None.

Councillor Bradley declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 06/159 regarding planning application 06/01529/FUL.

There were no apologies.

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 17 July 2006, having been circulated, were approved and signed.

1. Progress on the Section 30 agreement for Broad Lane (Min. 06/139a)

The Clerk reported that the Council Officer who deals with Section 30 claims is not at work at the moment so no action has been taken on this subject.

2. Progress with altering the Cartshed doors (Min. 06/139b)

The bottoms of the Cartshed doors have been trimmed so that they open freely.

1. A letter dated 2 August from Councillor Carol Partington giving notice of her resignation from the Parish Council with immediate effect. The Clerk was asked to write and thank Carol for the time and help she has given to the Parish Council over the last three years.

2. A thank you for the donation letter from 3rd Poppleton Brownies
3. A thank you for the donation letter from Poppleton Luncheon Club
4. A thank you for the donation letter from PopSOC
5. A questionnaire from Arup regarding the Lottery Fund grant for the Moat Field
6. A questionnaire from the City Council regarding the recent planning seminar. Councillor Robinson completed the questionnaire

1. A set of maps showing the City Council's Draft Local Plan incorporating the Fourth Set of Changes
2. North Yorkshire Criminal Justice Board - North Yorkshire CJB, Issue 2
3. NALC - Local Council Review, July 2006 - Vol. 58 No. 2
4. Nidderdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Parish Council Bulletin
5. North Yorkshire Police - Leaflet
6. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - minutes of 28 June
7. A Newsletter from YOPF

1. Financial Report

The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 14 August 2006. The report reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 14 August were:

Current Account £400.00

Business Money Manager Account £11,371.70

National Savings Investment Account £13,052.75

4. To receive and approve the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2006

The Clerk reported that the auditor had returned the books and that there were no comments or observations about the books or accounts for the last year. The Clerk presented an Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2006, a Balance Sheet and a statement showing Section 137 payments. The Councillors accepted the accounts and agreed that the Chairman should sign them.

5. To agree to sign a new bank mandate

All Councillors and the Clerk signed a new bank mandate.

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: 06/00612/FUL - Erection of 5 no. warehouse/light industrial units at London Ebor Developments plc, Millfield Business Centre, Millfield Lane by London Ebor Developments plc.

Ref: 06/01378/FUL - Two-storey and first floor side extension at 48 Calder Avenue by Mr & Mrs K Taylor.

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

Ref: 06/01340/FUL - Two and three-storey side extensions and three pitched roof dormers to rear at 3 Church Lane by Mr & Mrs Mann.

It was noted that the following planning application had been withdrawn:

Ref: 06/01064/REMM - Reserved matters application for erection of 19 no. business units (B1 use class) pursuant to outline planning permission 05/02181 granted 12 October 2005 at York Business Park, Great North Way by Business Living Ltd.

1. Grass cutting

It was reported that the grass on the Common Land has been cut as has the grass verge down Main Street but that a 30-metre strip near the triangle has been missed.

The Clerk reported having been given the current figure that the City Council will pay for grass cutting. This is £8.29 per 1,000 square metres for verges and £21.00 per 1,000 square metres for areas such as the Common Land. Using these figures the Parish Council should expect to receive the sum of £1,111.

2. To agree action on fallen branches obstructing the bridleway

The Chairman reported that a large branch had fallen out of an ash tree on the Common Land and was partly blocking the bridleway. Also that a branch that had fallen earlier in the year was lying near-by and the remaining part of the branch still on the tree needed to be made good. A quotation of £265 had been received from Ryland Horticulture. It was agreed that this should be accepted and that the branches should be removed.

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

An audit of streets was undertaken by Cllr Bradley and the City of York Council SEO Andrew Williams and several issues including overgrown hedges (which are impeding wheelchair users), footway and carriageway defects were highlighted for action.

No report

The Clerk reported having written to Bill Woolley, the City Council's Assistant Director (Development & Transport) and was waiting for a response.

Councillor Powell said he was still writing the Newsletter. Councillor Hook has agreed to format the Newsletter in the style of the current Upper Poppleton Parish Council Newsletters.

A letter received from the City Council about the proposed footpath/bridleway had been circulated prior to the meeting. After discussion it was resolved that Councillor Tomlinson would discuss the proposed route with Janet Hopton and that the Clerk would advise the Public Rights of Way Department that the City Council is the major landowner of the land over which the path will travel.

Two new streetlights have been erected between Nursery Road and Hutton Close. It was considered that these are inappropriate for the location. It was resolved that the Clerk informs the City Council that the lights are inappropriate and that the Parish Council should be consulted before any alteration is made to street furniture. It was pointed out that the Ward Committee has paid for a streetlight survey for the whole of Rural West York Ward and that the Parish Council requests a copy of the report.

It was agreed that the damaged litter bin by the Lord Nelson bus shelter and the missing litter bin opposite Millfield Gardens should be replaced by cylindrical bins. The Clerk was directed to write to the City Council accordingly.

With the resignation of Councillor Partington there is a vacancy on three outside bodies to which the Parish Council send a representative. It was agreed that Councillor Craven be the Parish Council observer on the Friends of Dodsworth Hall Committee and the Poppleton Moat Fields Management Group.

It was agreed that the Councillors would visit the Moat Field to look for possible sites for seats and report back to the next meeting.

It was agreed to have "Village Policing" as a permanent agenda item. This will enable monthly reports to be made on the police presence in the village and any crimes that have been committed.

The City Council had written to say that there was a proposal to name the new development at New Farm Estate "Mackenzie Court". After discussion it was agreed that "The Courtyard" would be more appropriate and that the City Council is to be advised accordingly.

The City Council wants to ensure that everyone drives within the speed limit. To this effect it is introducing a Community Speed Watch Campaign. The Parish Council has been asked to support the Campaign, especially the implementation of having yellow and black stickers on wheelie bins with the words "It's our neighbourhood Watch your speed". The Councillors agreed to support the Campaign.

There was no nomination.

1. Councillor Powell reported that there has been a lot of interest in the sale of Dodsworth Hall and that a decision will be made after 1 September.

2. Councillor Tomlinson reported on the Community Trust meeting held on 1 August. Items discussed included:

• A grant towards facilities for the disabled has been received from the City Council.
• A fire inspection has been carried out with no problems reported.
• Some major items have been replaced or repaired

3. Councillor Knowles reported that work has started on the renovation of the Youth Club building.
4. Councillor Robinson reported that there will be a Wildlife Trust working party on Tuesday 15 August. Two electric hedge trimmers have been bought.

Councillor Bradley reported that the Ward Councillors will be meeting in September to consider Ward funding requests. The Parish Council will be advised and asked for its views.

It was agreed the next meeting would be held at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Monday 18 September 2006.

The meeting closed at 9.41pm

Chairman………………….…… ………………………..2006

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

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