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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 20th December 2010 at 7:15pm
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs: D. Adamson (Chair), C. Hesmondhalgh, J. Jackson, J. Marshall, A. Morton, C. Pack, M. Penson, F. Roberts, J. Watson.
Apologies:
Cllrs A.Pagram (family commitments), A. Robinson (illness).
283. Police Report
No Police representatives were present
284. TIC
Cllr Adamson advised that Mr T.Naisbit would be attending the January Meeting to report on the progress in respect of a volunteer run TIC.
285. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
285.1 N.Y.C.C
Cllr Dadd advised that the NYCC had voted in favour of the waste incinerator.
Cllr Jackson questioned how the ash would be disposed. Cllr Dadd advised that the whole process was highly regulated with toxic waste actually being taken out of the County.
Cllr Dadd advised of the expected financial shortfall for the next financial year and of matters being considered as a result including concessionary travel and the library service.
285.2 Hambleton District Council
Cllr Adamson noted that the LDF was on the Council agenda for approval. He advised that a proposed new policy for consultation on premises licences had not been approved.
Cllr Marshall expressed concern regarding the de-classification of half seven acres and requested that the matter be highlighted at the Council Meeting.
286. Minutes
286.1 Town Council Meeting held on 15 November 2010
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held on 15 November 2010 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
286.2 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 15 November 2010
286.2.a Minute no. 275 Public Toilets in Thirsk
Cllr Adamson proposed that a Working Party be set up to undertake discussion with HDC on the transfer of the Millgate Toilets.
Resolved: that Cllrs D. Adamson, C. Hesmondhalgh, J. Jackson, F. Roberts form the working party to negotiate the transfer of the Millgate Toilets.
286.2.b Minute no.276.2b Freedom of the Town
The meeting was advised that the 4th Regiment had already been given freedom of the city of Sunderland and therefore were not able to accept further awards.
286.2.c Minute no. 281 Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Marshall noted that the civic society had wanted to assist with any initiative regarding painting of lamp posts and they were particularly interested in the highway lamps near to the church.
287. Committee Minutes and Reports
287.1 Sensory Garden – 15 November 2010
The meeting received the minutes of the Sensory Garden Working Party held on 15 November 2010.
Resolved: that the minutes be received and noted
287.2 Finance Committee – 13 December 2010
The Meeting received the minutes of the Finance Committee held on 13 December 2010.
Resolved: that the minutes be received and noted.
288. Precept 2011/12
The precept calculation was circulated. Cllr Marshall advised that the Clerk had examined the figures following the finance meeting and a proposed precept of £98997 had been calculated.
The Clerk noted that the budget for Christmas lights had been increased by £1000 taking into account recent expenditure.
Resolved: that a precept of £99000 be set for 2011/2012.
289. Burial Board.
Cllr Adamson noted that a Burial Board Meeting would be held in January to establish the fees for 2011/12.He advised the meeting that a burst pipe at the cemetery lodge had caused substantial damage and the tenants had been re-housed until the property was fit for occupation.
Resolved: that the report be noted.
290. Correspondence/Items Raised
291.1 Public Conveniences
The meeting received a letter dated 8 December 2010 from HDC confirming the offer in respect of the transfer of the Millgate toilets and providing information on the running costs.
Resolved: that the PC Working Party examine the information supplied for discussion with HDC.
292.2 Speeding Concerns-Norby Front Street
A letter dated 6 December 2010 was received from Hambleton Community Safety Partnership updating the work carried out and advising that it had been agreed that no further action was required at the present time.
Resolved: that the letter be noted.
292.3 Pre-Surface Dressing Civil and Patching Works.
A letter dated 6 December was received from NYCC advising of the minor civil and structural patching works to be carried out in the area.
Resolved: that the letter be noted.
292.4 Request for Traffic Calming Chapel Street – July 2008
The meeting received a letter dated 9 December from NYCC advising that the Highway Authority was in the process of reviewing issues which were on the Traffic Management Priority List awaiting investigation and questioning whether the matter was still a concern.
Members noted that the issue that had been raised was the examination of a mini-roundabout to assist entry and exit at Chapel Street.
Resolved: that NYCC be requested to examine the provision of a mini-roundabout at Chapel Street.
292.5 Proposed Introduction of Waiting Restrictions – Front Street, Norby
A letter dated 2 December was received from NYCC advising of a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a no waiting at any time restriction on the west side of Front Street Norby.
It was noted that no reasons had been given for the proposal.
Resolved: that NYCC be requested to provide further information in respect of the proposed Waiting Restrictions.
292.6 HDC Standards Committee – Appointment of Parish Council Representative.
The meeting considered a letter dated 22 November from HDC regarding parish council representatives on the Standards Committee.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
292.7 Meetings of Area Forums.
A letter dated 22 November from HDC was received advising of dates for the next round of Area Forum Meetings.
Resolved: that the letter be noted.
293. Finance
293.1 Accounts for Payment
The Clerk advised on the work carried out to the electric distribution boards in the clock.
Resolved: that the accounts be approved for payment.
293.2 Balance Sheet/Budget Report for November.
Resolved: that the balance sheet and budget report for November 2010 be received and approved.
294. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Penson noted that the plans for the conversion of the Market Place toilets did not include the retention of the disabled toilet which she felt was a necessary facility. It was noted that the Millgate Toilets provided a disabled facility.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
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