SOUTH CAVE PARISH
COUNCIL
20th November 2006
The
Meeting of South Cave Parish Council took place in the Town Hall, 42 Market
Place, South Cave commencing at 7:00pm
Present: Cllrs
Turner, Mann, Scott, Lenton, Harrison, Mrs Manley (Chair), and Mrs Binns
Mrs K R Richmond – Clerk
PC S Bagley and SC H Wauldby
Ward Cllr Kay
Public Forum
(i)Concerns were
expressed regarding parked cars at the junction of West End and Water Lane. PC
Bagley is to investigate.
(ii)It was suggested
that a change be made to the Office Answer phone message.
(iii)Information is to
be made available regarding the installation of domestic energy installations.
6101106 Apologies for absence
There
were no apologies received (Cllr Hardy – message received by answer phone)
6111106 Ward Councillors Reports (For Information
Only)
Cllr Kay reported that the Highways Dept is to
look at the width of the footpath on Beverley Road, close to Market Place. Also
further investigations are to be made regarding the change of policy request
for s106 payments.
6121106 Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes.
Cllr Scott proposed that the minutes of the meeting of 16th
October 2006 be approved with slight amendments, and entered into records, as a
true and accurate record, seconded Cllr Mrs Binns, vote: 6 in favour 1
abstention
6131106
Declarations of Interest
Cllrs Scott and Mann declared a personal interest in Minute Reference:
6161106(i) through being a member of the organisation.
Cllrs Scott and Mrs Manley declared a personal interest in Minute
Reference: 6161106(v) through being a member of the organisation.
6141106 Police Matters
PC Bagley reported that there had been 22 crimes, over
the month including four thefts from motor vehicles, five damage, two burglary
(dwelling) three fraud, not including incidents at the prison. This is still a
relatively low crime rate. PC Bagley
advised that residents had to be vigilant, eg locking doors even when at home,
as Christmas and dark nights provide opportunities for thieves. Residents
should be aware of other scams, including bogus parcel delivery cards.
6151106
Finance
Clerk (i)Items for payment for November 2006
Initialled…………….
|
Chq No |
Payee |
Description |
£ |
|
|
M Mews |
Rent |
300.00 |
|
|
Npower |
gas |
48.00 |
|
102978 |
ERYC |
Pension |
547.74 |
|
|
Salaries/Wages |
|
1728.35 |
|
102980 |
Sands Lane Nursery |
Stalls |
493.50 |
|
102981 |
C Riley |
PAT testing |
45.49 |
|
102982 |
Supplies |
Stationery |
7.64 |
|
102983 |
J Ellerker |
PROW clearance |
348.00 |
|
102984 |
Aptek |
Alarm service |
152.75 |
|
102985 |
British Gas |
40 Market Place |
63.72 |
|
102986 |
Atkinsons |
printing |
41.13 |
|
102987 |
Robinson & Sawdon |
Town Hall |
692.08 |
|
102988 |
K Richmond |
Travel Expenses |
28.80 |
|
102989 |
Petty Cash |
|
60.00 |
|
102991 |
R Scott |
Travel Expenses |
47.80 |
|
102992 |
A Mann |
Travel Expenses |
32.00 |
|
102993 |
Npower |
Street lights |
145.30 |
|
|
Opal |
Telephone |
13.67 |
|
Total |
|
|
4795.97 |
Clerk It was resolved that in the interests of good management of the Council
these invoices be paid, proposed Cllr Mrs Manley, seconded Cllr Harrison All in
favour.
(ii)The
Council noted receipt of precept request form for 2007/8
Clerk (iii)Councillors considered a request from
Boothferry CAB for a contribution to running costs under LGA s142 (2a). In the
interests of the community of South Cave it was resolved that a letter be sent
asking if the CAB would locate an Outreach Office in the village, and that the
Market is available to the CAB for promotional purposes, and that the question
of a grant be put to the next meeting, proposed Cllr Lenton, seconded Cllr
Harrison, All in favour.
Clerk (iv)It
was resolved that a cheque for £100 be sent, under s137 of the LGA 1972 to The
Association of People with Physical Disabilities in support of their work
locally, proposed Cllr Mrs Manley, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.
6161106
Correspondence
(i)The Council noted receipt
of minutes of the South Cave Preservation Society management Committee meeting
of 1st November 2006
(ii)Councillors noted receipt of the HWRCC Humbrella
Newsletter
(iii)Councillors noted receipt of the ERVAS newsletter
Clerk (iv)In
the interest of supporting local facilities, it was resolved that a letter be
sent in support of local post offices to the Department of Trade & Industry
regarding the threat of closure, and that further copies of the leaflet be
obtained from the Countryside Alliance, proposed Cllr Mrs Binns, seconded Cllr
Scott, All in favour.
(v)Councillors noted receipt of the minutes of the South Cave
In Bloom Association meeting of 11th October 2006
Council (vi)The Council noted receipt of forms for ERYC Chairman’s Awards – nominations
to be received by 31st January 2007. This matter is to be put before
the next meeting of Council.
Initialled………………
6171106 Administration
(i)Councillors noted the progress report regarding the repairs at the
Town Hall and in the interest of maintaining the building the increased costs
of £853 to pay for specialist repairs be accepted, proposed Cllr Scott,
seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour.
Cllr Turner proposed that a formal structural survey be completed at the
earliest opportunity. Not seconded. Cllr Lenton proposed that a survey be
carried out after the renovations as any problems arising will be addressed
during the renovation works, and will form the basis of a maintenance schedule,
seconded Cllr Harrison, All in favour. Council received the minutes of the
Emergency Committee meeting held on 30th October 2006
6181106 Area Forum
Clerk/AM In the interests of
improving the democratic deficiency, Cllr Mann proposed that the paper on
Election Expenses be put to the Area Forum for inclusion on the agenda,
seconded Cllr Scott, All in favour.
6191106 ERNLLCA/SLCC/HPFA
(i)The Council noted the key points of the new
White Paper “Strong & Prosperous Communities” prepared by NALC.
Clerk/AM (ii)In the interests of increasing the
Council’s knowledge base, it was resolved that the Clerk (proposed Cllr Scott,
seconded Cllr Mrs Manley) and Cllr Mann (proposed Cllr Harrison, seconded Cllr
Lenton, vote: 5 in favour 1 against) attend the NALC “Shaping Communities”
Event on 13th February 2007 at a cost of £129.25 each.
6201106 Open
Space Committee
(i)To receive and where necessary adopt the
resolutions from within the minutes of the Open Space Committee meeting held on
6th November 2006, proposed Cllr Scott, seconded Cllr Mann, All in
favour.
(ii)To receive and where necessary adopt the
resolutions from within the minutes of the Farmers Market Committee meeting
held on 2nd November 2006, proposed Cllr Harrison, seconded Cllr
Lenton, All in favour.
6211106Planning & Technical Services Committee
(i)To receive and where
necessary adopt the resolutions from within the minutes of the Planning &
Technical Services Committee meeting held on 30th October 2006,
proposed Cllr Mrs Manley, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.
6221106 Planning
(i)To receive
and where necessary adopt the resolutions from within the minutes of the
Planning Committee held on 25th September 2006, proposed Cllr Mann,
seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour.
Clerk (ii)On the grounds of good management, and
environmental considerations, it was resolved to be part of the pilot scheme
for electronic communication, advising that further equipment would be
required, proposed Cllr Lenton, seconded Cllr Mann, All in favour.
(iii)DC/6/07764/PLF/WESTES
– Full Planning Permission
Construction of a dormer window to front and erection of a conservatory
to rear (re-submission of 06/05111) at 20 Rawdale Close, South Cave for Mr and
Mrs McDonald. Cllr Scott proposed that no objection be raised as the
application had no adverse effect on the property, neighbouring properties or
the street scene, and that the alterations to the application had gone some way
to alleviating the reasons for the LPA’s initial refusal, seconded Cllr Lenton,
All in favour.
Initialled…………….
Clerk The Clerk advised that the
replacement footway sweeper had left within four hours. It was proposed that
the Clerk contact other agencies; produce a job description and costings for a
part-time handyman’s position, including Market Superintendent; ask a contractor to do 5 hours work
clearing the leaves in the playpark, at a cost of £62.50; and to look for short
term alternative solutions, proposed Cllr Mann, seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All
in favour. This matter to be brought back to Council at the earliest opportunity.
To note the date of next Parish Council
Meeting – Monday 18th
December 2006
Meeting
Closed at 8:55pm.
Signed………………………..
Chairman