MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PARISH COUNCIL Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 7.30pm

PRESENT : Councillors L Varey, C Browning, P Browning, G Foster, M Hall, T Hasnip, S Hooker.

Clerk J Price

IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Meredith, ERYC (minutes 236/20 to 247/20) Councillor Gill, ERYC, (minutes 236/20 to 244/20)

This meeting was held via Zoom in accordance with the provisions of The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority Meetings) () Regulations 2020

236/20 Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P Roustoby. 237/20 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 2 February 2021 Resolved: that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 2 February 2021 be accepted as a true and accurate record and be signed by the Chairman. 238/20 Declarations of interest – Members Code of Conduct. To record any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest by any member in respect of items on this agenda. Councillor Varey declared a pecuniary interest in minutes 239/20a and 239/20b insofar as she had an interest in some of the land concerned and did not take part in discussions on this item. Councillor P Browning declared a personal interest in minute 244/20b insofar as a colleague was undertaking the design work. Councillor Foster declared a pecuniary interest in minute 247/20 insofar as his company had undertaken work for the Council. (Post meeting note – “239/20a and 239/20b”, should read 241/20a and b). 239/20 Planning Matters a) The Clerk advised that decisions had been received on the following applications:

20/04212/PLF - Erection of first floor extension to side with balcony to rear, Grange House Riplingham Road West Ella – Approved with conditions

20/04108/PLF - Alteration to roof from hipped to gable end with dormer extension in roof at rear, 19 Riplingham Road Skidby - Approved with conditions

The Clerk also reported that she had received correspondence from a resident regarding planning permission for works at the Millhouse Restaurant which

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they believed had elapsed before work commenced. The resident had contacted the ERYC Planning Department and awaited a response.

Resolved: that the report be noted. b) Urgent Planning Applications received after the publication of the agenda

None received. 240/20 Governance Matters a) Remote Meetings – end of current regulations

The Clerk referred to correspondence from ERYC reminding Councils that the Regulations concerning remote meetings came to an end on 6th May.

Resolved: i. that face-to-face meeting resume from June, and ii. that the Village Hall be approached regarding room hire. b) Annual Parish Meeting

The Clerk referred to the requirement for the Annual Parish Meeting to be held between 1 March and 1 June and noted that it had to be open to all electors in the Parish. However, there was no requirement for the meeting to be called by the Parish Council.

Resolved: i. that no Annual Parish Meeting be held in 2021, and ii. that the Chairman produce a report on Parish Council activity during 2020/2021 for dissemination via noticeboards and social media. c) Committees - Terms of Reference and Delegations

The Clerk reported that she had been unable to locate terms of reference for committees and enquired as to whether the Council wished committees to have delegated powers.

Resolved: i. that the Clerk produce Terms of Reference for each Committee for consideration at the next meeting of the Council, and ii. that committees should not have delegated powers 241/20 Correspondence and Communications a) ERYC - Compulsory Purchase of Land and New Rights in relation to A164 development

Councillor Varey declared a pecuniary interest in minutes 239/20a and 239/20b insofar as she had an interest in some of the land concerned and did not take part in discussion on this item. (Post meeting note – “239/20a and 239/20b”, should read 241/20a and b).

Councillor P Browning took the Chair for this item

The Clerk referred to documents circulated to members regarding the proposed compulsory purchase of land and new rights in relation to the A164 development.

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Resolved: that the Council had no objections to the proposals. b) Notice of Making a Section 14 Order under the Highways Act 1980 in relation to the A164 development

The Clerk referred to documents circulated to members regarding the proposed Article 14 Order.

Resolved: that the Council has no objections to the proposals. c) Planting in Verges and next Steps

The Clerk referred to further correspondence from the resident wishing to plant wildflowers in land near to 52 Main Street and advised that he would be interested in participating in a Skidby in Bloom initiative.

Resolved: i. that the Council’s decision not to allow the planting of wildflowers be reaffirmed, and ii. that interest in establishing a Skidby in Bloom initiative in the village be gauged. d) Riplingham Road, – response from ERYC re speed limit

The Clerk referred to correspondence from ERYC regarding the request for a 40 mph speed limit on Riplingham Road, Raywell advising that the location does not meet the guidance for a local 40mph limit, but that the situation will continue to be monitored.

Resolved: that the report be noted. e) Tree removal on Road

The Clerk referred to information provided by ERYC Highways that indicated that the trees had not been rooted firmly and had therefore been removed. However, ERYC would consider alternative barriers to deter incursions onto the land.

Resolved: that ERYC be pressed to provide a replacement barrier due to fears of unauthorised access to the adjacent land. f) Westfield Road flooding – response from ERYC

The Clerk reported on a response received from ERYC regarding flooding issues and poor road condition where the private roads from the Wastewise sites crossed Road. The company had agreed to sweep the road 3 times a day and ERYC were hoping to undertake patch repairs in the summer. Members felt that patch repairs were not sufficient and that the junction needed strengthening to reflect the size and weight of vehicles using it and that this should be funded by the company as they were largely responsible for the damage at this location.

Resolved: that ERYC be advised that the Council felt that the issues at the junction would not be resolved unless the road was strengthened to reflect the size and weight of the vehicles using it and that Wastewise should be asked to fund the additional costs. g) PC2 – 21 Model Design Code – To consider comments on the consultation by MHCLG

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The Clerk submitted details of a consultation being undertaken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on a Model Design Code and amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework and sought comments from members.

Resolved: that the draft comments prepared by the Clerk are circulated for consideration, prior to being submitted by the deadline. h) Right to Regenerate – MHCLG consultation

The Clerk referred to the draft response circulated to members for consideration. As the feedback from members had supported the proposed content, the response had been submitted to meet the 24 February 2021 deadline.

Resolved: that the response to the Right to Regenerate consultation submitted to MHCLG by the Clerk be ratified as the formal response of Skidby Parish Council. 242/20 East Riding of Council Matters a) To receive an update from Dale Ward Councillors

Councillor Meredith and Gill attended the meeting and updated the Parish Council on the lack of progress with parking problems on St David’s Close; housing issues on Trinity Garth and Riplingham Road; good examples of Neighbourhood Plans and design guides; Westfield Road flooding and road condition; request for a footpath on Eppleworth Road; the proposed Community Benefit Fund; the increase to Council Tax and information on convictions for fly-tipping.

Resolved: that the reports be noted. 243/20 Neighbourhood Plan The Clerk reported that she had now received the Neighbourhood Plan files and had spoken to the consultant that had been assisting. She advised that there was still a considerable amount of work required but that the next stage would be consultation on the proposed policy statements which was not possible at present. She was planning to look at the good practice models suggested and see what lessons could be learned.

Resolved: that a meeting of the Neighbourhood Planning Group be arranged for July 2021 with a view to commencing consultation in September 2021. 244/20 Updates on ongoing Projects a) Review of Action List

The Clerk reported on progress against agreed actions. In particular she referred to the plan to address the Eppleworth Road verges in April 2021; delays to the installation of the roundabout at the junction of Main Street and Beverley Road as a result of delays to the funding for the A164 improvements; information supplied to David Davis’ office to support a letter to Yorkshire Water and progress with the installation of benches and noticeboards including the need for content for the VE75 lectern board.

Resolved: that the update be noted.

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b) Statues – To agree designs, locations and fixings

Councillor P Browning provided an update on the designs for the statues, proposed materials and sought comments and suggestions of locations.

Members discussed costs and how this proposal fitted with other ongoing improvement plans for the village, methods of consultation, health and safety issues, locations which would enable the creation of a trail and preferred designs.

Six designs and possible locations were identified: Miller – near Mill Blacksmith – Church Green, East Cyclist. - East Green Mother and child – School Green Hikers – footpath from Road

Resolved: that consultation materials be created based on 6 designs and that discussions are undertaken with landowners where necessary. 245/20 Playing Field Issues a) Update on Pavilion insurance claim

The Clerk reported that there had been some delay in obtaining quotations for the work required, but that one had now been received and would be forwarded to the insurers as required.

Resolved: that the report be noted. b) Date for Skip Hire

The Clerk referred to the proposal to hire a skip to enable unwanted or broken items in the Pavilion and store.

Resolved: that the skip hirer be deferred to a future date to be determined. 246/20 Finance Update a) Bank Reconciliation

The Clerk submitted the Bank Reconciliation as at 24 February 2020.

Resolved: that the report be noted. b) Budget update

The Clerk submitted an updated budget report showing spend to date and current commitments.

Resolved: that the budget update be noted.

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247/20 Accounts for Payment

Resolved: that the following payments be agreed.

Clerk’s Salary February £406.15

Clerk’s Expenses Postage, Zoom subscription, £77.00

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HMRC Income Tax £95.00 NBB Recycled Fixing kits £12.00 Furniture J R Turnbull Grounds Maintenance £542.30 The Noticeboard Noticeboards £5142.00 Company SP Memorials Realignment of headstones £420.00 G Foster Cutting hedge at Playing £265.20 Fields E H Roustoby Removal of fencing £330.00 Yorkshire Tree Pruning/Tree removal £780.00 Services For information Business Stream Water Charges for Playing £44.15 Fields 248/20 Exclusion of the press and public Resolved: that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of the following matter on the ground that it involves the likely disclosure of confidential information as defined in Section1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. 249/20 Enquiry regarding possible land sale To further consider options available to the Council The Clerk provided an update on the response from the Land Registry and members considered alternative options.

Resolved: that the Clerk contacts the landowner to discuss the matter further.

The meeting concluded at 10.00pm

The date of the next meeting was advised for Tuesday 6 April March 2021 at 7:30pm

Signed as a true record …………………………………… Date …………………………… Lynda Varey (Chairman)

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