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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 19th September 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
377. Police Report
No Police were present
378. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
378.a N.Y.C.C
Cllr Robinson advised that a road closed sign needed removing from Millgate.
Cllr Roberts noted that there were old roadwork signs in various locations which had not been collected.
378.b HDC
Cllr Adamson advised on a proposal to reduce the number of District Councillors to 26 which would include combining seats which were close together. Seven District Councillors would conduct reviews including Cllr Adamson.
Cllr Robinson advised that the Olympic torch would be carried through Thirsk, Northallerton and Bedale. It was estimated that waste management would be £61000 over budget as a result of the rising cost of fuel. The Council was developing a new website, the World of James Herriot had a new manager in place and had a twenty point marketing plan. The Council was examining the transfer of footway lighting.
379 Open Forum
Resolved: that standing orders be suspended
Mrs Konieczny was concerned that the various agencies involved in flood management were not acting in a unified approach and were wasting time and money. She advised the meeting of the issues that had arisen during previous floods and she noted that the Town Council had recently agreed to resurrect the flood risk action plan. The involvement of the IDB was discussed and it was noted that Anne McIntosh MP had raised issues concerning Thirsk flood risk and considered that the IDB should be allowed to take a greater role. Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised of the various actions the Town Council was pursuing with regard to an action plan and confirmed that Mrs Konieczny would be kept informed.
Mr R.Happs advised of the concern regarding the possible closure of the staffed ticket office at Thirsk railway station and the disabled access problems that would arise.
Resolved:
a) that a letter be sent to Network Rail advising of the disabled access facilities at Thirsk Railway Station and the necessity of a staffed ticket office.
b) that standing orders be reinstated.
380. Minutes
380.a Town Council Meeting held on 15 August 2011
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held 15 August 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
380.b Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 15 August 2011
Minute no.368 (a) NYCC
Cllr Watson advised that the pooling problem on Station Road had been resolved.
381. Committee Minutes and Reports
381.a. Planning Committee – 1 September 2011
The Meeting received the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 1 September.
381.b. Christmas Festivities Committee- 12 September 2011
The Meeting received the minutes of the Committee held on 12 September. The Clerk advised that quotations for the lights needed to be discussed under confidential items.
381.c Central Areas
The Meeting received the minutes of the Committee held on 13 September 2011.
382. Burial Board
Cllr Adamson noted that the applications for memorials were within the six month period that allowed for grave settlement and that memorial illustrations had not been included.
Resolved: that consideration of the memorial applications be deferred pending receipt of illustrations.
383. Correspondence/Items Raised
383.a Taxi Stands in Hambleton District
The meeting considered a letter dated 19 August from HDC advising of the review undertaken in respect of taxi ranks and questioning whether any further provision was required.
Members noted the number of allocated spaces and the various usage.
Resolved: that on the information available the Town Council consider that the existing taxi rank is sufficient for the current and proper usage.
383.b Thirsk 10 Road Race – 20 November 2011
A letter dated 24 August was received from Centurion Traffic Management giving details of the Thirsk 10 Road Race,
Resolved: that the letter be noted
383.c Parking in Thirsk
The meeting received an email dated 29 August from Sowerby Parish Council regarding free parking over the Christmas period and re-designation of the short stay car park in Millgate.
Cllr Adamson advised that car park usage was being reviewed and formal consultation would be carried out in due course. Cllr Roberts noted that the signage indicating the parking durations was unclear.
Resolved:
a) that the Town council support a request for free parking over the Christmas period.
b) that the usage of the Millgate car park be considered when formal consultation is undertaken by HDC.
383.d NYCC A19 Winter Damage Meeting
Notes of a meeting held on 5 September were received. Cllr Adamson advised that the only proposals that had an effect on Thirsk were the A19 York Road and A19 to Shipton.
Resolved: that the Notes be received.
383.e Planning Application 11/01435/Ful – Formation of an improved junction of the A168 (T) and B1448 to permit northbound and southbound movements.
Cllr Robinson declared an interest as a member of the District Council Planning Committee and took no part in the discussion.
Cllr Roberts advised on the details of the application which was part of the Sowerby Gateway proposals and noted that Sowerby PC had raised several issues. Cllr Duffey noted that there was a general trend to move away from crossing over carriageways. Members were also advised of the shortness of the slip road.
Resolved: that the Town Councils concerns regarding the shortness of the slip road and traffic crossing over the carriageway be submitted to HDC
384. 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 19 September 2011be approved and cheques signed.
385. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised that she and Cllr Adamson had attended a cocktail party at RAF Leeming.
Cllr Morton noted that the Church clock was not working and the meeting was advised that the PCC was pursuing its repair.
Cllr Robinson noted that the lights on the Town clock were not working. He advised that he had been approached by two residents who had fallen in the Millgate toilets following the work carried out by HDC.
Cllr Mills advised that the Business Association understood that revised parking charges were to be introduced in October. Cllr Adamson and Robinson both confirmed that this was not the case.
Cllr Adamson advised that the Tranmire Ditch was full of various items. The Chair of the Millennium Green Trust had resigned and nobody had expressed an interest in taking over as chair. A chair would be appointed at each meeting. The Trust was to write to seek assistance in clearing the ditch out. Cllr Adamson advised that the footpath between Hambleton Avenue and Gormire Close was again littered with rubbish and the hedge was completely overgrown and required severe pruning.
Cllr Roberts advised that she had attended a farewell lunch for Ian Strong of the YLCA held at the Tithe Barn at Nether Poppleton.
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 9.25pm
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