2009-8 June
8th June 2009
PART 1
10592 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 8th June 2009.
10593 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, P E (Ted) Casey, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, R B (Bill) Edwards, Cllr R G (Glyn) Jones, Cllr T (Terry) Keefe, Acting Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Cllr I (Ian) Stewart, Sgt J (Jonathan) Sizer and 1 member of the public.
10594 Apologies for Absence:
Written apologies were received from Cllr J (Janet) Bolton (holiday) and District Cllr P (Pru) Jupe (work commitments).
10595 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:
There were no Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.
10596 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
The minutes of the Annual Council Meeting held on 11th May 2009 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.
10597 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:
There were no matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.
10598 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration:
There were no matters raised by members of the public.
10599 Police Report:
Sgt Sizer reported on the following: (1) there have been three reported crimes this month - house burglary, methodist church broken into and cricket club broken into with £200 cash stolen, (2) two wanted persons have now been arrested, (3) car overturned at Sandside, (4) anti-social and noisy behaviour on the playing field, (4) the local PCSO is Rachel Thomas and Belinda Friend is the local police officer; www.cumbria.Police.uk.
10600 Report from County Councillor Ian Stewart:
Cllr Stewart reported on the following: (1) thanked the people of Arnside for turning out to vote in the recent local elections, (2) hopefully the problems with the bus service to Kendal can be resolved as the relevant person has now been advised, (3) Department of Transport to launch a scheme called ‘Rural Wheels’. The Chairman requested that the manhole outside the cemetery gates on Silverdale Road, previously covered for approximately 2 years, should be uncovered in order that it can be accessed for utilities works.
10601 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:
Cllr Jupe did not attend the meeting, however, Cllr Stewart reported on the following: (1) the preferred options for the Local Development Framework will be available soon.
10602 Correspondence:
Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:
1. Ms Julie Noble, self employed gardener, writes to enquire about posting an advert in the Parish Magazine.
2. Review - Recycle for Cumbria, Issue 12 May 2009.
3. Overhead Wires Project Newsletter, Spring 2009.
4. Cumbria CVS, May/June 2009.
5. FLAG, May 2009.
6. CCC Cumbria Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit Workshops - Kendal Workshop, 23rd June.
10603 Planning Matters:
a). It was NOTED that, under the provisions of Standing Order 25, no applications had been dealt with.
b). The following applications were considered:
SL/2009/0438 - 33 The Promenade, Arnside - change of use from Class A1 (sandwich bar/cold food) use to Class A3 (restaurant/café): although there are some reservations about the premises being used as a café, members are happy to see the property being open again.
SL/2009/0446 - land on Ashleigh Road - dwelling: NO COMMENT.
c). The following decisions have been taken by the District Council since the last meeting:
SL/2009/0289 - 17 Stewart Close: APPROVED.
New Barns Caravan Park, Far Arnside - 12 pitches for caravans: WITHDRAWN.
10604 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):
It was NOTED that cheque number 200932 was made payable to A Woodburn for the sum of £60.00 in respect of repairs to concrete path on the foreshore and erection of sign opposite fish and chip shop.
10605 Response to SLDC in respect of Privately Owned Important Open Spaces as part of the preparation of the Local Development Framework:
It was felt that open spaces within the village should be kept as such and that the existing affordable housing policy should be further extended.
10606 Possibility of Erecting a Plaque to commemorate Fair Trade Status within the Village:
It was RESOLVED that the best position for a plaque, to be funded by Fair Trade, to commemorate Fair Trade status should be in station road garden, with the wording to be minimalistic.
10607 Consideration of Donation to The Arnside Broadsheet Committee:
It was RESOLVED that a donation of £100 be given to The Arnside Broadsheet Committee, under Section 137.
10608 Election of Members of Committees and Representatives to other organisations:
The Finance Committee comprises of Cllrs Willacy, Casey, Bolton, Edwards and Keefe
The Internal Audit Working Group comprises of Cllrs Dutfield and Jones
The Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Working Group Chairman Cllr Dutfield
The Beetham Exhibition Trust Representative Cllr Keefe
The CALC representative Cllr Edwards
10609 Finance:
(1) The Financial Summary for May was received and approved.
(2) It was RESOLVED that the Annual Audit for 2008/09 be approved.
(3) The following cheques were authorised and signed:
J Bland - diesel for tractor £62.50 (933)
J Beaumont - reimbursement for insurance £2032.05 (934)
10610 Reports from the following committees and/or meetings:
a). Allotments
Cllr Jones reported on the following: (1) Allotment Holders Association meeting will be held on 18th June, (2) it is requested that the grass path is cut all the way up to the top of the allotments.
b) Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel
Cllr Dutfield reported on the following: (1) there has been one burial and use of the chapel and 2 ashes internments, (2) it is believed that funds may not have been claimed for the Landscape Trust Grant.
c). Foreshore
The Chairman reported that: (1) there has been no response from United Utilities regarding the sewerage pipe which is causing a hazard at present, (2) another litterpick is imminent and the Chairman is grateful for those individuals who pick up litter from the shore on a regular basis.
d). Highways
The Chairman had nothing further to report.
e). Playing Field Advisory Committee
Cllr Dutfield had nothing to report.
f). Playground Working Committee
Cllr Dutfield reported on the following: (1) the Community Spaces grant for £20,000 has been applied for and a decision is expected in 3 months time, (2) the safety fencing around the site has now been removed, however, suitable fencing is still required together with appropriate notices which have been approved.
g). Any other Committee, Working Group or Reference:
Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) there is to be a Fair Trade ceremony on Saturday 20th June with Tim Farron MP to present the Fair Trade plaque to the village.
Cllr Keefe reported that: (1) the AONB Annual Conference is to be held on 17th June which will see the launch of the new Management Plan.
10611 Items for Information:
There were no items for information.
10612 Date of the next Meeting:
It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 13th July 2009 at 7.15pm Items for the agenda to reach the Acting Clerk before Friday 3rd July 2009 and reports to reach the Acting Clerk before Monday 6th July 2009.
10613 At this point, the Chairman requested that members of the public leave the meeting.
PART 2
10614 Future Position of the Clerk to the Council:
The Chairman reported that independent doctors are unable to examine the Clerk and SLDC have advised to contact an occupational therapist.
Jayne M Beaumont
Acting Clerk to the Council
