KINGSLEY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF KINGSLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE KINGSLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE ON TUESDAY 16 TH APRIL 2013 AT 7.30PM Present: Councillor D. Moores (Chairman) Councillor D. Fletcher Councillor C. Jones Councillor D. Riley Councillor R. Wilson Councillor R. Griffiths Councillor M. Goodridge Councillor V. Gwillim Councillor J. Cliff In Attendance Mrs. D. Woods (Parish Clerk) Prior to the main business of the meeting Councillors were addressed at 7.00pm by Diane Wood & Rob Fryer (Community Wind Power) on the proposed residential development on land at the old Delamere School They indicated they were a local company based in Frodsham. Detailed drawings of the proposed development were shown which identified 19 x 4/5 bed roomed properties and 4 low cost properties. It was noted the swimming pool on the site was to be retained and was currently being used by local schools. It was almost fully booked with the only availability being Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Councillors asked various questions about the development following which it was noted that an outline planning application was likely to be submitted within the next 4/5 weeks. The Chairman thanked Diane and Rob for attending and for the information they had supplied and indicated the Council would await the arrival of the planning application. MEETING NO. 11 13/343 Apologies for Absence Council received and accepted apologies from Councillor F. Crane (Vice Chairman), Councillor G. Warburton and Councillor Oultram (CWAC). 13/344 Minutes of the Meeting held on the 19 th March 2013 The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 19 th March 2013 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record. 63
13/345 Matters Arising from the Minutes There were no matters arising. 13/346 Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held `19 th March 2013 The Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on the 19 th March 2013 were Received by Council. 13/347 Matters arising There were no matters arising. 13/348 Chairman s Remarks The Chairman referred to the current meeting being his last full meeting as Chairman and thanked all his fellow Councillor for their support throughout the year. A discussion took place on the nominees for the Chairman s Award following which it was agreed that Mike Butler (Kingsley Community Association) should receive this award this year by way of appreciation for his decade long involvement with the KCA. 13/349 Planning Issues 1. There were no decisions received. 2. Council considered the following applications: 13/1385/FUL 16 Beech View Road Kingsley NO OBJECTIONS Single storey side extension 13/01332/S73 Lady Heyes Farm Kingsley NO OBJECTIONS Variation of conditions 2 & 3 on Planning permission 4/34435 to allow Wider range of retail sales 13/01408/FUL Marsh Green House Mill Lane NO OBJECTIONS Proposed garage and garden store 13/01505/FUL 45 Top Road Kingsley NO OBJECTIONS Proposed conservatory to rear 13/01363/FUL Hillcrest, The Hurst NO OBJECTIONS Two storey rear extension Councillors did express the wish that the new extension should be constructed using building material sympathetic to the existing property and surrounding conservation area. 64
` 13/350 Opportunity for Public to raise issues None received 13/351 Finance (a) Council agreed the following payments and signed cheques Cheshire West & Chester (Xmas lighting) 780.00 (VAT130.00) 002414)*** 002416)*** Cheshire Community Action (Community Pride competition) 35.00 002415*** D.Woods (April 13) 273.02 002417 A.Walker (April 13 ) 160.00 002418 HM Customs (Tax April) 108.20 002419 Scottish Power (Cemetery) 24.93 (VAT1.19) 002420 Richard Cheetham (Cem.Inv1 2013) 115.00 002421 Soc.Local Council Clerks (Aff.fee 2013) 86.00 002422 Cheshire Com. Action (Aff. Fee 2013) 50.00 002423 SITA (Bin Emptying Cemetery) 36.60 (VAT6.10) 002424 *** Cheques signed before the meeting) Council noted receipt of the following payments Nat West Bank (Interest) 3.06 (b) Council approved the End of Year Accounts And bank reconciliation at 31 st March 2013. (c ) Council approved the Annual Return to 31 st March 2013 (d) Council approved the Annual Governance Statement 2012/13 13/352 Borough Councillor Remarks None received 13/353 Playing Field Report. Councillor Fletcher reported that as a result of the snow and high winds there was some damage to trees. These were now being attended to. It was also 65
noted that one of the swings needed some minor repairs which would be attended to immediately. 13/354 Cemetery Report Nothing to report. 13/355 Footpaths, Traffic & Transport Report Councillor Griffiths indicated he had not received any concerns about the PROW network. It was noted that the hedgerow along the path from Scotland s Lane (adjacent to Cricket Club) needs to be cut back. ACTION; Clerk to contact contractor. ACTION It was also noted that there were 3 sections of the NAB footpath which were very wet and muddy due to blocked drainage ditches and a general lack of maintenance over recent years. It was felt the area needed too be repaired and restores (re-stoning and the clearing of some of the ditches. Councillor Moores to contact Steve Holden at CWAC Councillor Cliff reported she had contacted CWAC re further use of the Speed Indicator Devices and was awaiting further information on its availability. Councillor Moores stated that the lamp post had now been removed from the narrow pavement outside St. Johns Church Hollow Lane. This has created a small but valuable amount of extra space for pedestrians using the pavement at this pinch point. ACTION It was also noted that St. Johns School wished to erect a sign in relation to the school at the junction of Whartons Lake. This was under the jurisdiction of Cheshire West and Chester Council but after a short discussion Council indicated they had no objections to such a sign. Councillor Moores to contact the school. 13/356 Village Enhancement Councillor Moores agreed to take on the completion of the application form for the Community Pride Competition. ACTION Councillor Moores to complete application form. ACTION A discussion took place on the Hanging Basket Project for 2013 following which it was agreed to spend approximately 600. The Council would purchase, erect and fill the baskets and the local shops would be asked to maintain them by appropriate watering etc. Councillor Goodridge will progress this initiative. Councillor Cliff reported the benches were being ordered. 66
Councillor Jones indicated the order had already been issued for a new notice board with expected delivery 6/8 weeks. ACTION Cllrs.Cliff & Jones manage delivery and installation of the new equipment before end of August 2013. A discussion took place on the Christmas festivities for 2013 and Councillors were asked to bring any new ideas to the next meeting for extending the display and for any associated events ( switch on /community event etc.) ACTION All Councillors to consider options for the Christmas Lights 2013 Councillor Wilson reported he was in the process of contacting Glyn Cookson re the cultivation of some areas on the entrance to Kingsley in Hollow Lane. 13/357 Community Liaison It was noted that some interest had been expressed in the formation of a swimming club. This to be raised in the Kingsley Newsletter. 13/358 Kingsley KU 17 Club Report Councillor Riley reported on the activities of the KU 17 group which included a bag packing exercise which had raised 690.00. An ice-skating trip was now being arranged. They were still looking for a youth worker. Council agreed to pay the first 500.00 donation to the Club. 13/359 Website Report Councillor Goodridge reported that up to date profiles were still required from some Councillors. The Chairman indicated that the village website manager would like to oversee a number of upgrades to the existing site which is now starting to become outdated. The likely costs for this upgrade were in the region of 150-200. Council agreed to this expenditure. 13/360 Annual Report 2013 Council received and accepted the Annual Report for 2013. It was agreed this would be placed on the Web in its entirety but an abridged version would be placed in the Kingsley News. ACTION Councillor Jones to arrange for the abridged version. 13/360 Correspondence Received Council noted receipt of the following application. ` (a) Cheshire West & Chester Council None received ACTION Councillor Moores requested that the Clerk to contact CWAC and seek a written explanation as to why the recent Council Tax bill issued for 13.14 showed a 67
5% increase against Parish Council precept when we had resolved at the budget meeting earlier in the year to avoid any such increase. Upon receipt of the explanation this would be communicated to residents via the website, notice boards and KCA magazine. (b) Miscellaneous 1. Mr. R. Graham (Re Church Clock) It was agreed to retain the 750 for the Church Clock at the present time but contact to be made with Mr. Graham to see if a firmer time scale could be obtained. ACTION Councillor Fletcher to contact Mr, Graham 2. Cheshire County Playing Fields Ass. (Request for membership (18.00) It was agreed not to take up membership for 2013. 3. Claire House (Newsletter) Meeting closed at 9.00pm. Signed Dated 68