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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 18th July 2011 at 7:15pm
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs: C. Hesmondhalgh (Chair), D.Adamson, D. Duffey, E. Fraser, J. Jackson, H. Mills, A. Morton, M. Penson, F. Roberts, A. Robinson, J. Watson.
Apologies:
None
357. Police Report
No Police were present.
358. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
358.a N.Y.C.C
Cllr Dadd advised that Chapel Street was included in the programme of high priority maintenance.
In response to a question Cllr Dadd noted that it was not possible to install a mini-roundabout at Chapel Street.
He advised that NYCC was undertaking a consultation on civil parking enforcement.
Cllr Watson questioned how enforcement would be effected and it was noted that the scheme could be run in partnership with District Councils with Local Authority Wardens undertaking the enforcement.
Cllr Adamson advised that that the County Council intended to re-organise the personal care at home service with plans to put visitors into different jobs and using the private sector. He noted that this had been done without consultation
358.b HDC
Cllr’s Adamson and Robinson had no items to report.
359 Open Forum
Resolved: that standing orders be suspended
David Tucker advised that he was attending at the behest of Sowerby Parish Council with a view to setting up a joint working party to plan an event for the Queens Diamond Jubilee.
He had sent a proposal which noted all national events, local groups, venues and possible local events, which had been circulated with the agenda. It was proposed that the working party should have two to three representatives from each Council.
N. Redfern advised that he was attending in respect of a request to site a temporary scaffolding bridge at the picnic area to gain access to his property’s rear garden to enable building work to be carried out. Cllr Watson advised that the issue had been considered by the Central Areas Committee and several concerns had been raised. N.Redfern gave further information regarding the matter and noted that the Environment Agency had given permission for the river to be bridged.
Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised that the letter seeking consent would be dealt with under
correspondence.
Resolved: that standing orders be re-instated.
360. Minutes
360.a Town Council Meeting held on 20 June 2011
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held 20 June 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
360.b Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 20 June 2011
Minute 350.i Northallerton Prison
The Clerk advised that a meeting had been held with the Resettlement Manager and Risk Assessor of the prison with regard to community work and weeding of the Market Place, painting of benches, maintenance of plinths and planters on Long Street had been discussed. Requirements included appropriate tools for the work and storage facilities, area to eat lunch, ability to clock in and out at a given time during the day, firsts aid facilities. It was noted that the workers would not be supervised. Following further discussion it was:
Resolved: that the Resettlement Manager be invited to attend a Town Council Meeting to discuss community working.
361. Committee Minutes and Reports
361.a. Planning Committee
The Meeting received the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 7 July 2011.
361.b. Sensory Garden
The Meeting received the minutes of the Sensory Garden Working Party held on 6 June 2011.
It was noted that the developer’s fences along the riverside walk were still in place and this was being pursued by HDC.
361.c Central Areas
Cllr Watson reported on the Central Areas Meeting held on 13 July.
Cllr Watson noted that a letter had been received from Diane Miller advising that she was unable to continue with the care of the picnic area and requested that a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent for all the voluntary work that she had undertaken.
Resolved: that a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent to Diane Miller for all her work and effort in respect of the planting and maintenance of the Picnic Area.
362. Burial Board
Resolved: that the memorial/inscription applications for Florence Ethel Stevens, Freda Rosalie Lucy Furniss Foxton, David Brown, Iris M. Wilkinson and Georgina Partridge be approved.
363. Correspondence/Items Raised
363.a Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Action Plans
A letter dated 28 June 2011 was received from HDC with regard to Town and Parish Councils developing Action Plans in consultation with local groups. The Action Plans would identify public open space projects that were eligible for section 106 monies.
Resolved: that Open Spaces and Greens Committee consider the preparation of an Action Plan and report back to the Town Council
363.b Queens Diamond Jubilee
The Meeting received the proposal for a combined programme of celebrations prepared by D.Tucker which detailed the various national events, objectives, local groups, venues and possible events.
Resolved: that Cllrs Hesmondhalgh, Mills and Penson represent the Town Council on the joint working party with Sowerby Parish Council.
363.c Outdoor Fitness Class – The Holmes
An email dated 5 July 2011 was received from M.Woods with a summary of an outdoor fitness boot camp he wished to run on the Holmes with classes proposed for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Members felt that the Holmes should remain as a recreational area for use by everybody and were concerned that a fitness class could have an impact on people who used the Holmes. It was suggested that Carrs Field may be an appropriate location.
Resolved:
a) that M.Woods be advised that the Town Council wished the Holmes to remain as a recreational area for all residents.
b) that the email be referred to the Carrs Field Trustees
363.d Temporary Bridge Across Cod Beck
The Meeting considered a letter dated 7 July from N and J Redfern requesting permission to erect a temporary scaffolding bridge across the river from the Picnic Area to enable building material to be
transported to the rear of their property for the development of an extension.
Members raised various health and safety issues and concerns and following further discussion it was:
Resolved: That N and J Redfern be requested to supply the following additional information:-
a) Details of the access requirements at Mill Gardens, whether this would include vehicles and if so the type and expected frequency of use.
b) Details of the expected amount of waste to be taken from site and how the disposal is to be achieved.
c) Anticipated daily hours of work and hours of use of the bridge.
d) Anticipated duration of contract
e) Copy of letter of permission from the Environment Agency.
f) Copy of Contractors risk assessment in respect of the bridge.
363.e Sponsors Signs-Whitemare Roundabout
The Meeting received details of proposed signs for the roundabout from Calverts Carpets.
The maximum size allowed was 0.06m square and the Highway Authority had to agree to the sign to ensure that there was no safety hazard with the location or size of the sign, taking into account the size of the roundabout.
Resolved: that signs of appropriate size in relation to the roundabout with minimum wording be approved.
363.f A61 Bridge Street, St James Green and Stammergate – Footway Improvement Work
A letter dated 11 July 2011 was received from NYCC advising of footway improvement works which were to commence on 25 July for a period up to three weeks.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
364. Finance
The Clerk advised that due to time and work constraints the balance sheet and budget report were not available for the Meeting.
Resolved: that the accounts for payment as at 18 July 2011be approved and cheques signed.
365. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Watson advised that the re-cobbling of the Market Place had been discussed at the Area Forum and any capital expenditure had to be approved by the District Councils Strategic Management Team and Cabinet. A report was to be submitted for consideration in September or October and it was not guaranteed that the original £100,000 allocation would be approved.
Cllr Adamson noted the good turnout for the Royal British Legion 90th Anniversary parade and service.
Part II
Resolved: that in accordance with the provisions of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 the press and public be excluded for the discussion of confidential items.
The meeting closed at 9.15pm
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