P A P P L E W I C K P A R I S H C O U N C I L Minutes of the meeting held at Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick Wednesday 14 th January 2015 Present: Cllr David McCracken (Chairman) Cllr Stef Roberts (Vice Chairman) Cllr Gillian Winfield-McCracken Cllr Colin Womble Cllr Maggie Else Cllr Nigel Penlington Cllr Cathy Burman Clerk: Laura Poole Absent: Parishioners and visitors: Graham Whitehead The Community Heartbeat Trust, + 10 parishioners approx. Apologies: Cllr Patricia Andrews and Cllr Chris Barnfather Open Forum commenced: 19:17 Graham Whitehead from The Community Heartbeat Trust gave an awareness session on the use and maintenance of a community defibrillator. It was explained that the use of the defibrillator greatly improves chances of survival due to speed of treatment. No training is required to use the equipment as the unit is fully automated. Costs are approx. 2150 per unit including cabinet and signage. Running costs are roughly 17 per year for electric to keep the unit at an ambient temperature. Units have a 10 year shelf life approx. and pad replacements are 25-35. Cllr Stef Roberts advised that fundraising has started for the defibrillator. Richard Hull advised that PLLEG will kindly donate 250. Margaret Kerr enquired about the work to replace the kerbstones on Main St, clerk to chase. Margaret Kerr enquired about progress regarding the Newstead Abbey gate situation, clerk to write to Bob Knowles at NCC. Margaret Kerr advised that there has been recent flooding in the hidden dip area of Blidworth Waye, clerk to report. Initials Chairman... Page 1
COUNCIL MEETING Meeting commenced: 20:32 Minute No 81/15 APOLOGIES Action None 82/15 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr Stef Roberts Cricket Club Cllr Cathy Burman Nottm City Council matters Cllr Colin Womble NCC matters 83/15 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on 12 th November 2014 were accepted as a true record of the meeting. Proposed by Cllr Colin Womble and seconded by Cllr Stef Roberts and signed by the Chairman Cllr David McCracken. 84/15 85/15 MATTERS ARISING Cllr Stef Roberts advised that she had been to the Council offices to make enquiries regarding the Rigg Lane street name situation raised previously by parishioner, Mr Brown, Cllr Roberts explained that Mr Brown needs to send letter direct to GBC about issue. Defibrillator all agreed that PPC will purchase a community defibrillator and fundraise to meet the costs of purchase. CORRESPONDENCE advise Mr Brown The following correspondence had been received and circulated as appropriate: 1) GBC Grant permission Barracks Farm, Wind turbine. 2) GBC Grant consent 55 Linby Lane, fell Alder tree. 3) NCC proposed development from Nottm & Bulwell Stone Ltd vary conditions 2 & 18 to continue mineral extraction until 2035. 4) GBC planning application Newstead and Annesley Country Park, wind turbine. 5) GBC planning application 5 Hall Mews, replace garage doors. 6) GBC planning application 8 Forest Lane. Ground floor rear extension. 7) Email requesting hire of Playing Field for fitness boot camp. 8) GBC letter regarding parish finance for 2015/16. 9) Yorkshire Bank letter regarding term deposit renewal. Initials Chairman... Page 2
86/15 ACCOUNTS 10) Parish Council Income Date Payer/Details 13/11/2014 821.20 VAT refund 05/12/2014 100.00 Probus club donation towards defibrillator ai) Parish Council Expenditure Date Chq No Payee/Details 22/12/14 1045 66.08 Paul Newman (Lengthsman) reimburse expenses 22/12/14 1046 20.10 GBC grass cutting 22/12/14 1047 114.00 AR Musson, Church Lane hedge cutting aii) Unpresented Chqs Chq No Payee/Details 1048 689.22 Clerk s bi-monthly wages 1049 10.00 P&L Village Hall room hire 1050 60.00 Proweb website hosting b) Account balance at 24 th December 2014 = 12,339.45 c) Term deposit account balance 20,601.89 (Includes 195.90 interest to be received on maturity at 6 th February 2015) It was agreed to reinvest the balance for a for 12months, possibly longer depending on interest rates available. d) Precept forms were signed ready to submit to GBC. e) All agreed that based on the information previously distributed from Yorkshire Bank, the banking arrangements should be moved online. f) All agreed that a separate fixed term deposit account is required for Playing Field equipment funds. look into term options organise online banking open new acct. Initials Chairman... Page 3
87/15 PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED a) GBC planning application 5 Hall Mews, replace existing garage doors b) GBC planning application 8 Forest Lane, downstairs rear extension c) GBC planning application -Wind turbine, Newstead and Annesley Country Park 88/15 PLANNING POLICY Nothing to report 89/15 PLAYING FIELD a) General Vandalism and litter Cllr Colin Womble reported that the Little Splot steps slippery when wet and advised of maintenance jobs to be given to lengthsman. It was noted that the skateboard ramps are out of alignment with fun box, clerk to get a quote for the works required from Howard Marshall. Tree maintenance was discussed. Duty book was handed from Cllr Colin Womble to Cllr Gill Winfield-McCracken b) Sensory garden Cllr Stef Roberts advised planters all planted up. Cllr Maggie Else reported garden rubbish at the rear of number 37 or 39 Linby Lane, possible job for the lengthsman. contact Howard Marshall 90/15 91/15 HIGHWAY MATTERS a) General GBC Mansfield Road street name sign is missing nr 203. Margaret Kerr has sent in an application for SLC grant for the Moor Rd layby. b) Lengthsman scheme Cllr Stef Roberts read email from Ravenshead PC regarding the scheme. As it stands we have 69 hours remaining to be used. REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS a) Village Hall Cllr Nigel Penlington, reported of details from the Village Hall meeting on 10 th Dec. b) Julien Cahn Trust Cllr Stef Roberts reported on recent developments, sadly one resident has passed away. c) MPW Margaret Kerr gave update on matters concerning MPW. d) AOB Cllr Cathy Burman advised she will be standing down as a Cllr with immediate effect due to plans to move out of the parish, all present gave thanks to Cathy for her support. Cllr Maggie Else mentioned the health & safety poster in the village hall is out of date. Cllr Gill Winfield-McCracken asked clerk to request Pumping Station opening dates leaflets. Chairman announced that the March PPC meeting will be his last as he is stepping down from his position as Chairman. report sign contact Pumping Station Initials Chairman... Page 4
92/15 COUNCILLORS REPORTS a) b) c) d). e) 93/15 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Full Council Meeting - Wednesday 11 th March 2015 at the Village Hall The meeting ended at 22.08pm Signed Chairman... Initials Chairman... Page 5