HESSAY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7.30PM AT THE CHAPEL, MAIN STREET, HESSAY ON THURSDAY, 15 JULY 2021
Present: Councillors Mark Barratt (Chairman), Olivia Johnson, Mike Lord, Steve Mills and George Ramshaw. Also present were Stuart Cariss and the Clerk, James Mackman.
To conform to the current Covid-19 regulations social distancing was maintained when the meeting was held in the Chapel yard. On a sunny, windless evening the meeting started with a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius dropping to 17 degrees Celsius at the close of the meeting.
AGENDA
21.065 – CO-OPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW COUNCILLOR
Steve Mills was co-opted onto the Parish Council and signed his Declaration of Office.
21.066 – TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST (NOT PREVIOUSLY DECLARED) ON ANY MATTERS OF BUSINESS
None.
21.067 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE GIVEN IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING
City Councillors James Barker and Anne Hook had sent their apologies.
21.068 – TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF REASONS GIVEN FOR ABSENCE
All Councillors being present there was no need to give approval.
21.069 – TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 20 MAY 2021
The minutes of the meeting held on 20 May 2021, having been circulated and read, were accepted and signed as a true record.
21.070 – TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF YORK COUNCILLOR’S REPORT – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
With both City Councillors being absent attending a City Council meeting there was no report.
21.071 – TO MAKE DECISIONS ON PARISH COUNCIL LAND
(a) Registration of Parish Land – To receive an update
There was no further news on this subject.
(b) Hessay Pond
It was noted that the vegetation in the pond area has grown to the point where some areas are inaccessible and that the new table cannot be used owing to the presence of nettles. It was agreed that the vegetation be cut back as soon as possible. A local resident is to be asked to carry out the work. (Action Councillor Barratt)
(c) Willow Garth
i. It was reported that the nettles are covered with butterfly larvae so it was agreed to leave cutting back the nettles until September.
ii. There was a discussion on what to do with the dilapidated building in Willow Garth. The building has asbestos roofing which, undisturbed, is no hazard. It was resolved that the tenant be asked to ensure that the building is safe. (Action Clerk)
(d) Allotments
It was agreed that a sign by bought which instructs people not to dig in the area where the asbestos is buried. (Action Councillor Barratt)
(e) Thief Lane
No news on this subject.
(f) Sandpit Field
No report.
21.072 – PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(a) To consider the following Planning Application: –
Details of Planning Applications – Comments
Ref: 21/01196/FUL – Erection of detached wooden framed outdoor bbq shelter at Dexter House, The Fold.
No objections but we seek assurance that the shelter will not adversely affect the neighbours.
(b) To note Local Authority Planning Decisions
It was noted that the following planning application had been refused: –
• Ref: 21/01196/FUL – Erection of detached wooden framed outdoor bbq shelter at Dexter House, The Fold.
21.073 – TO DISCUSS THE PROVISION OF TWO “VILLAGE SIGNS” AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE VILLAGE
Councillor Ramshaw reported that he is pursuing this subject.
21.074 – TO DISCUSS PROGRESS ON TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH GROUP
It was noted that no progress has been made on the implementation of the scheme. It appears that the police have not had time to arrange training.
21.075 – TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON VILLAGE POLICING
It was noted that there had been two incidents of theft from the motor racing track on 21st June.
21.076 – FINANCE
(a) Financial Report
The Clerk presented a detailed report showing the actual income and expenditure for the year for the period to 15 July 2021. The report reflected the receipts and payments (net of VAT) below.
The bank balances on 15 July were: –
Current Account £500.00
Business Money Manager Account £10,773.87
(b)
To note accounts for payment
400 James Mackman Clerk’s salary – June & July £299.40
418 HM Revenue & Customs Income tax – June & July £74.80
419 James Mackman Expenses £6.04
(c) To receive a report on income received
HSBC Bank interest £0.27
21.077 – CLERK’S REPORT:
(a) Progress on the replacement of the matting in the playground (Min. 21.030b)
The matting has yet to be replaced.
21.078 – TO NOTE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
It was noted that the correspondence received since the May Parish Council meeting listed below had been circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting
(a) CYC – Local Plan Proposed Modifications and Evidence Base Consultation (2021)
(b) CYC – Regeneration Team message
(c) NALC – Chief Executive’s bulletin
(d) North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel – Seeking independent co-opted members
(e) Open Spaces Society – E-zine June 2021
(f) YLCA – Law & Governance Bulletins
(g) YLCA – New password for Councillors
(h) YLCA – White Rose Updates
(i) YLCA – York Branch meeting details
21.079 – TO CONSIDER MINOR MATTERS
(a) The possibility of compensation for the noise from the Grasstrack events was discussed. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact the Clerk to Moor Monkton Parish Council so ask if that Parish Council had ever received compensation.. (Action Clerk)
(b) The Chairman read a Newsletter that he had written. The contents were agreed and the Newsletter is to be printed and distributed at no cost to the Parish Council.
(c) It was reported that the defibrillator had been taken for an emergency but wasn’t actually used. The Parish Council received thanks from the resident for having the defibrillator in place and available.
21.080 – TO CONSIDER NEW ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
The possible installation of “20 is Plenty” road signs.
21.081 – TO AGREE THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Thursday 16th September.
There being no more business the meeting was formally closed at 9.43pm.
Chairman……………………………. Date………………….…
James Mackman, Clerk 39 Calder Avenue, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6RG
Tel: 01904 399277 email: jmackman3@gmail.com