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Council
Minutes
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Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Thursday 22nd April 2004 at 8 pm in the Village Hall PRESENT: Councillors B. Fisher (Chairman), E. Bolton, B. Butler, U. Cansfield, A. Chetcuti, P. Lupton, T. Martin. County Councillor W. Brewis. Retirement of Parish Clerk and appointment of new Clerk Mrs. Pam Hubbard was retiring after many years service in the post. Thanks and appreciation were extended for her contribution. An evening to mark her retirement will be held on 23rd June. The Chairman requested ratification for her replacement Proposed: U. Cansfield Seconded: E. Bolton Minutes of previous meeting held on 25.3.2004 It was noted that B. Butler had sent his apologies. Proposed: U. Cansfield Seconded: T. Martin
Main Street – concern about the condition of the road surface plus the apparent increase in heavy vehicles passing through the village. It was resolved to write to the Director of Environment on these matters. County Councillor Brewis undertook to raise the problem with the relevant officer and pointed out that monies to repair Main Street may not be available in the current financial year. Rudding Estate proposals – The Chairman reported his contact with the Local Council’s Association who advised that it would be necessary to formalise any arrangement with the Estate in order to qualify for grants. It was vital that good quality equipment was purchased and the requirement for weekly inspection plus an annual ROSPA inspection were noted. Insurance had still to be investigated. Availability of grants and a training course provided by Askham Bryan College would be followed up together with a visit to the playground at North Deighton. It was envisaged this provision was most likely to be for younger children accompanied by their parents, although the importance of consulting with children in general was acknowledged. It had been established that dog owners would be responsible for disposing of any waste produced as no grant was available to provide bins and the local authority did not have sufficient resources to arrange to empty them. The Parish Council will continue to work with these proposals. Chairman’s communications Flooding by Horsepond Beck – some drains had been treated in the previous week, but the problem still remained. It was resolved to write to the Highways Department to request action.
Society of local Council Clerks – discussion on membership deferred to next meeting. Matters concerning Plompton There were none
Highways Letter from the Divisional Engineer dated 8.4.04 to inform that a special device would be used to determine the condition of the Main Street road surface, any potholes would be filled in, part of the pavement on Pellentine Road was scheduled for repair and the drains were due to be jetted ( see items 3 and 4 ).
Finance Internal Audit – accounts for 2003/04 examined by Peter Carney and found to be in order. Discussion on monitoring telephone expenses will be followed up by Chairman with Clerk.
Balance at bank on 1.4.2004: £3925.07 of which £103.57 is held on behalf of a former village Youth Club. Council Clerks Guide – it was resolved to purchase this at a cost of £10.75 Proposed: B. Butler Seconded: T. Martin Clerk’s correspondence Police newsletter and information on consultation on community safety via e mail;
Standards sub-committee minutes; North Yorkshire C.C. agenda for Harrogate area committee; ‘action for sustainability’ newsletter; Campaign to Protect Rural England A.G.M. notice plus newsletters on planning, transport and rural matters; burial law and policy in the 21 st. century – consultation. Papers to be circulated to councillors.
It was agreed that the Chairman would complete these on behalf of the Parish Council
Two applications received for comment: 13 Leconfield Garth and 8 Plompton Square. Planning enforcement: Wingate Farm – UPVC windows replaced with timber; Methodist schoolroom - new roof tiles likely to weather to match old, soakaway still under investigation. Planning decision – Follifoot Ridge revised scheme for garage roof approved with conditions. Noted that the first planning application for a garage with single storey link extension at this address is subject to an appeal – councillors expressed concern and are to investigate the possibility of making further representations. Public footpath diversion order – notice received. Dates for future meetings These were approved and will be posted on noticeboards, Follifoot website and in the Parish Magazine.
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