2008-07 July
14th July 2008
10132 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 14th July 2008.
10333 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, J (Janet) Bolton, S (Sharon) Clegg, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, S E (Sandy) Felton, R G (Glyn) Jones, T (Terry) Keefe, the Clerk - P G (Peter) Challenor (via webcam), Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, P C Belinda Friend and 6 member s of the public.
10334 Apologies for Absence:
Verbal apologies were received from Cllr P E (Ted) Casey (illness) and written apologies were received from County Cllr Ian Stewart (prior commitment).
10335 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:
There were no declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.
10336 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9th June 2008 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.
10337 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:
There were no matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.
10338 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration:
One member of the public remarked that the hedge along Station Road still required cutting back. Representatives from Arnside Youth Project spoke regarding the proposed multi-wheel park and SLDC’s willingness to provide maintenance and insurance costs; there is a video regarding the project which will be made available for viewing for interested parties.
10339 Police Report:
PC Belinda Friend attended the meeting and reported on the following:- (1) domestic disputes on High Knott Road and Church Hill, (2) tree down on Sandside Road due to adverse weather conditions, (3) purse found on the beach which was returned to the owner, (4) tractors with silage trailers on the back being driven too fast around the village.
10340 Report from County Councillor Ian Stewart:
Cllr Stewart did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report.
10341 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:
Cllr Jupe did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report.
10342 Correspondence:
Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:
1. Cumbria Highways Stewards invite you to attend a meeting at Milnthorpe Church Centre on 8th July at 8pm
2. SLDC The Overview and Scrutiny Committees are keen to engage with the Council and enclose their report.
3. CVS News - June 08.
4. The Parish Remuneration Panel wishes to know if the Council would like to be able to claim allowances or expenses for its members.
It was RESOLVED that APC would like to be able to claim allowances or expenses for its members.
5. Job Centre plus would like to know whether the Council could look at the commitments for this year regarding the Disability Symbol and advise of any changes.
6. ‘Link Up’ Newsletter.
7. Rock Reports - the newsletter of northern rock foundation.
8. SLDC Agenda of the Standards Committee meeting on 24th June 2008.
9. Mental Health Services in Cumbria. Consultation period to 30th September 2008.
10. Highways Agency travel news.
11. Waymarker, July.
12. Eon writes with new Terms and Conditions.
13. LCR July.
14. C Hisom writes about traffic problems on the Promenade.
10343 Planning Matters:
a). It was NOTED that no applications had been dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25 since the last meeting.
b). The following applications were considered:
SL/2008/0050 - New Barns Caravan Park, New Barns, Arnside - formation of twleve additional pitches for static caravans.
SL/2008/0620 - Land Adjacent to 83 Silverdale Road, Arnside - change of use of part of the field to domestic garden and erection of detached garage.
Members commented that upon measurement of the land it was not found to be visible from Hollins Lane and is a neighbourly matter.
SL/2008/0557 - The Laurels, 50 Promenade, Arnside - replacement windows and erection of glass and stainless steel balustrade to existing patio are to front.
SL/2008/0412- The Albion, the Promenade, Arnside (amended) - extension to front elevation to form partial glazed facade with pitched roof over forming verandah and rear kitchen.
Members commented that there is no extraction fan shown there is only room for two bins and wish to reiterate the comments previously made.
c). It was NOTED that the following applications have been dealt with by SLDC since the last meeting:
Approval given to replace 12m pole at 8 Plantation Grove.
Approval given to replace 10 m pole at Devron, High Knott Road.
Approval given to replace 11m pole at Uplands Lodge, Red Hills Road,
Approval given to replace 10m pole at 4 Chapel Lane.
Approval given to replace 12 m pole at 6/7 Queens Drive.
Approval given to replace 13m pole opposite Willow Bank, Black Dyke Road.
Permit granted for a general purpose storage building at Holgates Caravan Parks Ltd, Cove Road, Silverdale.
10344 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):
It was NOTED that the following action had been taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25:-
Cheques signed which weren’t on the agenda:
Network Rail £117.52 873
Willacy Contractors £75.79 874
Neptune £1062.20 875
AMI Joinery £380.94 876
10345 Fault with the Skype Video Link:
It was RESOLVED that Cllr Jones will check that all connections are in working order prior to the next meeting.
10346 Approval of Statement of Accounts for submission to the External Auditor:
It was RESOLVED that the Statement of Accounts be approved as follows:
31.03.07 31.03.08
Bal Bt Fwd £42,211 £20,329
Annual Precept £28,056 £30,002
Total other Receipts £14,722 £14,034
Staff Costs £11,318 £11,777
Loan Interest NIL NIL
Total other Payments £53,342 25,728
Bal carried Fwd £20,329 £26,860
Total cash and
short term investments £20,329 £26,402
Total fixed assets £493,775 £493,775
Total borrowings NIL NIL
10347 Repair of Corners in Cemetery Road:
It was RESOLVED that a quote of £1,200 received for the repair of the two bad corners of the cemetery road to enable traffic access be accepted.
10348 UU Plans for Sewerage Work on Foreshore:
The Chairman had attended a meeting regarding this and reported that UU wish to construct an underground pumping station on the foreshore car park. The Chairman had explained the tidal problems of this and also that consultation will be needed between AONB, the Environmental Agency and Natural England. A survey for UU is being carried out.
10349 Safety implications following MCA grounding of local rescue boats and possible withdrawal:
Cllr Jupe has been dealing with this issue and has spoken to Tim Farron, MP. Members are concerned as there have been two call outs since the rescue boats have been grounded. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to the Head Coastguard regarding repair scheduling and that Arnside does not want to lose our rescue boat.
10350 Consideration of Revised Planning Application from UU for Station Field (CCC):
Members considered the revised planning application from UU for Station Field and wished to reiterate their previous comments and that the new hedge should be in keeping with the existing vegetation and of a similar maturity.
10351 Finance:
(1) The Financial Summary for June was received and approved.
(2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:
D Willacy - reimbursement for diesel, gangmower work and topsoil £297.79 (877)
D Willacy - Chairman’s allowance for 2008/09 £150.00 (878)
S Felton - cemetery books £62.49 (879)
P Challenor - quarterly expenses £189.13 (880)
J Beaumont - quarterly expenses £16.25 (881)
10352 Reports from the following committees and/or meetings:
a). Allotments
Cllr Jones reported that: (1) one more plot is now available.
b). Cemetery
Cllr Felton reported that: (1) there has been one funeral this month and two ashes internments, (2) plots are still selling steadily.
c). Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Working Group
Cllr Hewitt reported that: (1) the next meeting was scheduled for 24th July but as there are no matters to raise the meeting will not go ahead, (2) the Landscape Trust will be employing a local carpenter to install the cupboards which APC will approve.
d). Foreshore
The Chairman reported that: (1) there have been a number of parties with bonfires at the old dinghy park to which there is no objection as long as rubbish is cleared up afterwards.
e). Highways
The Chairman reported that: (1) Highways Stewards will be coming to the village for a week from 25th August - it is unclear how and when the allowance of £2,500 per annum for this service will be received, (2) there have been complaints about overhanging vegetation, (3) there is a salt bin outside 112 Silverdale Road which is a level bit of road - it is felt that perhaps a bin would be of better use outside the cemetery gates, (4) four railings are missing from the Promenade, (5) the footpath on Black Dyke Road has sunk and cracked, (6) the Common is very overgrown at present - this is usually cut by AONB and the Chairman will make enquiries.
f). Playing Field Advisory Committee
Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) the date for the next meeting is 6th August.
g). Playground Working Committee
Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) unfortunately an application to Freda Scott Turst for £5,000 was rejected as the trust do not give to Parish Councils, (2) a grant of £1,000 from the Kent Estuary Neighbourhood Forum has been awarded, (3) more grant applications are currently being considered, (4) the current Playdale plan is not acceptable for the AONB’s sustainable grant, however, a local architect has offered his services free of charge to design a play area that would be more in keeping, using natural materials are play structures. There followed a discussion regarding separate fund raising ventures for different aspects of the village, ie, multi-wheel park, playground, youth shelter, and it was suggested that this could be detrimental to grant applications and a more united approach needs to be adopted.
h) Any other Committee
Cllr Keefe will not be able to attend the AONB Exec Committee on 23rd July and asked for volunteers to attend, with items of interest possibly being the Morecambe Bay Regional Park and the development of a major facility in Middlebarrow Quarry.
10353 Items for Information:
The Chairman has been asked for clarification from Grange Town Council about how Bay Walks are handled by APC.
10354 Date of the next Meeting:
It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 11th August 2008 at 7.15pm Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before Friday 1st August 2008 and reports to reach the Clerk before Sunday 3rd August 2008.
Jayne M Beaumont
Deputy Clerk to the Council
