There was no new Councillor.

There was no one to sign a declaration.

There were no declarations.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor John Pannell.

The minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2006, having been circulated and read, were accepted and signed as a true record.

None

1. Progress on the portfolio (Min. 06.164a)

No progress.

2. Progress on the Maypole grant claim (Min. 06.164c)

The grant claim has been accepted and the documentation has been completed and returned. A cheque for £107 has been sent to Yorwaste as required under the terms of the grant.

3. Progress on clearing the vegetation in front of the "Upper Poppleton" sign in Hodgson Lane (Min. 06.164f)

The Clerk is to contact the resident again to ask that the vegetation be cut back.

4. Confirmation of the purchase of a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for the Clerk's computer (Min. 06.165e)

The UPS has been ordered.

 

5. Progress on the provision for parking bicycles by the shops (Min. 06 169ciii)

No progress.

6. Progress on the Summer Newsletter (Min. 06.172)

The Newsletter has been printed but has to be collected and distributed.

7. Confirmation of the increase in the maypole insurance cover (Min. 06.175)

The extra maypole insurance has been arranged at a cost of £44.77.

1. To receive a financial statement

The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the current financial year for the period to 9 October 2006. The report reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 9 October were:

Current Account £200.00

Business Money Manager Account £24,924.93

1. A letter from Peter Evely, the City Council's Head of Network Management, saying that the City will put "No Parking" bollards in Station Road for the next Harrogate Show.
2. An email from Peter Hawkins complaining about youths congregating in the Methodist Church Hall entrance and asking for the two seats outside the Church Hall to be moved. The Councillors agreed that Peter should be asked to provide more information on the problem and that the donators of the two seats be asked for their opinion.
3. A "60 second briefing" from Inspector Colin Moreton.
4. The signed External Audit report from Mazars showing that there are no comments on this year's accounts
5. The minutes of Poppleton Community Railway Nursery held on 5 October.

1. Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Services - advert of their services
2. CPRE - Catalogue
3. CYC - Rural West York, Your Ward, October 2006
4. CYC - Housing Strategy
5. North Yorkshire Voice - Autumn 2006
6. Nether Poppleton Parish Council - Minutes of 14 August
7. North Yorkshire CPS - CPS - North Yorkshire and You
8. NYCC - A CD about North Yorkshire Minerals & Waste Development
9. Poppleton Ward Residents Association - Minutes of 26 July
10. YCVS - York Voluntary Voice, Sep 2006
11. YLCA - White Rose update etc
12. YOPF - Newsletter October 2006
13. YRCC - AGM notice etc

1. Plans pending and Planning Committee Comments

Prior to the meeting the Clerk had circulated the list of plans and comments made by the members of the Planning Committee on each planning application received.

2. Councillors' comments

No comments.

1. To consider reports on vandalism

It was agreed that the seat opposite the bus shelter should be mended.

2. To discuss the CYC response re the litter bin near the Post Office

No progress on this subject.

3. To receive other reports

None.

1. Trees

No report

2. Events - To agree to acquire a wreath for Remembrance Sunday

It was agreed that the Clerk should acquire the wreath for the Chairman to lay on the War Memorial.

3. Car parking - To consider the City Council's response to the plan for creating more parking space in the car park by the shops

Peter Evely, the City Council's Head of Network Management, had written to say, "I have now had the chance to study this idea and can confirm that in principle the city council would wish to support it. I do, however have concerns over some of the detail, in particular the provision of bollards on the footpath. I must also draw your attention to the fact that as this is public highway to establish a One Way system we are obliged to make a Traffic Regulation Order and to sign it in accordance with the Traffic Signs regulations. This will mean that we must have illuminated no entry signs and illuminated one way arrows to a prescribed size. My feeling is that these, coupled with the footpath bollards and the bollards on the Green will have a significant urbanising effect upon the area which appears to me to be at odds with the views expressed earlier by your council.

The Councillors agreed that they would not pursue the idea of altering the car park for the time being but that Mr Evely should be asked if he could arrange for something to be done to lower the height of the kerb which had been raised when resurfacing work was done by the City Council.

4. Maintenance - To discuss the signage on the Green outside the Lord Collingwood

Following the Clerk's letter to the landlord of the Lord Collingwood the signage had been removed from the fence in the car park and attached to the side of the building. The Clerk was asked to enquire of the City Council if planning permission is needed for such a sign in a Conservation Area.

Councillor Kendall reported on

1. The Neighbourhood Policing meeting held on 18 September. "It was the first of a planned series of meetings to bring in the views of the community in the form of a joint action group. We (reps from other parish councils) agreed that the way ahead for Neighbourhood Policing was via the joint action group and its direct link to the Safer York Partnership. The joint action group consists of representatives from many groups including Parish Councils, Environment, Schools, Ward Committees and others. The Safer York Partnership is the CYC body already established to bring together the various stakeholders in the administration of York’s safety environment. The major message from Colin was the expansion of Neighbourhood Policing presence and the so-called "signal crime perspective" where the police want to look at the crime problem essentially from the perspective of the citizen. It seems a worthwhile initiative and we should support it."

2. The Poppleton Community Trust Executive meeting on 26 September which was "a routine meeting and included discussion on the AGM agenda. It was noted that the Youth Club is now functioning with work virtually completed. However, the management contract with CYC is not yet signed off."

No report except that Councillor Kendall will be promoting the Parish Plan at the Poppleton Community Centre Open Day on 14 October.

The Councillors considered the altered appearance of the 30mph signs now that the yellow backing plates have been removed. It was agreed that the signs were an improvement and that the subject should be closed.

It was agreed that a formal letter be sent to Damon Copperthwaite, the City Council's Acting Assistant Director (City Development & Transport), to inform him of the Parish Council's opposition to the painting of yellow lines on the corner of Black Dike Lane and Station Road and on any other road in the village. It was also agreed that the Clerk should write to the City Council Leader, Steve Galloway, to point out that lines had been painted on village roads in the recent past and that they had then been removed. No consultation had taken place before the painting of these lines and he should be aware of the waste of time and money and the Parish Council's annoyance of not being consulted before the works were carried out. A copy of the letter is to be sent to each of the three City Councillors for the Ward.

The City Council had replied to say that the white lines had been painted as part of a resurfacing programme. The Clerk was asked to enquire as to why the Parish Council had not been consulted on their implementation.

It was agreed that the painting of yellow lines in Station Road would be against the ideals of the Village Design Statement, increase the speed of traffic and merely move the parking problem to another part of the village.

Councillor Crab mentioned that Mr & Mrs Walker were the winners of the Individual Gardens Group in this year's "Tenants in Bloom" competition. It was agreed that the Clerk should write on the Parish Councillors' behalf and congratulate them on their award.

None.

The date of the next meeting was agreed as Monday 13 November at 7.30pm.

There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.40pm.

CHAIRMAN …………………….. ………………………….2006

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

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