2011october
FOLLIFOOT WITH PLOMPTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 13th October 2011
Present: Chairman B. Fisher, Councillors T. Martin, T.Hall, C. Florance, N. Pettitt, Internal Auditor M. Kettlewell and five residents
• Apologies for absence: Councillors B. Butler, U. Cansfield, District Councillor
C. Bayliss and PC Ayres.
• Declaration of interest in items on the agenda: None
• Public Participation session:
• Anne Dewsnip discussed celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee. She proposed holding one event per month from January until the Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. The Parish Council said they would support the events.
• A resident asked to discuss the HBC Development Plan and Open Space. The resident expressed concern that no draft plan was available and the final Development Plan was due out in Spring 2012. There was further discussion, see item 9.
• Two residents raised their concerns over motorists who exceed the speed limit in and around Follifoot. The Chairman acknowledged there is an ongoing problem with speeding. He explained the clerk has arranged for the Fire and Rescue service to conduct a Speed Survey. It was suggested PC Ayres was asked if he could attend the next meeting, to discuss speeding. There were concerns over the speed buses travel through the village and on Spofforth Lane . The chairman said he would ask C. Bayliss to request a meeting with the County Councillor , to discuss speeding. Various speed reduction options were discussed. It was decided it would be discussed again at the next meeting.
• Action: Clerk to follow up Speed Survey. Ask PC Ayres to attend the next meeting. Speak to Harrogate District Travel Company and request the bus drivers to drive slower through the village and Spofforth Lane .
• Minutes of the meeting held on 8th September 2011 : Having been proposed by
T. Martin and seconded by T. Hall the minutes were signed as a correct record.
• Matters arising from the minutes:
• (5a) Phone Kiosk – The landowner said he was happy with the proposed agreement. Further action to be taken once signed document received.
• Chairman’s communications:
• Cricket Club -The Chairman had received from the Cricket Club regarding the Family Fun Day, which was discussed.
• Matters concerning Plompton: None
• Highways:
• B. Butler had sent a request for bulbs to be purchased for the village. This was approved at a cost of £96.00.
• Speeding – Fire and Rescue Service have said they would carry out speed surveys in the village.
• Sites and Policies Development Plan Document/Local Development Framework:
The Chairman said he would organise a meeting with the landowner on behalf of the Parish Council, to discuss Planning and Open Space. The Chairman said he would complete the questionnaire from HBC on ‘Planning for Open Spaces’.
• Neighbourhood Watch: T. Martin said Mike Hammond had volunteered to be the coordinator for Neighbourhood Watch. T. Martin said to revitalise the scheme they would require approximately £200 to £300. The chairman said that funds are available. T. Martin said they had looked at three main areas. 1. A designated person for an area. 2. To reinforce the area as “No Cold Callers”. 3. Make signage clearer. On behalf of the Parish Council the chairman thanked T. Martin for his work as coordinator for Neighbourhood Watch and thanked M. Hammond for taking on the role. The chairman requested the clerk compiled a letter to thank T. Martin for his work as Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator. He also requested that the clerk compiled a letter to M. Hammond to thank him for taking on the role and to confirm he can pursue the proposals.
• Autumn Litter Pick 16 th October 2pm at Post Office: Arrangements had been made.
• Meeting Dates 2012 : The clerk had emailed the parish councillors the new dates. There were no comments.
• Cricket Club – Dog Fouling: N. Pettit said the Cricket Club had complained that dogs are fouling on the green, and owners are not picking up the dog mess. The chairman said he will discuss the issue with the landowner, and requested the clerk informed E. London .
• Kitty Corner: The Chairman said he would organise a meeting on behalf of the Parish Council with the landowner, to discuss the lease. P C Ayres had emailed to inform the Parish Council that the Police are aware of a gentleman sleeping at Kitty Corner .
• Saxon Cross: The clerk to obtain quotes from a Lime Mortar Specialist, to repoint the Saxon Cross.
• Asset Register: It was decided that the asset register required no further action.
• Community Resilience Scheme: The clerk had emailed details on the Speed Training Event 29.11.11, to the Parish Councillors. Attendee required, to be decided at next month meeting.
• Finance:
• Balance at the bank £12,485.79
• Expenditure approved and proposed by T. Martin and seconded by C. Florance.
Stamps £11.40, Clerk’s Salary – £542.36, Clerk’s Expenses – £54.00, Printing – £66.00, Grass Cutting – £87.11.
• Quarterly Reconciliation – copy emailed to each councillor.
• Clerk’s correspondence: Circulated to Parish Councillors.
• Planning:
• No Applications received
• No applications received since the agenda was compiled
• Outcome of previous applications
• The Lido Caravan Park – Approved
• 3 Ivy Close – Approved
• Date of next meeting: 10th November 2011 at 8pm in the Village Hall