18 July 2011
TICKTON AND ROUTH PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Tickton and Routh Parish Council held in Tickton Village Hall, on Monday 18 July 2011
Present: Councillor Morris (in the Chair)
Councillors Caley, Harbidge, Hardy, Oliver, Sinkler, A Walker, N Walker, Webster, Wells
Councillor Dobson for items 41- 48 only
In Attendance: PSCO Freer for item 40 – 44 only
PCSO Marshall for item 40 – 44 only
Ms V Bolton – Beverley LAT – for item 42 only
Mrs Lloyd – Clerk (minute taker)
Public: There was one member of the public present
40 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Oliver declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 9b, and a personal interest in item 11 (minutes 46 and 48 refer) as a member of the Village Hall Committee; Councillor Morris declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 9b and a personal interest in item 11(minutes 46 and 48 refer) as Chairman of the Village Hall Committee.
PUBLIC FORUM
AFC Tickton had sent a representative to the meeting who stated that the numbers of children involved with mini soccer had increased due to the continuing success of the club. This was reflected in the paper that had been circulated to each Councillor with the proposals for the coming season.
41 MINUTES
No amendments were required.
Resolved – The minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 20 June 2011 are signed as a true and correct record
42 MATTERS ARISING
Beverley LAT Street Surgery
Ms V Bolton fed back on the outcomes of the recent street surgery which was held in Tickton. Various actions were identified for the police, fire service, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and for the Parish Council.
43 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH WARD COUNCILLOR
The Ward Councillor had sent apologies to the meeting but had requested that any concerns were to be forwarded to her. The issues raised were the road lining on Meaux Road and the enforcement issues at Routh.
44 COMMUNITY SAFETY
Crime Figures
The report on crime figures for June was noted.
Feedback on parking on Main Street on the Saturday morning of 9 July was given and it was noted that only one vehicle was parked illegally.
A proposal was made that community safety should be moved up the agenda.
Resolved – From September meeting ‘Community Safety’ will follow ‘Minutes’ on the agenda.
45 PLANNING
Planning Application
- Erection of electricity sub-station at Land North of Chestnut Close, High Farm Country Park, Main Road, Routh – P Northgrave
Resolved – To request that a condition is imposed if approval is given to this scheme that requires the re-engineering of the entrance to the site (which was previously approved to be completed prior to the occupation of the site) to be completed before this scheme can commence to ensure safety of those using the A1035
Application to carry out works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order:
- Application 11/02355/TPO – 133 Main Street
Resolved – To defer to the decision of the tree officer regarding whether it is necessary to remove the sycamore T1 but if approved it should be replaced with a tree of a minimum height of 2.4 metres.
46 FINANCE
Financial Statement
The financial statement for the year to the end of June was presented to the Parish Council
Payments
- Tickton Village Hall
Resolved – To pay £12.00 for rent
- Mr Little
Resolved – To pay £72.00 for salary
- L&K Warcup Constructions Ltd
Resolved – To pay £210.00 for installation of gate
- Marmax Products Ltd
Resolved – To pay £379.20 in advance for bench
Payments made under delegated authority of financial regulation 6d
- ERNLCCA – Postage for ‘Good Councillor Guides’
Resolved – Payment of £6.00 for postage noted
- City Invoice Finance Ltd – Printing of Advert
Resolved – Payment of £28.00 for printing noted
Additional Insurance Premium
The insurance premium was currently being negotiated to reflect the handover of the play equipment on the GL Cullington Field.
Resolved – The Easy-Gate is to be added to the assets insured
47 CHURCH IN TICKTON FLOWER FESTIVAL
The Church in Tickton is to hold a flower festival in Tickton on 9 – 11 September.
Resolved – The Church in Tickton will have the use of the GL Cullington Car Park for the duration of the festival. AFC Tickton will be informed that the Village Field is not available for the duration of the festival
48 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH AFC TICKTON
(Due to a declaration of a personal interest Cllr Morris sought and was given approval to carry on as Chairman for this item)
Consideration was given to revising the memorandum of agreement with AFC Tickton following on from information from the football club about their plans to expand and use the GL Cullington Field and concerns raised by residents regarding parking and lack of opportunity for others to access the facilities.
Resolved – The Memorandum of Agreement is to be updated to restrict training on a Saturday to only five teams and to only three matches on a Sunday. No extra use of the Tickton Village Play Field or GL Cullington Field is approved.
(One member of the public left at this point)
49 GL CULLINGTON FIELD
Councillors considered the condition of the four areas of the activity trail/trim-track on the GL Cullington Field following the latest advice
Resolved – Trim- Track equipment is to be removed at the earliest opportunity
50 FLOOD LIAISON
Notes from the last meeting and an e-mail from PH were considered
Resolved – In future Cllr N Walker is to take the lead on matters regarding flooding
51 MOTIONS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLORS
Cllr Hardy proposed the following motion:-
That the PC considers asking ERYC to replace the give way markings at Weel Tip with a stop line and more appropriate signage including an additional sign warning drivers exiting the site to look both ways
Resolved – The motion is carried
Part ll PRIVATE SESSION
52 HANDYMAN RECRUITMENT
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.55pm.The next ordinary meeting was scheduled for 19 September 2011.