MINUTES OF A MEETING OF FINNINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, FINNINGLEY,
ON TUESDAY, 16th MARCH 2010 AT 7:10 PM

PRESENT:

Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), A Elder, R Johnson, Mrs M Lindley, K Robinson, E Tatton-Kelly
Mrs J Worthington, Clerk

1 member of the public

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

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

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COMMUNITY POLICING
Report on PACT Meeting 8.3.10.
Cllr Mrs Lindley circulated a report on the recent meeting. Crime continues to be very low - 5 for Finningley: 1 harassment, 1 motor vehicle related, 2 involving sheds at different addresses and 1 non-crime.
The Neighbourhood Watch representative asked if the PCSO could possibly call in at the Post Office as a point of contact. Sgt Price stated that the PCSO has an increased patrol area and is without transport but would look into the matter.
RESOLVED the parish council contacts Inspector Cowling as follows:
*expressing concerns about the reduction in policing from the team in view of increased flights at the airport
*requesting information be forwarded regarding results from using the speed camera
*to express concern that the PCSO has such a larger area to cover (Finningley, Auckley, Blaxton, Branton) whilst Bawtry/Austerfield has a dedicated PCSO

The next PACT meeting will be on 6 April at Finningley Village Hall, 7 pm.

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MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 16 FEBRUARY
RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

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MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING
First buses - Response advises that on 9 February the 1010 bus did not run and the bus which arrived at 1042 was the 1040. It is noted since the timetable change of 1 February, that the 1010 bus is frequently late and this has been traced back to issues on the 0800 journey from Doncaster. From 26 April it is intended to retime the 0800 from town to depart at 0755 and the 0840 from Finningley to depart at 0850 which should rectify all issues.

Response from resident re land at Old Bawtry Road - confirming he has maintained his side right of way for nearly 23 years and, in addition, a dropped kerb was fitted, when the road was made up some years ago.
Response from Messrs Waring re vehicular access, land at Old Bawtry Road -
Solicitors have written to the resident stating there is no right of way identified or reserved in the deeds.
RESOLVED:
*that Messrs Waring be contacted for advice as to the next course of action and what might be the next options.
*that Messrs Waring continue to act for the parish council.

Response from DMBC re B1396 - DMBC has responded to the Westwoodside resident with copy to the parish council. Letter states all 3 authorities are conducting reviews throughout their respective areas and it is planned to jointly consider the results in order to determine and agree the most appropriate level of speed limit for the route.

Christmas tree, associated work and plaque
The tree has now been erected and the plaque is awaited via Morrisons Engravers.
RESOLVED when all complete that a photograph be taken and also sent to Messrs Higgins.

Finningley Village Community Group requesting Retford/Airport link bus to be permanent
SYPTE advise this would have to be the decision of Stagecoach and Notts County Council but they will be contacted for their views. The Clerk has passed this information on to the Group.

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To review effectiveness of internal audit
RESOLVED to re-affirm the appointment of Mr J Hutchinson as Internal Auditor as the parish council is satisfied as to his independence and competence to undertake the audit. The scope of the internal audit covers all relevant risks.

Repair/refixing of barbed wire fence opposite Coniston
RESOLVED to accept quotation in sum of £25.

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PLANNING ISSUES
A) To comment on planning applications:
10/00421/FULFT Installation of 2 no. dormer windows to front/rear and 2 no. velux roof lights to r/o Old Bank End Farm, Bank End Road
To comply with timescale the Clerk, in conjunction with the Chairman, advised there were No Objections.

10/00618/FULFT 24 Gatesbridge Park, erection of first floor pitched roof extension
RESOLVED to raise no objections.

B) Moss Construction Aggregates Ltd, Bank End Road, Finningley
No further information from Planning, DMBC.

D) Development and Flood Risk, Draft Supplementary Planning Consultation
26 February to 26 March
Information from DMBC that consultation comments should be made via the
Website "http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/SPD" .
Also drop in sessions for anyone wishing to discuss the SPC in detail will take place at Danum House on 8 & 9 March, 1pm - 5pm

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ISSUES RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD
Response from Blaxton PC re integrity of ramp
Blaxton Parish Council is awaiting a meeting with the DMBC Engineer. It has accepted quotation of £485 to remove overgrowth/tidy up access from Lower Pasture
Information from Blaxton PC re issues discussed at its last meeting
Blaxton PC has agreed that responsibility for all aspects of financial administration remains with the JPF Association. The formation of a CIO be supported in principle with suitable indemnities in place to protect trustees and the two parish councils. The CIO to have responsibility for all facilities and structures on the JPF including the ramp subject to clarity on the safety of the ramp.
Blaxton PC also supported the repositioning of the open shelter onto the JPF.
Pavilion Master Plan
Information received via Cllr Johnson has been circulated to members and will be discussed at next meeting.
RESOLVED
* that a long term lease be drawn up and a peppercorn rent be applicable, subject to Blaxton Parish Council’s agreement.
* that YLCA be contacted for information regarding drawing up of a lease.
Cllr Johnson advised that a meeting of the JPF Committee will take place shortly and it will carry out extensive public consultation.

Dog Fouling
RESOLVED to request services of Dog Warden in mornings and evenings.

Recent event on Skate Park
The Chairman advised that the event was held on 28 February but concern was expressed re lack of adequate organisation, no safety clothing and no apparent first aiders on site.
RESOLVED to discuss further if and when the organiser requests a future event.

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ISSUES RELATING TO POND
To agree whether further barley straw is required
RESOLVED to discuss at next meeting.

To discuss cracked pavings around the pond
RESOLVED that the Chairman meets with Need A Hand in the near future and that two quotations be received.

Approval of ‘duck’ sign
RESOLVED the sign be erected and Cllr Elder thanked for his involvement.

Grassed area adjacent pond
DMBC puts forward suggestions which were considered. It was agreed whatever course of action is taken that residents be contacted in the first instance.
RESOLVED to discuss further at next meeting, when members can have a chance to consider the suggestion that the track across the green in front of Rose Cottage be closed, grassed over and the triangle in front of Rose Cottage be raised to alleviate ponding.

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COMMUNITY GROUP - REQUEST FOR DONATION
A discussion took place and it was felt inappropriate to sponsor the forthcoming Race Night.
RESOLVED to make a donation of £100 towards the summer Fun Day.

RESOLVED that Standing Order No. 1C) be suspended to allow for the remainder of the business to be transacted.

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REQUEST BY WI TO PLANT FLOWERS TO ATTRACT BEES
The Chairman read out a lengthy letter from the WI and advised he had contacted Need A Hand for types of flowers and associated costs.
RESOLVED
* to respond advising that the parish council will encourage residents to plant and will discuss at an earlier date next year as, unfortunately, the costs received exceed the item in the budget.
* to advise Need A Hand accordingly.

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TO CONFIRM DATE OF NEXT MEETING -
Tuesday 20 April 2010 to commence at 7pm in the Village Hall.

The meeting ended at 10.25 p.m.

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