SOUTH CAVE PARISH COUNCIL

19^th October 2009

The Meeting of South Cave Parish Council took place in the WI Hall, Church Street, South Cave commencing at 7:00pm

Present: Cllrs Harrison (Chair), Barnett (Vice-Chair), Manley, M Turner, L Turner,

Marsh, Jamieson, Munby, Lenton and Kelly

Ward Councillor Tony Galbraith

Mrs K Cooper – Clerk

PCSO J Watts

Public Forum

There were no matters brought forward.

3711009 Apologies for absence

There were no apologies

3721009 Ward Councillors Reports (For Information Only)

Ward Cllr Galbraith reported that:

(i)Due to PFI route failing, the planned Incinerator at Saltend is no longer viable.

Other funding methods are still being looked at.

(ii)Slow Broadband speeds for rural communities are to be taken up with BT.

(iii)The East Riding Yorkshire Council has up to now lost every appeal regarding new

Wind Farms even though East Riding targets have been met, this is apparently not a

viable reason to stop further plans being passed.

(iv)Flood Liaison Meeting – The Environment Agency have agreed for now to

withdraw plans to flood land to protect Hull and are expecting to publish new

proposals early in January 2010. The ERYC Flood Liaison Group are hoping to hold

two meetings per year to discuss flooding issues.

3731009 Approval of Previous Meetings Minutes, 21^st September 2009

Cllr Barnett proposed that the minutes of the meeting of 21^st September 2009 be

approved and accepted as a true record, Seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

3741009 Matters Arising

There were no matters arising.

3751009 Declarations of Interest

Cllrs G Manley and L Turner declared personal interests in Minute Ref: 3791009 (v)

Due to membership of the organisation.

3761009 Police Matters

(i)PCSO Watts reported that since Sept/Oct they have received 31 calls for service.

There have been 5 crimes committed in the area, 1 burglary (garage), 1 burglary

(business), 1 criminal damage (school), 1 criminal damage (vehicle) and 1 attempted

burglary (dwelling).

Initialled.............

(ii)They have undertaken and are to continue with speed checks in West End.

3771009 Correspondence

(i)The Council noted correspondence received from ERYC regarding the pilot re-

Planting exercise in South Cave. The Clerk is to confirm with ERYC which 4 cases

are outstanding.

(ii)The Council noted correspondence received from Chevin Housing Association.

(iii)The Council noted the letter received from EYMS Group Ltd.

(iv)The Council noted a copy complaint letter regarding weed spraying addressed to

ERYC received from a resident of Northfield Close.

(v)The Council noted the Community Emergency Plan Training DVD received from

ERYC Humber Emergency Planning Services.

3781009 Finance

(i)Items for payment for October 2009

Payee	Description	£
Npower	Gas	83.00
NPower	Electricity	80.00
Yorkshire Water	Fixed charges	67.89
CIT Vendor Ltd	Photocopier	673.45
F G Adamson	Billygoat – service & repair	230.44
I Donkin	FM Stall assembly & maint	438.00
C Langley	FM caretaker	100.00
Expotrak Environmental	Asbestos survey Town Hall	419.75
MW United Charities	Land Rent	1485.00
Gate Control Gear	Playpark self closing hinges	48.79
Stafforce Ltd	Footway Sweeper	700.08
SLCC	Training	109.25
Kingston Comms	Tel/Internet	128.08
Petty Cash		60.00
Mr C Green	Tree Warden expenses	10.40
Vale Developments	Building Works –pymt 2	38237.50
Royal British Legion	Remembrance wreath	50.00
Salaries		1610.44
PAYE/NI contributions		2097.70
Playsafety Ltd	RoSPA Playpark Inspection	93.15
ADT	Annual Maintenance	84.87
Total		46,807.79

(i)Cllr L Turner proposed that these items be paid on the grounds of sound financial management of the Council, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.

3791009 Administration

(i)The Council discussed the petition received from Mrs Roberts regarding the

relocation of ashes. Cllr Marsh proposed that the Parish Council resolve and support

the Petition for Faculty in order that all members of the family can rest together in the

All Saints Church Memorial Garden, Seconded Cllr Barnett, All in favour.

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(ii)The Council considered a request for another Grit Bin for residents down Wold

View. This item has been postponed until a full review of all the Parish Grit Bins has

been undertaken.

(iii)The Council discussed the Yellow Lines in Market Place. Cllr Harrison proposed

that the Clerk arranges a meeting with ERYC Highways Department and the Parish

Council to discuss issues regarding parking, Seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

(iv)The Council noted and discussed letters received from residents down The

Meadows. Cllr Lenton proposed that the issues regarding mobility scooters and

access down Public Rights of Way and high kerbs are forwarded to East Riding

Yorkshire Council for their decision. The Clerk is to respond to the residents

confirming the Councils decisions, Seconded Cllr Turner, All in favour.

(v)The Council discussed South Cave In Bloom Association request for re-painting

the bus shelter in Market Place green. Cllr M Turner proposed that the shelter was

originally purchased to blend in with the surrounding conservation area and should

remain brown, Seconded Cllr Munby, Vote: 7 for, 3 against.

(vi)The Council considered attendance at ERYC Parish Council Liaison Meetings.

Cllr Manley is to attend the meeting to be held on 12^th November 2009 at Goole

Leisure Centre, and Cllr Marsh is to attend the meeting to be held on 26^th November

2009 at County Hall, Beverley.

(vii)The Council considered attendance/representation at the War Memorial on

Remembrance Sunday. Cllrs Marsh and Manley are to attend the service.

3801009 Staffing Matters

(i)Due to the confidential nature of the business transacted, the public were

temporarily excluded and were instructed to withdraw. Proposed Cllr Marsh,

Seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

(ii)The Council noted the new National Minimum Wage increase with effect from 1^st

October 2009. Cllr M Turner proposed that the Parish Council accept the increased

rate calculated by Stafforce Ltd for the Footway Sweeper, Seconded Cllr Marsh, All

in favour.

(iii)Cllr Marsh proposed that the National Joint Council for Local Government

nationally agreed cost of living pay increase and holiday entitlement for staff be

resolved, backdated to April 2009, Seconded Cllr L Turner, All in favour.

(iv)The Parish Council discussed adopting a policy for dealing with anonymous

correspondence. Cllr Marsh proposed that the Parish Council resolve that once any

anonymous/threatening correspondence has been brought before Council,

acknowledged and entered into the minutes, the Council will not consider or debate

such correspondence but that it will all be retained in a file for inspection should the

matter have to be dealt with through the legal/criminal process at some point in the

future, Seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

3811009 ERNLLCA/SLCC

(i)The Council noted the ERNLLCA Newsletter for September 2009.

(ii)The Council considered ERNLLCA Councillor Development Programme.

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3821009 Planning

DC/09/03733/PLF/WESTES – Full Planning Permission

Erection of a replacement dwelling at ‘Alcolnleigh’, 25 Station Road, South Cave for

Hogarth Construction.

Cllr Kelly proposed that the Parish Council raise no objection as it has no adverse

effect on the neighbouring properties and will improve the street scene, Seconded Cllr

Marsh, All in favour.

3831009 Trees

(i)App No. STA.6698 – Prune trees at 24 Wesley Close, South Cave

Cllr Barnett proposed that after receiving our tree warden’s report, the trees in question

do not appear to belong to the applicant, but are overhanging from the neighbouring

garden, the decision is deferred to the East Riding Yorkshire Council Tree Officer,

Seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.

3841009 The Council noted the date of next Parish Council Meeting – Monday 16th November 2009.

………………………Chairman

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