Minutes May 2020

ASHFORD-IN-THE-WATER PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk: Mrs A J Fox

Derwent Cottage, Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3XA

Telephone: 01433 631689

Email: angelafox@btinternet.com

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON THURSDAY 14^th MAY 2020 VIA ZOOM

Present:          Cllr D Windle (Chairman), Cllr R Akeroyd, Cllr C Harrison, Cllr R Spinks,

Cllr B Taft, Cllr A Sutton & Cllr J Twigg (for first part of meeting),

Mrs A Fox (Clerk)

49.20               Apologies for Absence: Cllr V Sidery, Cllr T Williams, Cllr A Hill,

Cllr M Wakeman

50.20               Declaration of Members’ Interests: None

51.20               To receive and approve requests for dispensations from members on matters in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest: None

52.20               Public Participation: Cllr Sutton reported that the Bakewell pay and display car parks were due to open on 16th/17^th May and that shops may open on 1^st June. Cllr Twigg reported that the Darley Dale recycling centre was due to open on 18^th May, with restrictions.

53.20               Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 16^th April 2020: The minutes were proposed by Cllr Spinks as a true record and seconded by Cllr Harrison. They will be signed by the Chairman at the next available meeting.

54.20               Confidentiality: None

55.20               Items reported by the Clerk:

92.17 1)           Public Conveniences:

1. a) Closure: It was agreed that the conveniences should remain closed until further notice.

1. b) Water Plus Invoice: DDDC had agreed to pay an initial sum of £3,000.00 towards the outstanding invoice of £6,480.19. It had been established that there are 2 separate meters for the conveniences in separate locations; Cllrs Taft and Harrison agreed to investigate and to report back, following which a response will be sent to DCC.

1. c) Total – Meter Reading: Cllr Taft agreed to provide the latest reading.

32.19 2)           Roundabout in Hall Orchard: It was agreed that a claim would be made on the insurance for the roundabout repair.

32.19 4)           Dog signs in Hall Orchard, Sign on Hall Orchard Gate and other signs: Ongoing.

16.20 2)           Culvert at Highfields: Meeting on hold.

121.19 1)         Usage of Telephone Kiosk: Suggestions for use of the kiosk will be discussed at the next available meeting.

20.20 3)           Damaged Picnic Table in Hall Orchard: Repair ongoing.

31.20 1)           Renewal of Insurance Policy: Two quotations had been received:

BHIB:             £813.46 for a 3-year locked-in period

Zurich:             £673.52 for a one year period

                        £641.18 for a 3-year period

It was decided that the Zurich quotation would be accepted with the quotation of £641.18 for the 3-year locked-in period.

31.20 2)           Audit of 2019/20 parish council accounts: Mr John Foster of Allen West & Foster had agreed to undertake the audit of the parish council accounts.

43.20 1)           Email from DCC re Rights of Way Scheme 2020/21: An application has been submitted.

55.20 1)           Band Concert 14^th June: Cancelled.

55.20 2)           Small Business Rate Relief Grant: Application will be made.

56.20               Items raised by Members:

56.20 1)           Seat near Sheepwash Bridge: It was agreed that the memorial bench dedicated to the late Mr Harold Preater outside the Riverside Hotel had fallen into significant disrepair and requires removal. Cllr Taft agreed to take a photograph of the seat and remove the plaque, before asking Phil Riley to remove it.

56.20 2)           Ornamental Flower Bed: It was agreed that £100 could be spent on flowers.

56.20 3)           Ivy near Hall Orchard Wall: now removed.

56.20 4)           Bungalows behind the Church – grass requires cutting: This grass should be cut by Waterloo Housing. Phil Riley had agreed to cut it for £30 and it was agreed that he would be asked to proceed.

56.20 5)           Drains on Court Lane: The Clerk was requested to contact Cllrs Twigg and Wakeman regarding these blocked drains.

56.20 6)           Dog waste bags thrown into churchyard: Situation to be monitored.

57.20               Planning Matters: None

 58.20               Financial Matters

Bank Balances Noted:          

1)         Business Reserve Account:                                                         £29,797.21

Current Account:                                                                               £250.00

           2) to approve payments of accounts: 

641. a)   Insurance renewal – Zurich                            £641.18
642.  )   DDDC – burial ground rates £140.36

3)   to acknowledge receipt of payments:

740. a)   DDDC – precept £17,740.00
741. b)   DCC – footpath reimbursement £430.00

59.20            Correspondence: None

60.20   Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday 11^th June at 7.00 pm.