Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D Tomlinson and J L Walker.

No interests were declared.

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 20 October 2003, having been circulated, were approved and signed.

1. Access over common land - easement (Min. 03/172b)

The Clerk reported that he had spoken to the solicitors and been told that no progress had been made since the October Parish Council meeting.

2. Review of Parish trees (Min. 03/172c)

The clerk reported that Mr Gregory had started to carry out the survey and expected to have the completed report prior to the meeting in January.

3. Mill Bank House easement (Min. 03/172d)

The Clerk reported that he had spoken to the solicitors and been told that no progress had been made since the October Parish Council meeting.

4. Refurbishment of village name signs (Min. 03/172e)

No progress on this subject.

5. Repairs to the Main Street bus shelter (Min 03/183)

Ken Falkingham has carried out the repairs for the sum of £12.50.

6. Riverside Walk tree pruning (Min 03/176)

The Clerk reported having met Mr Gregory on site and agreed which branches needed to be removed. A revised quotation of £290 had since been received. The Councillors were happy for Mr Gregory to proceed with the work.

7. Proposed improvements to A1237 junction (Min 03/179)

The Clerk reported having written to the City Council to advise them of the suggestions for road improvements which were made at the previous meeting.

1. Local Council Review - November 2003
2. NALC - Annual Review & Accounts - 2002-03
3. CPRE - AGM papers and York & Selby Newsletter
4. Gravity Engineering Ltd - Advert about skate board parks
5. Clerk & Councils Direct - Issue 30, November 2003

1. CPRE - Rural Matters - Issue 29, October 2003
2. A letter from the City of York Council giving the latest information on the Local Plan
3. An information leaflet from the City of York Council advising of a forthcoming review of Parishes and Parish boundaries
4. North Yorkshire Police - a briefing on operations Delivery & Ratcatcher
5. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - Minutes of the meeting on 24 September
6. Poppleton Wildlife Trust - Minutes of 29 October 2003
7. Upper Poppleton Parish Council - Minutes of the meeting on 13 October
8. YCVS - Voluntary Voice, November 2003
9. YLCA - White Rose Update October 2003

1. Financial Report

The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 17 November 2003. The report reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 17 November were:

Current Account £100.02

Business Money Manager Account £22,754.17

2. Accounts for payment (net of VAT);

The Clerk	Salary - October	£242.35
The Clerk	Postage telephone and stationery	£6.85
The Clerk	Charles Arnold-Baker's Local Council Administration	£49.75
Friends of Poppleton Tithe Barn	Meeting Room rent - October 2003	£28.13
Baron (Landscape Contractors)	Mowing the riverbank grass	£125.00
Royal British Legion	Wreath for War Memorial	£16.00
YLCA	3 Councillors Courses	£46.47
Peter Powell	A set of keys for the Tithe Barn	£22.00
Mrs Linda Cariss	Internal Audit fee - 2002-03	£75.00

3. Income Received

No income had been received

4. To consider the future use of the National Savings Account

It was agreed to leave a final decision until the meeting in January.

1. Poppleton Community Trust

After a lengthy discussion it was agreed to defer a decision on this subject until the meeting in January.

2. Dodsworth Hall Trust

After a lengthy discussion it was agreed to defer a decision on this subject until the meeting in January.

3. Poppleton Wildlife Trust

Councillor Robinson who is the Parish Council's representative on the Wildlife Trust put forward the case for increasing the Parish Council's donation to the Trust from the £100 already given this year to £200 as in previous years. The proposal was agreed unanimously.

The Clerk had circulated a detailed list of current outstanding planning applications prior to the meeting.

Consideration was given to the following new applications:

It was noted that the Local Planning Authority had granted consent for the following applications:

Ref: 03/02554/ADV - Display of non-illuminated wall mounted sign to front elevation at Unit 8 Plot 10 Great North Way by Ingrams Solicitors.

Ref: 03/02944/FUL - Erection of pitched roof single storey rear and side extension at 25 Severn Green by Mr & Mrs Sheard.

Ref: 03/02917/FUL - Conversion of farm buildings to residential use at Woodhouse Farm, Lords Lane by Grantley Development Ltd.

Ref: 03/02975/FUL - Extension to existing car park to form 9 additional spaces at Richmond House, Millfield Lane by Barratt Homes Ltd.

Ref: 03/03004/FUL - Erection of detached pitched roof garage at 11 Long Ridge Lane by Mr D Dallin.

It was reported that there is a problem when the members of the Planning Committee have a difference of opinion on a planning application. The Clerk has had to inform the City Council accordingly and this has meant that the City Council's Planning Department has not always taken the Parish Council's objections into account. It was agreed that if any member had an objection to a planning application he would discuss the matter with the other two members of the Planning Committee so that the decision to be given to the City Council would be unanimous.

PC Fickling addressed the meeting and

1. advised the Councillors that there had been a number of complaints in the summer of youths riding mopeds in a dangerous manner along the riverbank. It was agreed that the riverbank was a bridleway and couldn't be closed. It was agreed to visit and inspect the riverbank with PC Fickling on 3 December. Meet by the War Memorial at 1.30pm.
2. said that he would like to be trained in the use of a speedgun so that he could take positive steps to reduce the incidence of speeding through the village. The Clerk was directed to write to Della Cannings, the Chief Constable, and Chief Superintendent John Lacey to ask that they authorise PC Fickling to be trained.

As a result of the site meeting on 23 October the Councillors agreed that the most suitable site is alongside the return fence adjacent to the garden to 1 Kyle Way, Poppleton Park. It was proposed to use a grinding stone, not a millstone, and Douglas Frazer has indicated that, if suitable he has one that could be made available. The Clerk was directed to enquire about the current planning regulations concerning the construction of roadside signs.

Councillors agreed that an oak tree would be planted on the Millennium Green and the Trustees had agreed to organise this.

It was agreed that the Charter, having been circulated to all Parish Councillors, should be signed. It was also agreed that the pro forma for double taxation should be requested and that the City Council's website should be linked to the Parish Council's website.

1. Councillor Partington reported on

The British Sugar Liaison meeting held on 22 October 2003.

2. Councillor Powell reported on

1. The opening of the new extension at Poppleton Ousebank School on 7 November. The extension was declared open by the Director of Education assisted by a child from the Nursery Class. This was preceded by an opportunity to inspect the new facilities and see how the school and classes were operating. Councillor Bradley had also attended the ceremony. He reported that there is now a car park where the swimming pool used to be.

2. The Remembrance Day wreath was laid at the War memorial at the river bank at about 8.30am on Remembrance Sunday. Later the Chairman, having read a lesson at the Church Service at All Saints Church, assisted the Chairman of Upper Poppleton Parish Council in laying a wreath at the War Memorial and read the Roll of Honour for Nether Poppleton.
3. Poppleton Community Trust AGM held on 13 November with about 20 members of the public attending. The retiring Chairman, Brian Park, expanded upon his published report highlighting some of the difficulties the Trust had experienced over the last 12 months. The audited accounts were presented by the Treasurer and these were agreed by the meeting. A proposal from Councillor Q Macdonald that the City of York Council might be able to assist with the Trust's insurance was accepted with thanks. This would be taken up at the next Executive meeting.

Councillor Hopton drew attention to the recent education report regarding the admissions policy to Manor, Lowfield and Oaklands Schools.

03/203 - DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Monday 19 January 2004 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre.

The meeting closed at 11.37pm

James Mackman, Clerk 22a Long Ridge Lane, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6LX

Telephone 01904 781752 - Fax 0871 4331325 - email jmackman@tesco.net