MINUTES OF A ORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 20th January
2009
At Grove House, South Milford at 7.30pm
ORDINARY MEETING
PRESENT: : Cllr’s Hobman, Jackson, Duxbury, Upton, Coy
Apologies: Cllr’s Reilly, Roe, Plummer, Watson
In attendance: Cllr’s Carol Mackman, Jim Snowball
2009/01 South Milford Youth Club – Julie Sadler, Jean Gibson and Ray
Julie introduced herself and explained that they had a great team of 8 or 9
volunteers at South Milford ranging from 16 to 86 years. The main age group
of the children attending the youth club was 11 and upwards, but most left at
the age of 14. They have approx 30 children per night but any half term can
have up to 60 different children attending. Mostly from South Milford. They
have lots of equipment and organise various trips out. They provide hot food
and sell sweets and drinks.
Financially they pay as they go. Entrance fee 50p each night – no subscription
fee. The hours are 7.15 to 9pm on a Wednesday. There accounts are auditor each
year and they have sufficient insurance cover. Julie is a qualified Youth Leader
and Julie and the Team are very happy running the Youth Club as it is now. NYCC
are looking for help with funding. Cllr Snowball suggested that they applied
to The Area Committee before the end of March who is giving out matched funding
up to £5,000.00. Cllr Hobman thanked Julie, Ray and Jean for coming along
and for providing a good and fun place for the youth of South Milford to attend.
The Clerk will invite Kevin Ward along to the next meeting to discuss funding.
2009/02 Co-option of New Councillor
We have now been informed by SDC that we can now co-opt a new member
Cllr Hobman introduced Richard Coy to the PC members and informed them that
Richard was willing to become a Parish Council. After discussion it was agreed
to co-opt Richard onto the Parish Council. Proposed Cllr Upton seconded Cllr
Jackson. All agreed. Cllr Hobman welcomed Cllr Coy to the meeting. Clerk to
inform SDC.
2009/03 MINUTES
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 16th December
2008 had been circulated along with the Notice of Meeting. Proposed Cllr Jackson
seconded Cllr Hobman – all agreed.
The minutes of A Planning Meeting of the Parish Council held on 13th January
2009 had been circulated along with the Notice of Meeting. Proposed Cllr Jackson
seconded Cllr Upton.
2009/04 Matters arising from previous meeting – none
2009/05 Ongoing Matters
a) A1 site
The PC is in regular contact with NYCC and Government Office. A meeting needs
to be arranged to discuss any issues including the access and the hut before
the de-trucking takes place.
b) A63 / Lumby
The Government Office has signed off the A63 re detrucking. Any further comments
have to be made by 23rd Jan 09. The County Council have objected to the detrucking.
A63 Crossroads – the safety group are to incorporate traffic management in Lumby.
They are to come up with some ideas.
c) Flooding
A flooding meeting is to be organised in South Milford. Clerk to contact WI
and arrange a date. Clerk to look for a flood map of South Milford. Cllr Hobman
to write a letter about the culvert for Rose Cottage.
d) South Milford Train Station
Mr Cawood reported to the PC that a meeting is organised for the 2nd February
to be held at the Railway Station in South Milford to discuss various issues
including lighting, overgrown shrubs etc and the footpath. Cllr Hobman to attend.
2009/06 New Matters Arising.
a)Elmet Forum
There is a meeting on Thursday 22nd January – Cllr Upton/Hobman to attend.
b)Jag meeting
Next meeting 16th February 09 at Fairburn – Cllr Jackson to attend.
c)Village newsletter
Cllr Hobman and Upton to as if this will continue and the last VP Meeting.
d)South Milford Playing Fields Association – nothing
e)Standing Orders
YLCA have informed the PC that new one’s should arrive April.
f)Town Quarry
Clerk to contact Solicitors to see at what stage we are at.
h) Swan Croft
The Planning application is with SDC.
i)Minerals and Waste Plan
Cllr Hobman to draft a letter to NYCC requesting compensation re fees paid to consultants for consultation work done on the Minerals and Waste Development framework – Mineral and Waste Core Strategies – all agree.
Cllr Snowball updated the PC on various issues.
1.Repairs and upgrade to the bridge near The Swan taking place. They are also
going to dredge the dyke which will help with flooding issues. There is also
a tree coming down in this area.
2.The ETR order is still an experimental order and has been amended and will
run for a further 6 months. Not sure how the reduction in hours from 7 to 4
will affect South Milford. Solutions need sorting for Garden Lane. Mytums are
keen to come and speak to the PC.
Cllr Carole Mackman informed the PC that the land opposite the old A1 site seems to be “quarrying”. SDC have now passed to MYCC.
2009/07 Correspondence
1. North Yorkshire Highways – South Milford Bridge – Dec replacement works
– notification only.
2.NYCC – Final report of the Transport and Telecommunication Services Overview
and Scrutiny Committee – Winter Maintenance
3.The Archway Newsletter
4.Groundwork North Yorkshire Newsletter
5.NYCC – Waste Management. Training Sessions
6.NYCC – Amends to Winter Gritting Routes 2008-09. It was agreed that Lumby
Lane should be Priority 1 gritting route subject to Network Rail approval to
cross a structurally limited bridge, However, Whitecotes Lane will not be upgraded.
7.NYCC – update on NY minerals dev. Framework minerals and waste core strategies.
8.Copy letter from Cllr J Snowball to Mr P. Broomhead NYCC, Highways and Transportation
re: Service Centre transportation strategy SCTS) for Sherburn-in-Elmet.
9.Wicksteed playscapes – pass to PFA
10.SDC – “allowance to Parish Councillors” details
11.SDC – Confirmation of receipt of our comments in connection with the Local
Dev. Framework – Core Strategy.
12.SDC – Parish Council Casual Vacancy – confirmation that we can co-opt
2009/08 ACCOUNTS
The Land & Dev practice – Consultant 1722.55
Peter Watkinson – Web page 71.29
Lumby Nursery – Xmas tree 69.00
Leeds City Council – xmas lights 300.00
A Rowling – stipend 333.33
Accounts - Proposed Cllr Jackson seconded Cllr Upton
Planning
1.Erection of a sports pavilion with changing rooms and creation of a sports playing and pitch associated parking Sportsground Mill Lane, South Milford
Appeals
1.Mr Terence Geldard – 115 High Street, South Milford
2.Mrs S Watson – Lumby Court, Butts Lane, Lumby
2009/09 A.O.B
Cllr Jackson - Cip meeting – 2 proposals for Bryam – Still £1,500 to
spend.
Clerk to contact Caroline Paver to find out figure for 106 monies.
2009/10 Date of next meeting.
The next Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council will be held at Grove House, Sand Lane, South Milford on Tuesday 17th February 2009 at 7.30pm. The meeting closed at 9.10pm.