HARTSHORNE PARISH COUNCIL
South Derbyshire District in the County of Derby
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
9 April 2018
Kendricks Close, Hartshorne
PRESENT - Councillors – A Jones, (Chair), Mrs M Mycock, D Jenkinson, P Smith, Mrs S Sharland Mrs J Slawson and N Jenkinson.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE - Councillors - R Coe, Mrs K Coe, R Bell, D Tagg, Mrs J Burley, D
West & P Redfern
ALSO PRESENT – R Smith Clerk to the Parish Council and County Councillor L Chilton
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION District Council report - No reports
County Council report County Councillor L Chilton reported on varies topics that are being discussed at DCC including speeding at Hartshorne School, gritting at Repton Road ,Fly Tipping along Coal Lane, street lighting on Goseley Estate and the consultation on reduction in the library service. County Councillor L Chilton said that with regard to traffic at the school the County were encouraging 'Walking to School' . |
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MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting on held on 19 March 2018 The minutes were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
Matter arising None
Any member to declare an interest - None Items for Exemption. None.
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POLICE MATTERS 1. No Police present and no written report. The Clerk reported that no written report had been received as indicated by Councillor Mrs Coe at the March meeting.
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MATTERS ARISING 1. The Clerk presented a monthly update on all outstanding matters; this is attached to the minutes. 2. Councillor N Jenkinson reported that there was a great deal of litter at Boundary. RESOLVED Clerk to mention problem to the Lengthsman.
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HIGHWAYS, PAVEMENTS & PUBLIC FOOTPATHS 1. It was reported that there is a large potholes near to 12 Brook Street, on Sandcliffe Road near to Longlands Road and near to the entrance of Short Hazel Farm, Manchester Lane. RESOLVED Clerk to contact DCC
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PARISH NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE 1. Councillor N Jenkinson said that the newsletter had now been printed and delivery was well under way. The Chairman thanked all Councillors for helping distribute them and congratulated Councillor N Jenkinson on an excellent publication.. |
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RECREATION GROUNDS & ALLOTMENTS 1. The Clerk reported that he was in discussions with Tiffany Heaven about using both recreation grounds for soccer training during the summer months. She is currently running similar groups in Derby. RESOLVED that this project should be encouraged and were necessary make minor improvements to the facilities such as painting goalposts and tidying up the changing facilities. .
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REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES 1. The Clerk reported that he had attended a very informative meeting on Internal and External Audit held at DALC's Offices at Cromford.
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PLANNING MATTERS
NO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Approved payments for April
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Payee |
In Respect of |
Amount |
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103956 |
Staff Salaries and Expenses (part) |
Wages & Salaries - April |
555.98 |
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Direct Payments |
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HMRC |
March Tax & NI |
206.25 |
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Staff Salaries and Expenses (part |
Wages & Salaries -April |
331.86 |
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SDDC |
Annual rent - Salisbury Drive Recreation Ground |
15.00 |
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Rink Print |
Annual newsletter |
185.00 |
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1. Appointment of Internal Auditor 2017/18 - Mrs J Storer.
2. From 1 April 2018 the National Minimum hourly rate has increased from £7.50 to £7.83 (increase
0.33p per Hour). Currently the Lengthsman is paid £0.50p above the Minimum hourly
RESOLVED - that the Lenghtsman hourly rate is increased by £0.33p per hour wef 1 April 2018.
Please Note: March Payment Schedule Cheque 103953 has been cancelled and payment to Hartshorne Charities was made by Direct Transfer on 29 March
. Correspondence
• DALC - Seminar in respect of new Data Protection Act , 23 April at Cromford DALC HQ Request from Clerk to attend cost £45.00.
RESOLVED Clerk to attend meeting
• Hartshorne Parish Council Equal Opportunities Policy (attached)
RESOLVED that the Equal Opportunities Policy is adopted
• Tiffaney Heaven - use of playing fields at Goseley and Salisbury Drive
RESOLVED Clerk to continue discussions
• SDDC - re bogus advertising of planning application
No further action
• SDDC - Flood Liaison meeting -Wednesday, June 20 at 10am, Civic Offices, in Civic Way, Swadlincote.
RESOLVED Councillor P Smith to attend
• DALC Circulars Circ 5 - General Data Protection Regulations, DALC Spring Seminar – 17
April 2018, Review of Local Government Ethical Standards, Internal and External Audit 2017/18, DALC Survey and MP’s Lobby Day
144/18 Meeting closed at 8.20 p.m.
Date of Next Meeting - Monday 14 May 2018 - Goseley Community Centre, Hartshorne. Meeting starts at 7.30.pm. (or immediately after the AGM)
Annual Parish Meeting (AGM) Monday 14 May 2018 - Goseley Community Centre, Hartshorne. Meeting starts at 7.00.pm.
Signed.........................................................(Chair) Dated................................................