SOUTH CAVE PARISH COUNCIL
17th March 2008
The Meeting of South
Cave Parish Council took place in the Town Hall, 42 Market Place, South Cave
commencing at 7:00pm
Present: Cllrs
Mann, Turner, Kelly, Harrison, Scott, Lenton, Mrs Barnett, Mrs Manley (Chair)
and Mrs Turner
Mrs
K R Richmond – Clerk
Ward
Cllrs Hudson and Smith
PC
Bagley
Mr
T Glossop – President of ERNLLCA
Jayne
Clarke and Lesley Kinnes – East Riding Youth Services
Mr Tom Glossop,
President of ERNLLCA, presented the certificate to Cllr Mrs Manley as Chairman of the Council, whilst
complimenting the Council on the quality of their portfolio of evidence.
Public Forum
(i)It was
suggested that if a community diary was organised then this could be publicized
through the Parish Council newsletter.
(ii)The owl
box has been re-instated. Thanks were expressed to Mr H Wilson for his
assistance.
(iii)The
Annual Spring Clean had been a great success. Thanks were particularly expressed
to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for their contribution to the day.
(iv)A new
litter had been requested for Plum Tree Walk. This matter is to be put before
the Planning & Technical Services Committee
(v)The state
of the grass verges on Market Place is to be put to the Planning &
Technical Services Committee.
(vi)It was
reported that the double yellow lines have not been reinstated on Beverley Road
(Trinity Fold).
(vii)A tree
that has fallen across Footpath 7 was reported.
(viii)A
request was made for the reinstatement of a “No Ball Games” sign at Nunnery
Walk.
(ix)The ERYC
Dog Warden is to be asked to patrol the KGVF in relation to dog fouling.
1260308
Apologies for absence
Cllr
Lenton proposed that apologies be accepted from Cllrs Marsh and Wright,
seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour..
1270308 Ward Councillors Reports (For Information Only)
(i)Ward Cllr Smith advised that the identified gulleys had been cleaned.
(ii)Ward Cllr Hudson had received complaints regarding parking on Annie
Med Lane
(iii)Ward Cllr Hudson reported that landowners were being identified
regarding the trees overhanging Beverley Clump
Initialled………..
1280308 Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes.
Cllr Scott
proposed that the minutes of the meeting of 18th February 2008 with
a slight amendment be approved and entered into records, as true and accurate,
seconded Cllr Turner, All in favour.
1290308 Declarations of
Interest
Cllr Scott declared a personal interest in Minute Reference: 1340308(v)
due to membership of the organisation and a prejudicial interest in Minute
Reference: 1390308(ii) due to friendship with a neighbouring property
Cllr Mrs Manley declared a personal interest in Minute Reference:
1340308(v) due to membership of the organisation
Cllr Kelly declared a personal interest in Minute Reference: 1340308(v)
due to membership of the organisation
Cllr Mrs Turner declared a personal interest in Minute Reference:
1340308(v) due to membership of the organisation
1300308 Youth
Matters
The Council
listened with interest the the presentation from East Riding Youth Services
regarding Youth Councils; and received a report regarding Youth Councils. In
the interests of good management, a working group is to be formed to make a
recommendation to Council, the group is to include councillors, the Police and
ERYC Youth Services, proposed Cllr Mann, seconded Cllr Mrs Barnett, All in
favour.
1310308 Police Matters
(i)PC Bagley reported that the crime figures for March 2008 were low, with only four crimes being reported, two thefts from unattended motor vehicles, one burglary, and one theft. He also reported that the Police Surgery at the fArmesr Market had been well used and that vigilance must be maintained regarding bogus callers.
(ii)The
Council received a verbal report from Cllr Kelly re Police & Community
Forum meeting held 13th March 2008
(iii)Councillors
considered a letter from a resident regarding policing and vandalism in the
village and discussed the residents concerns, as they also applied to the
Parish Council. PC Bagley advised that there has been an increase in patrols,
and that all incidents should be reported to the local policing team. Cllr
Kelly proposed that a letter be sent to the resident advising him of the Police
response, seconded Cllr Lenton, All in favour.
(iv)The
Council also considered the occasional parking in the disabled bay outside the
Post Office. It was felt that no action could be taken at this time. The Police
are aware.
1320308 Committees
(i)To receive and where necessary, adopt the resolutions from within the minutes of the following committee meetings
Planning
Committee – 4th February 2008
Planning
& Technical Services Committee – 20th February 2008
Town Hall
Committee – 26th February 2008
Farmers
Market committee – 26th February 2008
Open Space
Committee meeting – 10th March 2008
Town Hall Committee – 10th
March 2008
Cllr
Mann proposed that the minutes from the committee meetings be adopted in the
interests of sound management of the Council, seconded Cllr Scott, All in
favour.
Initialled………..
1330308
Finance
(i)Items for payment for March 2008
|
Payee |
Description |
£ |
|
Npower |
Gas |
54.00 |
|
NPower |
Electricity |
60.00 |
|
Univ of
Glos |
|
38.00 |
|
Harpers |
Beck
clearance |
3596.97 |
|
Warcup |
Ditch
Clearance |
1921.12 |
|
Supplies |
Stationery |
44.43 |
|
SLCC |
CD-Rom |
27.00 |
|
R
Sheppard |
Expenses |
27.05 |
|
C Langley |
FM
caretaker & Su |
100.00 |
|
G Manley |
Expenses |
11.00 |
|
Yorkshire
Water |
Cemetery |
6.46 |
|
ERYC |
Land Rent |
1200.00 |
|
P&N
Design |
Architect |
2350.00 |
|
Salaries/Wages |
|
2260.46 |
|
ERYC |
Pension |
610.50 |
|
Communicorp |
C &
Councils Direct |
9.50 |
|
R
Sheppard |
Cleaning |
48.00 |
|
Cash |
|
60.00 |
|
A Kelly |
Travel
Expenses |
19.53 |
|
Zurich
Municipal |
LCAS |
99.88 |
|
ERYC |
Building
Regs |
144.58 |
|
Total |
|
12688.48 |
Cllr Scott proposed that these
items be paid on the grounds of sound financial management of the Council,
seconded Cllr Harrison, All in favour.
(ii)The Council duly resolved the risk
assessments for its functions for the year 2008/9 as sound financial management, proposed Cllr Harrison,
seconded Cllr Mrs Barnett, All in favour.
(iii)Councillors resolved to accept the renewal
of insurance with AON Insurance Company due on 1st April 2008 in the
interests of accountability, proposed Cllr Scott, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in
favour. Payment is to be made in the appropriate financial year.
1340308
Correspondence
(i)The Council noted receipt from the Environment Agency of the Humber Flood Risk management Strategy – to Cllr Lenton for perusal.
(ii)Councillors
noted receipt of a letter of thanks from South Cave In Bloom Association
(iii)The
Council noted receipt of the South Cave In Bloom Association meeting minutes of
13th February 2008
(iv)Councillors
noted receipt of letter of thanks from the Social & Recreation Committee
Cllrs
Scott, Kelly, Mrs Manley and Mrs Turner declared a personal interest in the
following item.
(v)The
Council considered a letter received from a resident regarding any proposed
changes to the War Memorial. In the interests of transparency, Cllr Harrison
proposed that a letter be sent to the resident advising that it was not the
Parish Council considering
Initialled……….
enhancements
to the War Memorial, but the Preservation Society and the In Bloom Association,
and that there would be no changes made without a full consultation process,
seconded Cllr Turner, All in favour.
(vi)The
Clerk is to advise ERYC of nil numbers for their Rough Sleeping survey
(vii)The
Council noted receipt of the “Celebrate St George’s Day” leaflet
1350308 Administration
(i)After
due consideration, the Council will fly the Union Flag over the Town Hall for
2008/9, proposed Cllr Harrison, seconded Cllr Kelly, vote: 7 in favour, 1
abstention and 1 against.
(ii)In
order to maintain Parish Council representation on the Sophia & Elisabeth
Barnard Trust (previously Mrs M Binns), Cllr Mrs Turner is to be appointed,
proposed Cllr Scott, seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour. The Clerk is to
advise.
(iii)The Council considered entry into the Calor Village of the Year Competition (winners 2005) and in order to put an entry together, Cllrs Harrison, Mrs Turner and Mrs Manley are to assist the Clerk, proposed Cllr Mrs Manley, seconded Cllr Mrs Barnett, All in favour.
(iv)The
Council considered street signs with cul-de-sac numbers, with particular regard
to The Stray. However, this problem was not only found at The Stray, other
developments with cul-de-sacs had the same problem. The Clerk is to ascertain
the policy from ERYC street sign dept, proposed Cllr Harrison, seconded Cllr
Lenton, All in favour.
1360308 ERNLLCA/SLCC
(i)Information
regarding training seminars to be held by ERNLLCA over the next months was put
before Council. Councillors wishing to attend are to contact the Clerk.
1370308 Annual Parish Meeting
(i)Councillors
noted arrangements for the Annual Parish Meeting to be held at 7:00pm on 24th
April 2008 at the WI Hall, with Humberside Fire & Rescue as speakers
(confirmed), and the Police (yet to confirm). Cllr Mrs Barnett is to organise
light refreshments.
1380308 Area Forum
(i)There were no further suggestions for inclusion on the Area Forum
agenda at this time.
1390308 Planning
(i)DC/08/01228/PLF/WESTES
– Full Planning Permission
Erection of extensions to existing dormers and single storey extensions to side (resubmission of 07/07649) at 36 Castle Rise, South Cave for Mr R Mowforth Cllr Lenton proposed that as the revised application has addressed concerns raised with the previous application, the Parish Council raises no objection as it now has no adverse effect on the property, neighbouring properties or the street scene, seconded Cllr Mann, All in favour
Cllr Scott declared a prejudicial interest in the following item and left the meeting for the discussion and vote.
(ii)DC/08/01069/PLF/WESTES
– Full Planning Permission
Erection of conservatory to rear following demolition of existing first floor & single extension to side and single storey extension to front at 23 Wesley Close, South Cave for Mr and Mrs Brocklebank Cllr Lenton proposed that the Parish Council recommends refusal of the application, on the grounds of massing and dominance, and that it would be out of character with the area, thereby having an adverse effect on the street scene. There Initialled……… are concerns regarding the TPO group of trees, as there appears to be some confusion with the application form advising there are no trees to be felled, and the plans showing two trees to be felled. Also, because of the proximity of the proposed two retained trees to the proposed building works, concerns were raised over the safety of these trees, seconded Cllr Harrison, All in favour.
(iii)DC/08/00466/PLF/WESTES
– Full Planning Permission
Erection of single storey extension to rear at 74 Beck Road, South Cave for Mrs Ferguson. Cllr Turner proposed that the Parish Council raise no objection as the application has no adverse effect on the property, neighbouring properties or the street scene, seconded Cllr Scott, All in favour.
(iv)DC/08/00504/PLF/WESTES
– Full Planning Permission
Change of use to a 16 space caravan touring part (resubmission of 07/05292) at Sunnydene, Stonepit Road, South Cave for Mr T Hill. Cllr Lenton proposed that as concerns regarding the previous application have now been addressed, the parish council raises no objection to the application, as the parish council recognises the benefits of sustainable tourism. The Council would like to see reasonably dense and fast growing shrubs planted to the south western boundary to supplement the fencing, in order to
present a green outlook in this rural location.
The date of next Parish Council Meeting will be Monday
21st April 2008
………………………Chairman
……………………..Date