Minutes of Council Meetings
   


MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 7:00 PM

 

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), B W Lifsey, E Cooke, A Elder, R Johnson, K Robinson, E Tatton-Kelly
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE:

3 Residents
Ward Cllr Mrs P Schofield
PCSO J Bellamy

 

 

 

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

 

 

1

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES - All present.

2

 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Cllr Elder declared personal interests in Items 8a) and 15.
Cllr Lifsey declared a personal interest in Item 11.

3

 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
No issues raised which required discussion.

4

 COMMUNITY POLICING
Report from PCSO - nuisance on the playing field with regard to drinking is still being monitored.

PCSO Bellamy urged residents not to leave anything on display in vehicles and notices to this effect will be posted on parish notice boards.

Any information regarding crimes should be notified to Tel: 624825/6, ie the Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Issues re fly tipping were brought to the officer’s attention and he advised that patrols of the areas would be undertaken. The Chairman thanked the Officer for his attendance.

5

 WARD COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Schofield gave an update on the Park/Ride facility which is now in operation.

Currently DMBC is negotiating a new contract for refuse collection and those who require a larger type bin may be accommodated under the new scheme.

Cllr Mrs Schofield advised that a small committee is being set up, ie councillors and representatives from the Internal Drainage Boards, to discuss issues relating to local rivers. The councillor was asked to raise the issues of roadside drains, Wroot Road, which still require clearing which she promised to do and the Chairman thanked her for her attendance.

6

 MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 19 AUGUST 2008
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

7

MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Areas where ragwort is growing - DMBC advised a visit has been made to various locations and the recommendation is to let the plant flower, then to cut down and also to cut early spring to prevent re growth. For the plant to be harmful to horses the animals would need to graze regularly and it is not illegal to let it grow. It is anticipated that the steps being taken offer a long term solution. Letting the plant go to seed will kill the established ragwort plant, the seeds will not reproduce.
RESOLVED to forward copy of the letter to the resident who raised the issue.

‘Cul-de-sac’ sign, Abbey Fields - DMBC will replace the existing name plate with new sign incorporating cul-de-sac. This may take up to 16 weeks.

See-saw group, further information re fencing - pending.

Solar light - RESOLVED to thank resident who is painting the unit and providing paint free of charge.

CPRE Information, update from DMBC on parish council’s letter
DMBC advise council’s comments have been noted and will be considered. The LDF core strategy will be the subject of public consultation in October and the Authority will contact the parish council nearer the time re consultation arrangements.

Old Bawtry Road - DMBC will visit re parking on pavements at this and other locations and also with regard to dog fouling.

Bus shelter, The Green - SYPTE has forwarded request for remedial action to OIS dept for investigation.

First Buses - First has forwarded a copy of the letter in response to the resident’s concerns.
RESOLVED to request site meeting with the company in November to discuss possible alternatives.

Letter from resident re quarry - Planning has submitted response which the Clerk has forwarded on to the resident.

8

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
a) To report on condition of tennis court fencing
Estimates were discussed and it was considered this is a health and safety issue.
The JPF Committee is to ascertain whether insurance cover applies and obtain quotations.
Members felt in principle that some financial assistance could be made by both parishes on the understanding that the JPF Committee seeks other sources of funding.
Cllr Mrs Schofield is to raise the matter at the next meeting of Blaxton Parish Council.

b) To discuss suggestion of the two parishes employing a dog warden
RESOLVED to ask DMBC if the parish council could buy into the dog warden service, e.g. half a day per week and to again request the schedule for visits. Cllr Mrs Schofield advised she would also raise the matter at the Blaxton Parish Council meeting.
The Clerk to Blaxton Parish Council is currently looking into the provision of suitable signs/locations following implementation of the byelaws.
RESOLVED to request a notice be erected in the vicinity of the car park.

c) To discuss financial support towards cost of new pavilion
RESOLVED no action be taken at this time on this suggestion in view of 8a) above.

d) Ramp
Cllr Mrs Schofield advised that c£472 is required to bring the ramp up to standard and Blaxton Parish Council will discuss the issue at its next meeting.

9

VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
To discuss outside painting of the building
RESOLVED to discuss at the budget meeting in January.

To discuss painting of handrail outside building in ‘warning colour’
Cllr Elder was thanked for his offer to paint the handrail.
RESOLVED the parish council purchases the paint.

10

 FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of cheques
 
£120.00 Need A Hand Ltd (attention to flower beds, Aug/Sept) 100507
£  96.68 Veolia ES (UK) Ltd (playing field maintenance, Aug) 100508
£  29.38 Beacon Signs (refit damaged notice board) 100509
£238.80 HM Revenue & Customs (qtrly tax) 100511
£  20.00 SLCC (Finance course for Clerks - Oct 2008) 100512
£  35.00 Royal British Legion (wreath and top up donation, s137) 100513

11

 TO RECEIVE QUOTATION FROM NEED A HAND TO REPAIR NOTICE BOARD, CORNER OF CHAPEL LANE
Quotation received. RESOLVED to obtain a further quotation via Cllr Elder.

12

TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
None received.

Decision Notices:
08/02099/REM Land to r/o 34 Lindley Road - GRANTED
08/00532/FUL Finningley CoE School - GRANTED
08/02304/FUL 15 Picklewood Court - GRANTED
08/01519/FUL Hangar 2, Robin Hood Airport - GRANTED

Land to west of Bury Farm application - The Chairman attended the DMBC Planning Committee meeting earlier in the day and advised members had approved the application.

Reply from DMBC re 11 acre field - pending.

13

TO AGREE ‘STATEMENT OF INTENT’ ON TRAINING
The Clerk advised of new tests for councils seeking Quality Status and stated that the Application will be available at the October meeting for submission to YLCA.

RESOLVED that the SoI as drafted by the Clerk be approved as follows:
- Funding has already been set aside in the budget for 2008/09 (and is included in all budgets) for training purposes in respect of both members and the proper officer.

- Two members of the Parish Council - Cllrs Johnson and Elder - are to attend a Councillor Skills Course at Tickhill on Thursday 18 September 2008, organised via YLCA.

- The Clerk is to attend a meeting of Risk Assessment procedures organised by Zurich Municipal.

- The Clerk is to attend a Finance Seminar in October 2008, organised by SLCC.

14

 INFORMATION FROM SLCC OF TRAINING COURSE
SLCC, Finance Training 22.10.08. for Clerks. The cost is £20 for Society members.
RESOLVED to fund the cost of the Clerk’s attendance.

15

 ISSUES RELATING TO THE POND
To receive further quotations for work to remove silt and debris
Cllr Elder has met with Woodside Industries who indicated they would undertake the work and will submit a price for removal of material in the pond.
The Clerk advised a response from BTCV on this issue is awaited due to staff changes.

Barley Straw - now in place and could remain so until next March.

16

TO DISCUSS ISSUES IN LETTER FROM MR TURNER, CANDY FARM, RE FLOODING AND WATER LEVEL ISSUES
RESOLVED to contact Environment Agency expressing concerns regarding changing weather patterns, and possible risk of flooding, and asking if a representative could give a presentation to parishioners and/or the parish council.

RESOLVED TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDER 1c) TO ALLOW THE REMAINDER OF THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

17

 REPORT ON PARISH COUNCILS AIRPORT LIAISON GROUP MEETING
Cllrs Lindley and Johnson attended the meeting and reported on issues raised.
An application to allow the flying of freight at night is to be submitted to DMBC in the next few weeks, following submission of the Airport’s Master Plan. Public consultation has been requested for Finningley and other parishes. Cllr Lindley read a response from DMBC Planning Department following his letter sent on behalf of the Group. The parish council will be consulted in accordance with normal planning procedures and the application will be publicised.
RESOLVED to advise residents of the latest situation, with contact details for those who wish to object, in the October edition of the Arrow.

18

 TO CONSIDER ORDERING WREATH FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AND TOP UP DONATION
The Clerk advised the cost of the wreath is c£18. RESOLVED to order wreath and make a donation up to a total cost of £35.

19

 HIGHWAY ISSUES
Wroot Road - DMBC to be advised of missing ‘Deer’ sign.
Biffa Site - Lorries still using Old Bawtry Road - Clerk to again report to PC Pyle.

20

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

21

 TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
Strategy Workshop, Carr House Centre, 11.11.08. Invitation from DMBC to attend this workshop on the core strategy before it goes to examination in public next spring.
RESOLVED to pass information amongst members.

22

 TO CONFIRM DATE OF NEXT MEETING -
Tuesday 21st October 2008 at 7pm in the Village Hall.



The meeting ended at 10.20 pm.