Minutes – 09/05/17
DRAYCOTT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN THE PARISH ROOMS ELVASTON STREET, DRAYCOTT ON TUESDAY 9 MAY 2017 AT 7.30PM
Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Chairman paid tribute to Councillor Derek Orchard who had passed away over the weekend. A minutes silence was held in memory of Derek.
Present; Chairman – V Clare
Councillors – M Selwood, A Wilson, B Rogerson, J Fletcher, D Dundas, D Gelsthorpe, A McCandless, B Timberley
Derbyshire County Council – Councillor R Parkinson
PART 1 – NON-CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
53/17. Apologies- RESOLVED to approve the apologies for absence submitted on behalf of Councillor M Alexander
54/17. Variation of Order of Business – none.
55/17. Declaration of Members Interests – none.
56/17. Dispensations – none.
57/17. Public Speaking – Cllrs Timberley & Wilson commented on issues on Sawley Rd – noted that EBC were organising for the abandoned car to be removed.
Derbyshire Constabulary – PCSO Pykett had provided a written report detailing 9 crimes Derbyshire County Council – Cllr Parkinson had provided a written report.
Councillor Wilson reported on his attendance at a meeting with the Angling Trust.
Councillor Clare – reported on her attendance at the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust steering group.
58/17.Minutes – RESOLVED to confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on the 11 April 2017 and 9 May 2017.
59/17 To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. – none
60/17 Chairman’s Announcements. – the Chairman congratulated Councillor Parkinson on his election as County Councillor and welcomed Councillor Timberley to the Parish Council. She reported that a bouquet has been presented to Taran from the post office as a thank you for all the help received from her and other members of her family.
61/17. Report of the Parish Clerk –
a) Football Clubs – season 2017/18 – RESOLVED to note the report from the meeting with playing fields users held on the 25 April 2017 and the work to be carried out to the football pitch at a cost of £715 plus vat.
b) EBC- Museum Roadshow – RESOLVED to note that Erewash Borough Council will be holding a roadshow event on the playing fields on the 15 August 2017 from 11am to 2pm.
c) St Chad’s Water LNR – inspection of viewing platform – RESOLVED to carry out the work advised at a cost of £475 plus vat.
d) Auto-enrolment – RESOLVED to note that the process has been completed.
e) Meeting of committees – RESOLVED to make arrangements for the Recreation, St Chad’s Water LNR and Cemetery committees to meet to discuss potential works.
f) Service of Prayer and Praise on the Leisure Green – RESOLVED to approve the request to hold the event on the 27 August 2017.
g)Picnic in the Park – RESOLVED not to have a stall at the event.
62/17. Finance
a) Accounts for payment and receipts since the last meeting.
£
PAYMENTS
Direct Debits –
JWP – Web-site Management 35.25
Erewash Borough Council – Rates – Cemetery 50.00
Staff salary and wages 1791.59
Petty cash 17.57
St Chad’s Fishing club – litter picking 75.00
GB Water – Legionella testing 42.00
Paul Guyll – grounds maintenance 588.00
1st Draycott & Wilne Scout Group – news delivery 50.00 G Pof C
B Woodcock – internal audit 122.70
Erewash B C – auto enrolment 200.00
DALC – Councillors training course 80.00
Elson and Hall – newsletters 233.00
M Honman – water heater at P Rooms 266.00
INCOME –
Purchase of Exclusive grave rights 460.00
Co-operative FS – Ashes plaque 38.00
Erewash BC – Precept & Concurrent Functions 60380.00
Erewash BC – Play scheme grant 1200.00
Derby & Sand Canal Trust – Hire of P Rooms 20.00
St Chad’s Fishing club – rent 320.00
Co-operative FS – Burial 325.00
AW Lymn – Burial 325.00
Purchase of Exclusive grave rights 240.00
Wilne FC – football fees 70.00
b) Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2017 – RESOLVED to approve the receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2017.
c) Section 1 Annual Governance statement 2016/17 – RESOLVED to approve the Annual Governance Statement 2016/17
d)Section 2 Accounting Statements 2016/17 –RESOLVED to approve the Accounting Statements for 2016/17
e) Annual Internal Audit report 2016/17 – RESOLVED to note the report of the Internal Auditor.
f) Appointment of Internal Auditor for 2017/18 – RESOLVED to appoint Mr B Woodcock as Internal Auditor for 2017/18.
g) Chairman’s Allowance – RESOLVED the sum of £300 be approved for 2017/18.
63/17 Planning – RESOLVED to approve the RECOMMENDATIONS from the Planning Committee meeting on the 9 May 2017.
Applications – ERE/0317/0072 – 34 South Street, Draycott, ERE/0417/0009 – 60 Lime Grove, Draycott, ERE/0417/0020 – 99 Derby Road, Draycott, ERE/0417/0026 – 14 Garfield Avenue,Draycott – no objections.
ERE/417/0005 – Land and agricultural building north of Ayrshire Fields Farm, Hopwell Road, Draycott – object – as the development would result in a change of use from agricultural to residential within the green belt.
Approvals – ERE/0117/0007 – Draycott Depot, Nooning Lane, Draycott, ERE/0217/0026 – 1 McNeil Grove, Draycott
64/17 DALC Circulars – 05/2017 – 06/2017
65/17 Items for Information – Erewash in Bloom, CPRE
PART II – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION – EXEMPT MATTERS – none
8.15pm