Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on Monday 20th October 2008
Please note that these minutes are provisional and unapproved
Present:-
Chairman Mr C Wise; Clerk Mrs D Wise, Parish Councillors: Cllr S Hopwood, Cllr P. Street, Cllr P Kirby, Cllr C Fowler
County Councillors:-Parishioners:-
Mr E. Smith, Mr M. Curtis1. Apologies for Absence
Cllr E. Rogers, Cllr P Arundel, County Cllr K. West, County Cllr C Mole2. Register of Interests
Cllr Wise is a representative of the Parish Council on the Playing Fields Committee
Cllr Street is a member of the Village Hall Committee, and a representative of the Parish Council on the Playing Fields Committee
Cllr Kirby is a member of the Village Hall Committee, and a representative of the Parish Council on the Playing Fields Committee
Cllr Fowler is a representative of the Parish Council on the Playing Fields Committee
Cllr Hopwood is a representative of the Parish Council on the Playing Fields Committee3. Minutes of the previous meeting
Cllr Kirby proposed that the minutes be taken as a true record, Seconded by Cllr Street and agreed by all.4. Matters raised from attending Parishioners
a) Mr Curtis asked for clarification on the York Against Cancer event. Cllrs Street and Kirby responded.
b) Mr Curtis asked when the village Firework event was to be held. This would be on Wednesday 5th November and details would be posted up.
c) Mr Curtis noted that he was run off the road at Church corner when confronted by an over-wide tractor. He advised that the vehicle was not operated by either Rowlawn or Inturf. Both companies had a strict policy of using warning vehicles. The meeting discussed this and it was agreed to write to the ERYC Highways and the Police expressing the Parish Council's concern.5. Matters Arising
a) New School 20 mph limits zone
The chairman noted an email received on 22nd September advising that this was still under review and no decision had been taken.b) Road Vibration along Main Street
The chairman was pleased to advise the meeting that following discussions and a visit to the village by the Highways department the ERYC is to implement a road repair program as a matter of priority. They hope to be able to carry this out within the current financial year.c) Playing Fields Association
i) Bank Accounts form: the chairman thanked Cllr Street for organising this.
ii) Cleaning Rota: Cllrs Kirby and Hopwood would take over from the chairman and the clerk.d) 30mph repeater signs
There was no further information on this.f) Parish Paths
No items were raisedg) Allotments
The clerk had again chased up the Crown Agents but there was no further information on this yet.h) Bonfire Night
This was discussed at length. It was agreed to hold the event on Wednesday 5th November with the times to be advised by poster and on the website. Cllr Kirby proposed that no more than £700 be allocated for fireworks from the existing collection fund, seconded by Cllr Hopwood and agreed by all. Cllr Kirby would arrange this with Mr Ashworth who very kindly had agreed to organise the event again this year. The clerk would arrange for the insurance with the ERYC. Both the Parish Council and the village hall committee would arrange for sufficient marshals and collectors for the donations. Cllr Kirby would arrange the posters and a flyer.6. Financial Report
a) Monthly Financial Report
The clerk presented the monthly financial report and the chairman read out the items. Cllr Fowler proposed this be accepted as a true record, seconded by Cllr Street and agreed by all.b) Request to Pay
There were no requests to pay.7. Planning Matters
a) New Planning Applications for comment to the ERYC
i) DC/08/04568/PLF/WESTWW - erection of a replacement shed for the storage of agricultural implements and ground care equipment at Herrington Park, Main Street
This was discussed and Cllr Kirby proposed that the council had no observations to make on this application. Seconded by Cllr Fowler and agreed by all.b) Notices of Decision from the ERYC
No notices received8. Other Agenda Items
a) ERYC - Precept 2009/10
The proposed items and amounts for the precept were discussed and suggested amounts were listed for final approval at the next meeting.b) ERYC - New Pilot Physical Activity for older people
This proposed scheme was discussed and the details passed to the village hall committee.9. Correspondence
Received correspondence was discussed and distributed as appropriate.
10. Any Other Business
a) Elvington Airfield application
It was noted that the 2004 planning application for the erection of new hangars and an increase in annual flights at Elvington Airfield had recently gone to appeal. The formal position of York City Council was noted and possible implications for the surrounding area were discussed. It was felt that the Parish Council should write to York City Council noting our concerns in the long term that the current roads access would be inadequate for any significant increase in traffic and asking that proper consideration be made to the transport of any aviation spirit.b)Village House Fire
This was discussed. The Fire Brigade has advised the Parish that they will be more than happy to arrange for the installation of smoke detectors for anyone not already having them installed. They have also advised that they will be very pleased to discuss matters relating to fire safety within homes. Anyone interested should contact them on 01482 398539 quoting reference "Sutton on Derwent".Date & Time of Next Meeting - Monday 17th November 2008
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9:15 pm