Denton Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting Held on Tuesday 12th May 2015
at 8pm at Denton Village Hall
Present: Peter Hill (Chairman), Terry Hanner (Vice Chairman), Zoe Brown, Kerry Norfolk, Pauline Sandell (Clerk). Also Present: Murray Gray (District Councillor).
1. Apologies.
Roger Gibson.
2. Declaration of Interest.
None.
3. Minutes of the Last Meeting.
The minutes were proposed as an accurate record by Kerry Norfolk, seconded by Terry Hanner. The minutes were signed and dated.
4. District Matters and County Council Matters
Murray Gray said that he was honoured to have been elected for the 7th time and that he looked forward to attending parish meetings for the next four years.
5. Questions from the Public.
None.
6. Matters Arising:
a) The smell is not so bad at the moment. Water still standing at the house end, although no water the other end indicating that the fall is incorrect. Zoe Brown suggested that temporary fencing be put around the ditch to stop the possibility of children falling in. Peter Hill will speak to Saffron and suggest this.
b) Any Other Matter Arising; None.
7. Playing Field Inspection.
a) Monthly inspection; Terry Hanner reported that the springies need a good clean. He will do this. The annual RoSPA inspection will take place in June. Zoe Brown and Kerry Norfolk were concerned that the top of the slide on the fort to the right has a drop where a child could drop through. They would like to make it obvious that there is a drop there. The Clerk was asked to find out when the inspection is to take place so that they could mention this to the inspector. The signage to say that children under 5 must not play on the fort without adult supervision should be made more obvious.
b) Norse; Grass should be cut twice a month from mid March to end of October. The grass was cut on the 19th March and then not again until 8th May. The Clerk to write to Norse about this. The cutting will be carefully monitored.
8. Co-option of Two More Councillors.
The Clerk was asked to advertise this in the Parish Magazine. Peter Hill will advertise it on Denton Talk. It was also suggested that Peter Hill mention this at the Parish Meeting and just say a few words about the role of a Councillor.
9. Annual Parish Meeting Agenda.
The Clerk circulated a draft agenda. Terry will ask David Godsmark to talk about the Village Hall and to Adrian Hipwell to see if he wishes to speak about ACE.
10. Recipients of Welcome Letter.
Nothing to report.
11. Planning Applications; 2015/0823 – Land West of East Hall, Middle Road, Denton
Conversion of Redundant Agricultural Building to Dwelling (Amendments to Previous Application)
No comment.
12. Correspondence
Local Plan Consultation.
CPRE Light Pollution Conference.
13. Finance
a) Accounts Summary – none this month.
b) Pay the Clerk £90.29 for May.
c) Pay the Clerk £163.05 for Annual Expenses.
d) Pay Broker Network £418.95 for Insurance.
e) Received Half Year Precept of £1,726.00.
Terry Hanner proposed to pay b, c and d. Seconded by Kerry Norfolk, unanimously agreed.
It was agreed that Zoe Brown would be the third signatory in place of Annie Whiteman.
14. Any Other Business
Terry Hanner will chase Highways about the potholes.
Peter Hill reported that the school had 30 applicants for the summer term and 15 were accepted.
The meeting closed at 9.30pm