None.

None.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. C A Partington.

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 15 May 2006, having been circulated, were approved and signed.

1. To report on the progress on the Section 30 agreement for Broad Lane (Min. 06/097a)

The Clerk reported that he had been given the name of a Council officer in Network Management and expected to be able to pursue the Section 30 agreement with her.

2. To confirm action taken to clear the area in front of the Cartshed doors (Min. 06/097b)

It was agreed that removing more soil was not the way to make the Cartshed door open more easily but that the remedy is to cut off the bottom of the door. A quotation of £25.00 had been received from Ken Falkingham for carrying out the work and it was agreed he should do it.

1. A letter from the City Council's Neighbourhood Services Director asking to attend a Parish Council meeting. It was agreed that he should be invited to a meeting.
2. A questionnaire from the City Council asking for information on play areas in the Parish.
3. Notice of an Open Day at the Community Centre on 15 July. It was noted that the Parish Plan Working Group will attend but that the Parish Council will not be represented.
4. Notice of a Development Control Workshop at Tadcaster on 19 July from the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Training Partnership. Councillor Tomlinson agreed to attend.

1. agepartnershipgroup - Be Ready campaign
2. Charter 88 - Local Works
3. CPRE - Fieldwork, June 2006
4. City of York Council - Local Development Framework: Core Strategy Issues
5. Defra - Clean Neighbourhoods book for Parish Councils
6. Harrogate Borough Council - Local Development Framework: Core Strategy Issues
7. North Yorkshire Police - Local Policing Summary
8. NYCC - North Yorkshire Waste Local Plan - Adoption notice
9. Open Space Society - Summer 2006, Vol 28, No. 6 and Annual Report 2005
10. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - Minutes of 26 April
11. Upper Poppleton Parish Council - Minutes of 8 May 2006
12. YLCA - AGM notice & Annual Report
13. YRCC - Country Air, Spring 2006, No. 100

1. Financial Report

The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 19 June 2006. The report reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 19 June were:

Current Account £200.00

Business Money Manager Account £15,529.72

National Savings Investment Account £13,052.75

4. To consider donations for the year

It was agreed that the following donations be made under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972: 1^st Poppleton Scout Group £50; 3^rd Poppleton Brownies £50; Poppleton Luncheon Club £50; Poppleton Under Fives £50; Poppleton Wildlife Trust £200 and PopSOC £100. It was agreed that under Section 214(6) of the Local Government Act 1972 £150 be given to the Church for the upkeep of St Everilda's churchyard and that under Section 142(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 £50 be given to the Citizens Advice Bureau.

5. To consider an appeal from Open Spaces Society for funding

After discussion it was agreed to donate £50 to the Open Spaces Society for helping it promote the removal of obstacles on footpaths.

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 five applications:

Ref: 06/00505/FUL - Single-storey pitched roof side extension at 3 Fox Garth by Mr & Mrs Aubrey.

Ref: 06/00604/FUL - Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension at 10 Esk Drive by Mr & Mrs Brooksbank.

Ref: 06/00651/FUL - Replacement of existing single-storey side extension with two-storey pitched roof extension at 15 Main Street by Mr & Mrs Lennox.

Ref: 06/00659/LBC - Replacement of existing single-storey side extension with two-storey pitched roof extension at 15 Main Street by Mr & Mrs Lennox.

Ref: 06/00884/ADV - Display of 1 no. free-standing externally illuminated to entrance by Whitbread Restaurants Plc at The Millfield, White Rose Close.

It was noted that the Local Planning Authority had refused the following application:

Ref: 06/00843/FUL - Two-storey pitched roof extension to side and single-storey extension to front following demolition of existing single-storey extension at 19 Nursery Road by Steven and Caroline Crosby.

1. Grass cutting

1. The Clerk reported that the City Council has agreed to give a grant for cutting the grass on the Common Land six times a year and the verge in Main Street fourteen times a year. There is also a possibility that grants may be forthcoming for the maintenance of trees and seats.
2. Councillor Powell and the Clerk volunteered to trim back the trees in Main Street to allow easier access for the grass-cutting machine.
3. It was reported that grass clippings have been deposited on the Main Street verge. The Clerk was deputed to write to the residents in Main Street outlining the Parish Council's plans for more frequent cuts of the verge and asking for the residents to be vigilant and to report any unauthorised dumping of grass clippings.

2. To receive a report from Councillor Bradley on the City Council's action on repairs to the road edge and verge

Councillor Bradley reported that he is awaiting a reply to his enquiries about the City Council's action on repairs to the road edge and verge

3. To consider the quotation for reducing a Leylandii in Riversvale Drive

It was agreed to accept a quotation of £85 from Ryland Horticulture for the removal of the Leylandii.

Councillor Tomlinson reported that he and Councillor Kendall have been progressing the Parish Plan. Councillor Kendall has visited Manor School where the geography teacher is keen to set a project for the children, especially those from Poppleton. They will help with the questionnaire.

There are currently eight volunteers on the Working Group. It is hoped to have twelve.

A quotation of £265.25 from Ken Falkingham for refurbishing the village seats was accepted

It was agreed that a letter outlining the benefits of having the No. 10 bus diverted down Millfield Lane be sent to City Councillors Steve Galloway and Anne Reid. The diversion would reduce the time taken for buses to complete their route as the A59/A1237 roundabout would be avoided. The diversion necessitates the construction of a rising bollard in Low Poppleton Lane so that the route can only be used by buses.

The Newsletter is to be based on the Annual Report.

Only Councillor Powell will attend the Conference.

The Clerk reported that he had had confirmation from the City Council that the Parish Council could co-opt a replacement for Councillor Bilbrough. Two residents had written to say they would like to be considered for co-option. After discussion it was agreed to co-opt John Craven.

There has been a spate of vandalism in the village over recent weeks. Mention was made of the following incidents. Windows have been broken at the Community Centre. Bottles have been broken in the Community Centre car park leaving the surface impregnated with broken glass. The 30/40 mph sign in Millfield Lane has been knocked down. A fire was started in the lytch gate at St Everilda's Church. A car was burnt out in the middle of the Community Centre playing field.

A similar spate of vandalism two years ago had lead to a heavy police presence in the village for several weeks and this had seen an end to the vandalism. It was agreed that a similar police presence was needed now.

It was resolved that a strongly worded letter should be sent to Inspector Colin Moreton and that PC Antonelli should be invited to attend the July Parish Council meeting

Following the Channel Four Time Team visit to Poppleton in June 2004 the Archaeology Group wish to investigate an area in the Moat Field to see if the remains of the wall of the Manor House can be found. This will be done by means of geophysical surveys which would be carried out over the weekends of 24/25 June and 1/2 July. The Councillors agreed that the surveys should be carried out.

1. Councillor Powell , reported

1. in the absence of Councillor Partington that the sale of Dodsworth Hall has been put in the hands of Carter Jonas.
2. On the York Branch of the YLCA meeting held at the Tithe Barn on 1 June. A copy of the minutes will be circulated when they have been received.

2. Councillor Tomlinson as the Parish Council's observer, reported on the proceedings of the meeting of the Poppleton Community Trust Executive held on 6 June 2006.

1. The Youth Club should be refurbished by the City Council in time for the Trust to take over management by the beginning of the school autumn term. If bookings remain as before, the Trust should see a substantial profit on the running of the Club.
2. Bookings for the Centre facilities are improving as a result of the marketing efforts of the Manager. A standard set of booking charges has been introduced to bring the income in line with the commercial scene and to ensure that the Centre fund-raising income does not subsidise users of the Centre facilities.
3. The existing levy system for clubs and organisations using the Centre is being revised to standardise the fees charged and to stop the anomalies that exist with different organisations being allowed varying concessions in use of the Centre. A standardised membership fee system is to be introduced as a basis for all organisations using the facilities.

4. The programme of expenditure for repair and replacement of Centre equipment and structure is well in hand.

2. Councillor Knowles reported on the Poppleton Youth Action Group. A meeting is being held with the current users of the building in July in order to categorise the needs of each Youth Club group, PopSOC and other users.
3. Councillor Bradley mentioned the forthcoming Rural West York Ward Committee meeting to be held on 5 July at the St Giles Centre, Copmanthorpe.
4. Councillor Robinson reported that the Wildlife Trust has been awarded a grant of £1,068 from Yorventure for the proposed work on the pond. To secure the grant a cheque for £106.80 was needed from the Parish Council. As the work had previously been agreed (see minute 06/064) it was resolved that a cheque for £106.80 be made out.

Councillor Bradley mentioned that he has received complaints about vegetation growing over paths and that the City Council will be taking steps to remedy the situation.

It was agreed the next meeting would be held at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Monday 17 July 2006.

The meeting closed at 9.31pm

Chairman………………….…… ………………………..2006

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

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