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LLANYMYNECH & PANT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the held on the 25th January 2007 at Bryn Offa School, Pant commencing at 7.15pm
PRESENT: Cllr Adam Brown, Chairman. Cllrs Mrs. J. Crosier, Mrs. D. Gaskill, Northcott-Hammond, M. F. Keaveny, P. McConville, T. E. Mason, Mrs. J. L. Smith, the Clerk Mrs. V. E. Byrne, Al Graham and Helen Lloyd.
07/01 APOLOGIES: Cllrs L. Griffiths R. A. Jones, I. G. Pollitt.
07/02 POLICE REPORT PC Pete Dale and Community Support Officer, Jo Winter reported
there had been a domestic incident, an attempted break in to a shed and bricks thrown at
a house window in the last period. PC Dale said they had been visiting the Village Hall
area to prevent problems and some warning letters had been sent out to parents advising
of their childrens’ antisocial behaviour. The Clerk reported she had removed lots of
bottles and cans from the playing field. Parking at the site of the old toilets was reported
as causing a problem. The Neighbourhood Watch newsletter was commended and it was
agreed that Councillors be included in the circulation.
07/03 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllr Mrs. D Gaskill for Website 07/08, Cllr Mrs.
Crosier for 07/12 Rhiew Revel Lane and Cllr A. Brown 07/13 for Edwards Close tree
and Cllr Mrs. J. L. Smith for 07/12 claimed ROW at The Tramway.
07/04 BUDGET AND PRECEPT The Clerk had circulated a draft Budget and spreadsheets
on Reserves. Explanations were given on the suggested figures and expected
expenditure in the next financial year. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs. D Gaskill and 2nd by
Cllr T. E. Mason and RESOLVED that a Precept of £13,000 be set for the financial year
2007/08 with all in favour.
07/05 PILOT LOCAL MEETINGS REPRESENTATIVE Information on the pilot Local
Meetings for which the Ruyton and St. Oswald Ward had been selected. Of the 8 Parish
Councils in the ward there were 2 places available with a representative appointed for 1
year allocating a budget of £40,000 in the Ward. County Cllrs Mrs. Dilys Gaskill and
June Drummond would be Chairing with 2 representatives appointed from the Borough
Council and attendance from Police. PCT, Fire services etc. The SALC Area Committee
would be used to vote the 2 PC reps from the 8 nominations. It was RESOLVED to
nominate Cllr. I. G. Pollitt as the Council representative.
07/05 MINUTES Minutes of the meeting held on the 23rd November 2006 were proposed by
Cllr T E. Mason, 2nd by Cllr Hammond and approved and signed with all in favour.
07/06 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES. 06/121 Cllr Mrs. Crosier reported that
OBC had said they would put some gravel on ROW 23 when passing (Ref: L56210)
06/121 The repairs to the steps had been carried out and the County asked for the public
response - this was agreed as marvellous and to a very high standard.
07/07 PLAY SUB-COMMITTEE. Alison Graham and Helen Lloyd gave a report. The Fun
Day had raised £490 net and the climbing wall hire had been paid for with a donation of
£150 from Border Play Group. Information was exchanged on the Open Day in the
Heritage Area/Canal on the 12th May with the Group agreeing to take part. The
development on the concrete works site was discussed and the s106 agreement. The
Clerk signed the Awards for All Wales application and the earlier application to Awards
for All England signed by The Clerk had been acknowledged. Discussion ensued and
offers of help were given. Agreed to invite the Sub Committee to attend the March
meeting and when the Persimmon Homes attends.
07/08 POLICY ON IT AND WEBSITE. Cllr Mrs. Gaskill having declared an interest left the
meeting. The Clerk explained the website contract ended in 2006 and Glyn Gaskill was
willing to continue to administer the website. The Council use the Clerk’s email address
and Internet Server and due to the rising cost of postage it was recommended that the
Agendas and Minutes be forwarded electronically. Following discussion it was
RESOLVED THAT the Agendas and Minutes be sent to Councillors electronically,
unless paper copies are specifically requested. FURTHER RESOLVED the Council
have a separate email address from the Clerk’s personal one, and that the Council
contribute to the use of the ISP. RESOLVED FURTHER that Glyn Gaskill be invited to
continue as Webmaster and to offer an Honorarium of £200.
07/09 PLANNING Permission granted for 06/14621/FUL Llanymynech Village Hall
extension. Queried whether 06/14688/FUL Cambrian Railways Trust, Carriage Shed
and ancillary buildings had been resolved.
07/10 COUNTY AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REPORT. Cllr Mrs. Gaskill reported that the
Unitary submission had been signed by Oswestry Borough Council, South Shropshire
District Council and the County Council. North Shropshire DC, Bridgnorth DC and
Shrewsbury & Atcham DC did not vote in agreement, but as three Councils were in
agreement the submission was allowed. Oswestry Borough Council continue to work
towards resolution of their housing consultation and licensing issues. Cllr Gaskill had
been trying to get agreement for Red Lane to be resurfaced, which was ongoing. The
closure of the Maternity Unit and reduction of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Orthopaedic
had been the subject of public meetings as only a months’ notice had been given. It was
agreed to write to the Chief Executive, the Primary Care Trust with a copy to the MP
Owen Paterson. The County Council Budget will be 4.7% increase and Oswestry
Cabinet were meeting that evening to decide the Budget figure.
Cllrs Keaveny and Mason left the meeting to attend another appointment
07/11 CORRESPONDENCE. Letter from Oswestry Borough Council regarding the Play
Partnership and a request for comments on the accessibility compliance in the village.
Councillors agreed to note any problems for the next meeting and to comment on the
OBC/PC meeting taking place on the same night as the Parish Council. Nominations
requested for Freemen of the Borough. Agreed to nominate Stan Brown.
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The Clerk reported that the Mr Evans of the Junior Football Club had been advised that
the extracts of the Conveyances, Deed and King George V Memorial Fund document as
evidence that their use of the football field is secure for the future had not satisfied their
grant funders; they had been asked to secure a Lease and he had contacted a solicitor. A
request for donation to mark the pitch had also been received from Mr. Marsden on
behalf of the Club It was agreed that a Lease would be inappropriate in view of the
Covenants on the field and that representatives of the Football Club be invited to the next
meeting to discuss the matter. Report was given on the discussion with Mr. Purslow
regarding a joint venture to provide a kicking wall on the joint use field to alleviate the
problems with the Methodist Chapel wall. The Clerk had agreed to ascertain the cost
and Mr. Purslow sources of funding and then to agree a site meeting. A few general
items were noted
07/12 ROADS, FOOTWAYS AND RIGHTS OF WAY It was reported that a bag of builders
sand was still outside the corner shop in Llanymynech and required removal. The A483
lights have been repaired, work is undertaken during darkness hours. Shropshire CC are
still working with the school on the safe route to school scheme and it was agreed to
send a letter of support to the headmaster, with a copy to Alison Kennedy. It has been
agreed to convert the speed limit sign at the beginning of the 30mph limit to a flashing
sign when the budget allows. The ROW sign at Chapel House, Pant needs replacing as it
has rotted at the base and is continually being turned to point in the wrong direction,
causing problems for livestock owners. Cllr Mrs. Crosier left the meeting having
declared an interest. Letter from Mr. Roy Crosier was read concerning the traffic
problems on Rhiew Revel Lane accessing the A483 and exiting onto the B4398. The
Clerk had already passed a copy of the letter to the Divisional Surveyor, but it was
agreed to send a copy to Dennis Wheeler at the Highways Agency. The progress of the
claimed footpath at The Tramway was noted. The International boundary marker on
ROW 26 had been moved due to a kissing gate replacing the old stile and it was agreed
to ask the Wildlife Trust if the country names could be carved into the top of the gate.
07/13 VILLAGE MAINTENANCE AND OTHER VILLAGE MATTERS. It was reported
that highway lights Z63 and Z64 were out on the A483. A tree at Edwards Close, Pant
had been brought down in the recent storm and required removal by the County Council.
07/14 FINANCIAL MATTERS AND ACCOUNTS It was proposed by Cllr McConville and
2nd by Cllr Hammond, with all in favour, that the following accounts be paid:
720 Sweeney Hall Hotel 261.90 Annual Lunch (recharged By Cllrs)
721 V & W Electrics 153.54 Jan Maint.
722 Scottish Power 87.28 Dec Lighting energy
723 V. E. Byrne 461.00 Jan Salary
724 Ordnance Survey 55.81 Maps Licence
725 Lawrences Direct 20.00 Copying and stationery.
726 Oswestry Area Committee 15.00 Subscription
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