NOTICE BOARD
The next Meeting of
SKELTON
will be held on Tuesday 9th March 2010
at 7.00 p.m. in Skelton Village Hall.
Meeting of
Skelton Parish Council on Tuesday 9th March 2010 at Skelton Village
Hall at 7.00 p.m Agenda.
1.
Apologies for absence.
2.
Declaration of Interests. At this point Members are asked to declare any
personal or prejudicial interest they may have in the business on this agenda.
3. To
approve the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 9th
February 2010.
4. Open
Forum.
1.
Police Report.
2.
Ward Report.
3.
Members of the
public may speak on issues related to the business of the Council.
5. To receive and decide necessary action resulting from the monthly
report of the Clerk.
a.
To consider placing of restrictions on exercising dogs on Council owned
or operated properties in particular the Children’s’ playground.
b.
Clerk’s report on Orchard Field/The Village Hedge and to consider the
awarding of a contract for layering if agreed appropriate.
c.
To ratify the delegated decision of the Clerk to engage The British Trust
for Conservation Volunteers to undertake refurbishment work on the playground
wild life area including the provision of two eco-responsible picnic tables (one
with wheelchair access) at a total cost of £3,302.00 plus VAT.
6. To receive and decide necessary action resulting from verbal reports
from the Clerk or Councillors on the follow matters arising from the previous
meeting of the Council:
1.
Hedge Maintenance in the Village. Including: -
a.
To consider correspondence from a parishioner regarding cutting of Brecks
Lane.
b.
Work on Orchard View Hedge.
c.
To consider provision of replacement post and rail fence on Orchard View.
2.
Surface water in the cemetery.
3.
To decide upon level of insurance cover for new playground equipment.
4.
To set a date for meeting of the
Audit and Financial Control Review Panel.
7.
Planning applications –Nil
8. Financial Issues:
1.
To receive and approve a report on the Council’s financial position at
28th February 2010
2.
To note the following receipts: -
Rec nos 530-532
Burial Receipts £370.00
3.
To approve for payment the following invoices : -
Clerk
Salary and expenses £1,701.40
HM Revenue
PAYE & NI £486.56
Proludic
Ltd Provision of play equipment £45,620.00
Proludic Ltd
VAT on above £7,963.54
YLCA Subscription 2010 £375.00
D. Birdsall
Cutting Brecks Lane Hedges. £175.00
D. Birdsall
VAT on the above £30.62
NB
Contribution to Gratuity Fund
£70.75
9.
New Items and correspondence.
1.
For Information.
a.
To receive a report on the Ward Committee meeting of 11th
February 2010.
b.
Invitation to CYC Development Control Seminars 13th, 20th
& 27th March.
2.
For decision:
a.
To issue a bank mandate to permit telephone transfer of funds between
Council Accounts.
b.
To award the 2010 contracts for Grass Cutting and Cemetery Maintenance.
10.
Minor Matters delegated to the Clerk and items for the next agenda.
Review of Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
11. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council as Tuesday 9th March 2010.
.SEE AUDIT PAGE FOR REPORT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR relating to the ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009.
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Meeting of
Skelton Parish Council on Tuesday 9th February 2010 at Skelton
Village Hall at 7.00 p.m. Agenda.
1.
Apologies for absence.
2.
Declaration of Interests. At this point Members are asked to declare any
personal or prejudicial interest they may have in the business on this agenda.
3.
To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 8th
December 2009.
4. Open Forum.
1.
Police Report.
2.
Ward Report.
3.
Members of the public may speak on issues related to the business of the
Council.
5. To receive and decide necessary action resulting from the monthly
report of the Clerk.
6. To receive and decide necessary action resulting from verbal reports
from the Clerk or Councillors on the follow matters arising from the previous
meeting of the Council:
1.
To decide upon arrangements for the control and protection of the
wildlife at Skelton Pond.
2.
Hedge Maintenance in the Village including liaison with Skelton Village
Trust regarding Orchard View.
7.
Planning applications –
720 – Skelton Manor – Tip back overhanging Sycamore.
8. Financial Issues:
1.
To receive and approve a report on the Council’s financial position at
31st January 2010
2.
To note the following receipts: -
Rec Nos. 525-529
Cemetery Fees £1030.00
Northern Gas Networks
Grant for play area £5,000.00
Barclays Bank
Interest Received £3.33
3.
To approve for payment the following invoices : -
Zurich
Insurance PLC Increased Premium
£84.18
9.
New Items and correspondence.
1.
For Information.
a.
York Green Party Public Meeting re 20 m.p.h. speed limits in York 12
February 7.30 Priory Street Centre.
2.
For decision:
a.
Concern by resident regarding surface water in the cemetery.
b.
To decide upon level of insurance cover for playground.
c.
To reappoint Mr. Bryan Metcalf as the Council’s Internal Auditor.
10.
Minor Matters delegated to the Clerk and items for the next
agenda.
11.
To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council as Tuesday 9th
March 2010.