members of the public present= at this meeting.

MIN. 4043. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD = ON 26th JANUARY 2009. =

It was proposed by Mr Hearsey to approve the Minutes of 26th January 2009. Seconded by Mr Casey. 9 in favour. 1 abstenti= on.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF 26th JA= NUARY 2008.

MIN. 4044. (FROM MIN. 4031).=

With regards to the Model Publication Schem= e, the contents of the website will be scanned in and distributed. It can be agreed what is already a= nd what should be on. ACTION.= Clerk

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MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF 26th JA= NUARY 2008. (CONTINUED)

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MIN. 4045. (FROM MIN. 4028).=

The Community Payback scheme has been conta= cted with relation to removing the graffiti on the Play Equipment of Nursery Road Recreation Ground. There has been no response, so they will be contacted ag= ain and if is still no response the Clerk will remove it. ACTION Clerk

MIN. 4046. PLANNING APPLICATIONS.

5.1. 09-00106-FUL - 187 Runcorn Road, Barnton=

Alteration to Rear Windows (Amendment to Ap= proval 06-1599-FUL)

Ms Kirsopp stated a prejudicial interest as= the property is her next door neighbour.

The Clerk stated that this Application was a result of the proposed altera= tions being built but not accordanc= e to the approved plans so an amended Planning Application has been submitted.

Mr Turnbull proposed that the plans are acc= epted subject to the correct plans and installation matching the plans and there = is no loss of amenity to the neighbours. Seconded by Mrs Ashdown. 8 in favour, 1 abstention.

Ms Kirsopp= having declared a prejudicial interest left the meeting whilst the i= tem was discussed and took no part in the discussion or voted thereon.

5.2. Barnton Memorial Hall, 30A Townfield Lane, Barnton=

Mobile Phone Mast and Base Station (Pre Planning Application Consulta= tion by the Applicant)

Mr Turnbull and Ms Vickers declared a perso= nal interest in this item as trustees of the Memorial Hall

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5.3. 09-00218-FUL 10 Highbank Close, Barnto= n

First Floor Side Extension (Resubmission 07-3279-FUL)

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It is to be considered by the Chairman of t= he Planning Sub Committee before any comment. is made

5.4 09-00262-FUL - Barnton Wharf, Tunnel Road, Barn= ton.

Removal of Condition 13 of Planning Permiss= ion 06-0118 to enable the use of Power Tools on Site.

The use of power tools was originally refus= ed by Vale Royal and overturned on appeal. The Applicant has to apply every two years to renew the planning permission. The Application c= ame in last year and was deferred for a year to allow for noise monitoring at the = site which has been carried out and the consultant was not aware of any complain= ts during the monitoring period. A limit has been put on the hours of work.&n= bsp; Mr Turnbull proposed that Condition 13 remain as it is a formality, seconded by Mr Casey, 5 in favour, 4 against, 1 abstention, motion carried.=

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CORRESPONDENCE

MIN. 4047. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE MEMORIAL= HALL. (2 LETTERS). <= /o:p>

A letter was received requesting confirmati= on of the precept, this has been dealt with. A letter requesting a start time of 7.30pm for the Parish Council Meetings in future.

MIN. 4048. LETTER FROM RESIDENT OF NURSERY = ROAD

Jane Brooks, wrote with concerns on behavio= ur in the street. There has been da= mage to property and verbal abuse. The matter has been passed to PCSO Wiggins for her to deal with

MIN. 4049. VALE ROYAL B. C. CLEANSING SERVICE. =

A letter was received stating that the cost= of the cleansing service which consists of emptying the bins at the recreation grounds, emptying the dog bins, and litter picking and emptying bins at Jub= ilee Corner, has increased for 2009/10 to £1197 per annum, an increase of = £29. It was proposed by Mr Turnbull and seconded by Mrs Ashdown to continue with the contract. All in favour.

MIN. 4050. LETTER FROM CLLR D. CURBISHLEY

A letter of resignation from the Council was received from Mrs Curbishley. She feels that her role on the Council increasingly conflicts with her occupation. It was proposed b= y Ms Kirsopp to write and thank Mrs Curbishley. As Mrs Curbishley was a signatory for the bank Mr Turnbull proposed Ms Kirsopp become a signatory in her plac= e. Ms Vickers volunteered to join the planning sub committee in place of Mrs Curbishley. Mr Hearsey volunteered to take the role on the Burial Joint Committee to replace Mrs Hitchen.

MIN. 4051.= BARNTON SCOUT GROUP

A request has been made by the Scout group = in Barnton for a grant to assist them in repairs to the Scout Hall. They have been fundraising and have replaced broken windows and made brickwork repairs. They now need to replace the toile= ts and install a disabled toilet, this would allow them to apply for other grants. Mr Wills suggested th= at the budget be investigated to ascertain the potential underspend and how much g= rant could be issued. Mr Turnbull proposed that the Clerk see in March what will be left over in the budget a= nd defer the decision until next month. The Scout group should be informed that a donation will hopefully be given before April. Seconded = by Mr Wills, all in favour. ACTION Clerk

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MIN. 4052. ESSENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

(A). CHESHIRE POLICE AUTHORITY - WESTERN AR= EA “HAVE YOUR SAY “ MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2009/10. Details of the Western area Have your Say Meetings to be held = in 2009/10. There are two in our immediate area, 1st September 2009 at the Lifestyle Centre, The Drumber, Winsford and 19th January 2010 at the Memori= al Hall, Northwich. Any Member wishing further details please contact the Cler= k.

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MIN. 4053. INVOICES TO BE PAID.<= /b>

THE FOLLOWING INVOICES WERE PRESENTED FOR P= AYMENT

(i). VALE ROYAL B. C. LITTER COLLECTION - £333.11<= /p>
(ii). NEWSQUEST - ADVERTISEMENTS IN NORTHWI= CH GUARDIAN - £2.56

(iii). BARNTON MEMORIAL HALL - £130.0= 0

THE FOLLOWING INVOICES HAVE BEEN PAID AND R= EQUIRE ENDORSING

(iv). NEWSQUEST ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE NORTH= WICH GUARDIAN - £387-12

(v). MEDWAY GALVANISING CO. LTD MAINTENANCE OF GATES NRRG - £953.95<= /p>
(vi). INFORMATION COMMISSIONER - RENEWAL OF DATA PROTECTION ACT - £3= 5.00

(vii). DMH SOLUTIONS - RISK ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE £89.92

(viii). GLEAVE PARTNERSHIP -- REINSTATEMENT VALUATION - CEMETERY CHAPEL - £575.00

(ix). UNITED UTILITIES (WATER FOUNTAIN NRRG) - £13.16

(x), MR. G STEELE   (RECREATION GROUND SAFETY INSPECTIONS) £265.00

(xi). CHESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS (ATTENDANCE AT PLANNING SEMINAR. £40.00

THAT THE ABOVE INVOICES ARE APPROVED OR   ENDORSED FOR PAYMENT

MOVED Mr Hearsey            SEC. Mrs Ashdown, all in favour.

MIN. 4054.= CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHESTER WEST AND CHESTER

7.1 PROPOSED HOME ASSISTANCE POLICY

This is a draft policy for consultation.

7. 2 LETTER FROM THE CWAC CHIEF EXECUTIVE - FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR TOWN= AND PARISH COUNCILS

Any existing arrangements in place will be honoured for 2009/10. This is a similar letter received by the Parish Counc= il and reported to Members at last months Meting

7.3. PLAYBUILDER PROJECT

£1 million has been allocated by the central government for improved play facilities in the area. They can allocate up to £40,= 000 for any site but certain criteria need to be met. The deadline is 27th February.

MIN. 4055. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET STATEMENTS.=

PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT.=

It was moved by Mr Turnbull to approve the monthly financial statement. Seconded by Mr Wills. All in favour.
PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY BUDGET STATEMENT.

There were no questions.<= /p>

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MIN. 4056. VILLAGE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTAT= ION ISSUES

UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED NO WAITING ORDER ON LYDYETT LANE, FOLLOWING THE MEETING WITH THE HIGHWAYS ENGINEER ON 17TH FEBRUARY 2009 . A meeting was held on site last week regar= ding the double yellow lines and the problems.&= nbsp; There is a Highways and Transportation Local Joint Committee meeting= on 3rd March and the County Highway Engineer for Vale Royal wanted a proposal = to put forward at this Meeting before the change to Cheshire West. and Chester The double yellow lin= es in the section of Lydyett Lane between Townfield lane and Church Road/Emmett Street have created a problem due to cars parking now opposite the double yellow lines and creating two chicanes. The Highway Engineer stated as there are concerns over road safety issues they will be applying for permission to consult to put in plans for double yellow lines from the old Co-op on the Corner of Emmett Street to Townfield Lane in conjunction with the with the passing bay. be placed on= this section of Lydyett Lane This proposal would impact on the parking spaces for approximately 4 cars. The Par= ish Council approved the original plans for the double yellow lines but hadn’t noticed the lines were marked in the wrong place in the lower section of Lydyett Lane between Nursery Road and Hayes Drive. The Council did state in our origi= nal letter where the double yellow lines should be and specified the house numbers that the lines needed to be placed by. County Highways won’t remove the existing double yellow lines due to the expense involved    Mr Turnb= ull proposed that the Parish Council support the proposals between Townfield La= ne and Emmett Street seconded by Mrs Ashdown. 7 in favour, 2 against, 1 abstention. It was further agreed that the double yellow lines in the lower section of Lydyett Lane between Nursery Road and Hayes Drive should be kept= to the smallest size but at present they are too small for a passing place. Mr Turnbull asked that the Clerk reiterate the proposal for this se= ction of Lydyett Lane. The Clerk is to send a letter restating the house numbers = for the yellow lines, a copy of the letter will be distributed to Members for comment before it is sent to County Highways. Other items which were discus= sed at the Site meeting County Highways are amenable to putting a marked pathwa= y on Broadway near the surgery. A separate letter will be sent asking for this to be done. County Highways st= ated that they would not convert a= ny of the wide grass verges to parking spaces, however if the Parish Council allocates funds in its budget to do so then they will support it.   There is an unmade lane lead= ing from Townfield Lane, down the back of the Houses on Lydyett Lane to some garages and l= and, that is privately owned. The = Parish Council could consider purchasing this land in the future in lieu of the parking spaces. ACTION Clerk

It was proposed by Mr Hearsey and seconded = by Mrs Golding to proceed the meeting past 9.00pm. All in favour.

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MIN. 4057. RECREATION GROUNDS. <= /span>

10.1 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 2009 ONWARDS.

Eight requests were sent out and three were received back. One was an exceptionally high price and the other two were only £300 different.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> J & J Landscaping (Mr .J Hughe= s) is the second highest. Mr Turnbu= ll proposed to go with Mr Hughes due to the good work he has done in the past.= Seconded by Mr Hearsey, all in fav= our. Mr Hughes has quoted for other work including two small jobs on Jubilee cor= ner, Nursery Road Recreation Ground wild area and access for the disabled to the Memorial Hall The Hall notice boards, including laying slabs and replanting, quoted at £2950. Mr Daniels proposed that the Counc= il go ahead with the quotes. Second= ed by Mrs Ashdown, 8 in favour, 1 against, 1 abstention.

10.2 NURSERY ROAD - CCTV SOLUTIONS

The Clerk has spoken to Mr McHenry at Vale = Royal B C and they are looking to extend the system with the new CWAC Council. He would be happy to recommend other systems be included. The specifications were detailed.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Any cameras installed would have t= o be compatible with their software. They would come out, to the Parish Council to discuss the requiremen= ts and give costings. Mr Turnbull feels that the costs involved related to a relatively small problem are prohibitive. The picture qual= ity is not considered very good and would probably not lead to identifications. Mrs Ashdown proposed and Mr Turnbu= ll seconded that the matter be put to bed.&nb= sp; All in favour.Thanks were given to the Clerk for the great effort he= has made with this issue.

10.3 NURSERY ROAD - DESIGNATED PUBLIC PLACE ORDER
There is no update in this matter.

10.4 RUNCORN ROAD - IMPROVEMENTS TO PLAY EQUIPMENT

There is no update in this matter.

MIN. 4058. POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER=

MEETING WITH SUPERINTENDENT BOYCOTT & INSPECTOR MINGHELLA ON 27TH J= ANUARY 2009. A presentation h= as been distributed to Members on e. mail and has been followed up with more information.   The Chairm= an is satisfied that they have done their best and Inspector Minghella has admitt= ed that there has been a problem with communication. Mr Turnbull backed up this asserti= on and proposed that the invoice for the 2nd half of the PCSO precept be paid. Seconded by Mr Wills, all in favou= r.

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MIN. 4059. QUALITY PARISH COUNCIL STATUS -= (CLLR. MR. F. CASEY)

On Wednesday. March 18th at 7.00pm Barnton = Parish Plan Action Group is having a meeting at Barnton Community Primary School.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> All residents, organisations and businesses are invited to launch the Parish Action Plan.<= /p>

Chairman&n= bsp; ....................................................... 23rd March 2= 009

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