Hunton Parish Council Minutes – 2014/15
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Hunton Parish Council Minutes – 2014/15 21 May 2014 – AGM 9 July 2014 17 September 2014 19 November 2014 21 January 2015 18 March 2015 Hunton Parish Council Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 21st May 2014 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Present: Councillors Wyatt, Knight, Linehan, Worsdale and Treasurer Jason Morris and RDC Cllr Robin Scott. Also Present: PCSO Ethan McQue. 1. Election of Chairman. - Cllr Linehan proposed Cllr Robert Wyatt as Chairman of Hunton Parish Council Seconded by Cllr Knight. Cllr Wyatt was duly elected to the post. 2. Apologies for Absence. - Apologies were received from Cllr Guy and from NYCC Councillor Carl Les. 3. Councillors Declarations of Interest. - There were no declarations of interest. 4. Minutes from the last meeting. - The minutes were agreed as a true and correct record. Moved by Cllr Knight and seconded by Cllr Linehan and were signed by the Chairman Cllr Wyatt. 5. Renewal of Insurance Policy. –There was no increase in the price of the premiums and the policy renewal was unanimously agreed. 6. Police Report. – There have been 5 incidents recorded up to 18/05/2014 which were. 3 lamping events, 1 concern for safety, and 1 civil dispute. Local residents have expressed concern at the number of door to door street traders. Concern has been raised about cold calling at the homes of elderly or vulnerable people. Police are to respond to reports of such traders to ensure correct permits are held and that offences are not being committed. An increase in reported burglaries from garages and sheds has been recorded and messages given to the public to ensure their property is securely locked up. An increase has also been reported in shoplifting offences with some offenders travelling some distance and believed to be part of organised crime groups. North Yorkshire Police wish to provide the service that the community Signed Date Please note that these minutes are marked as a draft copy only until agreed and signed at the next Parish Council Meeting.[Type text] Page 1 desire and asks the council if there are any issues that this council wish the Catterick Garrison Safer Neighbourhoods Team to attend to, deal with or prioritise? 7. Planning Applications. – Two applications have been received, they are:- Application for an extension at the back of Fourtrees Bungalow. 4 Greenacres enforcement order to change windows. Parish Council had no objections to these applications. 8. Matters Arising from RDC and NYCC. – There have been two meetings since the last update, and The Strategy Board has been re-named The Corporate Board and the changes mean the Chairman of the council can now sit on this board. The Community Opportunities Fund is not as large as originally expected and small amount around £500 can still be applied for but any larger amounts must be applied for through The Lower Wensleydale Area Partnership Fund. 9. Flooding Update. – The bridges in the village have now been cleared with the exception of the one which carries the bridleway. Cllr Worsdale advised that this one had been partially cleared and should now wash through and reduce the risk of further flooding. 10. Play Equipment. – The Inspection has been carried out on the play equipment and the report filed in the Green File. There were no major issues although remedial work is required on the slide. Cllr Wyatt to look into this. 11. Tour de France.- Between 100,000 and 300,000 people are expected to attend in the Dales and parking will be difficult. Extra trains etc have been laid on to help with movement but delays can be expected due to numbers involved and some road closures for the Tour. 12. Items to Note. – The gate has now been installed at the entrance to the Play Park on the village green and the Council wishes to record our thanks to the Hunton Steam Gathering for the installation of the gate. Cllr Knight has purchased a secure lock Signed Date Please note that these minutes are marked as a draft copy only until agreed and signed at the next Parish Council Meeting.[Type text] Page 2 for the gate to keep the Play Park a safe and secure place for the village children. It may be possible to obtain match funding towards the cost of the Defibrillator. An electrician would be needed to install cabinet as it must be kept frost free. A quiz night may be arranged to raise funds. Cllr Wyatt attended the AGM of the village hall. The solar panels have been installed and are working well. The next meeting of the council will be July not September. 13. Business/Maintenance Items. – There were no further items to discuss. 14. Financial Report.- The Treasurer provided the following balances;- Deposit Account £125.66 Current Account £3,262.63 This figure includes payment to Horton Landscaping for grass cutting and the Inspection of Play Equipment. We are also due to pay the Insurance premium. Next meeting Wednesday 9th July at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Signed Date Please note that these minutes are marked as a draft copy only until agreed and signed at the next Parish Council Meeting.[Type text] Page 3 Hunton Parish Council Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 9th July at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Present. Councillors Wyatt, Guy, Linehan and Worsdale and NYCC Councillor Carl Les, Sgt Graham and Jason Morris. 1. Apologies for Absence. Apologies were received from Cllr Knight, and from RDC Councillor Robin Scott. 2. Councillors Declarations of Interest. There were no Declarations of Interest. 3. Minutes from the last meeting. Cllr Linehan proposed that the minutes be accepted as a true and fair record, seconded by Cllr Worsdale and they were duly signed by the Chairman Cllr Wyatt. 4. Police Report. There have been 4 incidents recorded between 22/05/2014 and 08/07/2014 which were 1 information passed (Travellers have arrived), 2 complaints regarding the travellers making a mess, and 1 Civil dispute. Residents in Catterick and Richmond have expressed concern at the number of door to door street traders. Particular concern has been expressed at the number of street traders calling on the elderly or vulnerable in the evenings. Police will respond to these concerns by checking permits and that offences are not being committed. Police will liaise with Crown Prosecution Service to support prosecutions in court where offences are identified. There has been an increase in burglaries in outbuildings and sheds and messages are being passed to the public to ensure sheds and garages are securely locked. Local retailers have reported an increase in shoplifting offences, almost doubled for this year and a number of offenders are being brought to justice. Some offenders are thought to be part of organised crime groups and are travelling some distance. 5. Community Public Access Defibrillator. Forms are being filled in by Cllr Linehan to be submitted for grant funding of the Defibrillator housing. The electrical installation and funding is to be discussed as an item on the Agenda for the next meeting of the Parish Council. 6. Planning Applications. Elgin and Hall redevelopment. A meeting was held by the developer Chris Bilbrough to explain the proposed development to the local community. The issue of the sewerage has been resolved and a planning application will be made shortly. Six houses are planned with gardens and garages, and the developer is working to resolve any issues for local people. Red House. This application is to develop outbuildings and the Parish Council has no objections to this. 7. Matters Arising from Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire County Council. Cllr Robin Scott was unable to attend. Cllr Carl Les reported that overall the Tour de France had been a success and had generated somewhere in the region of £100 million for the area economy. A Tour de Yorkshire is planned for the next three years which it is hoped will continue to boost the local economy. Work on the Bedale bypass is to start soon. Government has awarded £5 million for road repairs which has been matched by NYCC making £10 million in total. Another £26 million is expected over the next 5 years. There is still no sign of the Flooding Report. 8. Play Equipment. No critical items were noted on inspection. Some maintenance will be required. 9. Items to Note. A further round of grant funding is available to £500. A possibility of more seats or picnic benches. 10. PC Business/Maintenance Items. Pinfolds remedial and ongoing maintenance. Quotes have been obtained from Hortons for annual maintenance of the pinfold of £255 or alternatively a one-off clean and clear to remove weeds and saplings and remove torn landscaping fabric for £855 plus VAT. Further quotes from local companies are to be obtained before a decision can be made. Grasscutting of the area by the Captains bridge has now resumed. Further quotes are to be acquired at the end of the year for grass cutting in the village. 11. Monthly Financial Report. Current Account 3,295.06 excl. Hortons 273.60 Deposit Account 125.66 The Current account balance includes the first part of the precept and the VAT claim. The Parish Council wishes to thank Jason for the last six years work as Treasurer. Julie has agreed to take on these duties alongside the clerk’s duties. Peter has agreed to do the Internal Audit again next year. Meeting closed at 8.18pm. Next meeting on Wednesday 17th September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.