CRIGGLESTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
3 JULY 2007
Present: Councillors:Mrs J Craven,P Crompton, P Daniels(Chairman), JGarthwaite,JPeebles,DPimm, Mrs C Platten, K Wainwright, J Lumb, A Roe, Mrs C Norris
District Councillors: P Harvey
Apologies: District Councillor J Drysdale
82/07APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were accepted.
83/07DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were two declarations of interest: Councillor Daniels item 15 (Newsletter), Councillor Wainwright item 14 (Financial Matters), both were personal and prejudicial.
84/07TO RECEIVE SUCH ITEMS THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY WISH TO LAY BEFORE THE COUNCIL
The Chairman reported that the Village Institute Extension meeting scheduled for 11th July 2007 had been postponed and rearranged for Tuesday 17th July 2007 commencing at 6.30pm. The Chairman also advised that the interviews for the Responsible Financial Officer position had been arranged for Wednesday 11th July 2007 commencing 6.30pm in the Methodist Chapel, High Street, Crigglestone. Those members attending should be aware that they would be required to stay through the whole process.
85/07TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5th JUNE 2007
Resolved: Thatthe minutes be approved as a correct record.
86/07MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES FOR INFORMATION ONLY
The Clerk reported that in respect of minute 68/07 (an application from the residents of Woodmoor Close seeking funding towards security gates),the residents had decided to erect the gatesand to fund it themselves.
87/07TO EXCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
That members of the pressand public be excluded from the meeting following agenda item 30.
88/07POLICE REPORT
PC Laybournepresented the Safe Scheme report noting that32hours had been spent in the Parish in June. The Police dealt with a number of issues including off road biking offences, possession of an imitation firearm and ammunition, anti social behaviour and a number of speeding offences. Councillor Pimm brought up the issue of speeding and parking along Hollin Lane. P C Laybourne will pay particular attention to the area over the next month and a Golden River Survey will be conducted. Other areas of priority included speeding Denby Dale Road East/Durkar Lane and parking around the Kingfisher Fish & Chip shop.
Resolved: That the Parish Council thank P C Laybourne for his report.
89/07TO APPROVE THE SAFE SCHEME PAYMENT JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2007
Resolved: That the SAFE Scheme payment of £2,500 for July, August and September 2007 be approved.
90/07CODE OF CONDUCT – RECORDING ABSENCES DURING PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
To protect Members’interests, advice had been received that in respect of anyone leaving and/or rejoiningduring a Parish Council meeting, times should be registered in case of challenge by members of the public.
Resolved: That the Parish Clerk registers those times as appropriate.
91/07WAKEFIELD MDC PLAYFUL IDEAS PROJECT
The Parish Council had been concerned that a proposal for Betty Eastwood Park to be included in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council’s application for Lottery funding had not included consultation with the Parish Council. The Clerk had contacted Andy Nicholls to express concern and to explain that Betty Eastwood Park was leased to the Parish Council who held Public Liability for activities in the Park. Wakefield Metropolitan District Council had not been aware of this and confirmed that any further plans or discussions would first include the Parish Council. It was also noted that the application to the Lottery that included Betty Eastwood Park had not been successful.
92/07TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
The minutes of the meeting of the Grounds Maintenance Committee held on 27 June had been circulatedand Councillor Mrs Craven outlined the main points of the meeting.
Resolved: Thatthe minutes of the Grounds Maintenance Committee be noted.
93/07TO RECEIVE REPORT OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Resolved:That the meeting scheduled for 10th July be postponed until 4th September 2007 at 6.30pm in the Village Institute.
94/07HALL GREEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Councillor Wainwright reported that there was a problem with the electrics in the Store Room at the Centre.
Resolved: (1)That Richard Sunderland be asked to investigate and ensure there is no danger. (2) That Richard Sunderland undertake an electrical test on all the equipment at the Centre.
95/07VILLAGE INSTITUTE MATTERS
Village Institute Trustees minutes dated 5 June 2007 had been circulated.
Resolved: That the minutesbe accepted as a true record.
96/07 FINANCIAL MATTERS: TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
The Responsible Financial Officer presented the following:
£Yorkshire Rural Community Council Subscription / 35.00
Inland Revenue / 268.69
RFO Salary & Expenses June/July 07 / 186.62
Parish Clerk Salary/Expenses June/July07 / 575.96
Printforms Newsletters / 315.00
Police July, Aug, Sept07 / 2,500.00
Ben Parker / 200.00
YLCA Conference / 885.00
Resolved: That the accounts be approved for payment.
97/07TO APPROVE QUARTERLY BALANCE SHEET APRIL TO JUNE 2007
Resolved: That the balance sheet be agreed as a correct record and signed and that the bank statement be initialled by all members present as a correct record of the Parish Council’s financial position.
20.15pm NOTE AT THIS POINT OF THE MEETING Councillor PIMM LEFT THE MEETING
98/07FINANCIAL MATTERS: TO CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FROM 15THWAKEFIELD SCOUT GROUP
No further information had been received.
Resolved:That consideration of the matter be deferred.
20.20pmNOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor WAINWRIGHT AND Councillor ROE LEFT THE MEETING
99/07FINANCIAL MATTERS: TO CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE SNOWPEOPLE
Resolved:That the Council in accordance with its powers under Sections 137 of the Local Government Act, 1972 should incur the following expenditure, which in the opinion of the Council is in the interests of the area or its inhabitants and will benefit them in a manner commensurate with the expenditure of the amount set out below.
Grant towards new figureAwarded£100
20.22pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor WAINWRIGHT AND Councillor ROE RETURNED TO THE MEETING
20.22pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor DANIELS LEFT THE MEETING
100/07TO CONSIDER DISTRIBUTION OF KHS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE LEAFLET WITH PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Resolved: That the KHS Community leaflet be delivered with the Parish Council Newsletter and that the cost of delivery £40 be paid by the Parish Council.
20.25pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor DANIELS RETURNED TO THE MEETING.
101/07TO DISCUSS DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS IN BETTY EASTWOOD PARK
Councillor Wainwright reported that he had met the resident of The Links along with T&D Contractors on 14th June; however because of the inclement weather no progress on the investigation could be undertaken.
Resolved: That the meeting be rearranged when weather is better and that any action required be discussed with the Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved at the September meeting.
102/07TO DISCUSS PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY IN THE PARISH
Councillor Wainwright had walked a number of the paths in the Parish and found that many are overgrown. Councillor Wainwright proposed that a Footpaths Committee be formed to undertake a full survey and report back to the Parish Council
Resolved: That the item be considered at the September Parish Council meeting. Councillor Norris expressed an interest in being on the committee and noted that she would be unable to attend the September meeting.
103/07TO DISCUSS PROPOSED PLANTER AT DURKAR MARKER STONE
Resolved: That the Wybone Flower Planter identified at a cost of £140.13 be ordered and that the Clerk co ordinates with Peel Investments to install it at the same time as the Durkar Stone.
104/07TO DISCUSS DRAFT LOCAL TRANSPORT BILL
Councillor Crompton presented a written report for discussion.
Resolved: That the report be noted.
20.45pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor LUMB LEFT THE MEETING.
105/07TO DISCUSS GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER ON PLANNING
Councillor Crompton presented a written report for discussion.
Resolved:That a copy of Councillor Crompton’s report be sent to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and copied to the local MP Mrs Mary Creagh.
106/07TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS FOR RESTRUCTURING THE POST OFFICE NETWORK
Councillor Daniels raised concerns regarding the closure of Crown Post Offices with particular regard to the Post Office at Calder Grove. It was agreed that there was nothing to replace rural post offices and that they formed a vital part of rural living.
Resolved: That the Clerk writes expressing concern to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry with a copy to the local MP Mrs Mary Creagh.
20.59pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor MRS CRAVEN LEFT THE MEETING
107/07TO DISCUSS ATTENDANCE AT SCARBOROUGH CONFERENCE
Resolved:That Councillors Mrs Craven, D. Pimm and J Peebles attend the Parish Council Conference 28th to 30th September 2007.
21.04pm NOTE AT THIS POINT Councillor MRS CRAVEN RETURNED TO THE MEETING
108/07CORRESPONDENCE
1 / WMDC / Re Parking Places2 / Fairhursts / Planning application for marker stone
3 / Metro / Response re demolished bus shelter
4 / WDH / Homesearch
5 / Metro / Response re bus service 58
6 / WMDC / Agenda for Standards Committee
7 / YLCA / Wakefield annual branch meeting 5.7.07
8 / SMP Playgrounds / Leaflet
9 / YLCA / Yorkshire Planning Aid event Selby 14.7.07
10 / VOX / Community Network Event 04.07.07 HGCC
11 / YLCA / Agenda for Joint Annual Meeting 21.07.07 White Rose Update
12 / SLCC / National Conference 26-28 October 2007 Coventry
13 / Parkers / Bulb Catalogue.
Resolved:That thecorrespondence be noted.
109/07PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Councillor Crompton queried the Reserved Matters application on the Calder Park Development.
Resolved:(1) That the Clerk discuss the issue with Councillor Crompton.
(2) That all other planning applications are noted.
110/07UPDATE ON PARISH MATTERS
The Clerk circulated the Parish Matters register and updated members on progress.
Resolved: (1) That items 2, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 are deleted from the list. (2) Item 3:that an email be sent to John Skidmore for an update. (3) That the Clerk is requested to ask Rob Fyfe to attend the September meeting to update on items 1, 7 8, 9 and 10.
111/07PARISH MATTERS
The following items were brought to the attention of the Parish Council:
- Overhanging vegetation Stoney Lane/Painthorpe Lane
- Overhanging vegetation Haveroid Lane
- Flooding Greenacres/Broadacres
- Harratts employees parking on Denby Dale Road East blocking residents in.
- Gutter grass cutting, Willow Garth
- Wadehouse Lane, creosote containers
- Footpath Cedar Court Denby Dale Road West requires cutting back.
- NO PARKING sign on road adjacent 4 Durkar Court requires repainting.
Resolved: Items 1, 2,6, 7 & 8 to be dealt with by Councillor Paul Harvey. Items 3, 4 & 5:the Clerk to write to contact the appropriate authorities.
112/07TO APPROVE ITEMS FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL WEB SITE
Resolved: Thatthe June2007 Parish Council minutes be placed on the web site.
113/07PRESS REPORTS – ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION
Resolved: That Councillor Platten contact Dr Chowcatto update parish matters for the press.
114/07TO DISCUSS DELEGATION DURING AUGUST
Resolved: That any issue arising during August that is an emergency will be authorised by the Chairman and Vice Chairman and reported to the September meeting for approval.
115/07DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT MEETING
Resolved: That the next meeting of the Parish Council be held in the Village Institute, High Street, Crigglestone on Tuesday 4th September2007 commencing at 7.00pm.
IN PRIVATE
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SIGNEDDATE
CHAIRMAN
CRIGGLESTONE PARISH COUNCIL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
7.00 pm Crigglestone Village Institute, Tuesday 3 July 2007
Seven member of the public were present:
1)BEP, access via Wheel entrance is very boggy, and the bins appear not to be emptied
A resident was concerned that the entrance to the park required some investigation as there seems to be water seeping up from underground.
It was agreed that the GMC would investigate the problem and report back to the Parish Council
Also the issue of the bins:
It was agreed thatthe Clerk would contact the Cleansing Department to see what cycle the bin emptying is on.
2)Footpath Almshouse Lane/Wood Lane requires fully resurfacing
Mr Jones, 52 Almshouse Lane produced a series of pictures and the Parish Council minutes 3rd April 2007 in which it was suggested by Rob Fyfe Wakefield Metropolitan District Council that the problems along the footways would be resolved
3)Wood Lane requires the Maximum Speed to be no more than 30mph
As outlined above: and that investigations into a speed limit sign would be conducted.
Agreed that Rob Fyfe be invited to the September meeting to give an update to the Parish Council and the resident.
4)Flooding problems experiences by residents along Denby Dale Road East
A number of residents together with Councillors Daniels and Wainwright had held a meeting with representatives of Peel Associates and Gladman Properties with regard to the ongoing problem of flooding in and around this area.
Agreed: That Councillor Wainwright provides a plan of the areas of concern and that on receipt of this the Clerk writes to Yorkshire Water to express deep concern about the ongoing situation and request a site meeting.
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