THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORS OF THE PARISH OF TRIMDON FOUNDRY
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14th MAY 2008

Present COUN J GRIGG (Chair)
 
Mesdames: Cllrs J Freak, L Grigg, D Kelly

Messrs: Cllrs B D Ferguson, K Gregory, K
Mc Gonnell & M Nicholls

There were three members of the public present.

Apologies Cllr A Jackson & N Young


1. THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORS OF THE PARISH OF TRIMDON FOUNDRY held on 9th May 2007 a copy of which was circulated to those present were confirmed as a true record.

2 .THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED  31ST MARCH 2008 & AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2007

The Report of the Parish Council’s Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2008 a copy of which had been circulated to those present, was considered.  The report of the Council’s Auditor BDO Stoy Hayward had been received and the recommendation made within in which had been actioned.

RESOLVED that the report of the Parish Council’s Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2008 be received and the information given, be noted.

3 .LIST OF PROJECTS CARRIED OUT DURING 2007/2008

Councillor J Grigg, Chairman reported in detail the actions and work which had been carried out by the Parish Council over the past year which included:-
firework display – provided free of charge for all of the village
new cemetery tap & renewal of all pipe work
creation of a new water supply to the allotment/leisure gardens
new service contract to maintain the bowling green to a high standard
support to:-
• local residents – school transport
• planning issues:-
  Greenlane Nurseries
  House with integral studio/workshop, land rear of west view
  Donations to:-
  The Learning Library
  Deaf Hill Ward Regeneration Partnership
  The Messenger
  Trimdon Station Resident’s Association Summer trip
  Monies received into the parish council:-
• successful grant funding from Community Safety Partnership towards fencing work to the recreation   area
• re imbursement of monies from DCC (fencing community centre)
• successful recovery of vat claims that had been pending for three years
  RESOLVED the report of the Chairman be received.

4. RESOLUTIONS OF WHICH WRITTEN NOTICE HAD BEEN RECEIVED

The Clerk reported that no written notices of resolutions had been received.
RESOLVED that the information given be noted.

5. OPEN SESSION

There were no items or questions raised by members of the public.
RESOLVED that the information given be noted.

The meeting closed at 6.15pm.