DRAFT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL.
Minutes of
the Meeting of Skelton Parish Council held on Tuesday 10th January
2012 at SKELTON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL.
The
meeting commenced at 7.05 p.m.
11.105
Present: - Cllrs. Lumley (in the chair), Watt, Raper, Crosbie, Stead and Hayton,
the Clerk and one member of the public
Apologies
for absence were received from Cllr. Barnes-Tee and the Neighbourhood Policing
team.
11.106
It was resolved to sign and approve the minutes of the meeting of the Council
held on 13th December 2011as a true record.
11.107
No members declared any personal or prejudicial interest in the business on the
agenda.
11.108
Open Forum.
1.
The Chairman
read the Police Report for December.
2.
No Ward Report
had been received. Ward Councillor Watt reported that as there had been very
little contact between the youth workers and young people in the village, the
Youth Services was moving its Friday sessions to Clifton Without for the time
being. The next Ward Committee meeting is on Thursday 2nd February at
7p.m. at Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary School.
3.
A parishioner
expressed concern over an incident where a PCSO having attended a nuisance
person in the village left the person unattended for approximately one hour
after which time the Police removed the offender from the village. A parishioner
reported there had been damage caused in a number of gardens to the rear of St.
Catherine’s Close and Brecksfield immediately prior to the Christmas period. A
parishioner and councillors related a number of instances of damage caused to
highway verges by inconsiderate motorists and delivery vehicles. The Clerk
responded that placing vehicles on verges was only an offence if the highway or
footpath was obstructed. It was the Highways
Authority’s responsibility to seek redress for damage caused to verges
and this could only be done if sufficient details of the perpetrators were
supplied to the Authority to enable it to take action. The Chairman reported
that a ‘Toybus’ supplied by City of York Council now visited Skelton on a
two-weekly basis and that leaflets were available from City of York Council
giving details.
11.109.
Matters resulting from the monthly report of the Clerk :-
1.
It was resolved to ratify the actions of the Clerk in engaging a tree
surgeon to inspect the trees on The Green following a report from City of York
Council that at least one of these trees may present a safety risk. It was
agreed to accept a quotation from Lewis Tree Surgery for the removal of the
diseased tree at a cost of £680.00 and a quotation of £1,940 for a three man
team for 3 days to carry out an aerial inspection of all trees on The Green and
to remove all dead, decaying and defective wood. The Clerk to ensure that any
necessary approval from City of York Council was obtained before the work
commenced.
2.
It was agreed that the Clerk purchase a suitable piece of granite to be
erected as a commemorative stone at the entrance to the cemetery extension at a
cost not exceeding £2,500. Before placing the order the Clerk shall consult
with the Chairman after exploring viable alternative sources of stone.
11.110.
Matters arising from the previous meeting of the Council:-
a.
Proposed Cllr. Watt seconded Cllr. Hayton and agreed the Council accept
the offer of Skelton Village Trust to maintain the hedge between Orchard Field
and The Village. That maintenance to be carried out in accordance with the same
principles as the agreement whereby SVT maintain Orchard View hedge and that the
agreement be reviewed each September. The proposal was carried, Councillor Raper
requested it be recorded that she voted against the proposal.
b.
The Council considered correspondence from a parishioner regarding the
latest footpath light on The Pasture. The Clerk reported that following reading
of the letter at the December meeting he had passed it on to City of York
Council being the authority responsible for the provision of the lighting and
asked CYC to respond directly to the parishioners concerned. He had requested
that the Parish Council receive a copy of CYC’s response but as yet no copy
had been received. It was agreed the Clerk’s actions were appropriate and the
Council would await details of CYC’s response before any further Parish
Council response was considered.
11.111.
Planning applications –
1.
It was agreed the Council supported application 753
-Granchester Stripe Lane -
Demolish existing bungalow and build new dormer bungalow, garage and stable
block.
2.
It was agreed the Council objects to application 754 - 1 The Meadows
- New two storey dwelling on the grounds that the proposed development
was to big for the site immediately adjacent to the Skelton Conservation Area,
the size of the proposed dwelling exceeded the size of building included in the
Outline Planning Approval and the proposed building was contrary to the
Skelton Village Design Statement.
3.
It was agreed the Council had no objection to application 755 – Elwithe
House – Extension to detached garage (revised
scheme).
11.112.
Financial Issues:
1.
It was agreed to receive and approve the report on the Council’s
financial position at 31st December 2011.
2.
The following receipts were noted: -
Recs. 570 -572 –
Cemetery Fees - £740.00
3.
It was agreed to increase the proposed grant to Skelton Jubilee Gala fund
in 2012/13 by £500 to £1,500
11.113. New
Items and correspondence.
a.
It was agreed to apply to
English Nature to renew the Council’s license to take steps to control
breeding geese on Skelton Pond in 2012.
b.
It was agreed any Councillors wishing to attend CYC forth coming events.
i.
12
January Guildhall 11-12 noon Improving the lives of Older People project.
ii.
25
January, Guildhall 11-12 noon Tell me more- CYC and Parish Councils working
together, should
contact the Clerk for further details.
11.114. The
date of the next meeting of the Council was confirmed as Tuesday 13th
March 2012.
Minutes of
the Meeting of Skelton Parish Council held on Tuesday 13th December
2011 at Skelton Village Hall. The meeting commenced at 7.00 p.m.
11.96.
Present: - Cllrs. Lumley (in the chair), Watt, Raper, Crosbie, Stead,
Barnes-Tee, Hayton and Mansell, the Clerk, City of York Ward Councillor McIlveen
and one member of the public
Apologies
for absence were received from Cllr. Procter and the Neighbourhood Policing
team.
11.97.
It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Council
held on 8th November 2011 as a true record.
11.98.
No members declared any personal or prejudicial interest in the business on this
agenda.
11.99
Open Forum.
1.
The Chairman
read the Police reports for November and gave crime statistics for the ward as a
whole and Skelton as an individual parish.
2.
The Chairman read
the Ward Report for December.
3.
A parishioner
expressed concern that contractors for Ryedale Housing Association had set up a
compound on the unfenced part of the playground and that the compound if not
adequately secured could encourage antisocial behaviour in the area. The site
would be particularly vulnerable if it was left unattended during the
forthcoming Christmas break. It was agreed the Council would contact RHA and
require the compound be either moved or made secure and checked upon during the
holiday period.
11.100.1
The Clerk reported that initial enquiries regarding the cost of a mirror image
lych gate for the new cemetery indicated the likely cost would be between £18,000
and £28,000. It was decided not to progress the scheme at the present time. The
Clerk reported City of York Council Ward Committee had offered a grant of £400
towards the cost of a commemorative stone and plaque for the cemetery entrance
provided the stone could be installed before 31 March 2012. It was resolved the
Chairman sign the grant agreement and the Clerk and Chairman identify a supplier
of a suitable stone.
2. It was agreed the Chairman sign the
agreement to hire Skelton Community Primary School for meetings from January to
July 2012 at a cost of £10.00 per meeting.
3. It was agreed that the Clerk would e-mail
the November White Rose Update to all councillors, as it contained important
information regarding the Localism Act.
The Clerk said that in addition to those included in
the his report three further papers were available for Councillors to view :-
1.
Acknowledgement
of objectionss to CYCLDF Core Strategy submission.
2.
SLCC Magazine
November 2011 (includes article on Jubilee preparations).
3.
Countryside Voice
(CPRE). Winter 2011
11.101.
Matters arising from the previous meeting of the Council.
a.
The Council considered arrangements for future maintenance of Orchard
Field/Moorlands Road hedge. It was agreed that if the hedge was to be maintained
by voluntary help, volunteers must only use equipment and materials if they held
the appropriate certificates of competency and any necessary licenses. An offer
from Skelton Village Trust to maintain the hedge would be considered at the
January meeting of the Council.
11.102. It
was agree to ratify the delegated decisions that no objections be made to
planning applications – 747- Skelton Hall -Fell 10 Trees in Conservation area
and 748- 4 St. Catherine’s Cottages-Replace two existing semi-detached with
one new detached dwelling (resubmission).
The
Clerk reported that the consultancy period for application 749 – Skelton Croft
– Fell trees in conservation area, had expired the day prior to the meeting
and that City of York Council had given notice immediately on expiry of the
consultation period that it would not be seeking Tree Preservation Orders.
It was
agreed no objection be raised to applications 750 – 43 Burtree Avenue –
single storey front extension, 751 --8 The Rowans -Single storey extension to
side and rear and 752 -Ex Ramada
Jarvis Hotel, Shipton Rd. -Replace five illuminated signs.
11.103.
Financial Issues:
1.
It was agreed to receive and approve the report on the Council’s
financial position at 30th November 2011.
2.
The following receipts were noted: -
Receipts 567 -569 Burial
Fees £1,770.
Zurich Insurance re bus
shelter £3,677.50
3. It was resolved to approve for payment the following invoices
: -
Yorkshire Water,
Cemetery supply £8.28
Society of Local Council
Clerks,
Subscription £110.00
Clerk, Salary £1,395.79
HMRC,
PAYE & NI on above £349.00
Clerk,
Expenses and small items £325.82
Clerk,
VAT on above. £29.21
Proludic,
Playground spares £79.80
Proludic
, VAT on above
£15.96
11. 104. The
date of the next meeting of the Council was confirmed as Tuesday 10th
January 2012. It was resolved to hold the Annual Parish Meeting and the April
meeting of the Council on Tuesday 17th April 2012. It was agreed
there would be no meeting of the Council in February 2012. It was confirmed
future meetings would be held in Skelton Primary School commencing at 7.00 p.m.