Councillors: Councillor Jim Anderson, Peter Arnold, Debbie Biss, Norman Bull, Kay Charlton, Colin England, Ben Miller, Nick Mothershaw, John Nelson, Mark Robertson.
In Attendance: Mrs Rosalind Bullimore (Clerk) County Councillor Chris Jackson, one member of the press (Belper News) and one member of the public.
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alan Cox, Jackie Cox, Mick Nelson (holidays) Mick Potter (personal reasons) - ORDER OF BUSINESS
RESOLVED to agree to move item 14 after public speaking. - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest received. - TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ITEMS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH THE PUBLIC EXCLUDED
In accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, in view of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it was RESOLVED that, in the public interest, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during discussion of items 1 & 2 Part 11 and they be instructed to withdraw. - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Proposed one-way system Becksitch Lane, Belper.
Mr. Renshaw asked for an explanation as to why the request for a one-way system on Becksitch Lane had been refused. Mr. Renshaw commented on an article in the local press which stated the reason for its refusal was because several groups had objected to the proposal and commented on a further article highlighting the 2.4 million County Council under spend and asked why at the September Town Council meeting County Councillor Chris Jackson had said the proposal had been refused due to lack of funding. Councillor Jackson agreed to furnish the Council with a detailed report on the reasons behind the decision to refuse the application. - FRIENDS OF BELPER RIVER GARDENS
Councillor Les Dorey presented a report to the Council regarding the programme and the funding of the 2008/09 Larks in the Park programme. RESOLVED- Agree to change the programme and hold both the Promenade Concert and the Well Dressing event on the same day.
- Agree to contribute £3,650 towards the programme of events.
- Agree to underwrite the programme to the maximum of £3,225. Subject to the assurance that additional applications for funding will be sought from the Herbert Strutt Charity, the Amber Valley Enabling Grant Scheme and the Amber Valley Housing Community Fund.
- POLICE MATTERS
No crime figures were available due to the absence of a police representative.
RESOLVED Clerk to send a letter to the police to ask as to why a representative of the police did not attend the meeting and to request the assurance that a representative will attend all future meetings. - COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S BRIEFING
Councillor Chris Jackson updated Members on his progress with various County Council issues.
Speed Reduction Wyver Lane: Still in hand.
Height indicator at Belper Mill: Councillor Jackson informed the Council that the indicator is beyond repair and before it can be replaced financial authorisation will have to be agreed by the Cabinet Members.
Councillor Nelson asked into the County Councils refusal to pedestrianise King Street. RESOLVED An article about the proposal to pedestrianise King Street between the hours of 10.00am until 3.00pm to be placed in the next newsletter. Clerk to write to the business premises on King Street to inform them on the proposal and to request all comments be sent to the Town Council. - MINUTES OF A MEETING OF BELPER TOWN COUNCIL HELD 9 SEPTEMBER 2008
RESOLVED to agree as a true record Minutes 1148-1172 of the Council Meeting held 9 September 2008. - MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE HELD 7 OCTOBER 2008.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Christmas Committee held 7 October 2008. - MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Forthcoming events/Notices etc.
Councillor Martin Tomlinson reported on various events.- 18 October St John's Chapel 12.00pm until 2.00pm Elaine Hibbert's retirement party.
- Belper Cottage Project 'Open Day' 22 October 3.00pm until 8.00pm.
- The Fair would be open 6pm on Thursday 30 November.
- Remembrance Service day services - 9 November, services to be held at St Peters Church, Belper and the Holy Trinity Church, Milford. 11 November two minutes silence will be observed around the War Memorial in the Memorial Gardens.
- Mercian Regiment Presentation of medals 20 October Sin Fin Lane barracks.
- FINANCE
RESOLVED:- To note and agree income and expenditure incurred in the month covering transactions 2115 - 2306. Schedules are attached to these Minutes showing Income of £122,174.58 and Expenditure of £43,522.43.
- To note the bank reconciliation for current/public reserve accounts as at 31 August 2008.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED to note the planning applications listed on the schedules attached to these Minutes, dated 2 - 3 October. No comments were made.
RESOLVED To note the Amber Valley revised arrangements for the determination of planning applications.
RESOLVED to accept the invitation received from the Chairman of the Borough Council planning board to meet with the Council to discuss planning issues and any training requirements - PERMISSIONS GRANTED
To note the Clerk has granted permission for:- Craft Fayre to be held Lion Hotel 10 May 2009
- Car boot sales to be held 15 March, 17 May, 19 July and 20 September 2009 at Babington Hospital.
- 'Keep Trade Local' petition to be held at the Farmers Market 8 November 2008.
- OUTSIDE BODIES
RESOLVED to note
Fleet Art Centre
Councillor Jim Anderson informed the Council the next meeting will be held 15 October. - DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL MATTERS
RESOLVED to note nominations have been requested for the Derbyshire County Council Young Achievers Awards 2008. - COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION
RESOLVED to note James Skelton a pupil at Belper School will be joining the Council to gain work experience as an Office Junior 16 March - 20 March 2009 - BELPER IN BLOOM
RESOLVED to note Belper received a Silver Award in the East Midlands in Bloom competition. - CORESPONDENCE
RESOLVED to note the invitation received to attend the Belper Cottage Project 'Open Day' on 22 October 2008.
RESOLVED to note the sad loss of Angela Attenborough (Town Mayor 1986/87) and to approve the £50 donation sent to Woodlands Trust. RESOLVED to note the Communities and Local Government making and enforcement of byelaws consultation paper was presented to the Council for comments.
- DERWENT STREET CAR PARK
The Clerk reported on the damage caused to the height barrier at Derwent Street car park on 29 September. A stolen vehicle had been driven into the barrier forcing the barrier to break in two. Amber Forge kindly repaired the barrier free of charge. RESOLVED Clerk to send a letter to Amber Forge to thank them for their generosity and prompt response. - HMS BROCKLESBY
RESOLVED to note Lieutenant Commander T P Tredray took command of HMS Brocklesby 3 July 2008, relieving Lieutenant Commander Matt Dennis and his Ship's Company. - BUS SHELTERS
A quotation to repair the bus shelter at Far Laund was presented to the Council. RESOLVED not to carry out the repairs. - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
RESOLVED To note the items for information included in the schedule attached to these minutes. - AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
RESOLVED to note the receipt of the Borough Council consultation (Off Street parking places) and (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) - EXEMPT ITEMS
Code of Conduct
RESOLVED to note the receipt of a Decision Notice (Referral for investigation) regarding a member of the Town Council. Clerk to write to the Borough Council to ask why the complaint could not have been dealt with internally.
Staff Issues
RESOLVED to note the Clerk has spoken to one member of staff due to their failure to follow instructions. Clerk and Councillor John Nelson to meet with a second member of staff regarding a separate disciplinary matter.