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ACTION |
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APOLOGIES |
R Chamberlain. District Cllr C Lomax. |
Accepted. |
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DECLARATIONS of INTEREST |
V Penman – Prejudicial interest payment to W Penman. |
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| 3 |
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
Parish council meeting closed at 19.50pm. |
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| 3.1 |
Parishioners issues |
- Query over design and siting of Youth Shelter.
- Request to have Malt Mill Close resurfaced
- Concerns raised over traffic on A361
- Concerns raised over Air Quality on A361
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Not decided yet.
Report to NCC – RD
Meeting 20 Apr with MP
To be requested DDC
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| 3.2 |
County Councillor Report |
-£1M allocated towards pothole repair. Pls report probs.
-Speedwatch funding withdrawn by NCC
-NCC has bid for £5M to improve rural broadband
-Cllr Empowerment grant cut by 30%
-Bus Service closures not finalised. Basic scheme is being run. Passes to be obtained from librarys.
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Use Street Doctor
0845 601 1113
Kilsby served by Rugby?
Will match fund.
P Martin to pursue grant for Youth Shelter.
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| 3.3 |
District Councillors Reports |
-Standards Board to be abolished
-Proposed by Boundary Commission that Kilsby becomes a 3 member ward with Crick & Braunston
-District Cllrs will attend Surgery on 16 April but cannot attend Annual Parish Meeting.
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Comments by 20 June
AGENDA
C Lomax / B Lomax
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| 3.4 |
Police Reports |
-Camera Vans reduced to 4 in Northants
-SCT will target speeding on A361
-Heating Oil stolen – details of Audible Alarms to be put in Kilsby Kronickle.
-Aggressive Cold Callers causing nuisance.
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PCSOs
PCSOs
Refer to Trading Stds.
- Phil Martin
Note in KK – C Mills
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Parish council meeting reconvened. |
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Cllr A Cole arrived 20.30. |
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MINUTES |
Minutes of 8th March 2011 |
Approved |
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MATTERS ARISING |
For information only. |
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| 5.1 |
Election on 5th May 2011 |
This is a referendum on the Alternative Vote only |
Noted |
| 5.2 |
Cessation of Speed Watch |
NCC funding has been withdrawn |
Volunteers thanked. |
| 5.3 |
Dog Waste Bin Essen Lane |
Contractor has been asked to relocate bin |
R Dunn to chase up. |
| 5.4 |
Parish Plan Updated leaflet |
Distributed to all homes with Kilsby Kronickle |
Thanks to D George |
| 5.5 |
Any other Matters not on the Agenda |
Phone Box – KPC has resolved not to keep box. Must ensure indemnity against cost of removal.
Tesco Wind Turbines – Has KPC requested planning gain funds?
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Clerk
Clerk to progress
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| 6 |
YOUTH MATTERS |
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| 6.1 |
Youth Worker Grant |
Application form has been submitted. |
Noted. |
| 6.2 |
Youth Shelter |
8 responses received to letter regarding siting. Most requiring more information on site and type.
Youth Club to be asked about Youth Shelter
Funding to be sought for Youth Shelter (NCC s106)
Venue of Youth Club TBC if grant appln successful.
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To be supplied in due course.
P Martin
P Martin
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COMMUNICATION |
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| 7.1 |
Kilsby Calling |
6 emails received. It was agreed that anyone who contacts Clerk to be asked if they wish to go on list. |
Clerk |
| 7.2 |
Hi Speed Broadband |
Survey of speeds by NCC has let to £5M bid.
Concern that Kilsby comes under Rugby
Resolved to delay £500 spend with Rutland Telecom until situation is clarified
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Clerk to contact BT
Proposed ML, seconded AC Agreed
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PLANNING |
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| 8.1 |
New Planning Applications |
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| 8.2 |
Outstanding Applications |
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| 8.2.1 |
West Northants Core Strategy |
Pre-Submission consultation. |
Noted |
| 8.2.2 |
DA/2009/0620 |
Windfarm Watford Lodge. Recommended for Approval |
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| 8.2.3 |
DA/2001/0086 |
Tudor Cottage, Manor Road. |
Granted |
| 8.2.4 |
DA/2010/1043 |
Expansion of Truck stop A5. |
Decision awaited |
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ACTION |
| 8.2.5 |
DA/2010/0400 |
Windfarm Winwick. |
Decision Awaited |
| 8.3 |
DIRFT 3 Consultation |
HGV Meeting arranged for 20th April. |
RC / RD |
| 8.4 |
Other Planning Matters |
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| 8.4.1 |
Barby Sporting Club |
Noise Monitoring outside normal shooting hours
Audit trail of how testing is being carried out rqd.
IM reported that abatement order has been served
3 months will be up at end of July.
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Agreed on advice of DDC.
Clk to request.
Noted.
C Lomax to be asked advice on next stage.
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| 8.4.2 |
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FoI request made for DDC testing data & Legal opinion |
Paperwork awaited. |
| 8.4.3 |
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Cessation of work on Bunding (Environment Agency) |
Clerk to ask BSC. |
| 8.4.4 |
Boundary of Cottage A361 |
Resolved to request Land Registry search to check boundary of driveway. |
Agreed |
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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| 9.1 |
CPRE Localism Bill meeting |
Thurs 14 April at Great Houghton village Hall |
Notes to be requested. |
| 9.2 |
Northants CALC |
Emergency Plan |
Contacts on N Bd. |
| 9.3 |
DDC Jobs Club Poster |
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Notice Board |
| 9.4 |
Rural Services Network |
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Noted |
| 9.5 |
Climate Friendly Community |
Community Grants |
Noted |
| 9.6 |
Request re becoming a Cllr |
Parishioner to be advised when there is a vacancy |
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| 9.7 |
Signs of the times leaflet |
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Noted |
| 9.8 |
Public Service Efficiency |
Update |
Noted |
| 9.9 |
Arranging Street Party |
Notes from DDC on what to consider. |
Noted |
| 9.10 |
Zurich Insurance |
Request for Zurich to quote for parish insurance |
Agreed to get quote |
| 9.11 |
PCSO Update – One Year on |
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Noted |
| 9.12 |
Northants CALC “Update” |
Includes Training calendar for 2011 |
Noted |
| 9.13 |
SLCC Clerk Magazine |
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Noted |
| 9.14 |
DDC Dog Consultation |
Details of the personnel who will issue fines |
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| 9.15 |
Local Transport Plan |
Consultation |
AGENDA |
| 9.16 |
Electoral Boundary Review |
Draft Recommendations |
Comments by 20/6 |
| 9.17 |
Banbury Flood Scheme |
A361 road closure 18th March to 11th July |
Noted |
| 9.18 |
NCALC Consultation Papers |
Right to Buy & Right to Challenge |
C Smedley to review.
AGENDA
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| 9.19 |
Northants CALC |
Changes to personnel |
Noted |
| 9.20 |
Daventry District Council |
Senior Management Structure Changes |
Noted |
| 9.21 |
Funding Alert |
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Noted |
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Members of the public left the meeting 21.30 pm |
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HIGHWAYS |
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| 10.1.1 |
Chapel Street Verge |
It was RESOLVED to leave verge as is.
Bollards will not prevent damage as road is too narrow.
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Agreed |
| 10.1.2 |
Request Bus Stop at Red Lion |
Arranged with Stagecoach. Agreed to write to Bus Co. in support of retaining the service. |
Agreed
Clerk
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| 10.1.3 |
Mains Gas |
10 responses received RESOLVED that there was insufficient interest to proceed further. Decision to be noted in KK |
Agreed
C Mills
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| 10.1.4 |
S106 Works |
Request for refuge across A5. Consider in next phase of works. |
R Dunn |
| 10.1.5 |
Roundabout Sponsorship |
Planning Permission submitted but 1:500 block plan required. Cllr Smedley to assist Clerk. |
CS |
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Blocked Sewer 2 & 4 The Banks |
A Cole to inspect site. Clk to request evidence of damage from Severn Trent. |
AC/Clk
AGENDA
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| 10.1.7 |
Purchase of Grit Bins |
It was RESOLVED not to purchase any Grit Bins. |
Agreed |
| 10.1.8 |
Litter collection A5 laybys |
To be arranged. |
Clerk |
| 10.1.9 |
Opening of Nortoft Lane |
Delayed due to hold up on bridge parapet design. Date of opening to be confirmed. |
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| 10.1.10 |
Road Surface Malt Mill Close |
To be referred to Street Doctor |
R Dunn |
| 10.1.11 |
Works Depot Fisher Close |
It was reported that this caused problems for residents. R Dunn to make MGWSP aware. |
R Dunn |
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Sign off of s106 Works |
RESOLVED to meet for an on site sign off of works. |
RD/Clk |
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ACTION |
| 10.2 |
Mowing |
Agreed that missed areas should be included.
Quote to be obtained for mowing A5 to 30mph sign.
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Agreed
Clerk
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| 10.2.1 |
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Urban Highway 136 mowing agreement with NCC |
Signed |
| 10.3 |
DIRFT Expansion |
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| 10.3.1 |
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Meeting scheduled 20 April 2.30pm at Kilsby. |
RC/RD/Clk |
| 10.4.1 |
Other Highway matters |
AGREED that WI can plant bulbs on Main Rd/Ashby Rd. |
Agreed |
| 10.4.2 |
Pavement up A361 to Ridgeway |
Thanks received from a grateful resident. |
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| 10.4.3 |
Kilsby Walks Leaflet |
Request to make this available. AGREED to put on website. |
E Taken |
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FINANCE |
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| 11.1 |
Monies received |
£ 196 and £ 78 Burial Fees |
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| 11.2 |
Financial position at 31.3.11 |
£ 19120.66 (see attached sheets) |
Attached |
| 11.3 |
Online Banking |
Signatories confirmed agreement on Nat West paperwork
This is required to set up online payment system
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| 11.4 |
Audit Paperwork received. |
Audit Date 8th July. |
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| 11.5 |
Cheques for Payment |
Proposed by E Taken, seconded A Cole, and approved. |
Approved |
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Chq No. |
Details |
£ |
Power to pay |
| C Camp |
2364 |
Net Salary APRIL 2011 |
533.23 |
LGA 1972 s112 |
| HMR & Customs |
2365 |
PAYE & NI |
156.72 |
LGA 1972 s112 |
| Lamley Brothers |
2366 |
Mowing Verges |
486.00 |
Open Spaces Act 1906 |
| E.ON |
2367 |
Christmas Tree Lighting charge |
5.87 |
HA(80)s301 |
| Krishna Enterprises |
2368 |
Kilsby Kronickle Printing |
269.00 |
LGA (1972)s142 |
| Krishna Enterprises |
2369 |
Parish Plan Update printing |
135.00 |
LGA (1972)s142 |
| Northants CALC |
2370 |
Subscription & Internal Audit |
416.08 |
LGA (1972)s111 |
| E.ON |
2371 |
Quarterly Street Lighting Cost |
755.28 |
HA(80)s301 |
| Countryside Gardens |
2372 |
Rec and Cemetery Mowing |
85.00 |
Open Spaces Act 1906 |
| Barby Parish Council |
2373 |
Reimbursement phone costs |
31.04 |
LGA 1972 s111 |
| Barby Parish Council |
2374 |
Reimbursement Stationery |
53.58 |
LGA 1972 s111 |
| Kilsby Recreation Gd |
2375 |
Bi Annual Grant |
1250 |
Open Spaces Act 1906 |
| C Camp |
2376 |
Clerks Expenses |
42.56 |
LGA 1972 s111 |
| W Penman |
2377 |
Burials Clerk Honorarium |
100.00 |
MPAct 1976 |
| C Lomas |
2378 |
Kilsby Kronickle Honorarium |
100.00 |
LGA (1972)s142 |
| S Hartwell |
2379 |
Wooden posts at Cemetery |
102.00 |
Open Spaces Act 1906 |
| 11.4 |
Review of Salary to Employees |
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| 11.4.1 |
Gratuity to Kilsby Kronickle Editor |
Resolved to pay honorarium of £100 |
Approved |
| 11.4.2 |
Gratuity to Litter Picker |
Paid by Recreation Ground trustees therefore N/A |
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| 11.4.3 |
Clerk (Paid 12 hrs per week - SCP 28) |
Agreed to freeze salary as per National guidelines |
Approved |
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CEMETERY |
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| 12.1 |
Risk Assessment |
Thanks to M Cahill for carrying this out. |
Attached |
| 12.2 |
Garden Graves |
Notice alerting people that garden graves contravene bylaws to be erected. Action to be taken in due course |
Approved |
| 12.3 |
Extension |
District Valuer to be instructed to carry out valuation. |
Approved |
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RIGHTS OF WAY |
WC to check footpath between A5 and Nortoft to ensure that it remains passable with gate unlocked. |
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VILLAGE HALL |
No report. |
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| 15 |
STREET LIGHTING |
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| 15.1 |
Ashby Rd/ Barby Rd Light |
£60 quote for repair to brickwork caused by bracket |
Agreed |
| 15.2 |
Dark spot on A361 by Stone House |
Is a light required? – VP to inspect the area. |
AGENDA |
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TRAINING |
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| 16.1 |
Training Statement of Intent |
It was agreed to re-adopt policy. Review APR 2013 |
Signed |
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ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA |
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| 17.1 |
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Quarterly Financial reviews to be scheduled. |
AGENDA |
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