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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 9 MARCH 2006

Present: Parish Councillors B Butler ( Chair ), M Mitton, T Martin, A Chetcuti and one resident - A Dewsnip.

Apologies for absence : Parish Councillors U Cansfield, E Bolton, B Fisher and PC M Ayre.

  1. Declaration of interest in items on the agenda B Butler for item 3 – parking on Hillside
  1. Minutes of the previous meeting - held on 9.2.06

Signed as a correct record. Proposed: T Martin. Seconded: A Chetcuti.

  1. Matters arising from the minutes – for information

Parking on Hillside . The Chairman reported that he had spoken to residents occupying properties at the top of the road. This resulted from a resident who was seeking assurance that it would be possible to park her vehicle outside her home. The cooperation of residents had been secured.

Presentation on emergency plan for Follifoot and Plompton by Council officers on 4 May. Time required 45 minutes. Agreed to start the meeting at 7.30 pm.

County Councillor Savage – no reply as yet to invitation to attend a Parish Council meeting.

  1. Chairman’s communications

There were none to report.

  1. Matters concerning Plompton

There were none to report.

  1. Street lighting, Main Street

Council Lighting Engineer had met with A Dewsnip and Clerk to discuss the possibility of erecting a light in the area of the Post Office. It was concluded that a light fixed to the south side of the Post Office building at cill height with a Victorian style lantern would be appropriate. Light would be directed down onto the road with a minimal impact on surrounding properties. The owner of the property had been consulted on the proposal and was in favour. A Dewsnip would be prepared to allow use of his power supply for the light, the estimated cost was £10 per annum. This arrangement appeared satisfactory for the present, a similar positive approach of any future tenant/owner could not be guaranteed. It was considered that the proposal would enhance road safety. The views of residents in the immediate area had been obtained at various times over past months and had been taken into account.

The Parish Council resolved to accept the proposal and to consider making a contribution to the running costs.

Proposed: M Mitton Seconded: A Chetcuti

  1. Annual Assembly

This to be held at 7.30 pm on 6 April. A Chetcuti agreed to create posters. Agenda items would include Chairman’s report and financial report.

  1. Commuted sums

These are small amounts of money available from residential developers to contribute to sport, leisure and recreation at various locations in the village including the Village Hall, village green and Pannal Road verges and the tennis club.

Agreed that a copy of the commuted sums list would be circulated to parish councillors. Clerk to contact the organisations named above for ideas for use of monies. The matter to be considered at a later meeting.

  1. Finance
    • Balance at the bank - £ 7782.69
    • Request for authorisation of expenditure – Clerks salary £585.30

Proposed: M Mitton Seconded: T Martin

  1. Clerk’s report and correspondence
    • Changes to organisation of rural policing – PC Mark Ayre is to take responsibility for a different area. From 3.4.06 PC Mick Place will take over from him. He will be based at the Knaresborough station.
    • Annual Litter Pick – fixed for Sunday 9 April. Meet at 2 pm outside the Post Office. Gloves, bags, etc will be provided. A Chetcuti to create a poster and notice to be inserted in Parish magazine. A small gift to be donated by A Dewsnip for each child who assists.
    • Parish records – decision to request return of the framed ‘Best Kept Village’ and other certificates with a view to display in the Village Hall. B Butler to arrange to collect.
    • Various papers and magazines received since the last meeting were circulated.
  1. Planning
    • Planning applications – none had been received.
    • Sites with a planning history – the Parish Council has made representations to the planning authority about receiving information on unimplemented planning approvals when consultation takes place on a new application. The planning authority did not think this would be a viable course of action. However, it is possible to obtain a list of all current and previous applications via the Public Access provision on the Harrogate Council web site and on that basis form a view on an application or make further enquiries as necessary. A list of site histories will be provided whenever an application is considered in future.
    • Applications decided upon since the last meeting:-

Land to N of Elm Gable – enforcement appeal dismissed

Tewitt Holme, Plompton Road – Tree Preservation Order made on Beech

Pinderpound, Plompton Road – replacement house and garage - approved

Priory Lodge – felling Ash and trimming other trees - approved

Follifoot Ridge Farm Cottage – lifting of agricultural condition - approved

Lodge House, Follifoot Hall – two storey rear extension – withdrawn

  1. Date of next meeting

6 April – 7 30 pm – Annual Assembly and 8pm Parish Council