MINUTES OF MEETING OF EASINGWOLD TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE GALTRES
CENTRE EASINGWOLD AT 7.30 P.M. ON TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 2008
PRESENT Councillors John Tanner-Smith (Chairman), W.B. Taylor, Revd. J. Harrison, N. Madden, S.A. Shepherd, F.M. Readman, D.E. Gallon and County Councillor P.G. Sowray
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07/188 |
It was AGREED that apologies from G.W. Ellis should be accepted.
Cllrs
Ellis and Shepherd declared that, as members of Hambleton District Council, they
would reconsider any matters at the district level taking into account all
relevant evidence and representations at the district tier. Cllr
Readman declared a personal interest in planning matter reference: 07/03485/FUL Cllr.
Gallon declared a personal interest in the C.O.Z.I.E./TIC building (minute ref: 07/195) |
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07/189 |
It was AGREED to adjourn the meeting for up to 15 minutes to take
questions through the Chairman from members of the public. No public present
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07/190 |
MINUTES
It was AGREED that the minutes of
meeting dated 18 December 2007 (already circulated) should be approved for
signature
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07/191 |
MATTERS ARISING AND CLERK’S PROGRESS REPORT
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07/192 |
CORRESPONDENCE
Items of correspondence noted are
listed at the end of these minutes. It was AGREED that
the clerk will write back to Thornhill Dexter Beef, sending an application
form for inclusion on the waiting list.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DECISION
192.1 Yorkshire Rural Community Council Parish
Government Conference 7-9 March 2008 Noted.
No councillors available to attend. 192.2 Andrew Hall New Inn Yard Noted. 192.3 Frank Johnston-Banks Stillington
Road/Long Street Junction - Project Proposal It
was AGREED that the clerk will write
to Frank Johnson-Banks suggesting he seeks sponsorship
for low growing planting that does not reduce visibility for vehicles turning
at the junction. 192.4 Mrs R Fairbairn May Day
Event - McMillan Nurses It was AGREED
that the event can go ahead, however the clerk will write to Mrs Fairburn restating, as in previous years, that the
event must be held for the benefit of charities local to the town. 192.5 John.Carson@northyorksfire.gov.uk CFS & Recruitment It
was AGREED that the event can go
ahead. Clerk to write back to confirm arrangements. 192.6 Hambleton District Council Affordable Housing Supplementary
Planning Document – DRAFT Noted. Councillors asked the clerk to check on the dates
for the tour of affordable housing
in Hambleton organised by Amanda Madden, Housing Enabler. 192.7 Darling Design Sponsorship of roundabout Noted. Councillors asked the clerk to consult with Cllr.
Ellis regarding sponsorship and
to check on a previous request to sponsor the roundabout. 192.8 Royal Air Force Public Presentations It
was AGREED to invite the RAF to the Town Council
Meeting, Public Open Session,
on a date convenient to them, however, only 15 minutes could be allowed for the
presentation. 192.9 Open Spaces Society Request for a donation It
was AGREED that the council would
make a single donation of £50. 192.10 BT Openreach Application for wayleave Dovecote
Dovelopment The
clerk is still investigating with Highways regarding ownership. 192.11 Bill Cleghorn Bandroom vandalism It
was AGREED that the clerk will
write to Mr Cleghorn acknowledging his letter and Sympathising
with his concerns. Cllr. Taylor pointed out that the low wall needs to be demolished
or rebuilt, but as the wall is not the council’s property it can only refer
him to
the owner and/or the police to take action. 192.12 John Shorthouse Stillington Rd/Crayke turn hazard It
was AGREED that the clerk will
write to Mr Shorthouse re-directing his concerns to the
Highways department who have the authority to install such signage . 192.13 St Mary’s MewsMgt Company Wilkinson Court, parking problems It
was AGREED that the clerk will
write to Mr Watson asking him to outline in more detail
his proposals for yellow lines. |
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07/193 |
ELECTRICITY
BOX IN MARKET PLACE
It was AGREED to accept the quote and instruct the contractor to
proceed with the work forthwith.
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07/194 |
PERSIMMON
CAR PARK, THIRSK ROAD
Cllr. Sowray stated that the car
park does not meet with NYCC standards for the mix of car and pedestrian
traffic; he has written to Nigel Smith concerning this and the matter of
ownership and is awaiting his reply. However, ‘One-Way’ signage has gone up
at the entrance to the car park to reduce the confusion of cars entering and
exiting from the same entrance. Cllr. Sowray to continue follow up.
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07/195 |
C.O.Z.I.E /TIC BUILDING
Due to the shared nature of the lease on the building (⅓ HDC; ⅔ Galtres Centre/ETC), it was AGREED that the clerk will write to Hambleton District Council to jointly fund the repair of the roof. The remaining ⅔ will be raised through local sources. |
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07/196 |
FOOTPATH BETWEEN CHAPEL ST.
& CRABMILL LANE/CROFT CLOSE
It was AGREED that the clerk will write back to Mike Crosthwaite
suggesting that he should bring the matter to the attention of Christine
Fields, Hambleton Community Safety Partnership.
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07/197 |
POLICE SURGERIES
It was AGREED that councillors should take part in the
partnership events but asked the clerk to write to Sgt. Stephenson for more
information on the nature of the councillors’ involvement.
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07/198 |
MARKET STALLS LETTING
CONTRACT REVIEW
It was NOTED that a review of contracts would take place and that new contracts would be signed by the market traders by the end of this financial year. It was AGREED that there would be no increase in the rents for the new financial year 2008/09; rents will be reviewed again in 2009. |
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07/199 |
NORTH YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND
(NYPF)
It was AGREED to accept option 1 of the proposal; to pay the new rate of 21.9% for three years from 1st April 2008. |
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07/200 |
COUNCIL DINNER 2008
Councillors expressed a wish to hold the 2008 dinner in a local venue to Easingwold. It was AGREED that the clerk will write to the George Inn, Market Place and ask if they can cater for this year’s dinner on Friday, 18th April 2008. The clerk will ask for prices and details of their menu. |
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07/201 |
ONE STOP SHOP PROJECT FOR
EASINGWOLD
It was NOTED that a feasibility study was still underway regarding the proposed site for the project. Cllr. Sowray that he was aware that two agencies had expressed an interest in the Tanpit Lodge site which was now empty. |
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07/202 |
EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND MINOR
ITEMS
The clerk informed the meeting that Andrew Nelson had been instructed under emergency powers to repair the damage on the grass verge as it was a serious trip hazard. |
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07/203 |
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillors NOTED the minutes of the Open Spaces committee held on 18th December. Cllr. Readman also wished it to be noted that the action taken in the Wetlands area to reduce the flooding on Millfields appeared to have had some success. Cllr. Readman reported that the Galtres Management Committee had been successful in obtaining a grant from ‘Sports England’ for the new Sports Hall and, therefore, the project can now proceed. Minutes of the Recreation Committee held on 14th January 2008 are not yet available; however, Cllr. Shepherd asked the council to endorse the decision of the Recreation Committee to accept the quote to renew the maintenance contract for the servicing of the Skate Park at a cost of £1780.00 ex. VAT. It was AGREED to authorize the cheque for the amount and to instruct the contractor at once. Cllr Shepherd advised Council that she had arranged and advertised a public meeting for 24th January 2008 to seek interest in setting up a working group for the Memorial Park. |
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07/204 |
FINANCE MATTERS
204.1 Income from previous month was NOTED. 204.2 It was AGREED that the following accounts should be approved for payment:
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07/205 |
URGENT ITEMS AND
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA 205.1
Blacksmith’s Cottage – Disabled access to hear back from David Bunch,
Building Control and decide how to proceed. |
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07/206 |
PLANNING MATTERS 206.1 It was AGREED that
Planning Committee recommendations, following the meeting on
14 January 2008 should be
approved as detailed below. However, as some applications
did not arrive in time to be
advertised before the planning meeting, responses to applications (i) to (n) will not
be passed until the public have had an opportunity to see them. Notification will appear in this week’s local press. The
committee decided to consider Item ‘M’ first as Mr Harbisher was present to
listen to the committee’s considerations on this application. The chairman
closed the meeting and opened up the discussion to the public in order to
hear Mr Harbisher’s comments.
Street Naming and Numbering GROUND FLOOR Mi Style Springhill Court Manor Road Easingwold YO61 3FG 206.2 Applications considered by Hambleton
District Council |
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Signed…………………………….(Chairman) Date………………………………. |
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N1 |
YLCA - Ian Strong, Chief Officer |
Local Government Act 2007 |
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N2 |
Hogg The Builder |
Development at Easingwold Business Park |
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N3 |
Royal British Legion |
Annual Conference thank you |