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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 19th December 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, J. Watson.
Apologies:
None received.
409. Police Report
No Police representatives were present
410. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
410.a N.Y.C.C
Cllr Dadd advised that the Sowerby Gateway application had been considered and the four way road junction had been approved in principle subject to the Highway Agency approving further design.
Cllr Watson questioned the situation regarding the provision of low cost homes in the development and Cllr Dadd advised that affordable homes would be available to local people first.
Members questioned the situation regarding construction traffic and were advised that there would be a 7.5 ton weight limit and that the cleaning of construction traffic was conditional.
410.b HDC
Cllr Dadd advised that David Murkett had been made an alderman in the previous week.
Cllr Adamson advised that Cabinet had approved the £100,000 for the work to the Market Place and £10000 for the renovation work at the World of James Herriot. A peer review of shared services had concluded that it was working extremely well and that customer services was outstanding.
Cllr Adamson advised that Yorkshire Air Ambulance were to be based at RAF Topcliffe.
411. Open Forum
No members of the public were present.
412. Minutes
412.a Town Council Meeting held on 21 November 2011
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held 21 November 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
412.b Matters Arising from the Minutes
Minute no. 403.b Open Areas Committee
Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised that a quote of £2400 had been accepted for the provision of the additional fencing on the Holmes.
Minute no.406 Meetings/Committees
The Meeting was advised that the Finance Meeting of the Town Council had been arranged for Monday 9 January at 7.00pm at the Town Hall.
413. Committee Minutes and Reports
413.a. Planning Committee
The Meeting received the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 December.
413.b.Central Areas Committee
The Meeting received the Minutes of the Central Areas Committee held on 16 November.
413.c Personnel Committee – 8 December
The Meeting received the Minutes of the Personnel Committee held on 8 December.
The Clerk advised that the various items had been in confidential session and therefore any discussion in relation to those items should be held at the end of the meeting.
413.d Public Conveniences Committee
The Minutes of the Committee held on 16 December were circulated.
Cllr Duffey advised that a meeting was to be held at the end of January to evaluate costings and options for the facility.
414. Burial Board
Cllr Adamson advised that a Burial Board Meeting was to be arranged to set the fees for the next financial year. He informed the Meeting that R.Hill was to be the tenant of the Cemetery Lodge.
Resolved: that memorial applications for Joan Pallister and Stephen Windross be approved.
415. Correspondence/Items Raised
415.a South Cleveland Heart Fund
The Meeting received a letter dated 28 October regarding the South Cleveland Heart Fund.
Resolved: that a donation of £50.00 be made to the South Cleveland Heart Fund
415.b Review of District Council Electoral Arrangements
A letter dated 16 November was received from Hambleton District Council advising of the review of electoral arrangements with a view to reducing the number of councillors.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
415.c Localism Bill and Draft National Planning Policy Framework
The Meeting received a letter dated 17 November from MD2LLP advising of the services they could offer in relation to the localism bill and draft national policy framework. Cllr Duffey noted the reference to parish plans at the recent YLCA training event and that they were seen as best practise.
Following further discussion it was
Resolved: that Rural Action Yorkshire be invited to send a representative to a Town Council meeting to discuss parish plans.
415.d Great North Air Ambulance Service
A letter dated 16 November was received advising of the aim of the service and charity.
Resolved: that the letter be received and noted.
415.e Thirsk Clock
The Meeting received a letter dated 15 December from Thirsk Clock advising of the requirements for a performing rights license. It was noted that finance was available within the youth activities budget.
Resolved: that a donation of £100 be made to Thirsk Clock in respect of the performing rights licence.
415.f Uthie Youth Club
A letter was received from R.Stapylton the Chair of Uthie regarding money required for equipment for the club.
Resolved: that the accounts of the youth club be requested
416. Finance
Resolved:
a. that the accounts for payment as at 19 December 2011 be approved and cheques signed.
b. that the balance sheet and budget report for November be received and approved.
417. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Penson advised members of the Thirsk web cam set up by Thirsk Tourist Information.
Cllr Morton noted that a van for sale was parked on the roadway at St James Green.
Cllr Adamson advised on the bad condition of the Tranmire ditch.
418. On-Going Items
Resolved: that the dates for the appointment of trustees of the Ethel Johnson Bequest Trust be obtained
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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