NETHER POPPLETON
PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, UPPER POPPLETON, AT 7.30PM ON MONDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2006
PRESENT:
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Cllr. P H F Powell (Chairman) Cllr. G A Bradley Cllr. F A Brown Cllr. J L Craven Cllr. P Knowles (from 8.04 pm) Cllr. C Robinson. Cllr. D M Tomlinson. |
Mr R J Clark Mr D P Doggett Mr E Kendall Mr J D G Thompson Mr B J W Mackman (Clerk) |
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
06/219 - DECLARATION OF INTEREST ON ANY
MATTERS OF BUSINESS
Councillor Powell declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 06/224e.
06/220 - TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
All Councillors being present there were no apologies.
06/221 - TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 16 OCTOBER 2006
The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 16 October 2006, having been circulated, were approved and signed.
06/222 - CLERK'S REPORT
(a) Progress on the Section 30 agreement for
The Clerk
and Chairman had completed the form. The
Clerk asked for clarification of the area of land that was envisaged as coming
under Section 30. It was agreed that Bob
Missin of the City Council be consulted before the form was sent to the City
Council. (Action Clerk).
(b) Progress on replacing the litter bin by the
The Clerk reported that he had received a note from the City Council to say that the litter bin has been ordered and is to be installed within the next two weeks.
(c) Progress on acquiring the CYC Lighting
schedule (Min. 06/204c)
The schedule has been received and a copy given to each Councillor.
(d) Progress on public footpath response (Min.
06/212)
There had been no response from the City Council response on this item
06/223 - TO CONSIDER
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
It was
agreed that the correspondence received since the October meeting, as listed
below, be circulated to the Councillors
(a)
Clerk
& Councils Direct - November 2006, Issue 48
(b)
CPRE
- Countryside Voice, Autumn 2006
(c)
CPRE
- York & Selby District Branch Newsletter, Autumn 2006
(d)
Nidderdale
AONB - Information
(e)
Upper
Poppleton Parish Council - Minutes of 9 October
(f)
YCVS
- Report & Accounts for 2005-06
(g)
YRCC
- Annual Report 2005-2006 etc
06/224 - FINANCE
(a) Financial Report
The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 20 November 2006. The report reflected the receipts and payments below. The bank balances at 20 November were:
Current Account £400.00
Business Money Manager Account £16,731.40
National Savings
Investment Account £13,052.75
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(b) Accounts for payment (net of VAT); |
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982 |
SLCC |
Training course, Tadcaster |
£16.00 |
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983 |
City of |
Section 30 registration fee |
£36.00 |
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984 |
Dean Landscapes |
Grass cutting - 3 cuts |
£1,050.00 |
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985 |
Poppleton Community Trust |
Room hire - October |
£20.00 |
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986 |
Skelton Nurseries |
Daffodil bulbs |
£49.95 |
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987 |
James Mackman |
Salary - November |
£395.60 |
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988 |
James Mackman |
Clerk's expenses |
£23.14 |
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990 |
Inland Revenue |
Tax & National Insurance |
£138.74 |
(c) Income Received |
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H M Customs & Excise |
VAT refund |
£270.92 |
(d) To
consider items for inclusion in the 2007-08 budget
Items suggested for inclusion in next year's budget were a survey of the trees behind Riverside Walk, five sessions of skate boarding, £1,000 to the Youth Club and new seats on the Moat Fields. The suggested items will be included in the budget paper to be presented at the January Parish Council meeting.
* Councillor Knowles arrived at
this point on the agenda (8.04 pm).
(e) To discuss a request from the Poppleton
Community Trust for funding in the next financial year
Councillor Powell vacated the Chair and left the room at this point. Vice-Chairman Councillor Tomlinson now took the Chair. Councillor Tomlinson had stated that he had taken advice from the City Council's Monitoring Officer and did not consider that he had a prejudicial or even a personal interest in the subject of the Community Centre as he was merely the Parish Council's appointed observer at the meetings.
The Councillors discussed an eight-page document from the Trust that
had been circulated prior to the meeting.
It was observed that the Trustees had not specified a sum of money they
would like to receive from the Parish Council and that they should be asked to
submit a figure for consideration (Action
Clerk). It was also agreed that the
subject of funding for the Community Trust should be the aired with the
Councillors of
06/225 - PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(a) To consider the following planning
applications
The Clerk had circulated a detailed list of current outstanding planning applications prior to the meeting.
Consideration was given to the following new applications: (Councillor Bradley declared a personal interest on application 06/02200/GRG3).
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Ref: 06/02079/ADV - 4 no. 12-metre high flag
poles at Devries Honda, |
We object to the application as there is already sufficient advertising in this area. Four 12-metre high flagpoles could further distract drivers around the busy ring road roundabout. It is recognised as an accident black spot and that there are shunts between vehicles on a regular basis. |
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Ref: 06/02108/GRG3 - Change of use of
agricultural land adjacent to existing sports field and move boundary fence
to include new land at OS Field 6031, |
No objections |
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Ref: 06/02125/FUL - Two pitched roof dormers to
front over existing garage at Carlton House, Ferrymans Walk by Mr & Mrs
Grassby. |
No objections |
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Ref: 06/02129/FUL - Part two part three-storey
side extension and three pitched roof dormers to rear (revised scheme) at |
This application has already appeared as 06/01340/FUL and was refused by the Planning Authority. Any alterations to the drawings have been only superficial. Our comments are unchanged. We object to
the application in that the site is within the Nether Poppleton Conservation
Area. The proposed extension does
nothing to enhance or even support the Conservation Area status. The proposed roof dormers on the rear of
the property will provide the opportunity for overlooking into the rear of
gardens of |
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Ref: 06/02200/GRG3 - Erection of two-storey
school building with associated car parking, playing fields, tennis courts
and all-weather pitch at proposed Manor Church of England School site,
Millfield Lane by York Diocesan Board of Finance. |
No objections but recommend that the proposed 30mph limit outside the school be a 20mph limit. |
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Ref: 06/02233/FUL - Single-storey rear extension
and vehicle access and car parking, new rooflights at Dodsworth Hall, |
No objections |
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Ref: 06/02374/FUL - Change of use to B2 (general
industrial) use including motor vehicle repairs and MOT testing at London
Ebor Developments plc, Millfield Business Centre, Millfield Lane by Mr M
Blenkinsop. |
No objections |
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Ref: 06/02429/FUL - Dormer window to front,
single-storey extension to side and rear including dormer window at
Hazeldene, 5 Hillcrest Avenue by Mr R Birkin. |
No objections |
(b) To note Local Authority Planning Decisions
It was noted that the Local Planning Authority had approved the following three applications:
Ref: 06/00518/OUTM - Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 99/01777/OUT (for proposed mixed use development comprising cycle and car park to proposed rail halt, office/light industry/research and developments (B1), general industrial (B2) and storage or distribution (B8) uses) extend the time to the period for the submission of reserved matters application until 01.04.2013 by White Rose Development Enterprises Ltd at York Business Park, Millfield Lane.
Ref: 06/01587/FUL - Part two-storey, part
single-storey pitched roof side/rear extension at
Ref: 06/01898/FUL -
Single-storey pitched roof extension to front elevation at
It was noted that the Local Planning Authority had refused the following three applications:
Ref: 06/01536/FUL - Single-storey extension to
North side elevation. Pitched roof one
and two-storey extension to South side elevation. Pitched roof double garage to front at 1
Ref: 06/01933/FUL - Two-storey pitched roof side
extension and single storey porch extension to front at
Ref: 06/02038/FUL - First floor pitched roof side
extension at
The Chairman reported that two recent planning
applications had referred to previous applications of which the Parish Council
had no record. It was agreed that these
anomalies should be investigated. (Action
Clerk).
06/226 -
(a) Grass cutting
The grass has been cut. It was hoped that it would not need to be cut again until the Spring.
(b) Tenders for
pruning the willow tree overgrowing the Cartshed
The Councillors considered two quotations for pruning the willow tree and chose that from Ryland Horticulture.
(c) Tenders for removing an ash tree
The Councillors considered two quotations for removing the ash tree on the Common Land and chose that from Ryland Horticulture.
(d) Providing seats in the Moat Field
Keith Emerick of English Heritage has agreed in principle for boulders to be used as seats in the Moat Fields. He suggests that the boulders have wooden slats embedded in them to make sitting more comfortable. The Moat Fields trustees are meeting on 23 November when the proposed seats will be discussed. Further discussion was deferred until the opinion of the Trustees is available.
(e) Planting daffodil bulbs
Councillor Tomlinson had acquired 75kg of daffodil bulbs and he
and the Clerk had planted them alongside the track down to the lido and along
(f) The proposed works to be undertaken in
The work has been delayed owing to a shortage of qualified supervisors.
(g) Painting the Cartshed doors
This work has also been delayed owing to a shortage of qualified supervisors.
06/227 - TO RECEIVE A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE PARISH PLAN
A meeting is to be held at the Community Centre on 27 November when ten volunteers will meet to discuss the setting up of a working group. Jo Buffey from the Yorkshire Rural Community Council will be attending.
06/228 - TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON VILLAGE
POLICING
(a) Special Constable Jerry Holland had produced a list of incidents in Poppleton which had been reported to the police in the 30 days to 20 November. There had been 22 incidents in Nether Poppleton. These were: four incidents of burglary to a business, two burglaries from sheds/garages, one theft of a vehicle, three other thefts, seven of criminal damage, three of nuisance youths/behaviour, one of a nuisance vehicle and one of disorder. Much of the increase in incidents was attributable to problems on Mischief Night.
(b)
Councillor Powell reported that there had been
complaints about a vagrant who had been living rough in
06/229 - TO AGREE THE CONTENT OF A PARISH
NEWSLETTER
It was agreed that the following subjects would make good articles in the Newsletter. The future of the Gardens Guild, the Wildlife Trust, daffodil planting, the Parish Plan, the Moat Fields seats and dog dirt. Councillor Brown agreed to act as co-ordinator for the Newsletter and Councillor Bradley agreed to put the Newsletter together. (Action Cllrs Bradley and Brown).
06/230 - TO PROGRESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE
OPEN DAY IN APRIL 2007
Arrangements are to be made to meet with the two nominees from Upper Poppleton Parish Council immediately after the Joint Parish Council meeting on 11 December.
06/231 - TO DISCUSS THE COMPLAINT REGARDING
THE STATE OF THE FOOTPATH BETWEEN
It was
reported that the footpath has several problems. For much of the year nettles grow over the
narrow path. The slope at the
06/232 - TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM WITH
A discussion was held following receipt of a letter complaining about the traffic which speeds down the back lanes. It was agreed that the Parish Council has no power to prevent this happening but it was agreed that the Traffic Police be informed. (Action Clerk).
06/233 - TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A ROAD
SIGN TO INDICATE THE SEPARATION OF
It was agreed that a request for a road sign be referred to the City Council's Highways Department. (Action Clerk).
06/234 - TO SUPPORT THE COUNTRYSIDE
A request from the Countryside Alliance for support for rural Post Offices was discussed. The Clerk advised the Councillors that Upper Poppleton Parish Council had just sent a strongly worded letter to Jim Fitzpatrick, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment Relations and Postal Services at the Department of Trade and Industry. It was agreed not to duplicate this letter but note that the Parish Council does support local Post Offices.
06/235 TO RECEIVE
REPRESENTATIVES' REPORTS
(a) Councillor Powell reported on the Rural West York Ward Committee meeting held on 18 October. There was a presentation by Inspector Moreton on recent work done to combat anti-social behaviour and a discussion on Ward Committee schemes and suggestions for 2007-08.
(b) Councillor Tomlinson reported on the Poppleton Community Trust AGM held on 24 October.
(c) Councillor Robinson reported that he and Sid Ward had cleaned out the guttering on the Cartshed, washed and replaced the bird boxes and removed the Wildlife Trust sign for refurbishment. Councillor Robinson also reported "As well as the doors of the Cartshed needing to be painted so does the guttering, downpipes and fascia boards.
"It was encouraging to discover that four of the six bird boxes had been used. One of the larger bird boxes had had its hole enlarged by woodpeckers and had not been used. Sid will fix. Another large bird box on the tree at the back of the Cartshed had fallen onto the ground. It had been used. There were no eggs or dead young inside so, hopefully, the box had been used successfully before falling. Sid has taken away to be repaired. I believe that the area can support more bird boxes and recommend that the Wildlife Trust purchase three more. If this is agreed then Sid and I will erect them onto suitable trees when we replace the bird box that is being repaired and the refurbished Wildlife Trust sign.
"We spotted a quite large goldfish in the pond. About 8 inches long. We saw no others but something large, almost certainly a fish, came up at the other side of the pond.
The other side of the pond, behind the horses stables which the BTCV did not clear because of the risk of asbestos, needs a good clear out both on the bank and in the water just below the bank".
06/236- TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS'
COMMENTS
None
06/237 TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF
Councillor Bradley reported that the three Ward Councillors will be looking at the Ward Committee grants at a meeting on 22 November.
06/238 - TO NOTE THE DATES OF
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
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Date of Meeting |
Meeting |
Venue/ Time |
Councillors Attending |
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27 November |
Police Liaison |
Community Centre/ 2.00pm |
Powell, Robinson |
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27 November |
Parish Plan Working Group |
Community Centre/ 7.00pm |
Tomlinson |
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5 December |
Rural West Ward Team |
Guildhall/ 9.30am |
Powell |
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11 December |
Joint Parish Council |
Community Centre/ 7.30pm |
All |
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19 December |
Poppleton Community Trust |
Community Centre/ 7.00pm |
Tomlinson |
06/239 TO AGREE THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING AS MONDAY 15 JANUARY 2007
It was agreed the next meeting would be held at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Monday 15 January 2007.
The meeting closed at 9.42 pm
Chairman . ..2007
James
Mackman, Clerk 22a
Telephone 01904 781752 - Fax 0871 4331325 - email jmackman@tesco.net