MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21 OCTOBER 2004

Present: Councillors E Bolton, U Cansfield, T Martin, B Butler, B Fisher (Chairman), M Mitton

Apologies: A Chetcuti – family commitments

1. Minutes of previous meeting - Held on 23.9.04

Accepted as a correct record. Thanks to A Chetcuti for taking notes of the meeting.
Proposed: E Bolton
Seconded: T Martin

Matters arising from the Minutes

• Overgrown footpaths – Letter from NYCC Highways requesting a site meeting to clarify work required. B Fisher to contact officer concerned re. Pannal Road and Aketon.
• Nature boards at Kitty Corner. T Martin had nothing further to report – will speak to Head teacher again in next few weeks.
• Plompton signage – a formal quotation awaited from Image Works. T Martin reported that the works would be carried out at cost only.
• Fund raising event 2005 – Mrs Lupton had approached the Chairman to request clarification of the previous minute on this matter, the Open Gardens event is being organised on behalf of the Friends of Harrogate Hospital.

Chairman’s Communications
Top ‘bus stop, Main Street – A letter received from a resident outlining the difficulty experienced in mounting the ‘bus when cars are parked at the ‘bus stop. Chairman has been in touch with the Community Policeman who has agreed to place notices on cars. Clerk to write to Highways to request that a ‘no parking ‘ sign be installed. Chairman to ask ‘bus company to re fix the timetable.

T Martin introduced his discussion document. The councillors welcomed the proposal which was centred round existing tracks and included Plompton. It was thought that inclusion of bridleways would enhance the proposed amenity. Agreed that the next step would be to establish if local landowners were interested in principle with the ideas. By the next meeting, T Martin agreed to review the proposals and B Fisher draft a supporting letter seeking the views of those likely to be affected.

5. Matters concerning Plompton

There were none.

6. Finance

a) Balance at the Bank – Deposit account - £ 7531.02. Second instalment of precept received in the sum of £ 2400. Current account balance - £ 70.83.

b) Request for authorisation of expenditure - £ 180 for a new gate for the Pound £ 9.75 for the final grass cut.

Proposed: B Butler
Seconded: M Mitton

7. Clerk’s Correspondence

Harrogate Council:- Standards committee minutes, leaflets on domestic refuse collection and fireworks legislation, summary of Corporate strategy, allotments – request for information. DEFRA – Clean Neighbourhoods – consultation. NYCC council plan 2004-07. Yorkshire Rural Community Council annual report and AGM. A guide to the Disability Discrimination Act and how it relates to outdoor play areas. The Local Channel – making the web local – flyer. PCT newsletter. Periodic Electoral review of NYCC – final recommendations. CPRE – Countryside Voice magazine. Members Interests – new guidance from the Standards Board.

Items requiring further action:-

A Guide to becoming a Quality Council - to be discussed at the next meeting of the Parish Council.

Fulwith Mill Farm – trustees have deposited a plan with NYCC affecting access to parts of the land. T Martin to arrange to view the map and report back to councillors.

Planning

Appeal – Follifoot Ridge Farm – garden room plus alterations to garage – allowed.

Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order – Priory Lodge.

New application – Aketon Lodge Farm – side and front extensions.

Date of Next Meeting

Thursday 25 November at 8 pm.