Slingsby, Fryton & South Holme Parish
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SLINGSBY, FRYTON & SOUTH HOLME PARISH COUNCIL Meeting via Zoom on 23rd November 2020 commencing at 7.00pm Present: Cllr F Farnell (Chair) Cllr A Wilson Cllr P Snowball (Vice Chair) Gail Cook (Clerk) District Cllr Claire Docwra Faye Snowden (Community Officer RDC) Two Members of the public District Councillor Simon Thackray 20.24 Apologies for Absence Councillor A Shepherd 20.25 Declarations of Interest Councillor P Snowball declared an interest in planning application no: 20/00986/HOUSE 20.26 Publication Participation Session Councillor Claire Docwra reported as a District Councillor and gave an update on the Devolution process. Final submissions will go into central government by 9th December 2020. Faye Snowden, RDC Community Officer reported on the work of RDC. The website collecting people’s views with regard to devolution is still open, please log onto www.getchangeright.com Ryedale District Council now has two new enforcement officers, Helen Patterson and Karen Nattress. Please contact the officers either via Faye Email: [email protected] or direct on Email: [email protected] Covid-19 Update Figures for Ryedale are currently on the rise, therefore, please follow the government guidelines. Help and support is available on Ryedale District Council website: - https://www.ryedale.gov.uk/covid-19-2020.html The Chair officially thanked District Councillor Simon Thackray for his help with regard to the South Holme bridge work. 20.27 Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 21st September 2020 Approved as a true record 20.28 Financial Matters (a) To receive and approve current financial statement (b) To note and approve payments • Clerk Salary (Oct/Nov) Chq 100852 £ 300.00 • HMRC Tax (Oct/Nov) Chq 100853 £ 75.20 • John Dawson Grass Cutting Chq 100850 £ 115.00 • First Rescue Defib Pads Chq 100851 £ 66.76 • Community Heartbeat Emergency Telephone System Chq 100847 £ 120.00 • Slingsby Sports Club Book Donation Chq 100849 £ 10.00 • Clerk Reimbursement of stamps Chq 100840 £ 15.60 • Slingsby Village Hall Room Hire Chq 100845 £ 40.00 • John Dawson Grass Cutting Chq 100848 £ 140.00 (c) To approve the 2020-21 precept Page 1 Initials ………. RESOLVED (i) That nine accounts be approved for payment (ii) That the 2020-21 precept be increased by 2% 20.29 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 20/00901/HOUSE Internal and external alterations to include the conversion of garage to additional living accommodation and erection of porch to front elevation at 31 Aspen Way, Slingsby RESOLVED Recommend approval 20/00931/HOUSE Erection of detached carport/gazebo building at Birch Cottage, The Lawns Slingsby, RESOLVED Recommend approval 20/00986/HOUSE Erection of a part two storey/part single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing part two storey part single storey rear extensions at Harlsey House Railway Street, Slingsby RESOLVED Recommend approval 20.30 PARISH ITEMS (a) Covid-19 Update The Covid-19 task group is still in place and ready to hit the ground running if needed. Two additional requests for assistance have been received. The level of support in our area is excellent and the task group feel that people are receiving the help their require. (b) Street Lights Clerk to continue to liaise with NYCC with regard to the street light maintenance programme which has been delayed due to Covid-19. (c) Highways Issues Pot holes are continuing to be filled, please continue to report any pot holes to the clerk on email: [email protected] (d) Village Facilities Due to the recent sad loss of Tony Hodgson, the village shop would not re-open which is a great loss to the village, the social aspect was a benefit to all. Thank you to Stephen Prest and his team for their continued fantastic efforts carried out in the village. There is potential for a new project to be launched in the village, watch this space. (e) Tree outside 1 East View, Railway Street Clerk to report the overhanging tree to Yorkshire Housing (f) Balksyde Street Sign A replacement street sign has been ordered for Balksyde; the Clerk will collect the sign for the Parish Council to install in due course. (g) Hedge & Tree Maintenance Page 2 Initials ………. • Clerk sent letter to the landowner responsible requesting that the hedge Green Dyke Lane be cut back. A reply has been received confirming that the hedge will be cut in due course. • Cllr Snowball who has kindly offered to repair the five perspex panels in the telephone box. • Clerk to speak to John Dawson with regard to cutting the grass from the cemetery to Holme Lee (h) Bench Replacement Thank you to Cllr Wilson for kindly offering to install the bench near David Prests and the bench on the railway line, Cllr Dickinson has also kindly offered to install the two Fryton benches. (i) Dog Fouling The issue has improved over the last few months. (j) Castle Howard Properties Councillor Wilson will contact James Halliday, Castle Howard Estate Manager with regard to the maintenance of some properties in the village. (k) The Green Christmas Lights Members agreed that Geoff and his team of volunteers would install some fairy lights for the Christmas period on The Green. 20.31 REPRESENTATIVES None 20.32 MEMBERS QUESTIONS None 20.33 ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT MEETING None 20.34 DATES OF NEXT MEETING To be held on Monday 25th January 2021, 7pm. Signed Chair of Slingsby, Fryton & South Holme Parish Council Page 3 Initials ………. .