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ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the RECREATION GROUNDS COMMITTEE held at 8pm on 5 December 2006 at The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Present:
Councillor Worthy (Chairman)
Councillor Mrs Baker
Councillor Mrs Balen
Councillor Burke
Councillor Mrs Charrett
Councillor Howley

Officers:
Ms. Carrie Lloyd (Clerk)

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Lambert.

2. TO CONFIRM AND SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5 DECEMBER 2006

The minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2006 were signed as a true and accurate record.

3. UPDATES FROM ACTIONS IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5 DECEMBER 2006

1. Lights around the War Memorial, Letchmore Heath – The Clerk advised that a contractor recommended by Hertfordshire County Council had been asked to investigate the problem.
   (Action: Clerk)
   
   
2. Use of Parish Logo – The Clerk had written to Radlett Football Club asking that in future they ask the Parish Council prior to using the Parish logo on any new kit.

4. HEAD OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE’S REPORT

The Head of Grounds Maintenance was currently on sick leave but the Clerk reported that all work was progressing well.

5. UPDATE ON THE FORMATION OF AN ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Members noted that at the meeting of allotment holders on 20 November it had been decided not to form an association.  The Head of Grounds Maintenance would be arranging for a notice board to be erected by the entrance so that allotment holders could be kept aware of progress on improvements to the site.

6. SECURITY ON THE ALLOTMENTS

Members noted Mr Thorne’s letter regarding a spate of thefts of tools from the allotments.  Members decided that a notice should be put on the new notice board inviting comments from allotment holders by 1st March 2007 on the proposal to improve security of the site by removing the walkway and increasing the height of the five bar gate.

Action: Head of Grounds Maintenance

7. HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORTS

1. General Reports - No accidents had been reported.  All inspections had been carried out with the exception of PAT testing.

2. Tree Risk Assessments – Wellhouse Dell had been assessed by the tree contractor and a dangerous dead tree removed.

8. PHILLIMORE RECREATION GROUND – SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND

The first sessions had been held on 1st and 2nd December.  Attendance was poor but not unexpected.  A re-launch would take place in Spring 2007.  Comments regarding the timing of sessions (i.e. afternoon was preferred) had been taken on board for the New Year.  Paul Backman would be visiting local schools promoting the scheme.

9. PARISH ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN

Letchmore Heath Pond - The launch had been well attended and went smoothly.

Newberries Path and Tykesglade Bridge – A representative of the Miller Family had been in contact regarding the land and part of the bridge owned by the family.  Hertsmere Planning had requested some plans and Ian Gibbon, Countryside Management would be drawing them up.

10. SUGGESTION FOR CHANGES TO RADLETT GARDENS

Members considered the email from Mr Cornefert.  Ownership of the land in question was unknown and it was considered that insurance implications may arise.  Members asked that Mr Cornefert be advised that access to the Tyke was available at Tykeside Gardens further along Watling Street and that the insurance implications would be considered before the scheme progressed any further for Radlett Gardens.

(Action: Deputy Clerk)

11. DRAFT BUDGET 2007/08 AND CHARGES FOR 2007/08

Members considered the draft budget and charges for 2007/08 and RESOLVED that the figures attached as Appendix A & B to these minutes be recommended to the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Committee would take place on 9 January 2007 at 8pm.