Arnside Parish Council

Unconfirmed Minutes of the Meeting of Arnside Parish Council held on 10th August 2009

PART 1

10637 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 10th August 2009.

10638 Present:  Chairman – Councillor D M (David) Willacy, J (Janet) Bolton, P E (Ted) Casey, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, R G (Glyn) Jones, T (Terry) Keefe, Acting Clerk – J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Cllr I (Ian) Stewart, District Cllr P (Pru) Jupe and 4 members of the public.

10639 The Chairman wished to record a vote of thanks on behalf of Arnside Parish Council for Mr John Duerden who has recently retired from operating the tide siren after many years.

10640 Apologies for Absence: 
There were no apologies for absence received.

10641 Receipt of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:
There were no members interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.

10642 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 13th July 2009 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

10643 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:
Regarding 10623(4), it transpires that the police have details of the vehicle involved in the hit and run, the lady hit being injured and intending to press charges.

10644 Matters raised by Members of the Public for future consideration:
Members of the public had nothing to report.

10645 Police Report:
There was no police attendance at the meeting and a report had not been received.  The Chairman reported that the Premier shop had recently been broken into but, apart from vandalising the ATM machine, nothing was taken.

10646 Report for County Councillor Ian Stewart:
Cllr Stewart reported on the following: (1) the highways priority fund has been reinstated with £2,500 available for parish councils, (2) the Local Area Partnership is an opportunity for parish councils to influence the community and Cllr Stewart urged APC to get involved, (3) the criteria for the determination of winter maintenance runs is being looked into with additional runs to be added, (4) a list of saltboxes around the village is required together with the criteria for filling, (5) there is a delay in the system with the Playbuilders grant, however, this will soon be rectified. 
The Chairman reported on the following: (1) APC has not had the chance to attend a meeting regarding Local Area Partnership as SLDC cancelled that which was scheduled, (2) residents of Arnside still have not received the ‘Your Cumbria’ publication, (3) details of neighbourhood watch signs are to be forwarded to Cllr Stewart.

10647 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:
Cllr Jupe reported on the following: (1) the importance of getting involved in the Local Development Partnership was reiterated.

10648 Correspondence:
1) South Lakeland Strategic Partnership – Local Area Partnerships in South Lakeland (agenda item).
2) Mrs Jan Chadwick writes regarding locked gate of discussed railway line and Station Road hedge.
It was RESOLVED that the Acting Clerk reply as appropriate.
3. Mr Roger Helliwell writes to advise of a fallen piece of branch from a tree on APC land onto his property.
It was RESOLVED that the Chairman would attend to inspect the tree.
4. CCC – Cumbria Housing Group – Strategic Housing Market Assessment consultation.
5. Age Concern – Village Agents Programme.
6. 4NW – Consultation on submitted draft North West Plan Partial Review.
7. Cumbria Community Foundation, newsletter Spring 2009.
8. CCC, Cumbria Highways, Summer 2009.
9. Waymarker, July 2009.
10. Waymarker, August 2009.
11. Keer to Kent, Summer 2009.

10649 Planning Matters:
1) It was NOTED that the following Applications have been dealt with under the provision of Standing Order 25 since the last meeting:

None.

2) The following Applications were considered:
SL/2009/0645 – 15 Plantation Grove – dormer extension and porch: NO COMMENT.
SL/2009/0638 – Glenroyd, Orchard Road – two storey rear extension with dormer: NO COMMENT.
SL/2009/0577 – Yew Trees, New Barns Road – installation of dormers to front and rear: NO COMMENT.
SL/2009/0603 – High Fold, Mount Pleasant – extensions and alterations: NO COMMENT.

3) The following decisions have been taken by the District Council since the last meeting:

SL/2009/0438 – 33 The Promenade – change of use from retailing (Class A1) to a mixed retail (Class A1) and restaurant/café (class A3) use: GRANTED.
 
10650 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):
It was NOTED that cheque no 200946 for the sum of £1,031.00 was made payable to SLDC in connection with the annual street lighting charge.

10651 Drainage Works to be undertaken to rectify the Cricket Pitch:
A meeting to discuss the works is planned fro 12th August.

10652 Response from APC regarding South Lakeland Stragetic Partnership Local Area Plans:
After discussion, it was RESOLVED that the Acting Clerk contact SLDC to advise that APC is interested in the LAPs scheme but has not had the opportunity to attend an explanatory meeting held by SLDC in order that an informed choice may be made.

10653 Street Lighting Arrangements on Church Hill:
Following a visit by United Utilities to Church Hill whereby boxes at the top of Pier Lane and at the top of the church snickett are to be installed, it was RESOLVED that the Acting Clerk write to SLDC with the number of street lights that APC own and explain that the street lighting in Church Hill is not an APC problem.

10654 Finance:
1) The Financial Summary for July 2009 was NOTED and approved.
2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:

D Willacy – misc expenses    £32.09    (947)
CALC – subs for 2009/10     £298.50   (948)
A Woodburn – cutting hedge on Station Road  £90.00    (949)
OES – toner for photocopier    £39.10    (950)
Neptune Outdoor Furniture    £589.95   (951)
Eon – electricity for chapel    £46.19    (952)
Machinecare Ltd      £936.60   (953)
Mr B Berry  - manhole cover playing field  £23.00    (954)
Smith of Derby – clock maintenance   £185.15   (955)

10655 Reports from the following Committees and/or Meetings:

a) Allotments
a. It was RESOLVED that the draft Constitution for Arnside Allotment Tenant’s Association (AATA) and draft Allotment Tenancy Agreement be brought to the meeting in September once appropriate amendments have been made.
b) Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel
a. Cllr Dutfield outlined a list of issues to be prioritised in connection with the cemetery chapel and it was RESOLVED that a sub-committee be set up to organise these.
Cllr Dutfield reported on the following: (1) there has been one burial and one ashes internment this month, (2) volunteers from Wildlife in Sacred Places recently visited the cemetery to undertake a survey of plant species, (3) the Health and Safety Exec are currently carrying out tests for dangerous headstones, (4) an audit of unsafe headstones will be carried out and the wording of safety notice looked into, (5) it was requested whether the seat by the gate of the cemetery could in future be maintained by APC, (6) the cemetery database is being checked to the graves in the cemetery.
c) Foreshore
The Chairman had nothing to report.
d) Highways
The Chairman reported that: (1) road repairs are still imminent, some white lines are wearing away, (2) minor road markings have now been carried out.
e) Playing Fields Advisory Committee:
A meeting is to be held on 12th August 2009.
f) Playground Working Group
Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) a grant of £2,000 has been received from Harold and Alice Bridges, making the total raised to date £71,000, (2) Ged Pinder has created two seats in the wall and sponsors are sought for these, (3) a letter has been sent to the waller to ask his intentions regarding the completion of the wall, (4) timescales need to be checked out regarding turf, (5) it is anticipated that the launch date will be Spring 2010.
g) Any other Committee, Working Group or Reference
Cllr Keefe had attended the AONB Exec meeting and reported on the following: (1) the committee may meet fewer times in future and there may be a revival of sub-committees.

10656 Items for Information:
There were no items for information.

10657 Date of Next Meeting:
It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 14th September 2009 at 7.15pm.  Items for the Agenda to reach the Acting Clerk before Friday 4th September 2009 and reports to reach the Acting Clerk before Monday 7th September 2009.

10658 At this point, the Chairman requested that members of the public leave the meeting.

PART 2

10659 Future Position of the Clerk to the Council:
The Chairman reported that there has been no progress in the situation. 

 
Jayne M Beaumont
Acting Clerk to the Council