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EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCILMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16TH DECEMBER 2008 RESIDENTS’ AND POLICE FORUMPCSO Louise Lodge attended on behalf of the Police and reported that there had been one case of criminal damage during the last month. She was aware of the imminent road closure of Main Street and the effects this would have on residents. The Police intend to hold an Operation Lodger in the near future. They will investigate the safety of sheds, garages etc and where necessary advise householders of the need for greater care. The Chairman, on behalf of the Council, thanked Louise and her colleagues for their hard work during the year. Two residents from The Close and The Paddock also attended, bringing to the attention of the Parish Council their concerns about the attitude of their local postman and the timing of his deliveries to them. The Chairman advised them to keep a diary over a 2 month period relating to both concerns, in the event of the Council receiving further complaints and deciding to issue a formal complaint itself to the Authorities. PRESENT Cllrs Priestley, Thornton, Pinkney, Anning, Batty and Ogden. APOLOGIES Cllr Pentith. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 18th NOVEMBER 2008 These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1. Village Clock Cllr Ogden agreed to remind his contact about this outstanding issue. 2. Drains at end of Crabtree Lane. These had been dealt with.3. Parish Plan- Report from Meeting of Footpath Group including re-surfacing of Ginnel.Cllr Pinkney reported that it had been a well attended meeting at which Roger Brooks and Rosie Watts of LCC Rights of Way Dept. had been present. The latter informed the group of a new Parish Partnership scheme in operation which they might wish to join , and agreed to send application forms to the Clerk .It was possible that the improvement to the surface of the ginnel to St Mary’s Garth from Moor Lane might be dealt with under this scheme. Roger Brooks had advised the group to curtail their number of requests for path improvements to 2 or 3 items, to be collated by Cllr Pinkney. The one most likely to be given any priority was the extension of the Ebor Way. The Clerk was asked to remind Rights of Way to send out the forms as promised. 4. Children’s Playground. The Clerk reported that the new swings had been installed in the playground during the previous week. Councillor Pentith had met the contractors working for Wicksteed on site and had signed a Certificate of Satisfaction on completion of the work. It had not been considered necessary to move the log train. Green Leeds had sent forms to complete concerning progress of the work. They will require a copy of the bill from Wicksteed, and will then inspect the site before issuing the grant.5. Re-positioning of Street Nameplate at end of Crabtree Lane. The Clerk had spoken with Brian Roberts from the Street Naming Dept. who had promised to attend to the sign.6 Parish Council December Newsletter. This is now ready for circulation. 7.2009 Village Gala. No one has volunteered to be in charge. A further reminder is to be given in a flyer to accompany the newsletter. 8. Land off Moor Lane owned by Parish Council Cllr Pinkney reported that she had visited the site and confirmed that stakes were in place, although she considered them rather inconspicuous.9.Boundary between lands owned by Church and by Parish Council adjacent to Tennis Courts. No meeting has taken place to date. 10. New Agreement and Meeting with East Keswick Wildlife Trust. The Trust has promised to supply the information required by the Council and intend to suggest some amendments to the Agreement. 11. New Requirements for Publishing of Information under Freedom of Information Regulations. The Chairman and Clerk had completed the form indicating how and where different aspects of Council work could be viewed by the public. They had suggested a charge of 20p per sheet for any hard cover material supplied. This is in line with the proposed charges from other local PCs. It was proposed Cllr Thornton, seconded Cllr Anning, and agreed unanimously and It was resolved, at it meeting on 16.12.08, that East Keswick Parish Council should adopt the unaltered provisions of the publication of information under the Freedom of Information Act 2008 , effective from January 1st 2009.This information will be placed on the village website. 12. Response to Document on Codes of Conduct for Local Authority Members & Employees. The Chairman reported that the Standards Committee had spent many hours discussing these provisions earlier in the day. He proposed, and Council agreed, that East Keswick PC should support the views adopted by LCC. 13. Problems at Duke of Wellington. The Brewery has confirmed that it intends to keep the building as a pub and is looking for a new landlord. 14. Problems relating to renewal of Gas Pipeline and Road Closure of Main Street. CllrsBatty Thornton and Priestley had exchanged a number of e mails with the contractors and with Metro following receipt of their proposals for alleviating the effects of road closure on villagers. No representative of either body was able to attend the present meeting. Cllr Batty had therefore arranged to hold an additional meeting with Amanda White , Customer Liaison Officer for Northern Gas Networks and with one of the contractors from Morgan= Est the previous evening, at which Cllr Thornton would also be present. They had explained the reasons necessitating the closure of Main Street for a period of 5 weeks ( 8 weeks had been applied for) commencing January 5th 2009. The 2 Cllrs had discussed ways of minimising inconvenience to the village. The option of covering the trench with metal plates during non working hours had been discussed but dismissed for a number of practical reasons. Access is to be maintained to all properties but not from both ends of the village. Special services will be informed. A letter will be sent to all residents advising them of the bus service provisions arranged by Metro, the provisions for school transport and parking issues. Cllrs discussed further ways in which they might help. It was agreed to ask whether MICE money could be made available to assist in transport provision for people with special problems. A flyer is to be prepared and circulated with the PC Newsletter asking such people to identify their difficulties, returning the slips to a box in the shop .A similar request would be made for people willing to offer assistance. Cllr Thornton offered to co-ordinate the responses .The Clerk was asked to notify Cleansing. The Chairman thanked Cllrs Batty and Thornton for their hard work this issue. 15. Letter from Parish and Town Council Forum re Planning Working Group. The 2 representatives elected from our area are David Thomson and Steven Wood. George Hall will act as substitute. Cllr Thornton had decided against letting her name go forward .16. New date for meeting with local Cllrs at Shadwell. The new date is Saturday morning Jan 17th.PLANNING 1. Enforcement Action relating to Two Hoots Farm. An e mail had been received from Phil Crabtree, Head of Planning, reporting that an enforcement notice has now been served, requiring the removal of the caravan from the site. There is, however, a right of appeal which could delay matters. They are also investigating the earth mound which is increasing in size. They are in process of serving a Planning Contravention Notice. It was agreed to await the expiration of the statutory period before seeking a further update. FINANCE 1.Bills for payment:-(a) EKVH – Rent of Hall for Retirement Party £31.50. (b) EKVH – Rent for Hall for 2 meetings 47.63* (c) Rigton Print- Newsletter Inserts 55.00 (d) GGS Groundcare – Maintenance – Oct, Nov, Dec. 761.30 It was resolved to pay all the bills listed above.*The VH Treasurer had agreed to reduce the rent by 50% for 1 evening when the temperature had been inadequate. 2. Notice from PWLB of Fixed rate Loan Payment 0f £2,760.56 . This was noted.3. Approval of Budget and Precept. It was resolved to approve the budget and to precept for £15,500 CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Colin Burgon MP re Post Office Card Accounts with the Post Office. This stated that the Govt. has decided to award the new contract for the Post Office Card Account to the Post Office, an issue about which he had himself lobbied strenuously.2. CE Electric UK – Preparing for Mother Nature. Posters and leaflets under this title are available for distribution to the elderly and vulnerable. Council agreed to request 5 posters and 20 leaflets. 3. New Electoral Register. This has been received. 4. Possibility of Conservation Area Review. Council did not consider this necessary for East Keswick. 5. E mail concerning publication of Parliamentary Candidates Addresses at Elections. Council considered that addresses should be made public in the interests of transparency.6. E mail concerning tendering for Grounds Maintenance. The Clerk had been contacted by a national firm wishing to secure the contract from East Keswick. Council considered that they preferred to give the business to a local firm. NEW BUSINESS1.Telephone call from Malcolm Bury re danger to pedestrians from cherry tree at 12 Church Drive. Mr Bury considered that the large cherry tree at the above address overhung the footpath at such an angle that it could cause injury to a pedestrian walking past in the dark. There was also a problem from the owner’s van which was often parked half way across the pavement, forcing pedestrians on to the road .PCSO Louise Lodge agreed to speak to the owner. 2. Tree Wardens. The Chairman suggested that Cllrs consider whether a further tree warden should be recruited in view of differing pressures on the current wardens. The Chairman would contact Mr. Parr to seek his views.MINOR MATTERS FOR DELEGATION TO CLERK/NEXT AGENDA1. New Yellow Rose Bushes These are being donated to the village by the Flower Club. It was suggested that a suitable location would be the New Memorial Garden. 2. Chains on War Memorial Garden It was suggested that the price should be obtained for a new piece of chain to replace the missing piece. Cllr Anning offered to check the price .3. New posts on bridge over beck Cllr Thornton suggested that these would be more in keeping if painted in white. It was agreed to ask Billy Hobson to paint them.4. Inconsiderate parking on Whitegate Cllrs reported that much inconvenience had been caused to bus passengers and motorists when the buses had been unable to pass through the village on Saturday evening , December 6th. This was due to guests at a party held on Whitegate parking without consideration for others. It was agreed to write to the party hostess pointing out the problems. Signed:- Date:- EKPC Dec. 08 Mins. EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCILMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16TH DECEMBER 2008 RESIDENTS’ AND POLICE FORUMPCSO Louise Lodge attended on behalf of the Police and reported that there had been one case of criminal damage during the last month. She was aware of the imminent road closure of Main Street and the effects this would have on residents. The Police intend to hold an Operation Lodger in the near future. They will investigate the safety of sheds, garages etc and where necessary advise householders of the need for greater care. The Chairman, on behalf of the Council, thanked Louise and her colleagues for their hard work during the year. Two residents from The Close and The Paddock also attended, bringing to the attention of the Parish Council their concerns about the attitude of their local postman and the timing of his deliveries to them. The Chairman advised them to keep a diary over a 2 month period relating to both concerns, in the event of the Council receiving further complaints and deciding to issue a formal complaint itself to the Authorities. PRESENT Cllrs Priestley, Thornton, Pinkney, Anning, Batty and Ogden. APOLOGIES Cllr Pentith. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 18th NOVEMBER 2008 These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1. Village Clock Cllr Ogden agreed to remind his contact about this outstanding issue. 2. Drains at end of Crabtree Lane. These had been dealt with.3. Parish Plan- Report from Meeting of Footpath Group including re-surfacing of Ginnel.Cllr Pinkney reported that it had been a well attended meeting at which Roger Brooks and Rosie Watts of LCC Rights of Way Dept. had been present. The latter informed the group of a new Parish Partnership scheme in operation which they might wish to join , and agreed to send application forms to the Clerk .It was possible that the improvement to the surface of the ginnel to St Mary’s Garth from Moor Lane might be dealt with under this scheme. Roger Brooks had advised the group to curtail their number of requests for path improvements to 2 or 3 items, to be collated by Cllr Pinkney. The one most likely to be given any priority was the extension of the Ebor Way. The Clerk was asked to remind Rights of Way to send out the forms as promised. 4. Children’s Playground. The Clerk reported that the new swings had been installed in the playground during the previous week. Councillor Pentith had met the contractors working for Wicksteed on site and had signed a Certificate of Satisfaction on completion of the work. It had not been considered necessary to move the log train. Green Leeds had sent forms to complete concerning progress of the work. They will require a copy of the bill from Wicksteed, and will then inspect the site before issuing the grant.5. Re-positioning of Street Nameplate at end of Crabtree Lane. The Clerk had spoken with Brian Roberts from the Street Naming Dept. who had promised to attend to the sign.6 Parish Council December Newsletter. This is now ready for circulation. 7.2009 Village Gala. No one has volunteered to be in charge. A further reminder is to be given in a flyer to accompany the newsletter. 8. Land off Moor Lane owned by Parish Council Cllr Pinkney reported that she had visited the site and confirmed that stakes were in place, although she considered them rather inconspicuous.9.Boundary between lands owned by Church and by Parish Council adjacent to Tennis Courts. No meeting has taken place to date. 10. New Agreement and Meeting with East Keswick Wildlife Trust. The Trust has promised to supply the information required by the Council and intend to suggest some amendments to the Agreement. 11. New Requirements for Publishing of Information under Freedom of Information Regulations. The Chairman and Clerk had completed the form indicating how and where different aspects of Council work could be viewed by the public. They had suggested a charge of 20p per sheet for any hard cover material supplied. This is in line with the proposed charges from other local PCs. It was proposed Cllr Thornton, seconded Cllr Anning, and agreed unanimously and It was resolved, at it meeting on 16.12.08, that East Keswick Parish Council should adopt the unaltered provisions of the publication of information under the Freedom of Information Act 2008 , effective from January 1st 2009.This information will be placed on the village website. 12. Response to Document on Codes of Conduct for Local Authority Members & Employees. The Chairman reported that the Standards Committee had spent many hours discussing these provisions earlier in the day. He proposed, and Council agreed, that East Keswick PC should support the views adopted by LCC. 13. Problems at Duke of Wellington. The Brewery has confirmed that it intends to keep the building as a pub and is looking for a new landlord. 14. Problems relating to renewal of Gas Pipeline and Road Closure of Main Street. CllrsBatty Thornton and Priestley had exchanged a number of e mails with the contractors and with Metro following receipt of their proposals for alleviating the effects of road closure on villagers. No representative of either body was able to attend the present meeting. Cllr Batty had therefore arranged to hold an additional meeting with Amanda White , Customer Liaison Officer for Northern Gas Networks and with one of the contractors from Morgan= Est the previous evening, at which Cllr Thornton would also be present. They had explained the reasons necessitating the closure of Main Street for a period of 5 weeks ( 8 weeks had been applied for) commencing January 5th 2009. The 2 Cllrs had discussed ways of minimising inconvenience to the village. The option of covering the trench with metal plates during non working hours had been discussed but dismissed for a number of practical reasons. Access is to be maintained to all properties but not from both ends of the village. Special services will be informed. A letter will be sent to all residents advising them of the bus service provisions arranged by Metro, the provisions for school transport and parking issues. Cllrs discussed further ways in which they might help. It was agreed to ask whether MICE money could be made available to assist in transport provision for people with special problems. A flyer is to be prepared and circulated with the PC Newsletter asking such people to identify their difficulties, returning the slips to a box in the shop .A similar request would be made for people willing to offer assistance. Cllr Thornton offered to co-ordinate the responses .The Clerk was asked to notify Cleansing. The Chairman thanked Cllrs Batty and Thornton for their hard work this issue. 15. Letter from Parish and Town Council Forum re Planning Working Group. The 2 representatives elected from our area are David Thomson and Steven Wood. George Hall will act as substitute. Cllr Thornton had decided against letting her name go forward .16. New date for meeting with local Cllrs at Shadwell. The new date is Saturday morning Jan 17th.1. Enforcement Action relating to Two Hoots Farm. An e mail had been received from Phil Crabtree, Head of Planning, reporting that an enforcement notice has now been served, requiring the removal of the caravan from the site. There is, however, a right of appeal which could delay matters. They are also investigating the earth mound which is increasing in size. They are in process of serving a Planning Contravention Notice. It was agreed to await the expiration of the statutory period before seeking a further update. FINANCE 1.Bills for payment:-(a) EKVH – Rent of Hall for Retirement Party £31.50. (b) EKVH – Rent for Hall for 2 meetings 47.63* (c) Rigton Print- Newsletter Inserts 55.00 (d) GGS Groundcare – Maintenance – Oct, Nov, Dec. 761.30 It was resolved to pay all the bills listed above.*The VH Treasurer had agreed to reduce the rent by 50% for 1 evening when the temperature had been inadequate. 2. Notice from PWLB of Fixed rate Loan Payment 0f £2,760.56 . This was noted.3. Approval of Budget and Precept. It was resolved to approve the budget and to precept for £15,500 CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Colin Burgon MP re Post Office Card Accounts with the Post Office. This stated that the Govt. has decided to award the new contract for the Post Office Card Account to the Post Office, an issue about which he had himself lobbied strenuously.2. CE Electric UK – Preparing for Mother Nature. Posters and leaflets under this title are available for distribution to the elderly and vulnerable. Council agreed to request 5 posters and 20 leaflets. 3. New Electoral Register. This has been received. 4. Possibility of Conservation Area Review. Council did not consider this necessary for East Keswick. 5. E mail concerning publication of Parliamentary Candidates Addresses at Elections. Council considered that addresses should be made public in the interests of transparency.6. E mail concerning tendering for Grounds Maintenance. The Clerk had been contacted by a national firm wishing to secure the contract from East Keswick. Council considered that they preferred to give the business to a local firm. NEW BUSINESS1.Telephone call from Malcolm Bury re danger to pedestrians from cherry tree at 12 Church Drive. Mr Bury considered that the large cherry tree at the above address overhung the footpath at such an angle that it could cause injury to a pedestrian walking past in the dark. There was also a problem from the owner’s van which was often parked half way across the pavement, forcing pedestrians on to the road .PCSO Louise Lodge agreed to speak to the owner. 2. Tree Wardens. The Chairman suggested that Cllrs consider whether a further tree warden should be recruited in view of differing pressures on the current wardens. The Chairman would contact Mr. Parr to seek his views.
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