HEXHAM TOWN
COUNCIL
I HEREBY
GIVE YOU NOTICE
THAT a Meeting of the
Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Prospect House, Hexham on Monday 4
September 2006, at 7.30 pm, when the following items will be discussed:-
1.
Apologies for absence.
2.
To agree the Minutes of
the Town Council meeting held on the 7 August 2006, enclosed.
3.
Matters arising, if any.
4.
Councillor’s
declarations of interest, if any.
5.
Accounts for Payment
[list enclosed].
6.
Planning Decisions [list
enclosed].
7.
Committee reports.
7.1. To receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning
Committee meeting held on 7 August 2006, enclosed.
7.2. To receive a report on crime and other Police matters
from Cllr N Wicks enclosed.
8.
Correspondence.
9.
[at 7.40pm] Short talk
by Ms J McCormick, Children’s Centre programmes Manager on children’s centre
plans 2006/8.
10.
NCC Local Transport Plan
2007/8. Minute 3979 refers. Cllr T Robson to report Working group
recommendations.
11.
Any urgent matters at
the Chairman of the meetings discretion. [Matters to be raised under this
item should be written out [if possible] and handed to the Chairman of the
meeting or the Clerk of the Council before the meeting begins.]
D Tiffin,
Clerk of the Council
31st August 2006
Hexham
Town Council
Council
Office, St Andrews Cemetery
West
Road, Hexham NE46 3RR
Answerphone
01434609575 Mobile 07710055051
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HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 7 AUGUST 2006
4005.PRESENT. Councillor B Pickering the Town Mayor in the Chair, together with Councillors G C Ferguson, T Robson, J V R Hare, H J C Herron, M Way, J B Jonas, N Wicks, M F C Donnelly, D Kennedy, Mrs C J Robinson, J M Lambert and Mrs J C Soulsby.
4006.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllr: Mrs I C Whale.
4007.MINUTES. It was AGREED the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 10 July 2006 having been circulated, be signed as a true record.
4008.MATTERS ARISING.
a. BUS SHELTER [opp. Hospital]. Minute 3971d refers. The NCC officer responsible had recently contacted the Mayor and told him that he will be recommending to the County Council that a replacement stone built shelter is provided. The outcome of the recommendation is awaited.
4009.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. There were no declarations of interest.
4010.ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT. It was AGREED to authorise payments in accordance with the lists circulated and as attached hereto.
4011.PLANNING DECISIONS. It was AGREED to receive the decisions of Tynedale Council on planning applications in accordance with the list circulated and attached hereto.
4012.COMMITTEE REPORTS:-
a. It was AGREED to receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning Committee meeting held on 10 July 2006, presented by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr J B Jonas.
b. BURIAL BOARD. Cllr J B Jonas, the Committee Chairman, reported on a number of matters that had arisen:-
i. STAFFING MATTER. In view of the confidential nature of the matters to be discussed under this heading it was AGREED any discussion be deferred to the end of the agenda and the public should withdraw. After noting the confidential report from Cllrs B Pickering, J B Jonas and the Clerk of the Council it was AGREED the recommendations made therein will be implemented forthwith. Job titles in future will be Cemetery Manager [A D Boaden] and Environment Manager [J Thirlwell]. There would be no change in current salaries and J Thirlwell will continue to be the senior staff member at the Cemetery.
ii. PROPOSED NEW STORE/GREENHOUSE. The Clerk reported an application to Tynedale Council for grant aid towards the cost had been turned down.
c. REMEMBRANCE DAY. Cllr M Way, the Remembrance Day Committee Chairman reported on the recent death of Syd Teasdale. Syd had been a member of the Hexham Branch of the Royal British Legion until it was disbanded and then a member of the Council’s Remembrance Day Advisory Committee. He had been a tireless worker on both committees and had been involved every year in the Poppy Appeal. Everyone who knew him will miss his presence.
d. HEXHAM IN BLOOM. Cllr B Pickering reported that the town had been looking its best when the Judges visited last month and he hoped that all Councillors would complete distribution of thank you cards to their appropriate ward residents within the next few days.
e. CRIME MATTERS. Cllr N Wicks presented his report on crime trends in Hexham. A number of Police related subjects were discussed and Cllr N Wicks agreed to take these up with the Police and will report back to Council in due course.
i. Cycling on footpaths continues to be an annoying problem. The lack of and lights on cycles with the coming winter period was also a concern.
ii. It was noted the use of local custody cells rather than the use of cells in Newcastle was under consideration and a report will be made in due course.
iii. Police attendance at a future Council meeting subject to availability.
f. TOWN TWINNING. Cllr J B Jonas reported on his recent visit to Metzingen with the Twinning Association Chairman, David Oliver. As usual there had been a very warm welcome from their hosts.
4013. GRANT AID 2006/7. The Clerk reported a letter of thanks for the grant made to the Association had been received from the Hexham Town Twinning Association.
4014.TYNEDALE COUNCIL/PARISH & TOWN COUNCILS FORUM. The next meeting was on 13 September 2006 and if any Councillor had a subject for discussion they should approach the Council representative, Cllr J B Jonas.
4015. STOPGAP – DEAN STREET. Tynedale Council had advised that 5 Dean Street will to be let on a 6 month tenancy. Management and support for the occupants will be given with 24 hour cover from 4 Dean Street.
4016.GAMBLING ACT 2005. It was noted Tynedale Council will be adopting its statement of principles [which it will apply when carrying out its functions under the Act], using the suggested statement produced by the Local Authority Co-ordinators of Regulator Services. It was AGREED the Council did not wish to make any comments on this matter.
4017. TOWN COUNCIL SPEAKING AT PLANNING MEETINGS. The possible reduction in time available for public speaking should a Council representative wish to speak at a planning committee meeting, had been noted by the Chief Planning Officer. The comment will be taken into account when the Planning Officer’s report on the six month trial of this matter is finalised and presented to the Development Control Committee.
4018.WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 – MODIFICATION ORDER 2006. This Order changed the bridleway No. 12 to a Byway open to all traffic. The route led from the U8296 southward to the Parish boundary and into Hexhamshire Low Quarter Parish ending at the U8074 road. It was AGREED this change was not one that had any support from the Council and that use of the route by 4x4 vehicles and motor bicycles would pollute the countryside. It was AGREED to ask the NCC as Highway Authority to take whatever action it could to prevent the route being used by vehicles to the detriment of the countryside.
4019.ICE CREAM VENDING – MARKET PLACE. The Council had been asked for its views on a proposal to allow an ice cream vendor in the Market Place on a daily basis. After noting the favourable view expressed by the Business Forum it was AGREED the Council had no objections provided that
a. The vending will be from a suitable stall or vehicle. The normal form of ice cream van was not suitable; something in keeping with the Market Place and its environs was needed.
b. Nearby traders in Fore Street and Market Street should be approached to see if they to were interested in selling their goods from the Market Place. This may be a way to improve the Market and not just on a Tuesday.
4020.NCC LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 2007/2008. Minute 3979 refers. It was AGREED to defer this matter to the September meeting as the Working group had not been able to consider the matter. Cllr T Robson will request the County Council to allow an extension to the closing date of 31 August 2006. It was also AGREED the Working group should deal with the Council’s response to the survey on Highways Services being carried out by the NCC.
4021.HEXHAM HOSPITAL. Cllr M F C Donnelly raised his concerns at changes he understood were to take place relating to coronary care. After some discussion it was AGREED to request the Northumbria Healthcare Trust to attend a meeting to advise the Council of its future plans for the Hospital.
4022.NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Council would be held on 4 September 2006.
________________________Chairman
HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
ACCOUNTS
FOR PAYMENT ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2006
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
Npower |
Cemetery account |
184.83 |
8.80 |
176.03 |
Ddb |
5023 |
|
J F
Walton and Son |
Cleaning materials |
15.92 |
2.37 |
13.55 |
104255 |
5028 |
|
David
Dixon |
Edging shears and eyelets |
66.05 |
9.84 |
56.21 |
104256 |
5025 |
|
Vodaphone |
Accounts |
95.09 |
|
|
Ddb |
5032 |
|
HSBC |
Bank charges |
20.72 |
|
20.72 |
Ddb |
5018 |
|
Matthew
Charlton [Slaters] Ltd |
Repair guttering and slates |
372.48 |
55.48 |
317.00 |
104257 |
5031 |
|
Farmway
Ltd |
Roundup weed killer |
38.89 |
5.79 |
33.10 |
104258 |
5021 |
|
Dale
Garage |
Fuel |
84.16 |
12.53 |
71.63 |
Ddb |
5024 |
|
Npower |
Floodlights account |
174.95 |
8.33 |
166.62 |
Ddb |
5013 |
|
David
Dixon |
Atco maintain, new blade,
etc |
157.41 |
23.44 |
133.97 |
104259 |
5027 |
|
Tynedale
Council |
Planning fee –
store/greenhouse |
397.50 |
|
397.50 |
104246 |
5031 |
|
BT
plc |
Account |
66.04 |
9.83 |
56.21 |
104260 |
5032 |
|
David
Robinson Nurseries Ltd |
Begonia, weedkiller, etc |
55.07 |
8.20 |
46.87 |
104261 |
5021 |
|
Vodaphone
|
Accounts |
44.93 |
6.69 |
38.24 |
Ddb |
5032 |
|
Hexham
Courant |
Advertisement for ATMeeting |
46.88 |
6.98 |
39.90 |
104262 |
5015 |
HEXHAM TOWN
COUNCIL
ADDITIONAL
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2006
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
D
Tiffin |
Postage refunded |
55.53 |
|
55.53 |
104254 |
5045 |
|
Staff
wages/Clerks fee |
September total |
7345.44 |
|
7345.44 |
104247/53 |
5049 |
|
David Dixon |
Propane gas |
34.97 |
1.67 |
33.30 |
104263 |
5024 |
|
Northumbrian water |
Cemetery rate |
552.14 |
|
552.14 |
104264 |
5030 |
|
David Dixon |
Blade and spark plugs |
26.30 |
3.92 |
22.38 |
104265 |
5027 |
|
P Sewell, Dairyman |
Staff refreshments |
23.92 |
|
23.92 |
104267 |
5028 |
HEADSTONES
REPAIR - ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT [These totals will be part refunded [35%] by
Corbridge PC in due course]
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
J T
Dove Ltd |
Paving |
136.07 |
20.27 |
115.80 |
104266 |
5038 |
|
J T
Dove Ltd |
Concrete |
227.93 |
33.95 |
193.98 |
104266 |
5038 |
|
J T
Dove Ltd |
Concrete |
132.40 |
19.72 |
112.68 |
104266 |
5038 |
MAYORS
ALLOWANCE - ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance
balance |
2006/7 |
724.26 |
|
|
|
5043 |
INCOME RECEIVED AUGUST 2006
Received
|
Detail
|
Credited |
Invoice |
Date |
Ref. |
|
Various |
Donations Hexham in Bloom |
1500.00 |
|
040806 |
4009 |
|
Various |
Donations Hexham in Bloom |
100.00 |
|
070806 |
4009 |
|
Various |
Donations Hexham in Bloom |
520.00 |
|
080806 |
4009 |
|
Various |
Donations Hexham in Bloom |
550.00 |
|