Fazeley Town Council
Minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held in the Main Hall, Fazeley Town Hall on Monday, 9th December 2019 at 7.30pm
Councillors Present: B Hoult, N Claymore, J Dann, S Bree, M Hoult, J Atkins and A Farrell
Also Present: PCSO Margaret Griffiths R Young, Clerk to the Council
Apologies: D Dwyer, O Shepherd, J Sadler and B Gwilt
Prior to the start of the meeting, PCSO Margaret Griffiths discussed Policing Issues with Councillors and the Town Mayor, B Hoult, distributed grants to local organisations.
109) Declarations of Interest
No declarations were made.
110) Minutes
It was proposed (A Farrell), seconded (S Bree) and agreed that the Minutes (93-103) of the Town Council Meeting held on the 11th November 2019 be approved as a true and correct record.
Resolved: That the Minutes (93-103) of the Ordinary Meeting of the Town Council held on the 11th November 2019 be approved as a true and correct record.
111) Actions
Brought Topic Description Updated Planned Councillor to Action Date Resolution Sponsor
Council Date 2018 Neighbourhood Working group to produce Meeting with 2022 JS Plan N.P. Kershaws
2019 Additional Confirmed N.B. size of Ongoing Feb 2020 Noticeboard 105cm x 105cm to Sandhu Stores.
2019 Website O Shepherd to update. Ongoing 2020 OS/AF
Minutes - 09.12.19 Page 1 Brought Topic Description Updated Planned Councillor to Action Date Resolution Sponsor
Council Date 2019 Town Hall Completion of painting Ongoing – 2020 --- Painting Spring 2020. Front door needs attention. 2019 Land opposite Ongoing with SCC Legal Property 2020 JA/JS Evans Croft ownership problem. Services at SCC reviewing.
112) Town Mayor’s Announcements
➢ The Town Mayor, B Hoult reported that with M Hoult they had attended the Sir Robert Peel Hospital Christmas Fayre.
113) Questions: The Mayor (Committee Chairman), Deputy Mayor or Town Clerk to answer Questions under Standing Order 11
➢ No questions raised.
114) Clerk’s Report
a) Bollards Outside Jet Garage
➢ Councillor J Atkins commented the Bollards installed are close to the road leaving sufficient space for vehicles to park on the path.
➢ The Clerk to request a site meeting with Tim Heminsley.
b) Town Hall – Christmas Lights
➢ The Clerk reported additional display lights had been purchased.
c) Mill House Opposite Town Hall
➢ The Clerk reported no progress had been made with Lichfield District Council concerning the condition of the Mill House.
d) Speedwatch
➢ This matter was ongoing.
e) Support Staffordshire
➢ The Clerk reported he had arranged a follow-up meeting with Support Staffordshire regarding funding for a replacement floor in the Town Hall.
f) Town Hall – Car Park Lining
➢ SCC Lining team had offered to renew the lining on the Town Hall Car Park quoting cost per foot. On inspection there did not appear to be a great improvement. The Clerk to query.
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g) Town Hall – General Repairs
➢ New toilet seat in Ladies Toilet. ➢ Fix down floor blocks.
h) Mile Oak Recreation Ground – Car Park
➢ The Clerk reported that at present plastic drug envelopes were being found on or around the Car Park. Details had been passed to PCSO M Griffiths.
115) County and District Councillors Report
a) County Councillor’s Report
➢ No matters reported.
b) District Councillor’s Report
➢ No matters reported.
116) Planning
a) Planning Application Approved
i) 19/01468/FUH 419 Watling Street, Mile Oak Single storey rear extension to form kitchen and lounge. Approval of Householder Planning Permission
b) Planning Application Received
ii) 19/01552/FUH 249 Lichfield Street, Fazeley Retention of two storey side and single storey rear extensions to form car port, garage/workshop, kitchen and bedroom with en-suite. (Re-submission of application 18/00813/FUL).
c) Chapel Opposite Town Hall
The Clerk reported that SCC Highways had no objected to the entrance to the site and at present it appeared the application to convert the Chapel into Flats would be approved by Lichfield District Council. The Town Council’s objections are based on the safety of the access to the site for vehicle entering or leaving Lichfield Street.
d) Local Plan
➢ Reviewed Local Plan Exhibition in the Town Hall which was well attended.
➢ A Farrell commented that no decision had been made by Lichfield District Council regarding the building 800 houses on the Sutton Road, Mile Oak.
➢ J Atkins raised questions regarding the infrastructure in the Parish and general area.
Minutes - 09.12.19 Page 3 ➢ It was proposed (A Farrell), seconded (M Hoult) and agreed a letter should be sent to Lichfield District Council objecting to the building 800 houses and the lack of infrastructure.
Resolved: A letter of objection to the Local Plan inclusion of 800 homes to be built off the Sutton Road, Mile Oak.
➢ A Farrell agreed to draft an appropriate letter to be sent to Lichfield District Council.
e) Dunstall Lane
The Town Mayor, B Hoult, reported that with the Town Clerk he had reviewed the first section of Dunstall Lane which is in the Parish. The Clerk to contact Gary Brownridge at LDC regarding the provision of a Litter Bin.
117) Correspondence
a) Lichfield District Council
➢ Parish Precept Requirement 2020/2021. ➢ Parish Forum Meeting – Tuesday, 7th January 2020. ➢ Review of Hackney Carriage Fares. ➢ Beacon Park’s Christmas Wreath Workshops. ➢ Local Plan Review Consultation – 29th November 2019 – 24th January 2020.
b) Staffordshire County Council
➢ Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Update. ➢ Tim Heminsley – Methodist Church, Fazeley. ➢ Staffordshire Community and Voluntary Controlled School Admission Arrangement 2020/2021.
c) Other Correspondence
➢ Millfield Primary School – Funding for Crossing Attendant.
➢ It was proposed (J Atkins), seconded (N Claymore) and agreed that the Town Council will consider the Crossing Attendant Funding on an annual basis.
Resolved: To consider the funding of the Crossing Attendant on a yearly basis.
➢ Support Staffordshire – Posters. ➢ Patricia Putterill – Christmas Parcels. ➢ Patricia Putterill – November 2019 News. ➢ SPCA Bulletin. ➢ Lichfield City Council – Mayoral Service – Sunday, 12th January 2020. ➢ Jenny Sadler – George Bryan Centre Engagement Event – Feedback. ➢ Rawlett School – Sixth Form Provision.
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118) Town Mayor’s Power to Act
➢ Car Park Lining. ➢ Mouse deterrent for Town Hall. ➢ Purchase Folding Sack Truck. ➢ Repairs to Bus Shelter (Perspex). ➢ Replacement Christmas Light. ➢ Secure loose blocks – Town Hall Floor. ➢ Replacement Toilet Seat – Town Hall.
119) Authorisation of Non-Confidential Payments
The following cheque payment was authorised:-
Date Cheque No. Details £
09/12/19 306459 HMRC (PAYE) 539.19
TOTAL £539.19
Resolved: To sign and issue the above cheque.
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120) Exclusion of the Press and Public
The Town Mayor, B Hoult, requested the Press and Public present to leave the meeting.
121) Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting (104- 108) of the Town Council held on the 11th November 2019 be approved as a true and correct record.
Resolved: That the Minutes (104-108) of the Ordinary Meeting of the Town Council held on the 11th November 2019 be approved as a true and correct record.
122) Progress Report and Actions
a) Mile Oak Community Centre - Lease
➢ This matter was ongoing.
123) Authorisation of Confidential Payments
Councillors were requested to approve the following payments:-
Date Cheque No. Expenditure £
09/12/19 306454 A Pipe Dream 40.00 09/12/19 306455 P Junkin 131.36 09/12/19 306456 MJB Services 150.00 09/12/19 306457 Paul Harding 270.00 09/12/19 306458 L K Young 1,084.92 09/12/19 306459 Town Council Purchases 122.83 09/12/19 306461 Friends United 100.00 09/12/19 306462 St Paul’s Beavers 60.00 09/12/19 306463 St Paul’s Cubs 80.00 09/12/19 306464 Fazeley Residents 50.00 09/12/19 306465 Fazeley W.I. 50.00 09/12/19 306466 Mile Oak Brownies 150.00 09/12/19 306467 Tamworth Litter Pickers 100.00 09/12/19 306468 Tamworth and District Scouts 160.00 09/12/19 306469 Tamworth Community Together 250.00 09/12/19 306470 R Young 1,140.98 Total: £3,940.09
It was proposed, seconded and agreed to issue the above cheque payments.
Resolved: To sign and issue the above cheque payments.
The meeting closed at 8.45pm.
B Hoult Town Mayor
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