Minutes of Council Meetings
   


MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER 2007 AT 7:00 PM

 

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), B W Lifsey, E Cooke, A Elder
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
 

 

1

TO CO-OPT TO FILL CASUAL VACANCY
It was noted with regret that Cllr J New had resigned from the parish council due to ill health. A letter of thanks for his long service and commitment has been forwarded to Cllr New and it is hoped that, in the future, he may be fit enough to return as a member of the parish council.

Consequently the necessary legal procedures have been complied with and the parish council can now co-opt to fill the vacancy. The Clerk reported that only one person has expressed a wish to be co-opted. RESOLVED to co-opt Mr A Elder to fill the vacancy.
The Declaration of Acceptance of Office and Register of Interests were signed.
The Clerk to advise DMBC accordingly.

 

2

 TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES
RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllrs K Honcharenko and K Robinson for reasons given.

3

 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Cllr Lifsey declared a personal interest in item 15.

4

 UPDATE FROM NEWSLETTER CIRCULATION RE PARISH PLAN
Cllrs Lindley, Lifsey and Robinson, together with the Clerk attended an initial meeting on 21 August in the village hall when 9 members of the public were also present. Mrs L Brunton of YRCC was in attendance to outline the situation and answered questions. Residents agreed that the issue would be discussed at a forthcoming social event in the village and Mrs Brunton agreed to be present
Cllr Robinson agreed to represent the parish council on any committee to be formed. The Chairman advised that a further meeting is planned in September and the outcome is awaited.

5

 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS - None present.

6

 COMMUNITY POLICING - No police officers were present.

7

 WARD MEMBER’S REPORT - Cllr Mrs Schofield had tendered apologies.

8

 MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 17 JULY 2007
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and duly signed.

9

 MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Bus stop/shelter No 45319/786E301, Doncaster Road - SYPTE will re-visit the request to retain the current brick shelter and will respond in due course.
The Clerk advised that DMBC’s Conservation Officer would be happy to add the parish council’s case in discussions to retain the brick structure. RESOLVED to accept this offer.
Signs on village green - it was reported that, although one sign had been removed by the Harvey Arms (advertising for staff) it had been put back.
RESOLVED to contact the Licensee again advising that both signs should be removed within 14 days from receipt of letter. If not then previous consent for a small ‘A’ board will be withdrawn.

10

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
Information from DMBC of repairs to Skate Park, £269.22
RESOLVED this be passed on to the JPF Committee.

Information from Blaxton PC advising of public notice asking for residents’ views on removal of ramp before action is taken
RESOLVED the information be noted.

11

 VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Insurance valuation, contents - The Clerk advised that on the parish council policy the sum of £1,230 for contents insurance is included. Cllr Lifsey stated the Village Hall Committee had agreed that contents be insured for £10k.
RESOLVED that, when the parish council insurance premium is up for renewal in 2008 the contents cover be removed and that the Committee pays its own premium for contents direct.

12

FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of Cheques
 
£1019.71 Zurich Municipal (annual insurance premium) 100423
£   89.93 Veolia (grounds maintenance) 100424
£ 150.00 Need A Hand Ltd (flower beds) 100425
£ 290.00 Need A Hand Ltd (trees, village hall grounds) 100426
£   44.97 Veolia (grounds maintenance) 100427
£   25.00 Arrow Publications (parish newsletter) 100428
£   60.00 Need A Hand Ltd (flower beds) 100429
£   30.00 Royal British Legion (Poppy day wreath and donation) 100431

13

TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Following applications were received between meetings and commented upon by the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman in order to comply with timescale:
07/02474/FUL erection of pitched roof single storey porch ext to front of semi detached house and replacement of existing roof tiles with new, Derry Val, Old Bawtry Road
07/02069/FULFT installation of 2 dormer windows to rear, in connection with formation of rooms in roof space, 22 Lindley Road
No objections raised to either of above applications


07/02578/FUL Temporary siting of residential caravan, 11 Acre Field, Wroot Road - numerous concerns expressed regarding this application which members were totally against.
RESOLVED to forward comprehensive comments to Planning Department as prepared by the Chairman - see council papers.

07/02607/FUL Erection of 2 storey detached building containing 6 apartments on approx 0.05ha of land, adjacent Chapel Lane/Chapel Close
RESOLVED to forward comprehensive comments including safety issues - see council papers, and also to request site meeting. Cllr Schofield to be copied in on comments.

07/02717/FULFT Erection of conservatory ext to r/o 19 St Oswalds Close
RESOLVED to raise no objections.

Decision Notices - 07/02069/FULFT, 22 Lindley Road, domestic alterations - GRANTED

14

 TO FURTHER DISCUSS QUOTATION FROM AWA RE POND TOP UP FACILITY
AND ASSOCIATED EXPENDITURE
Following clarification from the Chairman at the site visit with AWA’s contractor, it was RESOLVED to authorise payment of the account in the sum of £942.59 to make the necessary connection, also that 3 quotations be sought for the extra work, ie standpipe and security box etc. The Chairman offered to produce the necessary documentation.

15

 TO RECEIVE QUOTATIONS FROM NEED A HAND LTD
a) Investigation of sunken area for possible drain, The Green, raise level and lay turf
RESOLVED to accept the quotation from Need A Hand Ltd in the sum of £275
b) Supply/fit concrete bollards along part of loop road
After discussion it was RESOLVED not to proceed with this facility and to again notify DMBC of refuse vehicles churning up the grass.

16

 TO DISCUSS CONTENT OF NEXT NEWSLETTER
RESOLVED to ask the editor of The Arrow if further publications are intended for Finningley area. Otherwise to produce a newsletter in December and discuss format at October meeting.

17

 TO CONSIDER GIFT/DONATION TO CHURCH IN MEMORY OF REV DR DAVID OTTEWELL
RESOLVED to contact PCC to ask if it would prefer a financial contribution or for the parish council to purchase some desired equipment.

18

 TO CONSIDER WREATH AND DONATION FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
RESOLVED to order wreath with a top-up donation to a total sum of £30.

19

HIGHWAY ISSUES
a) Village Greens
RESOLVED to enquire via Land Registry if DMBC has yet submitted registration of outstanding greens.

b) Parking on verge/dog fouling
RESOLVED to contact DMBC re these issues involving grassed area at Harvey Close.

c) Fencing c2 metres erected at property Harvey Close/Chapel Lane
RESOLVED to advise DMBC as this area is presumably open plan.

d) Viewing area, Old Bawtry Road
RESOLVED to bring to Authority’s attention litter situation near airport perimeter fencing.

20

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

21

 TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
RESOLVED publications etc be passed around members.

22

DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 16th October at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

The meeting ended at 10.05 pm.