SOUTH CAVE PARISH COUNCIL

16^th June 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 Turner, Marsh, Lenton, Kelly, Mrs Barnett (Chairman), Mrs Turner and Mrs Manley

Ward Councillor R Hudson

Mrs K R Richmond – Clerk

PCSOs Watts and Pearson

Mr P Drury – ERYC Officer for Minute Ref:

Public Forum

(i)A resident has requested that a memorial tree be planted in the village – this matter to be put before the Open Space Committee

(ii)The situation regarding verge parking is to be put before the Planning & Technical Services Committee

(iii)It was reported that there is a slight blockage in the beck bed at Pinfold.

1720608 Apologies for absence

Cllr Mrs Manley proposed that apologies be accepted from Cllrs Harrison and Scott, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.

1730608 Presentation

Mr P Drury of East Riding of Yorkshire Council gave a brief presentation regarding the replacement of Area Forums with Local Action Teams, and how they will be the conduits to community engagement.

(i)Councillors noted the explanatory letter from Ward Cllr S Parnaby OBE as to why Area Forums have been terminated.

1740608 Ward Councillors Reports (For Information Only)

Cllr Hudson reported that matters in South Cave had been quiet.

1750608 Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes

Cllr Marsh proposed that the minutes of the meeting of 19^th May 2008 be approved and entered into records, as a true and accurate record, seconded Cllr Mrs Manley, All in favour.

1760608 Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

1770608 Police Matters

(i)PCSO Pearson advised that there had been six crimes committed in the area, two thefts from unattended motor vehicles, one fraud, one burglary dwelling, one making off without paying and one criminal damage. Overall it is considered to be a quiet month.

Initialled………..

There have been a number of parking tickets issued, both on Church Street and on Market Place.

(ii)Cllr Kelly advised that he will be attending the South Hunsley & Dale Wards Police & Partners Community Forum and will report back to the next meeting.

1780608 Notification of a casual vacancy

(i)The Council formally noted the resignation of a councillor; that the electorate had not called for a poll, and that the vacancy would now be filled by co-option. Cllr Lenton proposed that applications are initially made in writing, and then brought back to the next meeting of Council, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

1790608 Committees

(i)The Council received and where necessary, adopted the resolutions from within the minutes of the following committee meetings:

Open Space Committee: 9^th May 2008

Planning Committee: 12^th May 2008

Planning & Tech Services Committee: 27^th May 2008

Cllr Marsh proposed that the minutes from the committee meetings be adopted in the interests of sound management of the Council, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

1800608 Finance

(i)Items for payment for June 2008

Payee	Description	£
Npower	Gas	54.00
NPower	Electricity	60.00
Univ of Glos		38.00
S Cave Arts Festival	s144 Grant	250.00
Yorks Wolds Her Trust	Subs	12.00
Cllr Kelly	Travel Exp	12.83
SLCC	Summer Seminar	148.05
Yorkshire Water	Cemetery	9.23
NALC	Seminar	55.23
Record RSS	Playpark seat	397.15
Hi Fliers	Flag	163.38
R Sheppard	H&S Jacket	39.99
SC School	FM	300.00
L Jones	Distribution	125.00
Supplies	Stationery	59.03
Salaries/Wages		2441.56
R Sheppard	Cleaning	48.00
ERYC	Pension	621.67
Total		4835.12

Cllr Marsh proposed that these items be paid on the grounds of sound financial management of the Council, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

Initialled……….

(ii)Cllr Marsh proposed that the bank signature mandates for the various accounts be amended to include the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Cllrs Scott and Mrs Manley in the interests of sound financial management, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

1810608 Correspondence

(i)The Council noted receipt of the South Cave Preservation Society Management Committee meeting minutes of 7^th May 2008.

1820608 Administration

(i)The Council considered acceptance of an offer of service from ERYC regarding identification badges for Parish Councillors. In the interests of sound and transparent management of Council, Cllr Marsh proposed that the offer be accepted, with passport sized photographs being supplied to the Clerk prior to the next meeting of Council, seconded Cllr Kelly, All in favour.

(ii)Cllrs Mrs Barnett, Mrs Turner and Mrs Manley reported on their attendance at “Party in the Parish” event held on 7^th June. There was a very good turnout, and a considerable number of parishioners were interested in inspecting the plans for the Town Hall.

(iii)On the grounds of sound management and official obligation, Cllr Kelly proposed that the Council formally adopt the Statement of Policy on The Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership & Contribution Regulations 2008), seconded Cllr Marsh, vote: 6 in favour 1 abstention.

(iv)Cllr Lenton proposed that in the interests of clarification of procedures and sound management, the adoption of a standing order to formalise procedure in case of emergency leave (sickness etc) should be ratified at the next meeting of Council, seconded Cllr Marsh, All in favour.

1830608 ERNLLCA/SLCC

(i)The Clerk gave a brief report regarding the SLCC Regional Conference on Thursday 12^th June 2008

1840608 Planning

(i)Councillors noted a letter re planning protocol and procedures from the Local Planning Authority

(ii)DC/08/02564/PLF/WESTES – Full Planning Permission

Erection of orangery to rear at 75 Beverley Road, South Cave for Mr and Mrs Hull Cllr Lenton proposed that the Parish Council raises no objection to this proposal as it has no adverse effect on the property, neighbouring properties or the street scene, seconded Cllr Turner, All in favour.

1850608 Date of next Meeting

The date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Monday 21^st July 2008

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