May 2010

EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL – MAY 18^TH 2010

POLICE AND RESIDENTS FORUM PC Steve Lane and PCSO Rebecca Jackson attended and reported that there had been one crime during the last month – a burglary, with nothing actually taken. There had been no further sign of possible trouble at Post Offices. Thefts of lead and Yorkshire paving stone are currently the main issues in the area.In connection with the parking opposite Rose Croft, PC Lane said that residents had been approached on the issue. East Keswick’s main priorities are speeding and littering (dog fouling may not come into this category).

The Chairman inquired about training for the use of SID and the Police agreed to keep the Council informed.

David and Melanie Smith attended on behalf of the Wildlife Trust to discuss the proposal for a board walk across the Marsh. They are opposed to the idea and listed the reasons.

· It would damage the flora in a unique environment.

· The cost would be prohibitive – possibly £13-20k.

· Maintenance would be a problem. As it would be open at night, there would need to be hand rails to satisfy health & safety considerations – which would also need to be maintained.

· Several trees would have to be cut down, including some alders.

· In 10-15 years time it would have to be renewed, with a likely further £20k expenditure.

The Chairman asked for the views of Cllrs. After some Cllrs spoke of the advantage of providing a further circular walk round the village, and making it an easier way to cross the Marsh, a vote was taken with 3 Cllrs in favour and 2 against. In view of this result, Cllr Batty was asked to discuss the scheme further with David Smith.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST The Chairman declared an interest in item (d) Finance and Cllr Anning in item (c)Finance.

APOLOGIES Cllr Ogden. MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON APRIL 20^TH The minutes of the Council meeting and the draft minutes of the Parish Assembly were approved. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN It was proposed Cllr Pinkney, seconded Cllr Anning, and agreed unanimously that Cllr Priestley should continue as Chairman. Cllr Priestley agreed to serve for a further year. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN It was proposed the Chairman, seconded Cllr Batty, and agreed unanimously that Cllr Pinkney should be Vice – Chairman. Cllr Pinkney agreed to serve. CLLR RESPONSIBILITIES The Chairman offered to make suggestions. Two responsibilities were, however, agreed at the meeting. Cllr Anning will join the Planning team and Cllr Pentith will cover crime. MATTERS ARISING1.Dangerous Exit from Rose Croft. The Chairman has not yet had an opportunity to speak to the owner of No 1.Cllrs agreed that creating a double car’s width gap on Whitegate opposite the entrance would also be beneficial. 2.Replacement Bins. The Clerk had again been told that there were none in stock. If Council wished to purchase their own they could do so at a cost of £350 for the bin and £50 for the installation. Council considered this excessive and unfair in view of the amount of Council tax paid and the small number of benefits derived from it. The Clerk was asked to state this and to query whether this was the cost of a small pole mounted plastic replacement bin or something larger. 3.Water Problem on Laurel Close. A long e mail had been received after the Clerk had approached Angela Smith, Principal Officer, Streetscene, detailing the problems encountered by her Dept. They now felt it necessary to go back to Highways on one aspect of the problem and to YWA on another. Council agreed that the Clerk should ask for help from Ward Cllrs, and should approach Environmental Health about the danger to health from the outlet of waste water on to the streets. 4. Surface of Ginnel – Main Street to St Mary’s Garth. This has now been satisfactorily dealt with by Mark Hullah. 5.Crabtree Lane Car Park. There was nothing further to report. 6.Cutting back Grass Erosion on Crabtree Lane Footpath near Memorial Trees. Although most of the work had been carried out, there was a small middle section which had not been tackled. 7. Surface of Ginnel leading to Tennis Courts. Most of the path had been treated but the centre still needs attention. 8. Fence behind War Memorial and Height of Hedge. Mark Hullah has erected a fence. It is now thought desirable to obtain one of the official yellow marker signs. Cllr Pinkney was asked to look into this. Cllrs felt there was no problem with the height of the hedge. 9. Cricket Club Request. As nothing further had been heard from the club, it was agreed to drop this as an agenda item. 10. Metal Railings over Beck. Billy Hobson has agreed to paint these for £55 in white as they had been originally. 11. Complaint concerning dumping of rubbish on Cleavesty Lane. It was agreed to write to a few people living near the junction of Cleavesty Lane and South Mount asking them to refrain from dumping rubbish in the ditches. 12. Complaint re Hedge on A659 between East Keswick and Collingham The Chairman will arrange to walk this path with Doug Pattinson. 13. Condition of Whitegate , Moor Lane and Lumby Lane. Steve Parry has agreed that Whitegate and Main Street are scheduled for thorough attention this year. Cllr Pentith considered that insufficient work had been done on Moor Lane compared with that promised. Although the road had been patched there was supposed to be a skin applied on top to link in with the footpath. It was resolved to invite Helen Franklin of Highways to attend the next meeting so that Council could discuss the many outstanding issues in the village concerning her department.14. Vacancy on Parish Council. This is to be advertised in the next newsletter. 15. Meeting with Wildlife Trust to discuss possible Board Walk across Keswick Marsh. See above. 16. Town & Parish Town Conference. Cllrs Priestley and Pentith will attend. 17. Annual Report. Cllr Batty said that he now had sufficient material to produce a report. PLANNING1.New applications:-

(a)No.10/01999 – 7 South Bank – Exts.

(b) No.10/02066 – Low Cottage, Main Street – Ext.

It was resolved to make no objection to any of the above.

2.APPROVALS BY LCC:-

(a) No.P/10/00837 – Hallam – Hope Cottage, Moor Lane – Ext.

(b) No. P/10/01158 – Campbell – 4 Laurel Close – Ext.

(c) No. P/10/9/00091 – Sampson – Beechwood House, Whitegate – Ext – Non Material Amendment – Reduce ridge & eves level on ext.

3.REFUSALS BY LCC:-

(a) 10/00829 – Kees Van Ek – Vesper Cottage, Main Street – Exts.

4. Update on The Star. The Chairman reported that he had discussed the shelter with Mark Abram at the Star. The latter had intimated that he was shortly due for an operation and the Chairman therefore considered that he should be given until the end of the month to produce a solution. Cllrs were agreed that if the shelter could be made from stone it would be an acceptable compromise. The Chairman was in favour of alerting the Planners to the failure to secure planning permission for the shelter if no satisfactory solution could be found. Some Cllrs, however, expressed reservations as they did not wish to take any action which could lead to the pub having to close. Planning Committee is to be asked to check whether planning permission is required for a temporary structure.

5. Tall Building Design Guide SPD – adopted by LCC on April 1^st 2010.This was noted.

6. Cleavesty Stables: Mr. Burrows’ architect had phoned and asked for a meeting which had been arranged at the Chairman’s on Monday 24^th May. Any available Councillor was invited to attend. Chair to email confirmation.

FINANCE

1.Bills for payment:- £ Net VAT Total

(a) AON/Allianz Insurance Premium. 956.70 956.70

(b) GGS Groundcare – Gravel for end of ginnel 55.00 9.63 64.63.

(d) Local Council Review – Subs. 13.50 13.50

(e) Chairman’s Parish assembly expenses 43.91 43.91

(f) East Keswick Wildlife Trust – Grant for 2010-11 400.00 400.00

(g) East Keswick Village Hall – Rent 80.62 80.62

(h) GGS Groundcare – Extra Gravel for path to 149.00 26.08 175.08

St Mary’s Garth and Fencing at Memorial Garden.

It was resolved to pay all the bills listed above.

CORRESPONDENCE 1. Invitation to Local Policing Conference – Leeds Metropolitan University – May 28. The invitation is to be passed to Elizabeth Ward, Crime Prevention representative, as no Cllrs are able to attend.

2. Letter from Ward Cllrs re Grants from Caird Bardon. It was considered that a grant from this body was unlikely to be obtainable for Crabtree Lane car park but a Board Walk might qualify.

NEW BUSINESS 1. Possibility of Village Clean up. It was agreed that this was desirable. Saturday September 4^th or 19^th were proposed. MINOR MATTERS FOR DELEGATION TO CLERK/NEXT AGENDA1. Date of September meeting Due to holiday arrangements of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, It was resolved to move this to the following week. 2. Parish Walks The following were agreed:-Monday 5^th July – Short Walk, commencing at 7.30 pm outside Butcher’s.Monday 19^th July – Longer Walk, commencing at 7pm outside St Mary Magdalene Church. 3. Large Yellow Container in Crabtree Lane car park The Chairman offered to investigate.

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