MINUTES FROM AN ORDINARY MEETING OF MID-WHARFEDALE PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN ASKWITH VILLAGE HALL ON 27th August 2015 AT 7.45 PM
PRESENT:
Dr J Crossley:Weston (Vice Chairman)
Mr C Bloor:Middleton
Mr F R A Caton:Weston
Mrs K Chivers:Langbar/Nesfield
Mr V D Dobson:Langbar/Nesfield
Mrs S Ellis:Langbar/Nesfield
Mr R Marston:Askwith
Mr M Whitley:Askwith
Mrs H Stewart:Denton
In Attendance
Mr J Fort:NYCC Cllr
Mr N Pullan: Clerk
Members of the public attending the meeting
Mr J A Sayer
Before the meeting started Vice Chairman Cllr Crossley welcomed new councilor Kathryn Chivers whom had been co-opted on to represent Nesfield/Langbar in replacement of Janet Sharpe who had retired after many years of service.
35/01APOLOGIES:
Cllr White, Cllr Pettie, Cllr Ryder
35/02DECLARATION ON INTERESTS
Cllr Dobson declared an interest in planning application ref 6.128.24.M.S106 at High Austby Farm Nesfield
35/03PUBLIC SESSION
J Sayer reported that the collapsed bridge at West Back had received no attention. The Clerk confirmed that this was covered in a letter received from HBC, but due to budget restraints it may be some time before this is attended to.
35/04MINUTES:
Minutes of the Annual and Ordinary Meeting held on 21st May 2015 having been circulated were approved as a correct record and signed by the Vice Chairman.
35/05MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1Askwith School and Highways. A speed survey had been under taken by 95 Alive and average speeds were less than 25mph, these are within the required limit, so no further action will be taken.
4.2Denton traffic issues. It was confirmed that the white lines around the triangle had now been repainted. The Clerk reported that Denton Hall Estates confirmed that they were the owners of the Triangle in Denton village. The meeting felt that this may not be the case and Cllr Stewart to investigate ownership via the Land Registry
4.3It was confirmed that Askwith seat had been painted and Cllr Pettie had applied for a Cold Calling Zone to be set up in Askwith.
4.4Village greens. The Clerk had started to investigate the registration of these. Form CA9 needs to be completed but further information is required on the ownership/history of these greens. Cllr Stewart to investigate via the Land Registry with Askwith and Weston Cllrs to make further local enquiries.
4.5Clerks appraisal had bed completed by Cllr White and Cllr Stewart and is available for inspection.
4.6The bank mandate to be updated with Janet Sharpe removed and Cllr Pettie added.
35/06CLERKS REPORT;
Duties since 14th May 2015 meeting, dealing with phone calls, receiving and distributing planning applications, receiving and dealing with correspondence,
receiving and sending emails, posting notices, article for Church magazine, writing minutes and forming agendas.
Following up items from the last meeting including letters to NYCC, Bradford Council, Denton Hall Estate and J Sharpe. Sorting the new requirements under the transparency code. Updating web site with the help of web master I Canavan including new sections for the Transparency and Consultation documents. Looking into and sorting paper work for registering Denton and Weston village greens. Dealing with paper work in relation to Nesfield/Langbar new Councillor. Sorting HMRC issues.
35/07DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1Cllr Marston commented on the poor condition of Moorside Lane, Askwith. Cllr Stewart reported Japanese Knott weed is growing in a verge at Denton and the Concrete barriers near the Denton T junction on Denton Road are missing after a recent road accident. This means cars could quite easily go off the road and straight into the river. Clerk to report these issues.
7.1The annual insurance is due with Zurich Insurance. This had gone up by 49p to £278.49 and it was agreed to renew the insurance with Zurich.
7.3With the introduction of the Transparency Code and further Web site improvements, Web designer I Canavan has submitted an invoice for £50.00. It was agreed to pay this.
7.4Cllr Fort reported that some discussion was taking place on devolution in the surrounding areas, which may bring NYCC, Craven, Leeds, Selby and York under one authority. Proposals for this have to be submitted by 4th September.
35/08 ACCOUNTS
8.1The following expenditure and income were approved.
Barclays
Bank statement 19/6/154712.34
Cheques banked since statement
HMRC (tax wage)(684) 1.20
Balance4711.14 4711.14
Income
NIL NIL
Skipton Building Society
Balance1/1/151591.73
Total1591.736302.87
Cheques to be signed at 27th August meeting 2015
Askwith Village Hall(686)28.00
N Pullan Clerk wage(687) 146.60
N Pullan Clerk wage(688) 147.00
N Pullan Clerk wage(689) 147.00(post dated)
N Pullan Post expenses(690) 18.60
HMRC (tax)(691) 0.40
Zurich Insurance(692) 278.49
I Canavan(693)50.00
SLCC(694)64.00
MW Services (Seat Askwith) (695)60.00
Nesfield Village Fund(696)65.00
1005.09(1005.09)
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Total held by MWPC5297.78
35/09CORRESPONDENCE:
The following were reported by the Clerk with some action to be taken.
HBCParish Consultation Meetings. Our meeting is on 19/10/15 at Hampsthwaite
Any questions to be put forward need to be with the Clerk by 5/10/15
HBCThe Harrogate District Local Plan. Information on Options and Consultation.
HBCChanges to Open Space and Village Hall Supplementary Planning Documents
NYCCLocal Transport Plan Consultation
NYCCHighways. Response to various highway issues as covered in the meeting
35/10 PLANNING MATTERS
Langbar with Nesfield
Plans passed
6.128.22.B.FULChapel Cottages, Hardings LaneSingle story extension
(265L)(PC letter D)Granted 11/5/15
6.128.11.A.FULStonegarthGarden room extension
(271N)(PC letter A)Granted 5/6/15
6.128.11.G.TPOStonegarthTree Preservation works
(272N)(PC letter A)Granted 12/6/15
6.128.71.A.FULIlkley Golf Club3 driving bays
(273N)(PC letter A)Granted 8/7/15
Planning Applications
6.128.24.M.S106High Austby FarmDischarge of section 106
(275L)
Middleton Parish
Planning Granted
6.129.36.C.FULNutwood Cottage 4 Carters LaneSingle story extension
(268M)(PC letter B)Granted 19/5/15
Planning Applications
6.129.7.S.FULLong Barn Hunger HillForm garages & office
(275M)(PC letter B)
6.129.45.B.DVCONWindsover FarmIncrease of Garage size
(276M)(PC letter A)
Denton
Planning Granted
6.130.33.A.FUL1 Smithy LaneSingle story extension
(270D)(PC letter B)Granted 27/5/15
Askwith
NIL
Weston
Planning Granted
6.139.1.A.FUL3 Throstle Nest Close2No single story extension
(269W)(PC letter A)Granted 21/5/15
35/11WEB SITE
Transparency code now listed. Site has had 289 hits.
35/12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS (information purpose only)
Cllr Stewart asked if the criteria for affordable housing had changed. Cllr Fort reported that the government is currently working on new proposals which are due in during the autumn.
Cllr Chivers asked if Nesfield could adopt the phone box. Clerk to pass on the relevant information.
Date for the next meeting 19th November 2015
The meeting closed at 8.40 pm.
Passed as a true and correct recordChairman ……………………………………….
NP MK1Date ……………………………………………..
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