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Minutes 1st March 2010

Written By: Parish Clerk
Categorized in: 2010 Minutes

SHAP PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting

Monday 1^st March 2010 at 7:30 pm

Venue: Market Cross

Attendance:

Chairman: Mrs J Jackson

Councillors: Mrs A Bindloss, Mrs P. Watson, Mr D Mallinson, Mrs E. Hodgson,

Mr A Sowerby, Mr G Stainton, Mr W. Warburg, Mr M Weightman.

District Councillor: EDC Cllr N. Hughes

County Councillor CCC Cllr T.Lowther

PCSO None

Clerk Mrs J. Scott-Smith

Public: Two

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153/03/10 Apologies for absence were received from Mr H.Harrison.

154/03/10 Public participation:

154.1 Shap Swimming Pool representatives Mrs Claire Miller (committee) and Mr Peter Allan (supporter) gave a presentation on the current state of the Swimming Pool.

154.2 The representatives wished to clarify their position with regard to the Parish Council.

154.3 The Pool will be 25 years old in 2012 and is showing its age.

154.4 It is in good hands with a good committee running it. They have a zero tolerance on trouble, and they have support from the PCSO. All the committee are committed to the safe running of the pool. Water quality checks have to be carried out twice daily and these can take up to an hour each time; at busy times checks have to be carried out four times daily. The climate can affect the water balance. Several older people help out in the shop but there is also a rota of regular helpers.

154.5 Last season saw ticket sales increase, with happy customers and favourable comments on the Shap website.

154.6 All cleaning and repairs are checked by Eden District Council.

154.7 There have been two successful fund-raising events.

154.8 On the financial side, the pool costs £250 per month to run in winter.

154.9 Greystoke and Askham pools have been closed due to their condition, so Shap is the only local pool in operation.

154.10 In 2009 costs were up £1200, expenditure was down by 5 per cent They made a loss of £1100, the entries were up, the shop turnover is fairly static; and less was spent on repairs than in 2008.

154.11 The committee are now looking for funding from various sources.

154.12 There were images of some of the pumps, one was replaced last year at the cost of £1700, and the small back-up pump is not working, this would cost £800 to replace.. The heat exchange mechanism would cost £1000 to replace, and once replaced it would save on running costs.

154.13 The paddling pool was not open last year because of its condition, some benches need to be replaced, windows and doors are now beginning to show signs of rot, the render is also coming away from the walls following winter frost and flags require re-grouting.

154.14 The Chairman said that there was a licence between the parish Council and the Swimming Pool, this meant that should the pool ever close, the ownership would revert back to the Parish Council.

154.15 The Parish Council are able to provide financial support on a one-off basis. Cllr Warburg said that the Parish Council had bought equipment in the past.

154.16 EDC Cllr Hughes said that sharing services with South Lakeland District Council would save £50,000-£100,000, but vulnerable services such as leisure would most likely suffer. Eden District Council gave grants of £500 to Shap swimming pool.

154.17 CCC Cllr Lowther said that the Neighbourhood Forum might be able to assist, and he would make an approach for £2000, he invited Mr Allan to attend the next meeting to present the information.

154.18 Cllr Warburg asked if there was a specific project that would cost about £1000 that the Parish Council could consider. The Swimming Pool Committee will feed back on this.

155/03/10 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 8^th February were signed as a correct record.

156/03/10 Declarations of Interest – None.

157/03/10 Finance

157.1 Council RESOLVED to approve the statement of accounts to 28^th February 2010. Proposed Cllr Hodgson, seconded Cllr Sowerby.

157.2 Council RESOLVED to authorise payments of the following accounts:

Wages – 5 March to 26 March 2010. £507.25

Clerk’s Salary February 2010. £308.20

Clerks Induction Course fee £40.00

Post office counters £15.60

£871.05

157.3 Budget Update; copies were made available to Councillors; the bank interest had dropped drastically, and recycling is now paid six-monthly, The budget is down £300 on income. There is a surplus of £3,328.58 for the year. Council RESOLVED to accept this, proposed, Cllr Weightman, seconded Cllr Watson.

157.4 Grants to local organisations as approved at the last meeting were made as follows:

Shap Pavilion Club, £500.00 Proposed Cllr Stainton, seconded Cllr Mallinson there was

one abstention.

Great North Air Ambulance £250,00 Proposed Cllr Hodgson Seconded Cllr Warburg all agreed.

Shap Pre-School Playgroup £500.00 Proposed Cllr Bindloss, Seconded Cllr Mallinson all agreed.

Total of grants £1,250.00.

158/03/10 Planning

158.1 Withdrawal of application 09/0996 – Erection of joinery workshop – Holme Lea, Shap. Application withdrawn 08/02/2010.

159/03/10 Tennis Courts.

159.1 An estimate for repairs has been received from Frank Grundy. This is for £1,425.20 Council RESOLVED that this be accepted. Proposed Cllr Warburg seconded Cllr Mallinson. Cllr Stainton said that in future more than one estimate should be invited. Clerk will contact Mr Grundy to accept his estimate and request that he starts works as soon as possible.

160/03/10 Pavilion Insurance.

160.1 The pavilion is on licence from the Parish Council, but the financial statement from the committee does not show any payments for insurance, the Chairman said that representatives from the committee be invited to attend the next meeting to discuss the insurance arrangements and other matters.

161/03/10 Waste Bins.

161.1 The top of the waste bin on the car park has disappeared. Council RESOLVED that a replacement be purchased. Clerk to attend to this.

162/03/10 Natural England/National Parks consultations.

162.1 No one from the Council had attended any of the presentations. The planned extensions to the National Parks would only affect a small area to the south of the village that was felt to be insignificant, and Council asked that it be minuted that they felt that they had nothing to contribute.

163/03/10 Confirm dates for Annual Parish Meeting (19^th April) and meetings scheduled for 5^th April and 3^rd May (Bank Holidays)

163.1 The Annual parish Meeting will be held in the Green Room at the memorial Hall on Monday 19^th April. It is hoped to invite outside bodies to speak. EDC Cllr Hughes gave his apologies for that meeting.

163.2 Council RESOLVED that the meetings for April and May be held on the following dates: Tuesday 6^th April and Tuesday 4^th May.

164/03/10 Correspondence.

164.1 An anonymous letter regarding the land between Wasdale sheltered housing and West Close had been received. This complained about the condition of the area where there is a public footpath. The Chairman and Clerk had visited the site to assess the situation and spoken with the Site Manager. The Clerk had written to Thomas Armstrong Construction asking them to make sure the area was left in good order when the construction work was finished. Clerk had visited site again on the day of the meeting and found a vast improvement and was assured that all would be left in good order.

164.2 EDC New Procedure Application Non-Material Amendments

164.3 EALC notice of meeting on Tuesday 30^th March, Cllr Warburg expressed a wish to attend and the Clerk will forward the agenda as soon as it is received.

164.4 CCC Highways, response to Clerks letter re: road markings, this confirmed that work was to be undertaken.

164.5 EDC Scrutiny Work Plan

164.6 CCC Maps and location lists for street lighting – to be held on file.

164.7 CALC Spring Training Programme. The Clerk is to attend two sessions.

165/03/10 Matters to report

165.1 Cllr Sowerby reported lights not working at mountain View and outside 16 Gayle Avenue. Clerk will report these.

165.2 EDC Cllr Hughes had suggested to planners that the Sports Hall site could be suitable for a skating rink, he also felt that extra dog fouling bins need to be provided.

165.3 Cllr Warburg had attended a meeting regarding community development.

165.4 Cllr Watson reported two loose manholes on Skew Bridge, and said that trees above the cemetery were in need of pruning, also some at the top of Rosgill.

165.5 CCC Cllr Lowther enquired whether the Council had received any correspondence regarding signage. The Clerk said that they had not.

165.6 The Chairman said that the plastic recycling cage had been causing some confusion. This was only temporary and would be replaced with a regular one shortly.

166/03/10 After the public had left, the councillors discussed matters of employment.

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167/03/10 Date of next meeting Tuesday 6th April

The meeting closed at 10.00p.m.