HESSAY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7.30PM IN THE CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM, HESSAY, ON WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2018
Present: Councillors Mark Barratt (Chairman), Roger Hildreth, Mike Lord and Ann Watson. Also present were City Councillor Chris Steward, four members of the public and the Clerk, James Mackman.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
18.113 – TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST (NOT PREVIOUSLY DECLARED) ON ANY MATTERS OF BUSINESS
None.
18.114 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND APPROVE REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and approved from Councillor Olivia Johnson.
18.115 – TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2018
The minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2018, having been circulated and read, were accepted and signed as a true record.
18.116 – TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF YORK COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
City Councillor Steward gave an update on the asphalt plant planning application.
18.117 – TO MAKE DECISIONS ON PARISH COUNCIL LAND
(a) Registration of Parish Land – To receive an update
Copies of the minutes referred to at the September Parish Council meeting have been given to the solicitor.
(b) Hessay Pond including the potential for the provision of a picnic table
No further news on this subject.
(c) Willow Garth
No news on this subject.
(d) Allotments
It was reported that: –
i. One more allotment rent has been received
ii. The old shed has been removed
iii. A new shed has been erected
iv. The allotments are looking in good order
(e) Thief Lane
No news on this subject.
(f) Sandpit Field
No report.
18.118 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(a) The Councillors considered the planning applications received since the September Parish Council as listed below.
Details of Planning Application – Comments
Ref: 18/02003/FUL – Single-storey rear extension at 4 Shirbutt Lane.
No objections
Ref: 18/02432/FUL – Erection of 2no. agricultural buildings for general purpose and machinery storage and for the keeping of livestock at land to north east of Moor Villa Farm, Low Moor Lane
The Parish Council does not object but notes that there is no provision for the storage and disposal of animal waste as required by nitrate vulnerable zone regulations.
(b) To note Local Authority Planning Decisions
i. It was noted that the Local Authority had passed no plans since the September Parish Council meeting.
ii. It was noted that the following planning application had been withdrawn
• Ref: 18/01023/FUL – Erection of stables in paddock at Mapplefields, 5 Laburnum Farm Close.
(c) To discuss progress on the proposed asphalt plant on the Hessay Industrial Estate
It was noted that the City Council’s Case Officer had submitted a report recommending refusal of the application. The applicant’s QC has submitted an appeal against the recommendation. It is likely that at the City Council’s forthcoming Planning Committee meeting the decision will be made to defer discussion on the subject until a later date.
18.119 – TO DISCUSS THE PROVISION OF A DEFIBRILLATOR IN THE VILLAGE
There was no news on this subject.
18.120 – TO DISCUSS THE CONDITION OF THE VILLAGE ROADS, VERGES, POTHOLES, FOOTPATHS AND SIGNAGE IN THE VILLAGE
(a) It was noted that Community Payback had not attended to the vegetation along the footpath in Shirbutt Lane. The Clerk is to pursue the subject. (Action Clerk)
(b) It was noted that the sign on the A59 has been reinstated.
18.121 – TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND IN MAIN STREET
City Councillor Chris Steward is still working on this.
18.122 – TO CONSIDER HAVING THE NOTICE BOARD REFURBISHED
It was agreed that the notice board should be refurbished. It was further agreed that the Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman, be authorised to spend up to £100 on the work. (Action Councillor Barratt and Clerk)
18.123 – TO CONSIDER COUNCILLOR TRAINING
There are no planned training events to consider at the moment.
Councillor Watson reported that she had attended the YLCA One-Day Conference at the Mercure Fairfield Manor Hotel, Skelton on 28th September. During the day she had attended four workshops.
18.124 – TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON VILLAGE POLICING
The Clerk referred the Councillors to a schedule of incidents in Hessay reported to the police in September and October 2018. It was noted that there had been a burglary in September.
18.125 – FINANCE
(a) Financial Report
The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 14 November 2018. The report reflected the receipts and payments (net of VAT) below.
The bank balances at 14 November were: –
Current Account £500.00
Business Money Manager Account £11,134.27
(b) To note accounts for payment
342 Information Commissioner Annual registration fee £40.00
343 Krystal Hosting Ltd Website domain renewal £14.99
344 James Mackman Clerk’s salary – October & November £279.30
345 HM Revenue & Customs Income tax – October & November £69.80
346 James Mackman Expenses £6.54
(c) To receive a report on income received
City of York Council 2nd half year’s precept £1,825.00
HSBC Bank interest £3.36
Northern Powergrid Wayleave £15.87
(d) To agree to renew the Parish Council’s insurance policy
The Clerk reported that the insurance renewal was due. Zurich Municipal had quoted the same premium as last year. This was £7 less than provided in this year’s budget. It was resolved to renew the insurance with Zurich.
18.126 – CLERK’S REPORT:
(a) Progress on the clearance of the gutter and pipe in Shirbutt Lane (Min. 18.108a) – (Jan 16)
No progress to report on this subject.
18.127 – TO NOTE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
It was noted that the correspondence received since the September Parish Council meeting listed below had been circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting
(a) CYC – Emergency Prepared Speed Training
(b) CYC – Wetherby Road roundabout closure
(c) Explore York Libraries & Archives – Yortime October 2018
(d) Haxby PC – Fracking email
(e) Julian Sturdy MP – Invitation to meeting on 18th October
18.128 – TO CONSIDER MINOR MATTERS -None.
18.129 – TO CONSIDER NEW ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
None.
18.130 – TO AGREE THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday 9 January 2019.
There being no more business the meeting was formally closed at 8.46pm.
Chairman……………………………. Date………………….…
James Mackman, Clerk 39 Calder Avenue, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6RG
Tel: 01904 399277 email: jmackman3@gmail.com