Finningley Parish Council

Minutes of Council Meetings

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2007 AT 7:00 PM

PRESENT:	Cllrs D Lindley, B W Lifsey, K Robinson Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE:	Ward Cllr Mrs P Schofield 3 members of the public

Members noted with sadness the recent sudden death of the local vicar, Rev Dr David Ottewell, and a minute’s silence was held as a mark of respect.

TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR
Proposed by Cllr Robinson and seconded by Cllr Lifsey that Cllr Lindley continues as Chair for the year.

TO CO-OPT TO FILL THE ONE VACANCY
RESOLVED to co-opt Mr E Cooke to fill the vacancy. As he could not be present the Declaration and Register of Interest would be forwarded for completion.

TO ELECT A VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR
Proposed by Cllr Robinson and seconded by Cllr Lindley that Cllr Lifsey continues as Vice Chair for the year.

TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE NEW MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
AS RECOMMENDED BY DMBC
The Clerk previously circulated this document to members. RESOLVED that the new Model Conduct of Conduct be accepted in entirety, ie with the inclusion of Clause 12(2). Standards Board to be advised.

TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE AND REGISTERS OF INTEREST
Declarations and Registers were completed by members present and will be handed to those not at the meeting. The Clerk advised that other members must complete and return the documents within 28 days.

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES
RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllrs K Honcharenko, J New,
Mrs J Tate and E Cooke for reasons given.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None declared.

TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
No issues raised.

COMMUNITY POLICING
No police officer present. RESOLVED to express concern that messages left on PCSO’s answer phone by residents following warnings via the police of bogus callers, had allegedly not been answered.

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Schofield advised there were no specific issues to report upon and if she cannot be present at any meeting, she will forward a written report to the Clerk.

MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 25 APRIL 2007
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Update, solar lighting column - RESOLVED that a ceiling of £100 be allowed for the necessary fitments as highlighted by Cllr Lifsey at the last meeting.

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
To consider provision of notice - ‘dogs on lead’ - as Blaxton Parish Council clerk is awaiting model orders requiring dogs to be kept on leads, it was RESOLVED to take no action at present.

Update from Blaxton parish council re pathway - Pending further information from Blaxton Parish Council although DMBC advised its Clerk that little can be gained from holding a meeting.

Letter from DMBC advising of need to replace litter bin - RESOLVED to forward to Playing Fields Committee as council did not purchase this item originally.

VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Licence - Pending a response from YLCA on clarification of clause 3b.

Insurance valuation - Zurich Municipal has increased the building cover to £280k as per request.

Weeding and strimming of grass - the Chairman advised a quotation of £50 had been received from Need A Hand Ltd. RESOLVED to approve this work and the cost would be deducted from the sum included in the budget.

Village Hall floor - Cllr Lifsey advised that work on the flooring will be c£2.5k and it was noted that provision for funding is already contained within the current budget.

Willow tree - RESOLVED to obtain advice from Need A Hand Ltd on the condition of the tree before deciding what action to take.

FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of Cheques

£ 29.38	Positive Internet Co. Ltd (web site hosting)	100401
£103.83	Zurich Insurance Co (additional premium)	100402
£499.38	Village Hall Management Committee (fire insurance reinstatement assessment)	100404

Year end a/cs
The accounts for year ending 31 March 2007 were approved by the council and the Chairman signed the Annual Return.

TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
07/01263/COU Rearrangement of internal floor area to increase size of
coffee shop and retail area and move toilets, Rural Pursuit Centre, Mill Race Farm
RESOLVED to raise no objections.

07/01415/FUL Detached dormer bungalow and detached double garage on 0.01ha land following demolition of stable blocks and garage, r/o Stanlea, Old Bawtry Road
RESOLVED to raise concerns regarding infilling.

07/01457/FUL erection of 5 two storey town houses and 4 detached houses with garages on approx 0.35ha of land adjacent Holly House, Old Bawtry Road
RESOLVED to comment as follows:
     - All trees should be protected
     - Area should be provided for children’s play facility
     - Concerns re infilling
     - Affordable housing is welcomed

Decision Notices:
07/00221/FUL, residential development, adj Holly House, Old Bawtry Rd - GRANTED
07/00320/FUL, Rest Haven,Chapel Lane, 1st floor pitched roof extn - REFUSED
07/00671/FUL, Land adj 1 Chapel Lane, erection of detached dwelling - REFUSED
07/00704/FUL, Wild Orchard, Rectory Lane, ground floor extension - GRANTED

Notification of enforcement appeals received:
07/00034/ENFNOT appeal against enforcement notice for use of land for residential purposes by the siting of a residential caravan, Bank End Quarry, Bank End Road, Blaxton
07/00035/ENFNOT appeal against enforcement notice for erection of dog kennels Bank End Quarry, Bank End Road, Blaxton

NOMINATIONS- VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: Cllr B Lifsey be council’s representative and to leave other seat vacant pending other members’ return to meetings.

NOMINATIONS - JOINT PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: Cllr K Honcharenko be council’s representative and to leave other seat vacant pending other members’ return to meetings.

NOMINATIONS - AIRPORT COMMUNITY SUB COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: Cllr K Robinson be council’s representative.

NOMINATIONS TO JOINT PARISHES AIRPORT LIAISON GROUP
RESOLVED: Cllr D Lindley and K Robinson be council’s representatives and to leave other nomination pending for the moment.

NOMINATIONS TO HIGHWAYS AND FOOTPATHS PATROL
RESOLVED: Cllrs D Lindley and B Lifsey.

NOMINATIONS TO PC JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: Cllr K Robinson be council’s representative. CLERK

NOMINATION TO YLCA BRANCH MEETING WITH VOTING POWERS
RESOLVED not to nominate a member.

ISSUES RELATING TO POND
Completion of Application form, Anglia Water
The form is now completed and will be forwarded to Anglia Water.

TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS TO PROCEED WITH PARISH PLAN
RESOLVED to include an item in the June newsletter.

HIGHWAY ISSUES
RESOLVED to report issues to DMBC for attention.

TO CONSIDER PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SKIP
RESOLVED to clarify with DMBC how many skips will be available during the 3 day period and to request Joint Playing Fields Committee to suggest suitable weekend.

TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO PURSUE QUALITY STATUS
The clerk circulated information regarding the various tests and the benefits of achieving Quality Status. RESOLVED that in 2008 an application will be submitted and, in the interim, the council will endeavour to comply with the various tests.

TO PREPARE DRAFT NEWSLETTER
RESOLVED this will contain information regarding the parish plan and skip provision. The Clerk advised that she would prepare a summary of a/cs for year ended 31 March 2007 and that an annual report was also required.

WEBSITE UPDATE
The Clerk will forward the April minutes to the Chairman.

TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
Nominations for DMBC Standards Committee - RESOLVED to nominate Cllr Peter Best, Armthorpe.
Nominations for YLCA South Yorkshire Branch Chair - RESOLVED to nominate Cllr Alan Jones.

RESOLVED remaining correspondence be passed around members.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 19 June 2007 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

The meeting ended at 9.20 pm.

CHAIRMAN: ........................................................