Aintree Village Parish Council

 

   At a meeting of the Parish Council held on 19th March 2007 at 7.00pm         

the following Parish Councillors were present:-

 

Councillor C Mitchell (Vice Chairman in the chair)

 

P Carlton, D Coombe, G Downey, M Duggan,

F Forrest, G Fraser, L Green, P Harper and G Payne

 

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P Gill and J Harkins

 

4359 Minutes – 26th February 2007

The minutes of the meeting held on 26th February 2007 were received as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

4360 Financial Matters

The Parish Council

1)      approved the following invoices for payment

 

Payee

Details

Amount

£-p

Cheque no.

Petty cash

Petty cash

50-63

4687

K Ellis

Admin/Refreshments

44-69

4688

Communications Corp

Subscription – Clerks/Council magazine

9-50

4689

Jenkinsons

Stationery

66-28

4690

United Utilities

November 2006/February 2007 water

62-63

4691

Arco

Tools/books/cabinet/shelving

668-83

4692

Yates Playgrounds

Supply/fit four swing seats

178-60

4693

Childline

Section 137 donation

60-00

4694

C Mitchell

Paint/keys

149-29

4695

Amenity Services

Turf spray – bowling green

176-25

4696

R G Harris

Picture frame

4-00

4697

Office Depot

Paper

90-99

4698

Petty cash

Petty cash

25-78

4699

LAPTC

Conference fees

431-10

4670

 

The Vice Chairman, Councillor Mitchell declared an interest in the payment for cheque number 4695, vacated the chair and took no part in the discussion or decision for that payment.

 Councillor Downey was appointed  Chairman for that item.

 

2)      agreed that the above payments were lawfully payable under the General Powers of the Parish Council and Open Space legislation

3)      noted that the Councillor Harkins and the RFO had arranged to meet a VAT Accountant on 29th March 2007 and, in the circumstances, agreed to defer consideration of charges in the park until the next meeting.

 

4361 General Correspondence

1)      Merseytravel – agreed that their letter and the Parish Council's response as approved by the Chairman be forwarded to the Area Committee for consideration.

2)      Sefton Council – noted that some lighting improvements in the Taunton Drive area may be made in 2007/2008.

3)      CPRE – Public Meeting at the Reebok Stadium on 31st March 2007 at 7.30pm – agreed that Councillors Harper and Payne be requested to represent the Parish Council and that travelling and subsistence allowances be paid in accordance with the Parish Council's scheme in connection with attendance at this meeting.

4)      LAPTC Conference – agreed that Councillors Downey, Harkins and Mitchell be requested to represent the Parish Council for the Saturday/Sunday element of the conference at a cost of £431-10 and that travelling and subsistence allowances be paid in accordance with the Parish Council's scheme in connection with attendance at this conference.

5)      LAPTC re Chairmanship Workshop at Rainford Parish Church Hall on 19th April 2007 – agreed that Councillors Forrest, Harper, Mitchell and Payne be requested to represent the Parish Council and that travelling and subsistence allowances be paid in accordance with the Parish Council's scheme in connection with attendance at this workshop.

6)      Sefton Council re Area Committee on 22nd March 2007 – Councillor Harper be requested to represent the Parish Council and that travelling and subsistence allowances be paid in connection with attendance at this meeting.

7)      Sefton Council – noted that progress was being made on the making of a public right of way by the Blue Anchor Bridge and that the matter would be discussed at the forthcoming Area Committee meeting.

8)      Sefton Council – noted that investigations were being carried out regarding the problems on the other side of the Blue Anchor Bridge.

9)      Sefton Council re section 106 agreements – Planning Director to be asked if some of the money earmarked for improvements around the former Paradox site could be used to replace the green fence along Ormskirk Road.

10)  NALC/The Electoral Commission re Parish Council awareness leaflets; librarian at Aintree Library to be asked if she would display.

11)  Childline – agreed that a section 106 grant be made.

 

4362 Planning Issues

The Parish Council noted the following planning matter:-

 

 

Application

Number

 

 

General Details

 

0172

Application for extension – School Lane

 

4363 Park/Safety Issues

The Parish Council agreed that

1)      the Atholl Crescent gate be open each day until 4.00pm and the matter re-considered at the meeting on 23rd April 2007

2)      COMTECHSA be engaged to produce a feasibility study (i.e. various design solutions for the playground area and playing fields by producing an agreed plan and providing estimate of costs) at an estimated 36 hours at £50 per hour plus VAT

3)      the applications from the Aintree Harrow Bowling Club to use the bowling green on alternate Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays be agreed with fees being fixed at the next meeting and, in the meantime, the Clerk be requested to contact the teams to remind them of the Parish Council's request for them to complete their fixtures earlier than the stated 20th September 2007 due to essential work required

4)      Handscon’s quarterly health and safety report be noted and Mr Atherton be asked for the situation relating to first aid certificates

5)      an order be placed with Cottrell Electrical Services for PAT testing and, if necessary, for hard wire testing

6)      no changes be made to the football conditions but team managers be advised that the Parish Council is mindful to consider a deposit per game, likely to be equal to the fee per game, which would be returned if the accommodation was left in a reasonable state and, in the meantime, the Clerk be requested to discuss this proposal with Mr Atherton

7)      the Clerk be requested to discuss the flying of the flag with Mr Atherton

8)      research be undertaken with regard to applying anti-vandal paint

9)      an application to site a clothes’ recycling receptacle in the park be declined.

 

4364 Mr Atherton’s Report

The Parish Council considered Mr Atherton’s report and agreed that

1)      Mr Atherton be requested to present typed reports

2)      more details be sought as to the contractor engaged to renovate the football pitches

3)      Mr Atherton be asked why the work on the bowling green could not be done in house

4)      the RFO be requested to advise the Parish Council at the next meeting as to the method of recording annual leave

5)      the Clerk be requested to contact Maghull Town and Lydiate Parish Councils regarding their leave entitlements

6)      Mr Atherton be requested to inform the staff that the annual salaries/wages review will take place when the local government national settlement is known

7)      Mr Atherton be authorised to purchase a white board.

 

4365 Parish Councillors Business/Clipboard

1)      Sefton PCT Guide – why no reference to Aintree.

2)      Visit to Aintree Racecourse – the Parish Council's thanks be extended to Mr C Barnett for his very informative tour around the new facilities and he be asked for more information about the museum.

3)      Councillor Payne briefed the Parish Council on the outcomes of the last Altside Business Village Partnership meeting.

4)      Wooded area by Old Roan Station requires tidying.

5)      Pedestrian guard rail at Altway/Aintree Lane requires repair.

6)      Trading Standards to be contacted re selling alcohol to young people.

7)      Vision One be asked to gate the garages in Martland Avenue.

8)      Bollard requires re-fixing – Bull Bridge Lane.

9)      Flower Basket – contact be made regarding advertising on the highway and the maintenance of the flower beds.

10)  Salt bin requires re-fixing – Old Roan junction.

 

4366 Next Meetings

The Parish Council noted that the next meetings would be held at 7.00pm on the following dates:-

 

10 April 2007 Annual Parish Meeting followed by a Parish Council meeting

23 April 2007

14 May 2007 Annual General Meeting

11 June 2007

25 June 2007

  9 July 2007

23 July 2007

13 August 2007

10 September 2007

24 September 2007

8 October 2007

22 October 2007

12 November 2007

26 November 2007

17 December 2007

 

4367 Minute deemed confidential and not for publication

 

The meeting closed at 9.40 pm

 

 

Minutes 4359 to 4367 received as a correct record on 10th April 2007

 

 

 

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Chairman