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Rufford Parish Council

MINUTES
Annual General Meeting of Rufford Parish Council
Held in Rufford Village Hall
Monday 19th May, 2003

Prior to the meeting P.C.Rowe spoke to the members of the Parish Council asking for comments or problems that require assistance.

Present.
Cllrs Grace. Gordon. Lee. Ashcroft. Rimmer Colling Cummings plus seven members of the public.

All councilors signed the "Declaration of Acceptance of Office" form.

Election of Chairman
The Vice Chairman having declined the position of chairman it was proposed and seconded that Cllr P.G.Grace be re-appointed chairman.

Minutes of Last Meeting
Prop. Cllr Cummings. Sec. Cllr Gordon.
That the minutes be verified as a correct record and signed after the addition" Cllr.Colling admitted an interest re Fayre Game"

Matters arising.
Fayre Game.
Station Rd.
Sluice lane. No action yet taken on these sites although repeated requests have been made.

Election of Vice Chairman and other representatives.
Prop Cllr Lee, Sec Cllr Ashcroft.
Vice Chairman. Cllr J.Gordon.
Laptac. Cllrs Grace. Gordon Lee. Clerk
Rufford Village Hall Cllr K.Ashcroft.
Holmeswood Village Hall Cllr. J. Rimmer
Footpaths. Cllr K.Ashcroft.
Planning. Three Cllrs, co-opt if required.
Finance. Cllrs Gordon. Ashcroft. Cummings, co-opt if required
Cheques Clerk plus two councillors out of three. Grace, Gordon, Rimmer.
Leyfield Trust. Mr. G.Rawsthorne.
Peter Lathom' s Cllr Grace & Mr. R.Rimmer.
Play Equip. One Cllr from each village, monthly check
Shelters seats etc. One Cllr from each village, monthly check
Northern Parishes Public Transport Group Cllr Lee.
School Governors. Rufford. Cllr Gordon.
Holmeswood Mrs. Fowler.

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Finance
Councillor Gordon gave a progress report on work to date.
M. Dolling has carried out the half yearly survey of trees. Numerous trees need
attention, one needs attention urgently.
Chairman to approach the manager of "Myerscough College" to see if the trainees
would like to carry out branch lopping etc on the recreation ground as part of their
work experience. In line with the recommendations of Mr. M. Dolling.
No damaged trees overhanging the property in Flash Lane.
Due to the planning application with regard the Rufford Village Hall requiring revision, the architect has been asked to revise same, wooden windows frames instead of plastic and the design be more traditional. The full additional cost to be approx £8000. This will cover future low maintenance.
Parish Council accepted this proposal.

Community Futures
The progress reports from the various groups were presented.
Youth Cllr Ashcroft. Further meetings to be held.
Street Cleaning etc. Mrs. Danby. Letter from WLDC states that a survey of bins and cleaning will shortly be carried out
Hesketh Arms Site. Mr. Pickavance No further progress to report.
Traffic. Cllr Gordon work started on the A59. No details of survey on B5246.
Community Mr. Quinlan (away on holiday) Nothing to report.

General correspondence.
Burscough Football Club.
Letter of congratulation to be sent to the club over winning the F .A. Trophy on the 18th May.2003.
H'wood Tennis club.
Letter recd from the club requesting that urgent attention is given to the drainage
problem at the Holmeswood Village Hall site. Cllr Gordon requested to arrange for the contractors Mr. J. Whittle to carry out this as soon as possible.
LAPTAC
Copy of the accounts for years 2000/2001 & 2001/2002 received and agreed.
Rufford School.
Notification to remove tree at the rear of the school and adjacent to The Paddock was received. No objection from the parish council to this.

Any other business.
Swing repairs. New style chains now placed on the swings but the extended matting still to be done.
Scouts bonfire.
Letter from the solicitor of the above organisation over the conditions laid down
regarding the event.
Countryside Agency (Real project)
Meeting in H'wood Village Hall on the 9th July regarding the Village Plan.
Liaison Officer for Parish Councils.
W.L.D.C have now made the appointment of the above officer.


Planning. Granted.
0126 25 Springwood Dr.
0161 H'wood Meth School
1101 Moat lodge. Croston Dr.
0190 Rhodes Farm. Wiggins La. '
1387 Oak Villa. H'wood Rd.
0270 Moss End Farm H'wood
0286 21 Thornton Close.
0311 89 Causeway La.
0323 197 Liverpool Rd.
0367 2 The Hawthorns

Planning applications
8/2003/0428 Flash House. Flash Lane. 2 storey ext & bay window. No objection
0460 6 Church Rd. Conv stable to dwelling Objection on Conservation & Green belt, in line with our previous objections
0513 Woodlands Farm Mere Lane. Erection of replacement bldg No objections
0418 Old PO Moss End H' wood 2 storey ext & garage. No objections
Refusal
8/2003/0337 6 The Stables, New Hall. Conservatory

Accounts received and for payment
Recd.
Precept. 1st £17.484.50
Concurrent 1st £ 1.405.
VAT Refund. £ 3.385.03
Prop Cllr Cummings. Sec Cllr Gordon
That the following accounts be paid.
839 J.Whittle Repairs rec ground. £ 424.15.
840 B. T Rental £ 264.23
41 J.Forshaw. Salary £ 350.00
2 Mr. Pennington. Grass cutting £ 466.47
3 Hy AIty Yellow waistcoat £ 9.40
4 M. Dolling Tree survey & chopping £ 170.00


Next meeting Monday 16th June 03.


There being no further business the meeting then closed.


P.G.Grace
Chairman