Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Thursday 7th January 2010 at 7:30pm
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall.
Meeting cancelled due to bad weather
Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 18th January 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, A. Pagram, M. Penson, F. Roberts, J. Watson.
Apologies: None
138. Open Forum
Cllr Adamson advised that in view of the numbers attending he intended to take the open forum as the first item.
Resolved: that standing orders be suspended.
A representative speaker on behalf of the St James Green Residents Association advised that the Methodist Church had agreed to sign the lease of the hall to Thirsk Clock.
Although it had been reported that the Police had been to see the premises the visit had been by a Police Architectural Liaison Officer.
The residents had noted that the Town Council would consider the views put forward when considering any planning application and it was questioned as to how a planning application would be dealt with.
Cllr Adamson advised that in the particular circumstances any relevant application would be put to a full Council Meeting.
It was confirmed that the Residents Association would be advised if a planning application was received.
Resolved: that standing orders be reinstated
139. Police Report
Cllr Watson reported on her monthly meeting with Inspector Osborne.
It was noted that a meeting was to be held on Friday 22 January at the Town Hall to discuss Castle Garth with residents.
The Clerk advised that the Amenity contractor had been instructed to undertake the work to the tree.
Cllr Watson advised that the next meeting with Inspector Osborne would be on 9 February.
Cllr Marshall suggested that a Police view on the Clock being re-sited to St James Green would be useful.
Resolved: That the report be noted
140. Reports on Matters relating to Thirsk
140.1 NYCC
Cllr Dadd referred to the proposed parking order for Kirkgate and Millgate which had been put into motion following a request from Hambleton District Council. He noted that he was totally opposed to the proposal and that the proposed waiting times were not appropriate for Kirkgate.
NYCC were considering a 2.5% council tax increase.
140.2 Hambleton District Council
Cllr Adamson advised on the shared services with Richmond, the ten year plan and projected savings per year.
141. Minutes
141.1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held on 21 December 2009
Resolved:
a) that the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair subject to the amendment of ‘Thirsk County Primary school’ to Thirsk Community Primary school in minute number 136.1.
b) that the Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 21 December 2009 be received.
141.2 Matters arising from the Minutes.
Cllr Marshall questioned when there would be a report from Hambleton District Council on the markets. Cllr Adamson advised that he had emailed the Chair questioning when the matter was to be discussed. He envisaged that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee would consider the matter in February and taking into account the normal process it was likely to be April when the matter would be concluded.
142. Finance
142.1 Accounts for Payment
Resolved: that the accounts for payment as at 18 January 2010 be approved and cheques signed.
142.2 Monthly Balance Sheet and Budget Report for December 2009
Resolved: that the balance sheet and budget report be approved.
143. Correspondence/Items Raised
143.1 Waiting and Loading Restrictions/Disc Parking/Residents Parking – Kirkgate/Millgate
The meeting received Notice of a proposed order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Cllr Roberts advised that the notice proposed half an hour waiting time when in fact it should be one hour to be in line with other parking times. She did not agree with the proposals particularly noting parking requirements in Kirkgate in relation to the Church.
The Clerk advised that he had received several letters and had been contacted by the Rector of St.Marys Church in relation to the proposals for Kirkgate.
Resolved: that the Town Council object to the proposed order and put forward that the existing waiting and parking regulations are appropriate for Kirkgate and Millgate and should continue to remain in force.
143.2 Floodlights, St Marys Church
The Meeting received a letter dated 4 January 2010 from the Parochial Church Council advising that it appeared that no payment had been made to the PCC in respect of the electricity supply for the floodlights, which the Town Council had agreed to be responsible for.
The PCC suggested that they could forward a meter reading on an annual basis.
Resolved:
a) that the monetary value in relation to the current meter reading be calculated and a cheque issued to the Parochial Church Council.
b) that the PCC be requested to provide an annual reading to the Town Council.
143.3 LIDL
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Kerry Nelson the District Manager of LIDL which supported charities and fund raising events throughout the UK and were keen to actively participate in local events and activities.
144. Burial Board Report/Applications for Memorials
Cllr Adamson advised that a Burial Board Meeting was to be held which would set the fees for the forthcoming financial year.
145. Reports
145.1 Representatives
Cllr Hesmondhalgh advised that there had been 50 OAP’s at the party at the East Thirsk Community
Hall and that Johnsons the Butchers had provided food at £3.00 per head.
145.2 Members
Cllr Watson reported on the meeting held with John Proud regarding litter issues. It was intended to approach businesses and public houses and to form a band of volunteers for litter picks.
Cllr Morton advised of further problems with fires being lit in the Church porch. Members questioned whether the installation of gates should be reconsidered.
Cllr Morton agreed to raise the matter with the Parochial Church Council.
Cllr Adamson noted that rubbish was still being deposited in the Tranmire Ditch.
Cllr Penson reported that the Cod Beck had overflowed on the previous Saturday morning.
Cllr Marshall advised that there had been no flood warnings or alerts on the Environment Agency website since 2008 and she questioned whether the trigger levels were set correctly.
The Clerk noted that he had contacted the EA but had received no further information.
Cllr Roberts reported that a new edition of Standing Orders for Local Councils was available for £25.00 from YLCA.
Resolved: that the Environment Agency be contacted again in respect of the flood warning trigger levels
146. On-Going Items
Cllr Watson questioned whether the insurance document had been received from the Carr’s Field Trust.
The meeting closed at 8.55pm