<p>Minutes of the Holme on Spalding Moor Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 15 April 2015 in the Methodist Church Hall A Quality Status Council Present: Helen Williamson (Chairman), Ian Baxter, Ann Dowson, Gordon Hawcroft, Madge Johnson, Tim Laverack, Ian Purkis, Louise Ratcliffe, Ernest Smith, Anthea Waudby, Mike Wright Apologies: Peter Hastings, Bethany Jenkins Clerk: Steve Young, [email protected] Telephone 01757 288234, there were 5 members of public present At 7pm Julie Deans from Gallymoor attended to discuss the running of Gallymoor and the recent successful planning application. Julie explained that the application was a renewal of permission to dispose of asbestos in a specific lined cell at Gallymoor, the conditions imposed were already in place from a previous application. Julie explained the precautions and licences in place for the transport and handling of the asbestos, there will be no leaching or seepage from the site and asbestos is only dangerous if dust is breathed in. Julie and co-workers on site are based very close to the cell and there is no danger. Julie explained the future capping of the site and future checks and monitoring. Gordon Hawcroft asked about the public right of way that runs around the site and the need to improve the aspect and connections to existing walks, Clerk to put Gordon in touch with Jack Tregonning of the company that runs Gallymoor Chairman thanked Julie for her attendance, any future issues to be sent to Julie via email</p><p>Chairman asked Parish Councillors if a time limit should be imposed on people talking in the public session and also if Parish Councillors had a view on where residents should stand when talking. Ian Baxter proposed Tim Laverack seconded that 5 minutes be allowed and that residents should speak from the public area, this was resolved unanimously</p><p>Public session, Alec Wild stated that Parish Councillors are elected to represent all residents not just friends and neighbours, he explained his understanding of how the Parish Council should run. He reviewed his understanding of the adoption of Moor End grassed areas by the East Riding Council plus the purchase of Old Lea grassed area by the Parish Council some years ago. These areas were previously maintained by a contractor and now a PC employee maintains Old Lea, he stated that the costs had escalated and asked if the village is receiving value for money. He stated that maintenance of the Church Graveyard and the play area and parts of the playing field have inflated costs unnecessarily. He stated that the Parish Council should look at how the precept is managed</p><p>31/15 Minutes of PC meeting dated 18/3/2014, these were approved and signed by the Chairman</p><p>Declaration of Interest. To record any declarations of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interest by any Member in respect of items on this agenda, Mike Wright a pecuniary interest and Tim Laverack a non-pecuniary interest on 15/00582/PLF. Village Hall representatives declared a non-pecuniary interest on village hall matters. Gordon Hawcroft suggested that a non-pecuniary interest should be declared by the Parish Council on 15/00910/STPLF as the Parish Council rents a store area from Allen Williamson at beneficial rates</p><p>32/15 Matters arising Chairman read out a letter from Peter Hastings saying that he had acted properly in terms of the local plan information raised by Alec Wild at the March meeting plus that he had acted properly when visiting the Village Hall Committee as an individual and that an email from Ian Purkis was not correct. Peter asked that if anyone felt he was acting wrongly that they should bring this into the open by reporting him to the Standards Board. The Clerk stated that he had been accused by Alec Wild of acting illegally and the Clerk totally denied this, the Clerk also stated that he attended the Village Hall Committee meeting with Peter Hastings as an individual and could not understand why accusations were being made that he and Peter attended as representatives of the Parish Council  Public session March meeting Local Plan, Gordon Hawcroft stated that this had been settled and should go no further, Clerk was asked to request the East Riding Council for advice on how the Parish Council should consider accusations that he had acted illegally  Public session March meeting Beacon View maintenance, this related to the recent letter to the Parish Council from Alec Wild as published in the Grapevine. Ian Baxter proposed that this issue had been humoured long enough and the Parish Council should move on, this was seconded by Ernest Smith and resolved unanimously  Village Hall email sent to Carole Kean 20/3/2015, it was resolved to ask the Village Hall to have an external inspection carried out on the play area plus that the Clerk should investigate having street lights installed on the footpath between the Village Hall and Beacon View  Parish Council web-site, an email from Bethany Jenkins was read out, Parish Councillors noted that Bethany was willing to carry on with the web site and thanked her for this  Wind turbine Community Funds, Clerk has written to two of the farm turbine owners as requested, waiting for replies  Movement of Memorial to Tom Cooper has been costed at approx. £500. It was agreed to discuss this at the May meeting and to contact the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for advice  Handyman issues, the signed storage depot agreement had been circulated. Clerk informed that the handyman Peter has had an accident and has not been at work fully, he will be back shortly. The return of the PC garage keys had been delayed by this  Play area, the signed agreement had been circulated  Grapevine, the edition will be delivered on 19/4/2015. Clerk briefly explained problems with the photocopier and a meeting is to be held with 3 Parish Councillors and Victoria Aitken so that the Clerk can fully explain the problems and this can be reported back to the Parish Council  Adoption of BT telephone box Back Lane, all done, it is now owned by the Parish Council. Mike Wright offered to look at the box in terms of how to relocate it. Ian Baxter suggested the location of outside the Village Hall entrance, it was agreed that Parish Councillors would try and attend the PC surgery on 16 May so that this site could be looked at. Clerk reported that the BT box on the green was used between 6 and 10 times a month on average  Petition for a pedestrian crossing at the centre of the village, this issue to be discussed at the May meeting  Commuted sum for Holly Bank development (£74,000) and Peter Ward development (amount to follow) waiting for further information. It was noted that the East Riding Council saw no obstacles in principle to siting a play area on Sands Lane  Parish Council Facebook page, it was agreed that Ian Purkis and Helen Williamson should administer the page  Tour de Yorkshire 2 May 2015, Louise Ratcliffe updated the meeting on plans to celebrate the event. Louise asked for help on Saturday 25 April to erect bunting etc. It was noted that parking restrictions would be in place and managed by the East Riding Council  Local Plan information plus Neighbourhood Planning, a resident expressed concern that the information given to residents left little time for consultation with Beverley and handed out a fact sheet she had delivered to Sands Lane residents  Streetlights along path linking Beacon View and Village Hall, this was covered earlier  List of TPOs, it was suggested that a list be put into Grapevine plus information on obtaining a tree preservation order, Clerk to prepare a draft for circulation  Grass cutting plus Back Field, information previously sent to Parish Councillors was emphasised and is also in the Grapevine  Chapelfields damaged sign, it was agreed that a replacement is not necessary  Bus pull off at School, Clerk to arrange a site visit between East Riding Council and Ian Purkis 33/15 Planning applications 15/00582/PLF Conversion of redundant barn to 2no holiday lets following demolition of fold yard roof and attached lean to at Major Bridge Nurseries, Selby Road for Miss A Dobson, supported (Mike Wright left the meeting during consideration of this application) 15/00645/PLF Construction of a new vehicular access and internal access road and widening of public highway (Resubmission of 14/02422/PLF) at J Rotherham Masonry Limited Unit 3 Holme Industrial Estate Skiff Lane for Joe Rotherham Masonry Ltd, supported 15/00824/OUT Outline-Erection of a workshop building (Access, Appearance, Layout and Scale to be considered) at J Rotherham Masonry Limited Unit 3 Holme Industrial Estate, Skiff Lane for J Rotherham (Masonry) Ltd, supported 15/00526/PLF Erection of two storey extension to side at 38 Hawthorne Drive for Mr Steven Williams, supported 15/00894/TELCOM Installation of 15m high Slimline Telecommunications Column and associated equipment cabinets at Telecomms Mast, Moor End for CTIL and Telefonica UK LTD, supported 15/00910/STPLF Change of use of land and buildings to include their use as a waste transfer station (WTS) for the collection, treatment, sorting and bulking of wastes prior to their onward transport to recovery, recycling and reuse/disposal (in addition to the continued use of the sire for composting of organic wastes, the shredding of wood, and as a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)) at Prospect House, Howden Road for Allensway Recycling Ltd. Concerns were expressed that current planning conditions were not being met ie movement off site of liquid/24 hour working and industrialisation of the site, these concerns have been reported previously. Gordon Hawcroft proposed Ian Purkis seconded that an objection be lodged. It was resolved by 4 votes to 2 with 5 abstentions to express these concerns but not to make a recommendation about approval or refusal</p><p>34/15 Planning decisions as advised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council 15/00079/PLF Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to dwelling and outbuilding to form additional living accommodation following demolition of barn at Corner Farm, Arglam Lane for Mr T Matthews, granted 14/03133/PLF Construction of equestrian menage and change of use of land for the exercising of horses for domestic purposes at Sober Hill Farm, Back Lane for Mr Chris Rodger, granted</p><p>It was noted that a planning appeal at land north of Stockshill Cottage against planning refusal 13/03963/PLF for a dwelling had been dismissed</p><p>35/15 Accounts, balances of £3,666.51 current account, £2,238.57 saver account (includes £3,000 grant reserve for door locks) Difference to last meeting, debits; £5,668.81 payments approved at last meeting, credits £67.50 income from copier plus £38.50 doggie bag contribution plus 32p bank interest</p><p>Cheques approved: £429.48 Peter2 Wiles handyman, £182.10 Steve Deere litter picker, £808.65 Steve Young Clerk, £84.81 Ian Purkis reimbursement for door locks, £44.55 Peter Hastings reimbursement for In Bloom, £109.56 Staples A3 paper, £60.00 rent on storage depot Direct debit approved £196.80 BNP Paribas copier lease</p><p>Newsletter/copier for 2014/15. Year end final figures are Income £3,431.54 Expenditure £3,823.38 (£3,186.15 ex VAT) The Parish Council annual accounts were noted and will be discussed at the May meeting</p><p>36/15 Holme PC Heritage Project inc PROW. Gordon Hawcroft handed out a copy of his report which included plans to site panoramic boards on Church Hill, the cost of some planned items was questioned and Ian Baxter asked if it was necessary to have 3 boards and expected that 2 would be sufficient. Anthea Waudby pointed out that the Heritage Board was seen by some as overspend even though funds came from grants. It was noted that the Heritage Committee was a committee of the Parish Council and that work to date on phase two was via an informal working party and any future decision making would be brought to the Parish Council</p><p>37/15 Conservation Issues, Weirs Pond and Conservation Volunteers. A site meeting had taken place with residents at Sandholes and notes from it were read out and noted </p><p>38/15 Village in Bloom, plans are being made for 2015 displays</p><p>39/15 Reports  Ian Purkis reported potholes on the sides of Arglam Lane plus Back Lane and Runner End  Ernest Smith reported a new grave in the cemetery with a raised bed  Madge Johnson reported drain smells at Runner End  Ann Dowson reported that Yorkshire Water had been out many times to problems with foul water in the Sands Lane area, Anthea Waudby supported this by saying sewage had appeared in gardens. It was agreed that a meeting be arranged with Yorkshire Water and Victoria Aitken plus Ann Dowson, Ann to arrange contact with Yorkshire Water. Ann also suggested a vote of thanks to those Parish Councillors not standing again and this was endorsed by the Chairman  Ernest Smith thanked Peter Hastings for taking over the Chairman’s role at a very difficult time and making a good job of it  Ward Councillor Victoria Aitken informed the Parish Council that the Howdenshire Ward Council election was uncontested, also that the Newport tip owners had been to court. Victoria also offered to support the problems with Yorkshire Water on Sands Lane  Chairman reported problems with pot holes on Bursea Lane and Drain Lane </p><p>40/15 Correspondence A reply from Baldry’s coaches was read out East Riding Parish News was noted</p><p>The meeting closed at 9.57pm</p><p>The next meeting of Holme on Spalding Moor Parish Council will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 May 2015 in the Methodist Church Hall</p>