Minutes of Council Meetings
   


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

 

PRESENT:

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

PCSO J Bellamy
1 member of the public
Mr M Brearley, Press representative

 

 

 

Prior to commencement of business 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
None declared.

3

 TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
Mr Hattersley advised that repairs to the play equipment on the joint playing field had been carried out but these were not entirely satisfactory. In view of this a visit is to be made by DMBC officers to put matters right.

4

COMMUNITY POLICING
Concerns were raised regarding safety at the bend on the A614/Wroot Road following damage/removal of the chevron barrier. Although DMBC is looking into the installation of a replacement it was felt that this should be pursued on an urgent basis and a warning sign erected in view of the winter weather.
PCSO Bellamy agreed to contact SY Traffic Police - Inspector T Ashton - accordingly.
RESOLVED the Clerk also makes contact.

To consider increasing the amount agreed in principle for the purchase of speed gun by SY Police (ie from £300 to £400) for use in some surrounding villages
It was pointed out that Blaxton Parish Council had resolved not to contribute towards the cost of this unit, therefore the other 3 neighbouring parish councils have been requested to donate a further £100 each.
RESOLVED to donate the further sum of £100 assuming that the other two parishes will also agree and that the unit is not deployed in Blaxton parish.

5

 WARD COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Mrs Schofield was not present at the meeting.

6

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 18 NOVEMBER 2008
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

7

 MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
Finningley Bus Terminus - First advise it proposes to survey existing bus customers to determine their views on the suggestion that buses are rerouted to approach Finningley via Bank End Road and Wroot Road, in order to avoid the reversing manoeuvre at Elm Drive. If positive, then the parish council will be involved in a wider survey.

8

MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
To further discuss funding/grant situation, information from Committee member
Cllrs Elder and Johnson put forward a full explanation regarding the fact that one funder had advised it was concerned that two parts of the Constitution did not currently meet its criteria. It was felt that, rather than saying no outright to such funders, the Constitution for the JPF should be studied to ascertain if any possible alterations might be made. This may just take the form of amended wording.
Cllr Johnson stated that Doncaster CVS is to be contacted for advice and the JPF is to discuss with funders what changes they perceive.
RESOLVED to support a visit to Doncaster CVS and further negotiations with funders via JPF Committee; and not to rule out any changes until the above information is known.

Response from Blaxton PC re sharing of maintenance costs, play equipment
A response is awaited after Blaxton’s January meeting.

Information from Blaxton PC re provision of notice - Dog Control Order
Blaxton PC advise the cost is £85. RESOLVED to request details of supplier and order identical unit for siting in the car park and to ask Blaxton parish council if it would erect a similar sign at the entrance to Darkie Lane.

9

 VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Council photograph to be erected in the hall
RESOLVED to choose a suitable photograph and proceed with framing.

New front door - This has now been fitted.

10

 FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of cheques
 
£  75.00 Need A Hand (reducing tree, small green) 100528
£  48.34 Veolia ES (UK) Ltd (grass cutting) 100529
£140.00 Need A Hand Ltd (trimming holly hedge, weed removal) 100530
£  85.00 Arrow Publications (December newsletter) 100531
£493.50 G & P Plevey (Christmas tree) 100533
£  35.00 YRCC (Annual subscription) 100534
£157.40 HM Revenue & Customs (tax to Dec 08) 100536

 

 To note increase in Clerk’s salary w.e.f. 1.4.08 NALC/SLCC
An increase of 2.45% is applicable on the same scale wef 1.4.08.
In addition the matter has been sent to arbitration via SLCC/YLCA and a further increase could be pending.
RESOLVED to note the information as per Clerk’s contract.

11

PLANNING ISSUES
Planning application
08/03405/FUL, Orchard House, Old Bawtry Road, Finningley, erection of 7 terraced houses on approx 0.14ha of land following demolition of existing dormer bungalow.
The actual application has not yet been received by the parish council and, if comments have to be forwarded prior to the next meeting due to timescale, it was RESOLVED these be: over-intensity; out of keeping with surrounding area; concerns re increase in traffic which will be generated.

Airport Community Sub Committee
Cllr Robinson attended and gave a report. He advised that further consultation
is to take place with regard to the Master Plan.

12

ISSUES RELATING TO THE POND
To receive quotations for work to remove silt and debris, BTCV
RESOLVED to ask Woodside Industries if a quotation is to be submitted.
RESOLVED to contact BTCV for clarification as to what proportion of the quotation covers issues re contaminated waste etc.

Letter from resident regarding the poor state of adjacent green area
The Chairman advised he had responded direct to the resident explaining the situation. He is also to speak with adjacent owner to ascertain whether any contractors, working at his property, park on the area.

13

 APPLICATION FOR QUALITY COUNCIL STATUS
To discuss result of application - The Clerk advised that the application was rejected mainly on the Discretionary Tests, and the new Tests - Democracy & Citizenship and Training.
RESOLVED to re-apply when the requirements under these tests are fulfilled, ie later in 2009.

To discuss pro formae with regard to training needs
Six members submitted the pro formae. Cllr Cooke will bring his to next meeting.

14

WEBSITE UPDATE
RESOLVED the Clerk forwards the November minutes to the Chairman. CLERK

15

 TO AGREE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR’S ARTICLES IN THE ARROW
RESOLVED to submit articles each quarter commencing in March 2009.

16

HIGHWAY ISSUES TO BE REPORTED TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
RESOLVED to advise DMBC of missing footpath sign at Croft Lane (footpath 4 and 5), near LaFarge Quarry and also to ask if a Diversion Order has been implemented.

RESOLVED to advise DMBC of mud on highway from 11 acre site.

17

TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
Draft Neighbourhood Charter - The Chairman had agreed a response, in view of the tight timescale in which to send in views.

Application for inclusion in the pharmaceutical list in vicinity of Station Road/Doncaster Road, The Green Finningley
Information from PCT re application to site pharmacy as above.
RESOLVED to object on the grounds that this might prejudice the continuing existence of dispensing at the Mayflower Practice.

STANDING ORDER NO 1c) WAS SUSPENDED TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

18

 TO DECIDE BUDGET FOR 2009/10
The Clerk previously circulated working papers in order for members to consider budget proposals. Some amendments were made and the final document will be circulated with the next agenda and appended to the minutes in the Minute Book.

19

 TO SET PRECEPT FOR 2009/10
RESOLVED the precept remains the same at £21k, there being no increase for a number of years.

20

TO CONFIRM DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Tuesday 20 January 2009
at 7pm in the Village Hall.

The meeting ended at 11.07 pm.

 

 

Chairman: ...........................................................