A Parish Council Meeting was held in Read United Reformed Church, East View on Wednesday,
4 August 2010 at 7.30pm.
1. Present: Mrs. D. Collinson (Chairman), Mr. B. Jeffery, Mr. C. Law, Mr. A. Mashiter,
Mr. G. Nichols, Mr. C. Pollard, Mr. R. Matthews and Mr. D. Waterhouse.
District Councillors J. Waddington and J. Hill also attended the meeting
2. There were no declarations of Councillors' Interests
3. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved
4. Police Report:
The youth charged with the theft of the bench has requested to meet Parish Council representatives to apologise.
It was agreed that the police make arrangements for two Councillors to meet the youth.
5. District Councillor's Report:
a) The person witnessing the damage to the Straits Lane grass triangle will provide a written statement to allow the Borough Council to commence repairs.
b) Graham Jagger, Street Scene Manager, has retired from the Borough Council
c) RVBC will ensure that the playground litter bins continue to be emptied when there is a change of staff on the round as only the regular crew are aware of the arrangement.
d) All road signs notified to RVBC requiring attention have been repaired.
6. Sale of land:
Following discussions with the builder and viewing his proposals for the development of the land, it was agreed to request Ms. Pallister
to negotiate a price at the earliest opportunity to allow building to commence.
7. Martholme Viaduct:
Arrangements were made for a meeting to draw up a comprehensive of points to be raised with Jo Turton, LCC, when she discusses the Martholme Viaduct with the Council in September.
8. Stork Footpath:
The probation service Community Payback Scheme organises work in groups of 6 -7 persons for a minimum of one full day. The type of work considered includes painting and decorating, groundwork (flagging, laying paths etc.) building raised flower beds etc..
As the Stork path does not qualify under the scheme it was agreed to accept the £60 quote for clearing litter and weed killing twice per year.
9. Planning Applications:
Applications:
10/0508 - Proposed extension to the front of the home to extend the lounge and to form an entrance hall and cloakroom at 14 Berkeley Drive - no observations
10/0601 - Proposed dormer extension and improvements to existing first floor accommodation and
construction of garden wall on boundary with George Lane at Bentroyd, 9 George Lane - no observations
Decisions:
10/0323 - The Barn, Turner Fold - Refused
10/0363 - 1 Read Hall Cottages, Hammond Drive - Approved
10/0427 - 14 Windsor Close - Approved
10. Recreation Ground:
The weekly inspection found several loose screws and minor faults with the equipment.
Several of these have been removed for safety and arrangements were made to have the gate spring and hinge repaired.
11. Allotments:
The fencing and posts have been purchased.
12. Finance & Accounts:
Payment authorised prior to the meeting:
Empress Fencing - £156.28
a) BDO LLP - annual audit - £141.00
b) Glasdon Uk Ltd. - dog waste sacks - £84.83
c) John Bond - repairs - £180.62
Receipts:
There were no receipts
13. Audited Annual Return for the y/e 31 March 2010:
There were no points arising from the audit which required to be brought to the attention of the Parish Council and the Annual Audited Return was approved.
14. Items for the next Agenda
A. Martholme Viaduct
B. Church Street Trees
C. Sale of Land
15. The date of the next meeting was arranged for Wednesday, 22 September 2010 at 7.00pm.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm.
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