MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY 27th JULY 2009

PRESENT:- Messrs: Casey, Daniels, Hearsey, Reading & Wi= lls

&nb= sp; = Mesdames: Golding, Ashdown, Wilson & Vickers.

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APOLOGIES:- Mr S Kennish. Mrs. A Robinson and Mrs H Kirsopp

IN ATTENDANCE:= Cllr M Byram (Cheshire = West & Cheshire Council), PCSO Wiggins.

NOTE: Cllr Byram in attendance during Minute 4186 (ii), and PCSO Wiggins during <= /o:p>

&nb= sp; Minute 4194 only=

MINUTE 4176 - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.

None declared.

MINUTE 4177 – ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING:

AGREED: That Mrs Wilson be elected Chairman for the meeting, in the absence of Mrs =

&nb= sp; Kirsopp. Proposed Mr F Casey Seconded: Mr K Reading<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Unanimous.

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MINUTE 4178 - QUESTION TIME / OPEN SESSION.

No item raised.

MINUTE 4179 - MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEE= TING OF 29TH JUNE 2009:

AGREED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 29th June 2009 be Approved.

Proposed Mr R Daniels Seconded: Mrs C Ashdown Unani= mous.

MATTERS ARISING:

MINUTE 4154 – Vale Royal Play Scheme:

The Clerk confirmed that the Play Scheme was to= run for a period of six weeks

MINUTE 4161 – Bank Signature Mandate:

The Clerk confirmed that arrangements had been finalised, but that these would have to be amended on account of the resignation of one Member.

MINUTE 4180 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ME= MBERS TO APPROPRIATE BODIES FOR THE NEXT COUNCIL YEAR:<= /p>

1). Election of Vice Chairman – Deferred.=

2). Appointment of seven Members to the Burial = Joint Committee – Deferred.

3)/ Appointment of five Members to the Parish C= ouncil Planning Sub Committee –

Deferred.

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MINUTE 4181 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS:=

I). 09-01168-FUL: Land adjacent to 107 Runcorn = Road, Barnton:

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Erection of 3 Apartments with associated amenit= y area and cycle

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; store (Resubmission: 09-00651 – FUL):

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Recommendation of Refusal

ii). 09-01169-FUL: 107 Runcorn Road, Barnton:

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Extension to 1st Floor Apartment to provide additional living

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; accommodation an cycle store to the= rear

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; (Resubmission: 09-00652-FUL):<= /o:p>

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Recommendation of Refusal.

iii). 09-01241-FUL: Land, formerly Yoxall’= ;s Builder’s Yard, Townfield Lane,

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Barnton:

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Demolition of existing Joinery Workshops and er= ection of eight, &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; two storey dwellings:

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; No objections.

iv). 09-01288-FUL: 6 Elmwood Road, Barnton:

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; First Floor side extension above garage.

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; No objections.

CORRESPONDENCE

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MINUTE 4182 – RESIGNATION OF CLLR J A TUR= NBULL:

AGREED: That a letter of thanks for his services to the Parish Council be sent by the

&nb= sp; Cler= k on behalf of all Members:

Proposed Mrs O Golding = Seconded: Mrs C Ashdown &n= bsp; Unanimous.=

<= b>MINUTE 4183 – AUDIT COMMISSION QUERY – INSURANCE COVER FOR THE

&nb= sp; = CEMETER= Y: The Clerk confirmed that such cover was already provided under the t= erms of the current insurance contract and that the Audit Commission had been informed.

MINUTE 4184 – BARNTON AND ANDERTON WITH M= ARBURY BURIAL JOINT

&nb= sp; = COMMITTEE = 211; MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE 13TH

&nb= sp; = JULY 2009:

Appointment of Mrs M Byram as Chairman - Noted<= b>

MINUTE 4185 – OAKTREE ON BARNTON FOOTBALL GROUND – VERBAL

&nb= sp; = COMPLAINT FRO= M A RESIDENT OF TOWNFIELD

&nb= sp; = COURT: The Clerk informed the Council that the five year trim of this tree = had been undertaken in 2008 and that he would advise the resident that permissi= on would need to be sought from appropriate officers of the Cheshire West & Chester Council for any additional pruning.

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MINUTE 4186 – ESSENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE:

I). Partial review of Regional Spatial Strategy= :

The Clerk reported that a letter relating to consultation on this matter is anticipated

ii). Public Toilets – Lydyett Lane:<= /o:p>

The Clerk reported that the Chief Executive of = the Cheshire West & Chester Council

had informed him= that he was due to meet relevant officers in relation to this issue.<= /span>

Cllr Byram had r= aised this matter with the CWAC Chief Executive and indicated that

the Members of t= he Parish Council could attend the area forum to raise their

concerns and try= to ensure that the matter was raised as a priority for CWAC action.

In the meantime, Members were informed that CWAC Councillors for the area may

choose to commit specific funds to individual developments, within the Parish,

should they deci= de that they were a priority.

iii). Cheshire West & Cheshire Council R= 11; Local Development Framework:

Topic Papers Consultation – Spatial Planning. Received

iv). Northwich & Rural North Partnership Bo= ard - Election of Representatives,

Establishm= ent of Task Groups and Action Planning:

The Clerk invited Members who are interested in attending the Away day on 18th

      August to contact him.

v). Townfield Lane, Barnton – Temporary R= oad Closure:

      Carriageway resurfacing for the 27th July.=

vi). Neuromuscular Centre Newsletter – Ju= ly 2009:

     R= eceived.

vi). Planning Applications and Correspondence &= #8211; Council Decisions:

      The Clerk reminded Members that information with regard to these matters will be

      placed bef= ore Members on a summary sheet, prior to meetings, and that Members =

      were requi= red to inform the Clerk if they wished any item to be placed on an

      agenda.

MINUTE 4187 – INVOICES:=

Invoices presented for payment:

i). CWAC – Litter Collection        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; £344.14

ii). Scottish Power - NRRG Lighting        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; £63.25

The following invoices have been paid and requi= red endorsement:

iii). Munchowson Ltd – Paint for Skate Ra= mps     £ 558.90

AGREED: that all the above be approved or endorsed for payment.
Proposed Mr F Casey            = ;          Seconded: Mr K Reading    Unani= mous

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MINUTE 4188 - FINANCIAL AND BUDGET STATEMENTS:<= o:p>

Received and Approved

Proposed Mrs O Golding            =      Seconded: Mr R Hearsey    Unanimous =

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MINUTE 4189 – APPOINTMENT OF BANKER’= ;S MANDATE:

The Clerk reported that it was necessary to nom= inate a member to replace Mr Turnbull (resigned) on the Mandate. AGREED: T= hat Mr R Daniels be nominated.

Proposed Ms V Vickers           &nb= sp;       Seconded: Mr R Hearsey    Unanimous =

MINUTE 4190 – RECREATION GROUNDS – = DAMAGE REPORT:

i). Nursery Road – Junior & Toddler P= lay area. – Fence Bracket.

  &n= bsp; The Clerk undertook to replace the bracket

ii). Nursery Road – Skate Ramp – Ca= ndle wax.

     Young people usi= ng the ramps were adding candle wax. Noted

iii). Nursery Road – Swing Seat - Corrosi= on.

      A response= from Sutcliffe Play was still awaited

MINUTE 4191 – NURSERY ROAD RECREATION GRO= UND – DESIGNATED PUBLIC PLA= CE ORDER: The Clerk reported = that his meeting with the Community Safety Officer had resulted in the recommendation that the Cemet= ery be also included. Minimal costs were involved in respect of signage (max £2,500), together with a Notice to be served on all nearby residents.= It was noted that such Orders gave greater powers to the Police. AGREED: that the Clerk investigate actual costs and that CWAC councillor

representatives to the area be requested to con= sider a contribution to the costs of this Order.=

Proposed Mr R Hearsey      Seconded: Mr K Reading: 7 For   0 Against 2 Abstentions

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MINUTE 4192 – NURSERY ROAD RECREATION GRO= UND – IMPROVEMENTS TO

  &nb= sp;            =               PLAY EQUIPMEN= T: No progress reported. Noted.

MINUTE 4193 – LITTER AND STREET CLEANSING= :

Ms Vickers reported continuing dissatisfaction = with the arrangements agreed with CWAC and clarification was also sought by Memb= ers with regard to the nuisance and dangers caused by overhanging trees and bus= hes. It was noted that the Highways Authority were responsible for the second is= sue. AGREED: That the Clerk be requested to investigate the precise natur= e of the arrangements for litter collection with CWAC and report his advice to a future meeting.

Proposed Ms V Vickers           &nb= sp;       Seconded: Mrs C. Ashdown     &nbs= p;      Unanimous

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MINUTE 4194 – POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OF= FICER – REPORT FOR JULY 2009:=

PCSO Wiggins reported that there were some loca= lised incidents, particularly in respect of mini motorbikes but that, generally, things were quiet. She also reported that an unmarked car was being used by= the Police for surveillance purposes Mrs Ashdown commended the Police for the recent swift response by the Police in respect of incidents in Oakwood Lane. Concern was expressed in relation to anticipated problems relating to disused buildings, particularly the Oakwood Lane Theatre and the British Legion buildings. Concern was also expressed with regard to dog mess and discarded contraceptives on the Nurse= ry Road Recreation Ground. The Clerk reported that he had been in corresponden= ce with the owners of the British Legion building in London and that the Oakwo= od Lane Theatre was the responsibility of the Mid Cheshire Operatic Society.

MINUTE 4195 – QUALITY PARISH COUNCIL STAT= US:

Members sought clarification on progress towards Training for the Deputy Clerk and full attendance at meetings by appointed Parish Councillors. The Clerk promised to pursue relevant matters and costs towards these ends, with a view to reporting to a future meeting.

MINUTE 4196 – PARISH INSPECTION:

This will take place on the 10th August, commen= cing at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall.

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Chairman ............................................... 28th September 2009

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