Minutes of Council Meetings
   


MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 16th FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7:00 PM

 

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), B W Lifsey, A Elder, R Johnson, Mrs M Lindley, K Robinson
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk
IN ATTENDANCE:

Debbie John-Lewis, Neighbourhood Manager
Ward Cllr Mrs Y Woodcock
3 members of the public

 

 

 

Prior to commencement of business a period of up to 15 minutes was allowed for Public Participation.

 

 

1

TO RECEIVE/ACCEPT APOLOGIES
RESOLVED to accept apologies received from Cllr E Tatton-Kelly for reason given.

2

 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Cllrs D Lindley and Mrs M Lindley each declared a personal interest in Item 14.
Cllrs A Elder declared personal interests in Item 9 and 12.
Cllr R Johnson declared a personal interest in Item 12.
Cllr B Lifsey declared a personal interest in Item 15 A)

3

TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS
A petition was presented against the siting of a Rest Shelter on the joint playing field. The petitioners strongly object to the shelter being placed close to the entrance of the children’s play area.
The Chairman advised that the views would be taken into account by the Playing Fields Committee and the Parish Council, the latter would discuss the matter at item 12 on this agenda.

The Treasurer of the Playing Field Committee expressed concern about finance discussed at the recent joint meeting between Blaxton and Finningley Parish Councils. It was pointed out that issues discussed at the joint meeting could not be agreed until debated by the parish councils. The Chairman advised that if it is decided to proceed along the lines of a CIO, then the Committee would be responsible for its own finances but the parish councils could still award donations.

4

 COMMUNITY POLICING
PC Thompson sent apologies as he could not be present.

5

 NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGER‘S REPORT
Information received that the Neighbourhood Team would be represented at parish council meetings on a quarterly basis.

Debbie John-Lewis asked members if they wished to be part of discussions concerning relevant s106 Agreements and this offer was gratefully accepted.

Repairs to the joint playing field car park have now been completed following the decision via the ward members to allocate £400 to repair the potholes.

Information will be forwarded to the parish council following monitoring of the Neighbourhood Charter.

With regard to grit bins it was advised that the request had been forwarded to the appropriate officer.

The officer was thanked for her attendance and for her assistance in issues raised.

6

WARD COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllrs Mrs Woodcock reported on issues pertaining to Doncaster Council. She advised that ward members are not always being advised of what is happening in their wards but it is hoped this will improve in the near future. Mrs Woodcock stated that she would keep the parish council updated regarding the Core Strategy document.

She also advised that ward members would consider grit bin provision for next year via the flexible budget.

It was pointed out to Mrs Woodcock that the old bus route is still shown on DMBC website and she advised she would raise this with the officer concerned.

The Chairman thanked the councillor for her attendance.

7

 MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 19 JANUARY 2010
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

8

MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
First buses
RESOLVED to advise First/SPTE of bus arriving 30 minutes late on 9th February and, on another occasion, 8 minutes early.

Information from Green Mile Trees
The Chairman has met with the company’s representative when it was stated the tree had, when planted, been over-watered or insufficiently watered, thus it was unlikely to recover.
RESOLVED to leave in situ to see whether the tree does improve.

Grassed area adjacent pond
Pending DMBC.

9

 VILLAGE HALL ISSUES
Cllr Lifsey advised that the AGM was held on 9 February. The Committee is aware of the four items for discussion in the Risk Assessment document. The new boiler has been included in the budget for April.
RESOLVED that a specification is drawn up for painting the inside and outside of the building.

10

 FINANCIAL MATTERS
Signing of Cheques
 
£80.89 Neat Ideas (stationery items) 100639

 

New Standing Orders via YLCA, cost £25
RESOLVED the whole booklet be ordered at £25 plus postage and packing.

Price received for provision of brass plaque as above
RESOLVED that the price of £75 from Morrisons, Doncaster, be accepted.

To receive estimate to supply, fit, and site pre-cast concrete plinth and hardwood base to which a brass plate can be affixed. Fixing of said brass plaque
RESOLVED to accept the price in the sum of £275 from Need A Hand Ltd.
(The above two sums will be met from the donation via Messrs Higgins)

To receive estimate to dig trench from electricity box to site of new Christmas tree, supply/fit pipe to allow threading of electricity cable to tree
RESOLVED to accept the price in the sum of £260 from Need A Hand Ltd. pointing out that the price should include reinstatement.

11

PLANNING ISSUES
A) To comment on planning applications:
None received.

B) Decision Notices
09/03469/CON - consultation by Doncaster/Sheffield Airport on amended variations to agreement under s106 of TCPA 1990 to upgrade noise provision, Robin Hood Airport
- GRANTED

C) Moss Construction Aggregates Ltd, Bank End Road, Finningley
Following the Clerk’s enquiry to Planning Section regarding hours of operation, it was
RESOLVED to advise Planning that the hours of operation have been in excess of permitted times, on dates specified, and requesting that the conditions imposed are complied with.

12

ISSUES RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD

Joint Meeting
Issues relating to Finance and changes to the Constitution were discussed at the joint meeting. After further deliberation, the parish council:
RESOLVED
• that all bills/financial matters should be the responsibility of the Association (with some already agreed financial assistance from the two parish councils)
• that the preferred option be confirmed as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Mr Hattersley advised that he will continue as Treasurer of the JPF Committee and a vote of thanks was given for all the work he has undertaken.

Condition of ramp
RESOLVED to take no action until information is received from Blaxton Parish Council as to the ramp’s integrity.

Vacancy for Parish council representative on JPF Committee
RESOLVED that Cllr Robinson fills the vacancy as a parish council representative.

Provision of playing fields ’rest’ shelter
RESOLVED
• that there should be a shelter sited on the field at some location
• shelter be sited near to the skate board area/seats subject to Blaxton’s agreement
• that the petitioner be advised of the decision.
• Finningley Parish Council to submit the planning application, the cost for which to be funded jointly by DMBC and the JPF Committee.

13

 LAND AT OLD BAWTRY ROAD - REGISTRATION
Comprehensive letter received from Solicitors, also suggesting that the parish council joins the Open Spaces Society.
RESOLVED to join the Open Spaces Society.

14

 WEBSITE UPDATE
RESOLVED the Clerk forwards the January minutes to the Chairman.

15

 HIGHWAY ISSUES
A) Letter from Westwoodside resident re B1396 Blaxton to Westwoodside in respect of safety along the stretch of road
RESOLVED to acknowledge, advising that the issue has been raised at PACT meetings and will continue to be highlighted; with copy to DMBC asking what action the Authority intends to take.

B) Highways and Footpaths Patrol
The routine patrol of village streets has recently been carried out. Chairman to forward results to the Clerk.

C) Rubbish from customers of Chinese takeaway being thrown on the ground
RESOLVED the owner be contacted to ask if he would display a notice requesting customer to dispose of litter more thoughtfully.

16

TO RECEIVE AND NOTE CORRESPONDENCE
RESOLVED to circulate publications etc to members.

Finningley Village Community Group - letter received re Retford/Airport link bus as, if this could be permanent, residents could access Bawtry and beyond
RESOLVED to support the request and refer to SYPTE.

Finningley Village Community Group - organising a community event
Notification that it is hoped the event will be held on 10 July, ie Finningley Fun Day, and a request made to hold this on land at the Village Hall. Consent has already been received from the Village Hall Management Committee in this regard.
RESOLVED to approve the request.

Invitation from Robin Hood Airport to attend presentation and tour of airport with three dates being suggested
RESOLVED to confirm the visit for 16 March, at 1pm.

17

TO CONFIRM DATE OF NEXT MEETING -
Tuesday 16 March 2010 to follow on from the Annual Parish Meeting which will commence at 7pm in the Village Hall.

 

The meeting ended at 10.15 p.m.

 

 

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