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MINUTES
Minutes
of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting held at the Trowell
Parish Hall on Tuesday 23rd February 2010, at 7.15pm.
Present: Cllrs. Mrs.
L. Harley - Chair, G. Lockwood, S. Hallam (part meeting), Mrs. M.
Birkitt, K. Birkitt, Mrs. C. McGann, R. McGann, Mrs. J. E. Bryant,
W.J. Bryant & Mrs. P. Cardwell.
Clerk: Mrs. A. K. Mitchell.
It was noted that Cllr. Rigby hoped to join the meeting later.
46/09. To receive apologies
for absence.
None.
47/09. Declaration of
Members' interests.
None.
48/09. To note minutes
of the previous meeting.
Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell moved acceptance of the minutes of the previous
meeting held on 1st December 2009, as a true record. Seconded by Cllr.
Mrs. Bryant. All in favour.
49/09. Matters arising
from the minutes.
None.
50/09. Financial position to date.
Cllr. Bryant moved acceptance of the statements. Seconded by Cllr.
Mrs. Bryant. All in favour.
It was noted that there
is a small overspend on Pit Lane Maintenance, it was agreed to finance
this from contingencies.
51/09. Annual Footpath Walking & Parish Paths Partnership Scheme.
The Clerk advised that she has just received this year's paperwork
from NCC & she will arrange to send these out in time for better
weather.
52/09. Pit Lane Football
Pitch & Portacabin Update.
The Clerk advised that she trying to rearrange the meeting with the
FA as the Trowell FC representatives can no longer attend on the date
originally booked. The Clerk has delivered documentation to Trowell
FC regarding sectional buildings for their consideration. She has
also delivered copies of the football club's plans to the FA's offices
so that they are aware of the club's long term plans. The Clerk was
also able to report that she has now received confirmation from BBC
that at present there is no formal lease agreement in place between
BBC & TPC relating to Pit Lane.
53/09. 2010 Planting Scheme.
Members were asked to consider a quotation from Premier 1 for this
project. Members were asked to note that it had been agreed on 29th
September 2009 & so the Committee cannot revisit this decision
until March 2010 in order to comply with the six month rule. However,
members were reminded that following budget calculations there are
now funds available for this initiative. It was agreed to apply again
to BBC for sponsorship & Cllr. Mrs. Birkitt offered to discuss
sponsorship with a local aquatics centre.
Cllr. Lockwood proposed
that the issue of Boundary Sign Planters be reconsidered under Clerk's
Report at the next Parish Hall & Grounds Committee Meeting to
be held on 23rd March 2010. Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell. All in
favour.
Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell
proposed that the quotation of £2,100 from Premier 1 UK for
the supply & maintenance of hanging baskets for the 2010 season
be accepted. Seconded by Cllr. McGann. All in favour.
54/09. Stanton Bonna
Planning Application.
It was noted that there was nothing further to report on this issue.
55/09. Stanton Regeneration
Project.
It was noted that a copy of the January 2010 monthly update had been
circulated to Members prior to the meeting.
Cllr. Hallam joined
the meeting at this point.
56/09. Grounds Maintenance
Contract 2010/2011.
The Clerk advised that there was a schedule of rates from BBC to consider.
The Clerk has also asked BBC if a 3year contract option is available
for the future. Members were also asked to consider a quotation from
Midland Grass & Tree Services. The Clerk also advised that she
has also requested full specification quotations from Town & Country
Grounds & also Ulyett Landscapes Ltd.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley commented
that the council has no choice but to maintain the pitch. It was also
noted that there is £500 in contingencies to help with pitch
marking should it be required.
Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell
proposed that the Council accept the schedule of rates grounds maintenance
option with Broxtowe Borough Council for the 2010/2011 football season.
Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Bryant. All in favour.
57/09.To learn of planning
applications.
Appendix 1 refers.
58/09. Clerk's Report.
Members noted a letter from NCC concerning May Day celebrations.
Members were asked to
note a response from NCC concerning verges which will be discussed
in full at the April Council meeting.
The Clerk then distributed
documentation regarding the Greater Nottingham Aligned Core Strategy.
It was noted that 6
Councillors will be away on the 24th March & so the Clerk was
asked to change the date if at all possible. Cllr. Bryant advised
that all the Labour Councillors in Broxtowe have been made fully aware
of the situation in Trowell. Cllr. McGann commented that it also appears
that travellers' sites are to be located in Broxtowe as well as these
proposed major housing developments. He added that by calling the
sites "land north of Stapleford" etc it appears to the general
public that the plans are not affecting anywhere in particular. He
is concerned that the proposed developments are not spread evenly
throughout the county.
Cllr. Mrs. Bryant is
concerned about the way the consultation is being handled, she thinks
that there must be someone to whom these concerns can be addressed.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley feels that the Council isn't even as far along as
complaints about the consultation itself at this stage. Cllr. Mrs.
Cardwell feels that the Council needs a really targeted campaign.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley responded that this is what this latest publicity
is about. Cllr. Hallam pointed out that Derbyshire County Council
doesn't recognize the existence of Trowell either. Cllr. Mrs. Harley
commented that this is a long standing problem.
Cllr. Mrs. Bryant commented
that a big organization's worst fear is bad publicity & she feels
that the council needs to get the local media on board with a "save
our identity" campaign.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley suggested
getting the school involved in this initiative.
59/09. Date of next
meeting.
Tuesday 1st June 2010 - to be confirmed.
The meeting closed
at approximately 7.55pm.
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