At a meeting of the Parish
Council held on 24 September 2007 at 7.00pm
the following Parish
Councillors were present:-
C
Mitchell (Chairman)
T Baldwin, G Downey, M Duggan, F Forrest, L Green, G Payne, J Rooney and M
Varney
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Harkins
and P Gill
4447 Minutes – 10 September 2007
The
minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2007 were received as a correct
record and signed by the Chairman.
4448 Financial Matters
The
Parish Council
1)
approved the following invoices for payment:-
|
Payee |
Details |
Amount £-p |
Cheque no. |
|
Kirkby
Skips |
April/May |
148.50 |
4797 |
|
B
& Q |
Cleaning materials |
19.00 |
D/D |
|
Grisedale |
Drainage
work |
235.00 |
4798 |
|
Scottish
Power |
Electricity – playing fields |
93.22 |
4799 |
|
PWLB |
Loan repayment |
7099.27 |
D/D |
|
United
Utilities |
Charges – October 2007/March 2008 |
455.20 |
4800 |
|
Euphony |
August 2007 calls |
12.66 |
D/D |
|
Sefton
Area Partnership |
Annual subscription |
35.00 |
4801 |
|
Olympic
Fire Services |
Annual fire appliances’ service |
117.75 |
4802 |
|
Playsafety |
Annual park inspection |
172.73 |
4803 |
|
LAPTC |
Two conference fees |
287.40 |
4804 |
|
T
Baldwin |
Mileage |
19.53 |
4805 |
Councillor
Baldwin declared an interest in the payment for cheque 4805 and took no part in
the discussion or decision for that payment.
|
Summary of receipts and payments |
Receipts £-p |
Payments £-p |
Balance £-p |
|
Total balances b/f |
|
|
141,004.31 |
|
Bowls |
80.01 |
|
|
|
Capital
Reserve Account Interest |
- |
|
|
|
Donations |
- |
|
|
|
Golf |
51.71 |
|
|
|
Sefton
Precept |
9,500.00 |
|
|
|
Tennis |
85.36 |
|
|
|
VAT collected |
37.97 |
|
|
|
Vat refunded |
- |
|
|
|
Admin expenses |
|
52.38 |
|
|
Bank charges |
|
46.11 |
|
|
Electricity/gas |
|
- |
|
|
Fuel |
|
36.43 |
|
|
Mileage |
|
- |
|
|
Park expenses
(see breakdown) |
|
245.00 |
|
|
Petty cash |
|
- |
|
|
Repairs and
renewals (see breakdown) |
|
195.78 |
|
|
S137 donations |
|
- |
|
|
Sundries |
|
- |
|
|
Tax/NI |
|
1,353.64 |
|
|
Telephone |
|
33.14 |
|
|
Vat |
|
89.32 |
|
|
Water |
|
- |
|
|
Salaries and
wages |
|
4150.12 |
|
|
Totals |
£ 9,755.05 |
£6,201.92 |
144,557.44 |
Breakdown of repairs and renewals:
padlocks - £176.50, work wear - £19-28; total of £195.78
Breakdown of park expenses:
chainsaw equipment - £92.50, fertiliser - £152.50; total of £245.00
4449 Notice of Motion – Illegal
advertising
Councillor
Payne moved that
“Aintree
Village Parish Council should
1)
reaffirm its opposition to all illegal advertising by commercial and
private bodies within the Parish Council's boundary
2)
support all measures taken to prevent and remove illegally posted
notices and banners and to further support the prosecution of those who
responsible for posting them
3)
send this notice of motion to Sefton Council’s Technical and Planning
Directors, the three ward councillors, the Sefton East Parishes Committee, the
Altside Business Village Partnership and the Sefton Chamber of Commerce.”
After
the motion was seconded and discussed, it was unanimously agreed by the Parish
Council.
4450
General Correspondence
1) RAMP re Conference in Liverpool on 9 October 2007;
agreed that Parish Councillor T Baldwin 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 seminar.
2) Councillor A Robertson re proposed Park Ranger scheme;
agreed that either Councillor Duggan or Mitchell be requested to represent the
Parish Council at meeting to discuss the proposal.
3) Councillor A Robertson to Sefton Council re railway
bridges in Aintree Lane noted.
4) RoSPA re park and play equipment safety report; report
to be distributed to all Parish Councillors for discussion at the next meeting.
5)
Maghull Town Council re
disciplinary and grievance procedures; Clerk requested to adapt them to this
Parish Council for discussion at the next meeting.
6) Mr J Thick, managing director of the Aintree
Racecourse; noted that Mr Thick would be attending the next meeting with Sefton Council’s Head of
Tourism Tony Corfield to discuss the promotion of the 2008 Grand National; further
noted that the opportunity could be taken
to discuss matters of concern relating to the racecourse.
7) NALC – noted that Parish Councils would soon become an
interested party for licensing matters.
8) Sefton PCT Annual Report – lack of reference to
Aintree Village.
9) Paradox sign on the Vernon tower; owners to be asked
if the lettering could be removed.
4451 Planning Issues
The
Parish Council noted the following planning matters:
|
Application Number |
General Details |
|
0831 |
Application for
variations; Aintree Racecourse Retail Park |
|
0651 |
Approval for alterations
to fence and increased height – Aintree Golf Driving Range |
4452 Park/Safety Issues
The Parish Council agreed that
1)
the outside public toilets be jetted and kept
closed
2)
no charge be made for tennis and crazy golf
but to be reviewed in one year; further, no equipment be issued.
4453 Parish Councillors’
Business/Clipboard
1)
Melling Road cleansing.
2)
Tree overhanging 3 Winchester Avenue.
3)
Paving around 34 Winchester Avenue.
4)
Long term use of pavement for builder’s materials around 32 Kempton Park
Road.
5)
Footpath between Aintree Lane and Mostyn Avenue requires attention.
6)
Christmas cards; agreed they be sent again at the Chairman’s discretion.
7)
Councillor Baldwin briefed the Parish Council on the last Area Committee
from which it was noted that
·
the committee had released funding of £3,830 to part finance the drainage
work in the park
·
attention would be given to inappropriate/illegal parking outside the
primary schools
·
the wheelie bin collection service would start in the Parish mid-January
2008 and that road shows would be held and leaflets issued to explain the new
service.
8)
Councillor Baldwin briefed the Parish Council on the Sefton PCT AGM.
9)
Councillor Baldwin briefed the Parish Council on the last meeting of the
Neighbourhood Watch Committee from which it was noted that the section 30 order
recommenced on 13 September 2007 and would run until 10 March 2008.
10)
A get well card be sent to Councillor M Dowd.
11)
Sandhills Station would soon be closed for refurbishment.
12) A board advertising in Aintree Lane.
13) All Parish Councillors should as much as possible,
promote the name of Aintree Village to prevent conflicts with parts of
Liverpool stated to be “Aintree”.
14) Ormskirk Road service road; Sefton Council to be
requested to carry out another review to negate potential hazards.
15) Ormskirk Road – trees blocking the traffic lights.
16) Condition of tyre store on Ormskirk Road.
17) Aintree Davenhill School – youths on roof on many
occasions during the summer.
18) Rail track by Aintree Station not repaired;
Councillors Green and Varney will view.
19)
Smells from the retail
park managed by Emerson Estates.
4454 Application for Licence – Valentine Public House
The Parish Council
1)
noted that an application had been submitted and that a
further amending application had also been submitted
2)
urged Parish Councillors and residents to attend the Police Forum meeting
at the Methodist Church on 26 September 2007 at 6.30pm
3)
noted that objections had to be submitted by 19 October 2007 and limited
to four specific areas
4455 Next Meetings
The Parish Council noted that the next meetings would be held at 7.00pm
on the following dates:
|
8 October 2007 |
|
22 October 2007 |
|
12 November 2007 |
|
26 November 2007 |
|
17 December 2007 |
|
14 January 2008 |
|
28 January 2008 |
|
11 February 2008 |
|
25 February 2008 |
|
10 March 2008 |
|
25 March 2008 |
|
14 April 2008 Annual Parish Meeting to be followed
by a Parish Council meeting |
|
28 April 2008 |
|
12 May 2008 Annual General Meeting |
|
9 June
2008 |
|
23 June 2008 |
|
14 July 2008 |
|
28 July 2008 |
|
11 August 2008 |
4456 Civic Award 2007
The Clerk reported that he had received two nominations for the Civic
Award 2007, both for Mr John Knight-Gregson.
After discussion, the Parish Council agreed that
1) the Civic Award for 2007 be awarded to Mr John
Knight-Gregson
2) the Clerk be
requested to discuss the award with him.
4457 Minute
deemed confidential and not for publication
The meeting closed at 8.55pm
Minutes 4447 to 4457
received as a correct record on 8 October 2007
………………………………………..
Chairman