NEWBALD PARISH COUNCIL
3 JANUARY 2007
NEWBALD PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
HELD AT NEWBALD VILLAGE SCHOOL ON 3 JANUARY 2007
Present – Councillors Bolton (Chairman), Hildyard (Vice-Chairman), Baker, Barrett, Jackson,
Lownsborough, Shepherd & Wild; Pollard (ERYC)
Apologies – Councillors Richards & Waite; PCSO Jo Finon (Humberside Police)
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PUBLIC FORUM
Mr Stachan, Ings Drive attended the meeting to express his
concern that livestock from the Prattwood land were escaping into
his garden scavenging for food. Members advised Mr Stachan
that this was a Trustee matter and his complaint would be
forwarded onto them to deal with.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None received
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MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
Resolved – That the minutes of the meting held on 4 December
2006 were approved and signed as a correct record
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MATTERS ARISING
4.1
Commuted Sums – Members asked for clarification on eh
payment of Commuted Sums. The Clerk reported that Commuted
Sums remained with ERYC in an interest bearing account until
such time as a scheme was presented for consideration.
4.2
Hotham Lake – Members requested the current status of the
Hotham Lake application. The Clerk advised that the application
was scheduled to be presented to the Planning Committee
sometime in February
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ERYC COUNCILLORS REPORT
5.1
Spring Lane – Councillor Pollard reported that she had made
little progress with Highways on addressing the unauthorised
installation of a drain – Highways Legal Officers were minded not
to pursue the case. Members were appalled by such inactivity
given the evidence that the unauthorised drain was connected to
the main connector drain and was clearly in breach of s50 Roads
& Streetworks Act.
5.2
Stoneledge Quarry – Councillor Pollard advised that she had not
yet been made aware of a Liaison Meeting, but advised that
Strategic Planning Officers had written to Stoneledge requesting a
meeting.
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ALLOTMENT ALLOCATION
The Clerk reported that there was no provision in any live
Allotment Act to restrict the number of allotments by any one
individual. In accordance with such legislation the vacant plots
had been advertised and at the closure of the advertisement notice
only one letter of interest had been received. Both Councillors
Baker & Jackson advised that they had been contacted by
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Councillor Shepherd to
pursue the matter with
Richard Alderson
Progress to be reported to
the next meeting
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residents of the village who wished to garden a plot.
Resolved – That the three plots be offered to Mr Levitt (via the
Clerk), Mr Williams (via Councillor Baker) & Mrs O’Sullivan
(via Councillor Jackson).
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COMMUNITY SAFETY MATTERS
None reported
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HIGHWAYS MATTERS
8.1
Back Lane – It was reported that a resident of South Newbald
Road had installed a gate, which accessed Back Lane from his
premises. Members believed this to be a long established access
and the resident was tidying his residential boundary. Members
asked that should he be using Spring Lane during his house
development stage, he make good the surface of the Lane.
Councillor Bolton to
contact the resident
8.2
Drain Spring Lane – It was reported that Highways were
reluctant to pursue the restoration of the lane following the
unauthorised installation of a drain
Councillor Shepherd to
request a site visit
8.3
Burgate Grass Verge– It was reported that a resident of Burgate
had requested improvements to the grass verge along Burgate to
facilitate the delivery of medical supplies and reduce the burden
on the resident due to the need to tidy up following poor grass
cutting by the Grounds Maintenance unit. The area had been
inspected and a plan of works, which has been approved by the
resident, would be completed during the Parish Streetscene
Improvements scheduled for Spring 2007.
Clerk to ascertain length
of works and date for
Streetscene works
8.4
Flooding – Members reported flooding in the following areas:
South Newbald Road between Elm Tree House and the Old Forge
Beverley Road near to the Yorkshire Water station
Clerk to contact
Environmental Service to
request gully cleaning
8.5
Flashing Signs – Members reported that the flashing signs did not
always work when cars travelled past exceeding the 30mph speed
limit.
Clerk to contact ERYC to
inspect the signs
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PRATTWOOD
Those members who were Trustees of the Prattwood Charity
requested guidance from the Parish Council on a number of issues:
9.1
An Ash Tree on the southern boundary of the site had become
diseased and required the removal of limbs at a cost of £200
+VAT
9.2
Current Rental position – There remained confusion regarding
the tenancy of the land following the death of the previous tenant.
They reported that a payment had been received but they were
uncertain from whom. The Clerk reported that she had received a
request from Mr R Hatfield to take over the tenancy from his late
father and advised him by letter that it was a matter for the trustees
to consider.
9.3
Husbandry – The Trustees had been aware of the husbandry
arrangements of the tenant following complaints that livestock
were straying from the land scavenging for food
Resolved – That
(i)
In the interests of public safety the Parish Council
arrange for the removal of diseased limbs
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(ii)
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The Trustees resolve the current dispute regarding
transfer of tenancy
The Trustees talk to the owner of the livestock
regarding husbandry arrangements.
(iii)
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PLANNING
10.1
Notices of Decision
06/05496 – 2 Ratten Row – Approved
06/06260 – 2 Ratten Row – Approved
06/00285 – Grassland, Trundlegate – Certificate of Lawfulness
06/08171 – 20 Galegate – Approved
4991 – Yew Tree House, 51 Eastgate – Approved
10.2
Stoneledge Quarry Restoration – It was reported that permission
was granted on 13 April 2007 for the restoration of the quarry.
The Strategic Development Service Manager had requested Steve
Dunn to contact the applicant to pursue the setting up of a Liaison
Meeting.
Clerk to contact Steve
Dunn
10.3
06/09870 – Erection Conservatory – Sands Top Farm
Resolved – That the application be recommended for approval
Clerk to submit
comments to Planning
Authority
10.4
ERYC Planning Liaison Meeting – 23 January 2007
It was agreed that the Chairman and the Clerk should attend
Clerk & Chairman to
attend
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FINANCE
11.1
Financial Report
It was reported that the balance of the Treasurers Account was
£14,191.49 following payments of £2,940.13, Credits of £1,229.90
and interest of £20.62.
11.2
Cheques
Resolved – That the following payments be approved
101344
101345
101346
101347
11.3
H Ball (Salary)
H Ball (Expenses)
ERNLLCA (Burial Authority Subs)
ERYC (Insurance Cover)
Noted
Clerk to pay invoices
£255.00
£97.80
£54.00
£205.18
Insurance Cover 2007
It was reported that the insurance cover was due for payment to
Zurich Insurance via ERYC
Clerk
to
forward
confirmation of renewal
to ERYC
Resolved – That the insurance cover be renewed
11.4
Budget & Precept 2007/8
Members considered the budget requirements for the forthcoming
financial year, basing their considerations on past and current
budget outturns, known expenses for 2007/8 and current reserves.
Resolved – That
(i)
A budget of £27,575.14 be set
(ii)
A precept of £20,000 be levied on ERYC
Village Maintenance
Cemetery
Grass Cutting
Playing Fields
Village Hall
Clerk
£500.00
£140.00
£3990.00
£270.14
£285.00
£3150.00
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Clerk to forward precept
request to ERYC
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Administration
Grants
Streetlighting
Election Expenses
Total
11.5
£1500.00
£500.00
£1350.00
£750.00
£27575.14
Grasscutting
ERYC had forwarded details of the Grasscutting costs for 2007/8.
This would be £540.28 shared equally between the Parish Council
and the Playing Fields Association.
Clerk to notify the
Playing
Fields
Association
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CORRESPONDENCE
12.1
East Riding Community Plan 2006-2016
Councillor Bolton
12.2
ERNLLCA Newsletter – Dec 2006
Councillor Bolton
12.3
ERVAS Newsletter – December 2006
Councillor Bolton
12.4
East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust – Consultation
on Community Health Services
Noted
12.5
ERYC Winter Services Consultation
Councillor Shepherd
12.6
ERYC Agenda 10 January 2007
Councillor Jackson
12.7
Pocklington Police Authority Neighbourhood Panel – 31
January 2007
Noted
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NEXT MEETING
Monday 5 February 2007 – 7.30pm – Newbald Village School
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