16 March 2015
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Tickton and Routh Parish Council held in Tickton Village Hall, on Monday 16 March 2015
Present: Councillor Morris (in the Chair)
Councillors Caley; Dobson; Oliver; Webster; A Walker; N Walker; Wells
Apologies: Councillors Sinkler; Hardy; Lenton.
Absent: Mrs. Lloyd – Clerk
In Attendance: Councillor Phyllis Pollard for agenda items 1-4 and 6;
Mrs. C. Morris (minute taker)
Public: There were no members of the public present.
Councillor Morris informed the council that Mrs. Lloyd was in hospital and with the agreement of the Chairman, Mrs. C. Morris attended to take the minutes of the meeting.
Councillors asked for their best wishes to be sent to Mrs. Lloyd.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no members of the public present.
123. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda items 9b and 12 (minutes 129 and 131 refer) as Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee. Councillor Oliver declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda items 9b (minute 129 refers), and 12 (minute 131 refers) as a member of the Village Hall Management Committee, and agenda 10 (minute 100 refers) Routh Wind Farm Community Fund. Councillor Wells declared a non pecuniary interest in item 10 (minute 100 refers) Routh Wind Farm Community Fund.
124. MINUTES
Resolved: The minutes of the meeting on 9 February 2015 are signed as a true and correct record.
Councillor Wells personally commented that in relation to minute 117 the minute should have referred to more of what was discussed at the meeting and the decision should not need to refer to what was previously discussed.
125. CLERKS REPORT
(a) Planning Enforcement Issues
Planning Enforcement had been contacted regarding three potential breaches. These were
- the state of the entrance and parking at the stables on Carr Lane, which would now be discussed with a planning officer;
- the change of use of the field near the Crown and Anchor, which Enforcement was following up, although change of use would not be required if used only for 28 days in a twelve month period;
- the height of fence near footpath at new house east of 7 Main Street, Tickton where they responded that planning permission was not required for a fence up to 2m high.
The points were noted.
(b) Have your say on Your Waterways Workshops
It was noted that workshops were to take place on the elements of the above plan throughout March.
(c) Elections
- Notice informing residents of the forthcoming parish council elections to be
displayed. Need to check dates so as not to fall foul of purdah restrictions.
- Councillors wishing to stand for re-election were reminded of the need to complete
their nomination forms.
(d) Importance of Verges in your Community – noted
(e) Transparency Code
It was noted that the new transparency code has been introduced for councils with an annual turnover of less than £25000 as from April 2015 who are now excluded from the external audit regime but do have to publish a list of information on their website. Although our turnover exceeds £25,000 it would be good practise to ensure that similar information is also available on our website to residents of Tickton and Routh.
126. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH WARD COUNCILLOR
- Councillor Hardy (by email) asked for the timescale for re-location of the recycling facility at Weel now that the Southern by-pass has opened.
- Councillor Webster asked for the fly tipping at Red and Green Cottages and Weel Road to be addressed. Agreed that an item be placed in the Tickton Diary informing residents that ERYC collect household items for disposal at a reasonable cost.
- Councillor N.Walker asked for a follow-up on the marking out of the bus-stop adjacent to the new bus shelter.
- Stables, Carr Lane. Councillor Pollard agreed to follow-up and report back.
127. COMMUNITY SAFETY
Recent reports from the police and neighbourhood watch were noted.
Neighbourhood Watch event at end of month – bicycle marking etc.
Request for vehicle recognition kit on a temporary basis. Enquiry to be made re costs.
128. PLANNING
(a) Planning Decisions
Ref 14/04034/PLF – Erection of single storey extension to rear at 109 Churchfields, Tickton HU17 9SY for Mr & Mrs Cholewa.
Approval is given.
(b) Planning Applications
Ref 15/00535 – Installation of 40 no ground mounted solar array at Land South East of High Farm Main Road Routh for Mr Pat Northgraves.
Resolved: If approved, the following conditions should be imposed:
- That the panels are ground mounted as shown in the proposed installation of photovoltaic panels drawing no. 102.
- To lessen the impact on the neighbourhood and the adjacent A1035, that the height of the installation does not exceed the dimension 1.765m as mentioned in drawing no. 102.
Ref 14/04060 – Erection of first floor extension to side at 31 Scotts Garth Close Tickton for Mr and Mrs Ashenden
Resolved: If approved, the following conditions should be imposed:
- That the roof be hipped to reduce the impact of the increase in height.
- That no windows are allowed in the proposed end elevation as there are
concerns locally about overlooking and loss of privacy.
129. FINANCE
(a) Financial Commentary – none
(b) Payments
Tickton Village Hall
Resolved: To pay £10.00 room hire
Mr Brice
Resolved: To pay £88.31 salary, and £14.99 expenses, total £103.30
Mrs. Lloyd
Resolved: To pay £1095.20 salary and £125.99 expenses, total £1221.19
HMRC
Resolved – To pay £278.20 PAYE
West Building Supplies
Resolved: Payment of £229.57 for Play Bark
Proludic Limited
Resolved: Payment of £527.33 – Replacement Parts
ERYC Supplies
Resolved to pay £41.31 – Stationery
(c) Budget
Decision deferred pending Clerk’s return to work
130. ROUTH WIND FARM FUND 2015/16
Agreed to submit application to the Fund for re-surfacing tennis courts. It was noted two prices received. The council agreed that other grant funding for this project should be sourced.
131. CAR PARKING AT TICKTON VILLAGE HALL – Deferred to the next meeting
132. FUTURE COUCIL MEETINGS (based on previous year)
20 April 2015
18 May 2015 – Annual Council Meeting
15 June 2015
13 July 2015 (amended date, due to possible Village Hall re-roofing project)
21 September 2015
19 October 2015
16 November 2015
14 December 2015
18 January 2016
8 February 2016 (amended date – Village Hall’s Annual Pantomime)
21 March 2016
Proposed Dates for the next two Annual Parish Meetings ( between 1 March and 1 June)
27 April 2015 (as this is in the purdah period, date amended to 7pm Thursday 21 May 2015 )
25 April 2016
133.Date of Next Meeting
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.38 pm. The next ordinary meeting of the Parish Council was scheduled for 20 April 2015.