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MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2005

Present: B Butler, T Martin, E Bolton, B Fisher , U Cansfield

Apologies: A Chetcuti, M Mitton

Declarations of interest
There were none.

Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting – held on 26.5.05

Signed as a correct record – Proposed: B Butler Seconded: T Martin

Matters arising from the minutes

Street lighting – Paddocks/Main Street - the lantern has been replaced with a less intrusive light. Top Main Street - suggested site for new light by Partridge Cottage. Residents in the area have been asked for their views by 28 July. The matter will be on the next Parish Council meeting agenda.

Neighbourhood Watch – T Martin reported that he had arranged a meeting on 26.7.05 at 7.45 in the Village Hall for all street coordinators to discuss the future of the scheme. PC Mark Ayre will be in attendance.

Chairman’s communications

    • Visit to Mr Horner – the Chairman had met with Mr Horner at his home recently and listened to his explanation of his current situation. Whilst having sympathy with this, the Parish Council confirmed that it could not support his application to keep a caravan on the land.
    • YLCA’s meeting – talk given by David Bowe of NYCC Highways Dept. Questions were put relating to Main Street’s new road surface which was held to be more effective than the skimming method. The failure of the Haggs Road/Spofforth Road junction improvement proposal was raised and the officer agreed to look into this, he was made aware of concerns re. heavy vehicles and noise pollution in the village.
    • Rudding Estate play area – the Parish Council resolved to agree to a letter being circulated in the Chairman’s name to gauge the level of support for the project in the community. The Parish Council support the idea in principle. Some concerns raised re. responsibilities for insurance and Health and Safety.

Finance:
Balance at bank

A total of £ 7910.97 is held in both accounts

b) Request for authorisation of expenditure

Clerk’s salary £ 585.30, Donation to Parish magazine publication £ 25

Payments falling due before the next meeting: Jesper’s for stationery and grasscutting

Proposed: B Butler. Seconded: T Martin

c) Annual Return year ended 31.3.05

  • Statement of Assurance – was approved by the Parish Council
  • Statement of Accounts – was approved by the Parish Council

Benches owned by the Parish

    • Purchase of new bench

Four options considered. The Parish Council resolved on purchase from Woodcraft UK at £557.75 from which VAT is recoverable.

    • Repair of existing benches

The parish Council decided to request a quotation for repair of remaining benches prior to painting.

Plompton

    • B T payphone consultation

Last year B T consulted on the removal of the telephone box. They were informed the box was Listed and residents were opposed to its removal. The new proposal is for a cashless payphone and residents are in favour of the change.

    • Directional signage

Efforts to erect the sign in its original position thwarted as cables in place. E Bolton to obtain information about this and liaise with T Martin who will install the sign.

Clerk’s report and correspondence

Various papers for circulation.

Two letters sent to Harrogate Council since the last meeting. One to Planning to request that information is communicated on permissions granted that do not require consultation with the Parish Council. The other to Housing in response to some concerned residents to request that works to council owned properties on Hillside are re-roofed in a manner that is in keeping with the other adjoining houses.

Planning matters

Application – erection of agricultural building at Follifoot Ridge Farm.

Appeal – against refusal of side conservatory at School Cottage, Rudding Lane.

Public Access – letter to inform that lists of applications and outcomes is now available on the Harrogate Council website – www.harrogate.gov.uk/planning

Date of next meeting – 28 July

Future meetings: Thursdays 8 September, 20 October, 1 December 2005.

12 January 2006. All to commence at 8 pm in the Village Hall.