Skipwith Parish Council: Minutes

SKIPWITH PARISH COUNCIL: MINUTES th Minutes of the Annual Parish meeting held on Monday 19 May 2008 at 7.00 at the Village Hall Skipwith 1. Present: Councillor Noel McCool ( Chair), Councillor Geoff Eastwood Councillor Sue Kotek, Councillor, Trevor Britain, Councillor Charlie Dean, & District Councillor Bill Inness

2 Public session No member of the public present 3. Chairman's report. Cllr Noel McCool read out his report and a copy is available on the website or on request from the parish clerk

4. Minutes of the last annual parish meeting th The minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 207 were accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Proposer Cllr Geoff Eastwood and seconder Cllr Trevor Britain 5. Election of Chairman Cllr Noel McCool was re- elected as chairman. Proposer Cllr Geoff Eastwood and seconder,Cllr Sue Kotek 6 . Election of Vice Chairman Cllr Geoff Eastwood was re-elected ie chairman. Proposer Cllr Trevor Britain and seconder Cllr Noel McCool 7. Election of allotment officer Cllr Geoff Eastwood was re-elected as allotment officer. Proposer Cllr Charlie Dean and seconder Cllr Noel McCool 8. Election of Representatives North Duffield Playing Fields Association: Cllr Sue Kotek was e-elected Proposer Cllr Noel McCool and seconder Cllr Geoff Eastwood Cllr Noel McCool stood down as as a representative The Poor Fund: Cllr Geoff Eastwood was re-elected and Cllr Sue Kotek was elected Proposer Cllr Noel McCool and seconder Clr Trevor Britain 9 Annual Accounts This was deferred to the next meeting Annual Parish meeting closed at 7.16 The Chairmans Report 2007/8

The end of our first year as a new parish council and the enthusiasm shown by new members is worthy of comment My thanks to Geoff Eastwood for his continued support and a extremely warm welcome to Glynnis Smith our new Clerk. The PC has continued to actively support the local community by positively responding to local organisations requests for funding. Yet another successful community bonfire night was held. My gratitude is expressed to those who organised the event. It is hoped their continued support will allow the Parish Council to continue to sponsor what has become a tradition in the parish.

We have again focused on the results of our parish plan study, we have successfully re-launched our website project. This report and future parish council meetings will have their minutes posted such that all residents with access to internet technology can now read them on line. Progress has been made on the refurbishment of town end pond and a resident Jeanette Dowden has agreed to project manage the task on our behalf and continues to need support from residents.

Unfortunately, we have been less successful where our responsibilities have been seen as secondary by other local government departments: for example, our efforts to reduce the problem of speeding traffic through the parish have been restricted due to lack of evidence and support from North Yorkshire Highways (NYH). Whilst industry reacts to near misses to avoid significant events, NYH will only act on significant events – invariably serious injury or death. Simple suggestions including an extension of 30mph zone and interactive speed signs have been equally difficult to progress. Planning applications – Selby District Council invariably take an alternate view. Dog fouling – remains second most complained about subject! No change there. The Parish Council has been able to declare a nil precept for the year 2008-2009.

th Minutes of the meeting of Monday 19 May 7.30 at the Village Hall Skipwith Present Councillor Noel McCool ( Chair), Councillor Geoff Eastwood, Councillor Sue Kotek, Councillor, Trevor Britain, Councillor Charlie Dean, Councillor Ian Wheatley, Cllr Mike Ward & District Councillor Bill Inness

10 Aplogies and declarations of interest Sue Kotek - 15f ( North Duffield Bowls) Charlie Dean 14g ( Text/ website alteration) Bill Inness 18 ( Skipwith Hall application) 11. Publc session No members of the public were present 12. Reports  Selby District Councillor Bill Inness spoke of concerns about planing applications – see item 18 and that a new officer had been appointed to oversee “village design statements” at SDC . Cllr Inness also spoke of the new eco towns that are being proposed and that all four identified are around the Selby area Action – clerk to convey  There was no report from the county councillor. However Liz Casling has dates of future asked for dates of future meetings so she can attend meetings to Liz Casling  James Malcolm from NYCC Highways Department discussed various options with the parish council to address the issues of speeding through the village and poor driving along the Escrick to Skipwith road. SDC Cllr Bill Inness has previously written to the Highways Department seeking guidance. James Malcolm identified possible traffic calming measures though indicated that vehicle activated signs on entry to the village would be considered only as a last resort. James Malcolm agreed to look at the possibility of double white lines along the Escrick to Skipwith road, to arrange for some speed detectors to be installed to gather evidence on speeding through the village and to contact the police in York about the policing of speed restrictions The parish council thanked him for his response and helpful guidance and would stay in touch . th nd Action 13. Minutes of meetings 17 March 2008 and special meeting of the 22 Clerk to write April 2008 up minutes for th The minutes of the 17 March meeting were accepted an accurate record nd 22 April nd The minutes for the meeting of the 22 April were deferred to the next meeting 2008 14 Matters arising Action a. Pond flooding and planting. Ownership of the land has now been established Clerk to write though the issue of flooding still needs addressing. Measures taken when the pond to SDC flooded across the road were only temporary. Decision taken to write to environmental health at SDC to try and sort this. It was also decided to seek a quote from John Dalby to clear out the dyke that runs Action parallel to the allotment so enable the water to flow freely Clerk to write Pond planting is likely to take place in the next few weeks and volunteers will be to John Dalby needed b. Village celebration Cllr Trevor Britain updated the council on preparations. Tickets are now on sale . Volunteers will be needed to clear out the barn on Park st th Farm 31 May and decorating the barn will take place on the evening of the 5 June. c. Noticeboard. No key has been found to open the noticeboard and the cabinet Action maker has been contacted to sort this Clerk to d. Grass verge damage. The damage occurred last year and the parish council contact wanted to ensure this does not happen again. Request to go to Rolawn asking Rolawn them to install a sign to ensure lorries slow down in the village and that any damage by the firm is flagged up to them so repairs can be speedily made. It was Action suggested we ask them to make an inspection before and after. Cllr Bill Inness e. Advertising boards. An individual has written to SDC complaining about to contact advertising boards in the village. Clr Bill Inness is to investigate the SDC guidance/legislation around the use of such boards. f. Village sign Work to be undertaken to repair the sign g. Website text alteration It was agreed that Cllr Charlie Dean should contact Edna Action Cllr Dean to Cooper to discuss the cost of altering the text on the website for St Helen's PCC contact E h. YEDL – to be contacted about cost of electricity used around the village Cooper i. Financial regulations. It was agreed that the regulations drawn up by Cllr Mike Action Ward to be accepted Clerk to contact j. St Helen's sign. Clerk had contacted St Helen's PCC and asked them to pursue YEDL again the matter directly with SCD

15 Correspondence Action a. NYCC household recycling centres Clerk to write to New regulations are now in place that restricts the disposal of household waste at SDC & copy to the local DSC site. Information to be circulated to councillors. Concerns were NY councillor expressed that the regulations were restrictive and could lead to an increase in fly tipping. Agreed to write to SDC expressing concerns and send copy to count councillor Liz Casling b. Selby District Council Safety Partnership. Cllr Sue Kotek to attend AGM later this month Action c. YRCC conference. Conference had taken place Clerk to write to d. YRCC membership Agreed we seek membership of the organisation. . Proposer YRCC Cllr Geoff Eastwood and seconder Cllr Mike Ward e. NYCC local transport progress report – to circulate Action f. North Duffield Bowls. Request for donation was declined but agreed to write Clerk to write to letter of support N Duffield Bowls Club g. Lighting contractor's resignation. Agreed to send letter of thanks and contact Action individual recommended by Mr Brooksbank and seek information on rates and Clerk to write to service G Brooksbank h. SDC & BT telephone box removal . Consultation process. Parish council agreed & Mr Birch to respond and asking to retain telephone box citing poor mobile coverage. Need Action to enquire if there are alternatives to the removal of the telephone box. Clerk to write to I. Village design statement New designated post at SDC to oversee and support BT villages to develop these. Parish plan (2005) indicated 80+% of villagers would like Action one. Agreed to invite Andrew McMillan to a meeting in the village hall some time in Chair to contact June ( Monday evening) to seek guidance Andrew j. Barlby High School. Request for donation to the swimming pool was declined McMillan k. NYCC Children and Young People's Plan – no response made to NYCC Action Clerk to write to Barlby High School 16. Village tree preservation Action Cllr Charlie Dean suggested a review of preservation orders on trees in the village. Clerk to contact It is believed SDC planning section should have information SDC 17. Village conservation status Action Cllr Geoff Eastwood suggested contacting YRCC for information and guidance on Clerk to contact matter. Thorganby has secured status SDC 18. Planning The Garth and Holly Tree applications have been approved SDC considering application for wind turbine ( Skipwith Hall) and report available that indicated no caveats attached to the application. Bill Inness is to raise issues with SDC regarding accuracy of the report. The parish council had made a formal Action SDC nd objection to the application ( special meeting 22 April) A number of residents Bill Inness have raised the issue of noise with one parish councillor. Parish council has not been informed that the application is to go to the full th planning committee on the 28 May and there was some discussion about representation at the meeting. Application for land opposite Winchatt cottage has still not been decided by the SDC. Formal letter to be sent to planning committee Action Clerk 19.Finance Payments to G Brooksbank approved Proposer Cllr Charlie Dean, seconder Cllr Geoff Eastwood Allianz Insurance were approved Proposer Cllr Geoff Eastwood, seconder Cllr Ian Wheatley 20 Representatives reports North Duffield Playing Field Association. Clr Sue Koek and Cllr Noel McCool attended

21 Agenda items for next meeting nd Minutes of special meeting 22 April 2008 Letter from Friends of North Duffield School Finance Report

22 Date of next meeting Dates for the rest of the year were agreed th 14 July 2008 th 15 September 2008 10th November 2008 All meetings would start at 7.30 in the Village Hall

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