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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 17th October 2011 at 7:15pm
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs: C.Hesmondhalgh (Chair), D.Adamson, D.Duffey, E.Fraser, H.Mills, M.Penson, F.Roberts, J.Watson. Apologies: Cllrs: J.Jackson (abroad), A. Morton (ill)
388. Police Report
No Police were present
389. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
389.a N.Y.C.C
The Meeting was advised that Cllr Dadd had submitted his apologies.
389.b HDC
Cllr Adamson advised that examination of utilising the company set up by NYCC and York City Council for internal audit was being undertaken.
390. Open Forum
No members of the public were present.
391. Minutes
391a Town Council Meeting held on 19 September 2011
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held 19 September 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
391.b Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 19 September 2011
Minute 383.d NYCC A19 Winter Damage Meeting
Cllr Adamson advised that the works to be undertaken were in the main to be carried out at night and would have little effect on Thirsk.
392. Committee Minutes and Reports
392.a. Planning Committee – 19 September 2011
The Meeting received the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 19 September.
Cllr Roberts advised that amended details in respect of the the formation of an improved junction of the A168 (T) and B1448 had been submitted and the plans were difficult to assess. No roundabout had been included and crossing of the carriageway was still required.
Cllr Roberts also advised that HDC was examinining requiring an application to be submitted in respect of the re-surfacing of the Methodist Church car park.
Following further discussion it was:-
Resolved:
a) that HDC be advised that the format of the amended plans was difficult to assess and understand and it appears that there is still a requirement for traffic to cross carriageways at the junction. At the very least the Town Council would like to see provision of a roundabout.
b) that HDC be advised that it would not be in the public interest to pursue any action in respect of re-surfacing of the Methodist Church car park.
393. Burial Board
Cllr Adamson reported that the repairs and refurbishment to the Cemetery Lodge were underway.
394. Correspondence/Items Raised
394.a 2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in England.
The Meeting received a letter dated 21 September from the boundary Commission for England advising of the initial proposals for new parliamentary constituencies in England.
The proposals for Thirsk would see it become part of a Richmond and Thirsk Constituency.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
394.b Employment Law, HR and Health and Safety Services
A letter was received from Ellis Whittam, who was the employment law advisers to the SLCC, advising of the service they provided to local councils which included employment law, health and safety and general health and safety.
Following discussion it was
Resolved: that Ellis Whittam be requested to provide a quotation for providing the employment law, HR and Health and Safety services.
394.c Provision of Grit Bins
Emails dated 1 October 2011 were received from Cllr G.Dadd and J.Haile regarding the provision of grit bins through the NYCC Winter Maintenance Community Involvment Scheme.
An email and letter dated 11 October was received from NYCC giving details of the scheme and advising of training and briefing sessions.
It was noted that as part of the scheme parish councils could order a maximum of one tonne of salt and Local Councils would need to provide the necessary equipment and insurance cover. Members discussed the effectiveness, requirements and cost implications in a large parish such as Thirsk.
Resolved: that further information and costings be obtained to enable detailed consideration
394.d Herriot Country Visitor Guide
An email dated 4 October was received regarding the cost of adverts in the visitor guide.
Resolved: that the email be noted
394.e The Bribery Act 2010
The meeting received an advice note from the YLCA regarding the bribery act 2010 which had come into force on 1 July 2011.
Resolved: that the advice note be received and noted.
383.f A19 Carriageway Improvements
A letter dated 6 October was received from NYCC advising of the area and times of works to be carried out between 17 th and 27th of October.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
394.g Request for Bulb Planting at Norby
Cllr Duffey advised that local residents from the housing development at Norby had developed a community initiative for bulb planting in the area and had approached Thirsk in Bloom . The cost to Thirsk in Bloom for the bulbs would be £60.00
Resolved: that the Town Council reimburse Thirsk in Bloom £60.00 for the cost of bulbs for Norby.
384. Millgate Public Toilets
The Clerk advised the Meeting of the current position and that the transfer was likely to be at the end of October.
Resolved: that the report be noted.
384. Finance
The Clerk advised that due to time and work constraints particularly in respect of the office move the balance sheet and budget report were not available for the Meeting.
Resolved: that the accounts for payment as at 17 October 2011 be approved and cheques signed.
385. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Watson advised that the Central Areas Meeting had been cancelled in view of the office move.
She also noted that in respect of the request for finger posts for the sensory garden and riverside walk there was only sufficient space for one additional finger post.
Cllr Roberts advised on the YLCA Joint Executive Board and noted that NALC subscriptions had risen by 3%. The YLCA had appointed a new Deputy Chief Officer.
Cllr Hesmondhalgh noted that the library staff had approached Cllr Penson with regard to concern in respect of a dead tree which it was considered could be dangerous. She had established that the tree came under the management of the Nursery Mews Estate and contact had been made.
386. On-Going Items
Insurance Document/Accounts - Ethel Johnson Bequest Trust
Resolved: that the Trust be advised that the Town Council requires sight of the Insurance documents in respect of Carrs Field and the dates for the appointment of Trustees.
The meeting closed at 8. 33 pm
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