|
|
|
|
consultative arrangements matters arising accounts correspondence planning printer friendly version Agenda for this Meeting
Consultative Arrangements Prospective new member for Sandycroft Ward
Queensferry Community Council Minutes of the meeting held 7.00pm Tuesday 13 February 2007 At the Community Centre, Phoenix Street, Sandycroft, Flints.
Present: Councillors: D. Roberts. (Presiding) M. Chesters, D. Clare, Mrs. L. Clare, K Garner, K. Garrett, B. Humphries, Mrs. S. Salisbury, D. Wisinger, and the Clerk.
Absent: Rev. S. Hildreth, the prospective new member of council for Sandycroft Ward.
Consultative Arrangements Questionnaire results regarding parking in Queensferry – after discussion it was agreed, that Council would consider parking warden duties at their next financial meeting. A letter would be sent to Mr. C. Kay, Chief Executive requesting an update on de-criminalised parking for Flintshire.
The Police Audit had still to be arranged. No Community Beat Manager at present, further information would be forthcoming in the next few weeks.
Inspector S. Hatchett would be invited to the March meeting of council.
The minutes of the meeting held 9 January 2007 were passed as a true and correct record. Proposed by Cllr. D. Clare, Seconded by Cllr. D. Wisinger.. Vote: 9. For 0. Against.
· Skate-park/ following the meeting held 7/2/07, Cllr. D. Clare, circulated copies of the Minutes. It was agreed that when requested the monies held in the designated fund for this purpose, would be released. · Queensferry C.P. school directional sign/ Cllr. D. Wisinger offered to make enquiries, as an update from the school was still awaited. · Lopping of trees behind Hamilton Avenue/ Cllr. D. Clare continuing enquiries. · Communities First – report awaited from Cllr. A. Parry, who had attended an information meeting. · Pentre Notice Board / for ease of opening purposes, Cllr. D. Clare & K. Garner would be carrying out modification work. · Garden refuse bins/ enquiries had been made, some dwellings still awaiting delivery. · White road lines in Pierce Street & Gladstone Street/ the Authority had sent a letter of explanation. · Rear Access in Queensferry, legal enquiries continuing. · Nuisance to residents from the trade waste left in the Station Road /Glynn Street rear access. Cllr. David Wisinger awaiting update on the proposed site meeting. · The Authority had been informed that work still needed doing on the following: Leisure Centre / Tidy-up in the area of the Pepper Pot, & repairs to the fence. · Blocked grids in Fairfield Road & Pierce Street, Queensferry · Chester Road from Pentre to Sandycroft, the pathway needed clearing of mud & grass cuttings. · Traffic Survey / no survey results available. A member of the department had been invited to the March meeting of council. · The roads dip in Phoenix Street/ Welsh Water still to carry out the work. · Protruding vent pipe in Wood Street/ Resolved. · Cleaning & clearing of the rear accesses/ work completed. · Footpath of the elderly persons’ flats in Phoenix Street /the Authority had informed the Clerk by letter that this repair category is planned maintenance and it is envisaged that works will be undertaken within 2006/07 planned programme. The Authority had also been reminded but no update received on the following: · Part of the palisade fence needed replacement in Crofters Park. Factory Road pull-ins urgently required re-surfacing.
The street lighting contractor had sent a quotation for the sum of £1,576.00 regarding replacement of two street light columns in Pierce Street. Cllr. D. Clare, Proposed & Cllr. D. Wisinger, Seconded and all agreed that his work should commence.
Information had been received from the Authority regarding the proposed 40 mile activated street sign, Chester Road, Sandycroft. Further enquires regarding maintenance contract would be made from the Authority.
Cllr. Mrs. L Clare was thanked for her work and the efforts she has accomplished in monitoring procedures.
Receipts: Costco wholesale / returned cheque £29.36
Payments: Costco Wholesale (membership) 23.50 NWP (street light maintenance) 227.76 Clerks Salary (January 07) 358.79 Inland Revenue (January 07) 113.84 A& A Drains (gully cleaning) 799.00 British Telecom (re-imbursement to Clerk) 54.48 One Voice Wales (Annual Sub 2007/08) 209.00 Scottish Power (energy) 598.50 SLCC (clerk’s manual update pages) 19.50 D. Clare (website re-imbursement) 42.23
Transfer £ 2,500.00 Council approved payments
Two Law Manuals Council agreed the Clerk should purchase. The revised Mandate Form Deferred until all members had completed.
Flintshire County Council · Proposed vehicle Sign, Chester Road, Sandycroft. · Phoenix Street pathways. · White painted road lines, Pierce Street & Gladstone Street, Queensferry. · Provision of footpath /Sandycroft. · Flintshire Summer Playscheme 2007 cost this year £1112.40 · The Big Dee-Day (Cymru) information · Comprehensive Review of the Council’s sheltered housing Service Comments from council to the Authority to be received by 28/2/07
· Network Rail re: damage to underground cable that affected street lighting · Crawford Corporate Claims Solutions re: Network Rail · Letters of thanks for the financial assistance from: Sandycroft Methodist Church and Sandycroft Community Centre
Welsh Assembly Government · Appropriate sum under section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 · A guide to Community & Town Council borrowing approvals and information regarding the 2007/08 maximum repayment period. Card of thanks & appreciation from Janet Jones for the kindness of Cllr. Mrs. L Clare & members of council.
Information · E.-mail from a resident of Sandycroft regarding her dogs behaviour. · Butler Consultancy – website advertising/community projects. · One Voice Wales/Agenda & Minutes · One Voice Wales magazine,’ The Voice’ Welsh Assembly Government/ · A494 Drome Corner to Ewloe improvement.
· Fire & Rescue National Framework (Wales) 2005 (Revisions) order 2007 and Intervention Protocol. · Local Service Boards/Local Service Agreements –Consultation Paper · Transforming Public Service in Wales – booklet · Walk for Life Wales –Sunday 11 March 2007 · North Wales Police/Classification of Police Functions
Proposal: Relocation /erection of portacabin on existing grassed area Location: Grampian Foods Ltd, Glendale Avenue, Sandycroft, Flints.
Proposal: Erection of a 25m monopole with associated equipment cabinets Location: T - Mobile (UK) Ltd. Factory Road, Sandycroft, Flints.
Notification of Planning Decision -The Authority had informed council that they had approved:
Proposal: Construction of a skateboard park Location: Land to side of the Community Centre, Phoenix Street, Sandycroft, Flints.
Proposal: Alterations to shop front and car park Location: Neighbourhood Store, Brookhouse, Chester Road, Pentre, Flints.
Queensferry: A494 Drome Corner – a letter of objection would be sent to the Authority regarding traffic issues which would result on Queensferry roundabout. Fly tipping in the rear access of Queen Street/ Glynn Street.
Sandycroft: Sandycroft School/ as a member of council was needed for Governor duties, the Clerk would contact Cllr. A. Parry. Hamilton Avenue, cracks in the road surface by no.33 Evansleigh Drive, tree branches on the grass verge by no.30
Pentre: No additional items
The meeting closed 9.00pm
|
|
|
Last Updated: 15th November 2008 : © Queensferry Community Council 2003 - 2008Please contact webmaster@queensferrycc.org.uk with questions or comments about this website
|
