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The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 20 March 2006, having been circulated, were approved and signed.

It was suggested in the meeting in Broad Lane that the Parish Council apply to the City Council for a Section 30 agreement with the Highways. This to keep the land clear and plant trees, the purpose being for conservation and leisure use.

1. A letter from the City Council asking for support with regards to the capping of the Council Tax. It was resolved not to reply to the letter
2. A request from Jon Dunning for funding from the Section 106 monies for the Poppleton Junior Football Club for funding towards a new tractor/grass maintenance machinery. It was agreed that this should be an item on the May agenda.

1. CYC - Hazel Court Recycling Centre opening
2. CPRE - Annual report April 2006
3. Defra - Clean Neighbourhoods Act
4. Hambleton District Council - Statement of Community Involvement
5. Local Works - Broadsheet Spring 2006
6. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - Minutes of 22 Feb & AGM
7. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - Minutes of 29 March
8. Upper Poppleton Parish Council - Minutes of 13 March 2006

1. Financial Report

The Clerk presented two detailed reports. The first showed the unaudited Income and Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2006. The second showed the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period from 1 to 24 April 2006. The reports reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 24 April were:

Current Account £200.00

Business Money Manager Account £10,098.62

National Savings Investment Account £13,052.75

4. To discuss reimbursement of expenses to the Friends of Dodsworth

It was resolved to reimburse Mrs Wrigglesworth the sum of £62 that she had paid for photocopying documents relating to Dodsworth Hall.

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 two applications:

Ref: 06/00142/FUL - Single-storey rear extension at 46 Calder Avenue by Mr & Mrs D Monkman.

Ref: 06/00238/FUL - Installation of 3 windows on east, south and west elevations to match existing at Unit 2 Hudson Court, Great North Way by Red Submarine Ltd.

1. Grass cutting

The City Council had sent a confusing letter with regards to the area of grass for which it would fund grass cutting. It was resolved to seek clarity from the City Council so that the subject could be properly discussed at the next meeting.

2. To consider a quotation for willow pollarding - river bank and Wildlife Trust Area

Two quotations had been received from Ryland Horticulture. £850 for pollarding the willows along the riverbank and £175 for pollarding the willows by the Wildlife pond. It was resolved that both quotations be accepted.

3. Footpaths

No report.

Councillor Kendall of Upper Poppleton Parish Council gave a demonstration of the Compass software. It contains over 1400 questions. These can be modified, added to or deleted. The information entered into the program can be analysed many ways. Confidentiality is part of the program and respondents cannot be identified.

The Chairman and Clerk had not been able to meet up with Ken Falkingham to discuss the refurbishment of the seats. The Clerk reported that there might be a possibility that seats could come under the double taxation rules and that money could be available from the City Council.

No report had been received. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact highways.

It was agreed that a quotation of £166.85 from Ken Falkingham for clearing the ground in front of the Cartshed doors be accepted.

Councillor Robinson reported that a Yorventure grant form was being completed with the hope that a grant would be forthcoming for the proposed work to the pond.

There had been no response from the City Council. The Clerk was directed to pursue the matter.

It was agreed that another litter pick be held. It is to be at 6.00pm on Monday 8 May. The Clerk is to produce posters for the notice boards. Councillor Bradley is to arrange for the disposal of the litter collected.

1. Councillor Tomlinson gave a report as the Parish Council's representative on the Poppleton Community Trust of the meeting held 12 April. Several topics were discussed including the fact that the Centre Manager, Paul Stamp, is generating new business with more new groups attending. Good reports were received on recent events. Still awaiting the City Council to hand over the Youth Centre building.

2. Councillor Partington reported on the Moat Fields Management Group meeting when the problem of Himalayan balsam was discussed. This invasive plant is a problem and needs to be removed by spraying.
3. Councillor Knowles reported on the Poppleton Youth Action Group which is currently carrying out a risk assessment.
4. Councillor Powell reported on the forthcoming Rural West York ward meeting, the agendas for which had been circulated.

Councillor Hopton mentioned

1. The money that the Parish Council has set aside for the Skateboarding sessions and asked how the Parish Council would like the finances to be dealt with. It was agreed that the City Council should invoice the Parish Council.
2. That the back lanes could be made safer for walkers by having the grass verges cut back. This led to a brief discussion on the unevenness of the verges and if they were suitable for walkers.

It was agreed the next meeting would be held at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Monday 15 May 2006.

The meeting closed at 10.13pm

Chairman………………….…… ………………………..2006

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

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