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Present:
Mrs.Y.Rowson (Chair)
Mr.M.Gerrish (Vice Chair)
Mr.M.Sant
Mr.M.Shaw
Mrs.B.Whittaker
Mr.W.Scragg
2 members of the public
Mrs A.Bowland (Clerk)
Apologies:
Mrs.R.Beech
1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND
VICE CHAIRMAN
The
Clerk had received two nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman
and these were agreed as follows:-
Mrs.Yvonne Rowson Chair
Mr.M.Gerrish Vice Chair
2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
The minutes
of the above meeting, which had been circulated, were signed
as a correct record.
3. MATTERS ARISING
a) The matter of the planning application
for Horseshoe Farm was discussed at length and Mrs.Fell thanked
all those who had helped with the public participation of the
plan which had resulted in the plan being rejected. The Chairman
particularly thanked Mrs.Fell for all her work and Mr.Scragg
for speaking on behalf of residents and the Parish Council and
also Borough Councillor Mr.Andrew Colclough for all his help.
Mr.Stephen O'Brien MP was also thanked. The Council now awaits
to see whether this decision will go to appeal.
b) Councillor Andrew Kolker agreed
to follow up and report back on the problems with Thimswarra
Farm in Moston.
c) A letter had been received
from Mrs.Pamela Larvin indicating her interest in joining the
Parish Council. It was agreed that a letter be sent to Mrs.Larvin
informing her that this will be put on the Agenda for the next
meeting in June since other people have also expressed an interest.
4. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND ANNUAL
GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Annual Accounts and Governance Statement, which
had been circulated, were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
These will now be submitted to the Audit Commission for audit.
5. PARISH PLAN
It was agreed any Parish Plan should
be put on hold until the new Council is elected in 2011.
6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There were
no other Planning Applications.
7. ACCOUNTS
The following account was agreed for
payment:-
Zurich Insurance for the following year
£195.13
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The Agenda
format in future will be changed and the Chairman and Vice Chairman
will approve them before they are circulated.
The date of the next meeting
is fixed for Monday 14th June 2010 at 7.45pm |