Minutes of Council Meetings
   


MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 15th JANUARY 2008 AT 7:00 PM

 

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), E Cooke, A Elder, R Johnson, K Robinson
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE:

Ward Member Mrs P Schofield
1 resident
Press representative

 

 

 

Prior to formal opening of the meeting a period of up to 15 minutes was allowed for public participation.

 

 

1

TO CO-OPT TO FILL FIRST CASUAL VACANCY
The Clerk advised only one resident had expressed an interest.
RESOLVED to co-opt Mr R Johnson and Clerk to inform DMBC Legal Section.

2

 SIGNING DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE AND COMPLETION OF REGISTER OF INTERESTS
The Declaration and Register of Interests to be completed and forwarded to DMBC. The new member was provided with necessary information regarding Declarations of Interest.

3

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES
RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllr B W Lifsey for reason given.

4

 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Cllrs D Lindley and A Elder declared personal interests in Item 17.

5

 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
Litter Bin, playing field car park - It was reported that only 1 collection had been made during the period 26 November to 1 January from the litter bin in the playing field car park. RESOLVED to advise DMBC accordingly.

6

 COMMUNITY POLICING
Information received from Inspector Payling that PC 1696 Brian Pyle will cover Finningley area, will be able to access communities surrounding the airport by means of a car and push bike and will work with existing PCSOs.
The parish council will be written to in the near future to confirm which parish council meetings one of the officers will attend.

7

 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Schofield advised a further meeting regarding bus services is to take place with ward members and SYPTE, at which time she will request a breakdown of passenger numbers, particularly as far as the service to Robin Hood Airport is concerned. She also advised that parish councils can, if they wish, sponsor Bobbies on a bike.
The utilisation of money within the ward allocation for use by parishes is still being considered.

8

 MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 18 DECEMBER 2007
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

9

MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Registration of two small green areas, Village Hall and fronting Lismore, Old Bawtry Road Pending information from Messrs Jones & Co, Solicitors, Bawtry`

Edging of footpath near bus stop, large green
RESOLVED to accept the quotation from Need A Hand Ltd in the sum of £65.

Bus service 91 - SYPTE External Relations Manager advises that the service should operate every 20 minutes but hold-ups have been due to road works into Doncaster. She has spoken at length with First and it is hoped that the situation will improve in the new year. RESOLVED to monitor situation.

10

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
To receive quotation from Veolia for maintenance 2008
RESOLVED to accept quotation in sum of £41.14p per cut, and £9.40 per cut for area fronting Lismore, Old Bawtry Road, from April to October, fortnightly with any additional cuts to be requested.
A discussion took place as to whether or not Blaxton parish council should be
approached to contribute towards the grass cutting at the joint playing field and
it was agreed to consider this at a later date.

Dog Fouling - three types of draft control orders received from Blaxton PC were discussed.
RESOLVED to advise Blaxton PC that the situation should remain as at present, ie the Pick Up or Pay Up policy under the umbrella of DMBC, and to seek information from the Authority as to attendance of dog wardens.

11

 TO DISCUSS BUDGET FOR FORTHCOMING FINANCIAL YEAR
Papers were circulated by the Clerk prior to the meeting.
RESOLVED to agree items for the budget and contingencies as per document
attached to the minutes.

12

 TO AGREE PRECEPT FOR 2008/09
Further to discussion at item 11, it was RESOLVED to leave the precept at £21,000 (ie no increase).

13

 UPDATE FROM GROUP’S MEETING TO PRODUCE PARISH PLAN
It was reported that analyses of the questionnaires received back from residents are expected shortly.

14

 VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Items for future expenditure have been included in the budget for 2008/09.

15

 FINANCIAL MATTERS
 
£275.66 HM Revenue & Customs (period ending 5.1.08) 100454
£  43.13 DMBC (Refuse collection, joint playing field) 100456
£124.98 DMBC (Dog bin emptying, Lindley Rd/Chapel Lane) 100457
£  14.75 DMBC (Litter bin emptying, Pond) 100458

 

Signatories for new mandate
RESOLVED that all current six members be signatories.

16

TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Following application was received between meetings and commented upon by the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman in order to comply with timescale:
07/03987/COU permanent use of building as children’s day care nursery (current temporary consent expired August 09), Flying Start Day Nursery, 2nd Avenue, Auckley - NO OBJECTIONS.

07/03899/FUL erection of detached house and double garage on approx 0.05ha of land, 34 Lindley Road, Finningley - RESOLVED to raise concerns regarding infilling, not in keeping with surrounding dwellings and contrary to design submitted at the outline planning stage.

Notification of Appeal erection of detached dormer bungalow and detached double garage on approx 0.01ha following demolition of stable block and garage, land r/o Stanlea Old Bawtry Road, Finningley - APPEAL DISMISSED

17

TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO POND
Update on work to provide water to top up Pond
Cllr Elder gave an update advising that negotiations are still proceeding with Severn Trent with regard to compliance with water regulations etc.

18

 HIGHWAY ISSUES TO BE REPORTED TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
None highlighted. Highways and Footpath Patrol will be undertaken shortly.

19

 TO DISCUSS DRAFT COMMENTS APRIL ARTICLE, THE ARROW
RESOLVED to mention dog fouling issues on the playing field, the parish plan, and proposed garden competition. Also to incorporate the newsletter into the website.

20

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

21

TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
Information from Standards Board, Predisposition, Predetermination or Bias and the Code
The Clerk circulated copies to members for consideration.

RESOLVED other publications and correspondence be circulated to members.

22

DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

 

The meeting ended at 10.20 pm.