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PRESENT: |
Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), B W Lifsey, K Honcharenko,
R Gleadhill, K Robinson |
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| IN ATTENDANCE: | Ward Cllr Mrs P Schofield |
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TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllr J New. RESOLVED not to accept apologies received from Cllr Mrs J Tate. |
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| 2 | DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS None declared. |
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| 3 | TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS Some residents have reported an unpleasant smell emanating from the land of a local farmer. Cllr Lifsey reported that the Environment Agency had been contacted and, following an officer’s visit, it has been clarified that operations are being carried out in accordance with procedure. |
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| 4 | COMMUNITY POLICING PC Sowerby advised by email that the Beat Manager should be present at parish council meetings in July, September and November, also that a brief report will be forwarded on the occasions when this is not possible. SY Police also submitted report for the past month: Burglary Other - 1; Theft of motor vehicle - 1; theft from motor vehicle - 1; criminal damage - 2 to motor vehicles, 1 to building, 2 misc. |
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| 5 | DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Cllr Mrs Schofield advised as this is an election period that there was nothing of note to report. |
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| 6 | MINUTES OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD 20 MARCH 2007 RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman. |
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| 7 | MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING There were no matters arising. |
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| 8 | MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 20 MARCH 2007 RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman. |
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| 9 | MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING Reply from DMBC Library Service, Summer Activities Scheme - DMBC will distribute leaflets via the local school and the Clerk will also append to notice boards. RESOLVED that the donation previously agreed be authorised. Update, Youth Club Facility RESOLVED that the next (May) newsletter has an item seeking volunteers. Update, Solar Lighting Column RESOLVED that Cllr Lifsey obtains costings for fitments in order that the supplier may complete the work. |
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| 10 | MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD Further information from Blaxton PC re footpath - A reply from Blaxton parish clerk re request for a meeting with DMBC is awaited. Dog Fouling - pending Blaxton PC. |
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| 11 | VILLAGE HALL ISSUES Licence - RESOLVED to seek clarification from YLCA on 3b of the document. Insurance valuation - Pending required information from management committee. Replacement tree planting - Cllr Honcharenko advised Walkers Nurseries had quoted c£30 plus c£20 planting, for a Whitebeam. RESOLVED to accept the quotation and Cllr Honcharenko will liaise with Walkers re siting. To consider trimming of holly hedge and weeds in car park - this was considered but it was felt that only an annual trim is required. |
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| 12 | FINANCIAL MATTERS |
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| Quarterly Audit The documents were presented to the Chairman for authorisation. Year end a/cs 31.3.07 The documents were presented to the Chairman for signature. |
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| 13 | TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS The following applications were decided between meetings by Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman, in order to comply with timescale: 07/00838/RET - retention of relocatable classroom, Finningley CoE 07/00877/FUL - erection of 3 detached houses (being substitution of house types previously granted permission, land at Gatehouse Lane, Auckley - no objections to either of above 07/00699/WCC - continued use of Rural Pursuits Shop (without compliance of condition 6 of previous permission granted, ie no guns to be fired or displayed) - Object on grounds that if it was necessary to include this condition in the first instance there is no reason why it should now be removed. 07/01112/FT - increase in overall roof height in connection with formation of rooms in roof space, erection of pitched roof canopy to front, first floor pitched roof extn above existing to side and single storey pitched roof extn following demolition of existing to rear, Stanlea, Old Bawtry Road RESOLVED to raise no objections. 07/01150/OUTM - erection of sports hall, swimming pool and associated car parking, former RAF Officers Mess, Auckley RESOLVED to raise no objections. 07/01199/FUL - erection of first floor pitched roof ext above existing attached garage and alterations to form new pitched roof porch all to front, Rest Haven, Chapel Lane RESOLVED to raise no objections. 07/01261/FUL - erection of 2 detached dwellings on approx .09 ha following demolition, 14 Lindley Road RESOLVED to comment on concerns re infilling. La Farge Quarry - RESOLVED to contact Planning Dept regarding height of sand piles to ascertain whether these can be reduced. Estate Agent’s For Sale sign, grassed area, former filling station - RESOLVED to advise DMBC accordingly as area in its ownership. |
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| 14 | ISSUES RELATING TO POND Completion of Application form, Anglia Water. - Pending. |
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| 15 | REPORT ON JOINT PARISHES AIRPORT LIAISON GROUP 21.3.07 The Chairman attended but reported there were no items of note to raise. |
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| 16 | REPORT ON MEETING AT BLAXTON VILLAGE HALL TO DISCUSS NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGEMENT AND CLEANER NEIGHBOURHOODS BILL The Chairman attended and reported on the meeting. Copies of the report were circulated to members. |
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| 17 | RESPONSE FROM YRCC RE FUNDING APPLICATION PARISH PLAN The Clerk reported that the application submitted was successful and the sum of £2,500 has been allocated. However, this is subject to terms and conditions and if not utilised will require to be paid back. |
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| 18 | HIGHWAY ISSUES RESOLVED to report issues for attention to DMBC. Ponding, The Green (vicinity of Manor Farm) - DMBC advise the area has been inspected but no ponding/blocked gullies evident - area will be monitored. Bus stop/shelter no. 45319/786E301 Doncaster Road - letter from SYPTE asking for views on replacement of the existing shelter with a new style which would have full sides for weather protection. RESOLVED that the existing structure should remain and that DMBC be asked if this could be listed. |
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| 19 | WEBSITE UPDATE The Clerk will forward the March minutes to the Chairman. |
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| 20 | TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE Uncontested Election- Advice from DMBC is that only 6 persons have been elected following an uncontested election. Hedgerow Survey Handbook - information from YLCA re new handbook which can be downloaded from: Hedgerow Survey Handbook (pdf format 932 Kb) Communities & Local Government News Release - information from YLCA re new measures available to principal authorities to help reduce number of roadside advertisements. Can be seen on website www.communities.gov.uk NALC Media Release - response to final report of Lyons Inquiry - Further information visit www.communities.gov.uk RESOLVED correspondence be passed around members. |
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| 21 | DATE OF NEXT MEETING
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