UPTON BY CHESTER & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Meeting of the Upton by Chester and District Parish Council held on Monday 7^th December 2009 at The Pavilion, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester

PRESENT:

Cllr Jean Evans (Chairman), Cllr Theresa Bartliff, Cllr John Butler, Cllr David Evans, Cllr Gerald Grant, Cllr Jill Houlbrook, Cllr Pat Lott,

Cllr Paul Lowry, Cllr Caroline Mosley, Cllr Chris Reeve, Cllr David Savage, Cllr Liz Squire and Cllr Robert Thompson.

Also present: Paul Evans from Chester Road Club

2 PCSO Officers

1. OPEN FORUM:

No members of the public were present. PCSO Matt Browell updated members on policing issues in the area.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

Resolved: that the apologies received from Cllr Miljenko Williams, Cllr Gill Jordan and Cllr Bryan Smith be approved.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:

No declarations of interest were received.

4. MINUTES:

Resolved:

(a) that the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 19^th Oct 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

(b) that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 19^th Oct 2009 be confirmed as a correct records by members of that committee.

(c) that the minutes of the Extra Special Meeting of 29^th Oct 2009 be confirmed as a correct record.

(d) that the minutes of the Environment Committee meeting of 23^rd Nov 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of that committee.

(e) that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of 23^rd Nov 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of that committee.

(f) that the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting of 23^rd Nov 2009 be confirmed as a correct record by members of that committee.

5. PARISH COUNCIL 19^th October 2009.

There was nothing to report.

6. PLANNING COMMITTEE 19^th October 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

7. EXTRA SPECIAL MEETING 29^th Oct 2009:

There was nothing to report.

8. ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 23^rd Nov 2009:

The Clerk reported that she was still awaiting replies from the adjacent land owners with regard to the trees at Marl Heyes and at the tennis courts at Wealstone Lane.

Members then discussed the formation of a small group of members to prepare for The Civic Pride Competition next year. Cllr Jill Houlbrook asked if the public could

Be asked to assist with this. Members discussed who would be involved in this project.

Resolved: (a) that Cllr Jean Evans, Cllr Jill Houlbrook, Cllr John Butler and Cllr Gerald Grant be part of the group to prepare for the Civic Pride Competition.

(b) that the next Community Newsletter ask for volunteers for this in the future.

(c) that the resolutions passed be approved.

9. PLANNING COMMITTEE 23^rd Nov 2009:

Resolved: that the resolutions passed be approved.

10. FINANCE COMMITTEE 23^rd Nov 2009:

Resolved: that the recommendations and resolutions passed be approved.

11. PRESENTATION BY PAUL EVANS OF CHESTER ROAD CLUB:

Mr Evans told Members of his club’s ideas for the future of cycling classes in the Upton area. These included looking to provide a velodrome, storage facilities to increase activities undertaken and a cycle path around the playing fields.

Resolved: that this would be investigated further at the next Environment Committee meeting

12. BOUNDARY REVIEW FOR CHESHIRE:

Members discussed the proposals for ward changes to Upton area. Members also discussed the two houses on the edge of Upton that had their own voting facilities and felt that they could be brought into the Upton area.

Resolved: that Members would read through the review and inform the Clerk if they had any issues to raise and that the Chairman and Clerk would formulate a response.

13. COMPENSATION FROM WELSH WATER FOR WEALSTONE LANE PLAYING FIELDS:

The Clerk reported that she had not yet received details of what compensation was being offered.

14. CHESHIRE VILLAGE QUIZ:

The Chairman reported

15. COMMUNITY LINKS SCHEME:

Cllr David Evans reported.

16. PUBLICATIONS:

Resolved: that the publications be received.

17. INVITATIONS:

Resolved: that the invitations be received.

18. ACCOUNTS REPORT:

19/10/09 001919 Clerk Exps (mileage etc) 207.87

19/10/09 001920 Viking Direct Stationery 38.35

19/10/09 001921 BTCV Maint of Wildlife area 149.50

29/10/09 001922 Playcon Ltd Repairs to play surface 86.25

29/10/09 001923 CWAC Grounds Maintenance 1138.71

15/11/09 001924 Clerk Salary (November) 1807.86

15/11/09 001925 Att 1 Wages (November) 375.40

15/11/09 001926 Att 2 Wages (November ) 276.55

15/11/09 001927 Att 3 Wages (November) 211.95

10/11/09 001928 BT Payments Clerks telephone 75.65

23/11/09 001929 Dee Valley Water Water at Bowling Green 71.66

01/12/09 001930 Clerk Office expenses 300.00

It was moved by Cllr John Butler and seconded by Cllr Gerald Grant that the accounts be approved.

Resolved: that the accounts be approved.

19. BANK BALANCES:

Members were informed of the following bank balances:

54131582 Yorkshire Bank £79,602.21

20. CORRESPONDENCE:

The Clerk reported on correspondence received including a reply from Cheshire West and Chester Council with regard to the sale of County Hall and move to Chester HQ.

Resolved: that the Clerk ask for a copy and breakdown of the figures in relation to the proposed move by CWAC.

21. DATE FOR A MEETING WITH UPTON TENNIS CLUB:

Resolved: that the date be set for 7pm on Wednesday 20^th January 2010..

22. DATE FOR NEXT PARISH COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING:

Resolved: that the date be set for 6.15pm on Monday 11^th Jan 2010..

23. ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON WEBSITE:

Resolved: that the Clerk update the website where appropriate.