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Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 17th January 2011 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, A. Pagram, M. Penson, F. Roberts, A. Robinson, J. Watson.
Apologies:
None
295. Police Report
No Police representatives were present
The meeting was advised that Sergeant Sharon Findlay had moved to a new post and that Sergeant Hannah was now in place in Thirsk.
Resolved: that the best wishes of the Town Council be sent to Sergeant Sharon Findlay in her new post.
296. TIC
Cllr Adamson advised that following the resignations of the Directors from the board of the proposed TIC no one would be attending the meeting.
It was intended that a meeting of all the volunteers would be held to establish the way forward.
297. Reports on Matters Relating to Thirsk
297.1 N.Y.C.C
The meeting was advised that Cllr Dadd was unavailable.
It was noted that the road to Morton on Swale was to be closed for a month from the end of January.
Cllr Marshall noted that NYCC was examining the closure of some libraries including Easingwold, but Thirsk had not been included. It was agreed that the situation should be monitored.
297.2 Hambleton District Council
Cllr Adamson advised that the finance for the re-furbishment of the Market Place was still in place but the scheme had not been finalised. The finance for the final scheme would be internally scrutinised.
Cllr Watson expressed concern at the number tarmac patches that were insitu.
Cllr Adamson advised that an Officer at HDC was investigating the issue of the footpath at Shire Park raised by Cllr Marshall.
Cllr Marshall advised that two fences on the riverside path at Nursery Gardens and the adjacent development were to be removed as a condition of the planning permission and although HDC was aware of the situation nothing appeared to be moving.
298. Minutes
298.1 Town Council Meeting held on 20 December 2010
Resolved: that the minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held 20 December 2010 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
298.2 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held on 20 December 2010
298.2. a Minute no.286.2.a Public Toilets in Thirsk
Cllr Adamson advised that the PC Working Party had met and was to now seek specific information regarding the toilets before meeting with HDC to discuss details.
299. Committee Minutes and Reports
299.1 Open Areas, Greens and Ingramgate Committee
The meeting received the minutes of the joint committee held on 24 November 2010.
Cllr Marshall noted the comments in the ROSPA report on play areas
She referred to the outstanding issue of the byelaws for St James Green and the Little Green and noted that a timescale of January 2010 had been set.
The Committee considered that the existing byelaws needed updating to be fit for purpose.
Resolved: that the Greens Byelaws be included on the list of On-Going Items.
299.2 Central Areas
The meeting received the minutes of the Central Areas Committee held on 11 January 2011.
Cllr Watson noted that 3 street lights in the Market Place were still not working.
300. Burial Board.
Cllr Adamson advised that a Meeting of the Burial Board was to be held to consider a number of items including setting the fees for the next financial year.
He advised that the Cemetery Lodge was still being dehumidified.
301. Correspondence/Items Raised
301.1 Loss of Water Supply – 31 December 2010
A letter dated 4 January 2011 was received from Yorkshire Water regarding the interruption of the water supply on 31 December. Cllr Watson noted that Yorkshire Water had been very efficient in undertaking the repairs. Cllr Adamson advised that Cllrs Huxtable, Dadd and he were to arrange a meeting with the Water Authority and he would pass on the Town Councils appreciation for the prompt action in this matter.
301.2 Great Poppy Party Weekend
A letter dated 4 January 2011 was received from the Royal British Legion advising of the Great Poppy Party weekend.
Resolved: that the letter be noted
302. Finance
302.1 Accounts for Payment
Resolved: that the schedule of accounts be approved for payment.
302.2 Balance Sheet/Budget Report for December.
Resolved: that the balance sheet and budget report for December 2010 be received and approved.
303. Reports from Members/Representatives
Cllr Roberts reported on the TRI Meeting held on 12 January including details of community projects put forward.
Cllr Watson reported on her evening with a police PCSO and noted how much ground they actually covered. Matters that had become apparent were how dark it was down Cemetery Road and the problems with enforcing traffic restrictions on Chapel Street. Cllr Watson also noted the overgrown shrubs and mud deposits at the building on the entrance to Chapel Street.
Cllr Marshall advised that the public footpath signs at both sides of the Golden Fleece had disappeared and that a sign was required at Abbeyfield towards Kirkgate.
She advised that the Ritz had had an artist in residence and displayed paintings and prints.
Cllr Marshall reported that the artwork was now in place at the Sensory Garden.
Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised that the CCA had appointed Suzanne Barlow as its new Chief Executive and she wanted to raise the profile of the body. In this respect she had asked if an additional finger sign could be added in the Town.
Cllr Hesmondhalgh reported that 29 OAP’s had attended the East Thirsk Community Hall party last Saturday. She noted that the Police had now left the youth club and the committee was seeking funding and grant aid for it to stand on its own.
It was also noted that the Sensory Garden would also require a finger sign in the Town.
Cllr Robinson noted that the Milestone that had been removed at Plump Bank some considerable time ago had not been replaced.
Cllr Penson advised that the Blacksmiths Arms Public House had closed.
Cllr Morton noted highway maintenance problems at the end of St Marys Walk and Stockton Road.
Cllr Adamson advised that he had been given a guided tour of RAF Leeming and an invitation had been extended to the whole Town Council to undertake a guided tour of the base.
Cllr Marshall noted that the government had allocated monies to the County Council to assist communities in preparing flood plans and she proposed that the matter should be an agenda item.
Resolved:
a) that NYCC be requested to provide street lighting on Cemetery Road.
b) that Calvert’s Carpets be contacted with regard to the overgrown shrubs adjacent to the property at the entrance to Chapel Street.
c) that NYCC be advised of the need for public footpath signs at either side of the Golden Fleece and a sign at Abbeyfields towards Kirkgate.
d) that the Central Areas Committee considers the requests for additional finger signs in the Town for the CCA and Sensory Garden.
e) that NYCC be advised of the highway maintenance matters at St.Marys Walk and Stockton Road.
f) that a date be agreed for a visit to RAF Leeming.
g) that Thirsk flood plan be an agenda item.
The meeting closed at 9.25pm
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