SOUTH CAVE PARISH
COUNCIL
19th February 2007
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, Lenton, Harrison, Scott, Marsh, Mrs Manley (Chair), and Mrs Binns
Mrs K R Richmond – Clerk
Ward Cllr Hudson
PC S Bagley
PCSO J Watts
Public Forum
(i)Concerns were
expressed regarding the questionnaire on twinning
(ii)It was suggested
that a hedge along Annie Med Lane/A63 be planted – to be put to the Planning
& Technical Services Committee
(iii)The posts on
Swinescaife Lane have not been replaced
(iv)The verges need
cutting back on Water Lane
6540207 Apologies for absence
Cllr
Mann proposed apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Mrs Barnett, seconded
Cllr Mrs Binns, All in favour.
Cllr Kay
Absent – Cllrs Hardy and
Wright
6550207 Ward Councillors Reports (For Information
Only)
Cllr Hudson expressed concern regarding the
tree stock on Beverley Road. Cllr Turner advised that the ERYC Tree Officer is
aware of the situation.
6560207 Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes.
Cllr Lenton proposed that the minutes of the meeting of 15th
January be approved with one slight amendment, and entered into records, as a
true and accurate record, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.
6570207
Declarations of Interest
Cllr Mann declared a personal interest in Minute Reference:6600207(ii) as
he is a member of the organisation
Cllr Scott declared a personal interest in Minute Reference:6600207(ii)
and (iii) as he is a member of the organisation
Cllr Mrs Manley declared a personal interest in Minute Reference: 660207
(iii) as she is a member of the organisation
Cllr Lenton declared a personal interest in Minute Reference: 660207(vii)
being neighbours of the application.
Initialled……….
65807 Police Matters
(i)PC Bagley advised that there have been two thefts of
motor vehicles, 11 thefts from motor vehicles, two damage, one burglary
dwelling, one burglary other, two assaults and one theft. Pub car parks are
being targeted at the moment, and there is an increase in trailer thefts. PCSO
Watts is concentrating on this and bogus callers, and also mentioned not
leaving car keys visible, and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant.
6590207 Finance
Clerk (i)Items for payment for February 2007
|
Payee |
Description |
£ |
|
Spectrum |
Photocopier |
52.88 |
|
Greshams |
Timber |
3.60 |
|
Sands Lane Nursery |
Stall Assembly |
493.50 |
|
K Richmond |
Travel Exp |
14.00 |
|
ERYC |
Playpark GM |
274.15 |
|
ERYC |
KGF-GM |
421.81 |
|
Supplies |
Stationery |
45.89 |
|
Cllr Manley |
Travel Exp |
14.40 |
|
Stafforce |
Footway Sweeper |
490.90 |
|
Salaries/Wages |
|
1693.72 |
|
ERYC |
Pension |
547.74 |
|
Cash |
|
100.00 |
|
Greens |
Trees |
31.50 |
|
C Langley |
Market |
100.00 |
|
ICB |
Membership |
55.00 |
|
Record |
Play Equipt |
4731.00 |
|
Npower |
Gas |
48.00 |
|
Npower |
Electricity |
60.00 |
|
Total |
|
9178.09 |
Clerk It was resolved that in the interests of good management of the Council
these invoices be paid, proposed Cllr Mrs Manley, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in
favour.
(ii)Councillors
considered the risk assessment for all functions, and approved the increase to
the Fidelity Guarantee; and resolved payment within the April accounts for the
insurance premium for the year 2007-8 in the interests of sound financial
management, proposed Cllr Marsh, seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour.
(iii)Councillors
noted the retirement of the Internal Auditor, and several suggestions were put
forward for a replacement. The Clerk is to make arrangements in the interests
of financial good management.
6600207
Correspondence
(i)Councillors noted the letter from the new ERYC Composting Officer and
suggested that he is invited to address the Open Space Committee at the next
meeting, and that he should be invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting,
proposed Cllr Marsh, seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour.
Initialled………..
(ii)The Council noted minutes of the South Cave Preservation Society
Management Committee meeting of 3rd January 2007. Cllr Mrs Binns
proposed that a letter of congratulations be sent to the Preservation Society,
seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.
(iii)The Council note minutes of the South Cave In Bloom Association
meeting of 10th January 2007 and were pleased to hear about the
support from the community being received.
(iv)Councillors considered the letter from Vixen87FM, and in the
interest of supporting local initiatives agreed to endorse their application
for a full time licence, proposed Cllr Marsh, seconded Cllr Scott, All in
favour.
(v)The Council noted the response from J Fitzpatrick MP (DTI) re
post offices, with Cllr Mrs Manley proposing that a response be send advising
the Council’s disappointment with the negative response, and advising that such
views could be considered ageist, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.
(vi)The Council considered a letter from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust re
bird boxes, with Cllr Mann proposing a letter be sent thanking the
organisation, but advising that a number of bird boxes have been and will be
installed within the Parish, seconded Cllr Lenton vote: 7 in favour 1 against.
(vii)The Council considered a copy letter from
Brough & South Cave Medical Practice regarding continuity of electricity
supply. Cllr Lenton proposed that a letter in support should be sent to YEDL,
with a copy to the practice, in the interests of all the community, seconded
Cllr Mrs Binns, All in favour.
6610207 Committees
(i)To receive and where necessary adopt the
resolutions from within the minutes of the following committee meetings:
Planning Committee – 8th January
2007
Open Space Committee – 24th
January 2007
Planning & Technical Services Committee – 5th February
2007
Proposed
Cllr Marsh, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.
6620207 Administration
(i)Councillors noted the arrangements for the
village inspection and received the papers. These should be returned to the
Parish Council Office for the end of March.
(ii)Cllr Mrs Manley proposed that in the interests of good
management, and health & Safety considerations, the LCAS membership should
be renewed at a cost of £85 excluding VAT, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.
(iii)The Council noted the date for the Annual
Spring Clean – 17th March 2007. The Baden Powell organisations are
to be invited to take part.
(iv)Arrangements for the Town Hall
Open Day on 25th February 2007 were put in place.
6630207 ERNLLCA/SLCC
(i)Councillors
noted a letter from DEFRA regarding the Quality Town & Parish Council
Scheme.
(ii)Cllr
Marsh proposed that the Clerk attend the SLCC Practitioners Conference on
Friday 2nd March and Saturday 3rd March 2007, to increase
the Council’s knowledge base, seconded Cllr Scott, All in favour.
Initialled……….
6640207 Area Forum
(i)Councillors considered
further topics for discussion, and it was suggested that a further paper on
Quality Status and Charters be put forward at the April meeting.
6650207 Annual Parish Meeting
Clerk (i)It was advised that the venue had changed for the Annual Parish
Meeting, and that it would take place at the school hall on the set date: 24th
April 2007 at 7:30pm. Speakers on green issues would include the composting
officer and possibly a resident with knowledge on these issues. A
representative of the Police Force is also to be invited.
6660207 Planning
(i)DC/07/00120/PLF/WESTES –
Full Planning Permission
Retention of change of use from A2/A1 to
office at 22 Church Street, South Cave for Mr D Beasley. Cllr Mrs Manley
proposed that in the interests of supporting the local economy no objections be
raised as the application has no adverse effect on the property, neighbouring
properties or the street scene, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.
(i)The Clerk reported that
the new Footway Sweeper had returned to his post.
To note the date of next Parish Council
Meeting – Monday 19th
March 2007
Meeting
Closed at 8:50pm.
Dated ……………………. Signed……………………….
Chairman