Newland Parish Council General Meeting - Minutes September 2018
Held at Drax Bowling Pavilion, on 23rd January 2018 @ 7.30pm
(1)Apologies for absence.
Melanie Swift
(2)Present
Stephen Greenwood (Chair) SG
Norman Brownbridge (vice chairman) NB
Helen Brownbridge HB
Cllr Mike Jordan MJ
Michelle Thorpe (Clerk) MT
(3)Minutes of last General meeting
Previous minutes accepted as a true record.
(4)Matters Arising
(5)Finance
Opening balance from 1st April 2017 was £1716.57 and the closing balance as at
23th January 2018 was £650.61. Profit and Loss agreed all ok. (copy attached).
HB required a cheque for £20.00 for memorial wreath.
SG to speak to Mr Schofield re grassing cutting for 2018 and also TA Leek for the hedges.
The budget for 2018/19 was approved in the sum of £5250 and the precept was fixed in the same account.
Although the new audit procedures did not require an annual audit, it was agreed that Mr Hopper be asked to audit the accounts.
(6)Planning
No new planning applications
(7)Any Other Business
Time and date of next meeting.
Tuesday 10th April 2018 @ 7.30pm – Venue to be confirmed.
Held at Drax Bowling Pavilion, on 23rd January 2018 @ 7.30pm
(1)Apologies for absence.
Melanie Swift
(2)Present
Stephen Greenwood (Chair) SG
Norman Brownbridge (vice chairman) NB
Helen Brownbridge HB
Cllr Mike Jordan MJ
Michelle Thorpe (Clerk) MT
(3)Minutes of last General meeting
Previous minutes accepted as a true record.
(4)Matters Arising
- Planning update – Discussion re Josie’s application which was refused foe the second time, SG gave a brief overview of this. If Josie decides to appeal SG said that the Parish Council would support her. Cllr Jordan suggested for her to contact her District Councillor or go into see the Planning Department, SG to relay this information.
- Highways – Discussion re issues with obstructions on the highway boundary, should be left clear 1 metre from the boundary. SG to compile a letter to a couple of residents whose hedges overhang on to the Highway. SG to also speak to TA Leek to discuss adding hedges to his grass cutting contract.
- Dog Bin – MS added comments via email in which adding another dog bin in the village near SG house – Council agreed to purchase another one, MT to sort this.
- Drax cemetery – SG discussed the payment for the burial board, the yearly payment is not required as sufficient funds. It is noted the SG has a vested interest on this matter as a member of the burial board.
- Village sign – SG discussed about renewing the ‘Newland’ signs. SG asked the Parish Council if still interested in getting them, could be a possibility of getting a grant but the money has been allocated with the budget roughly £2000. HB suggested a piece in the Drax Village News for any ideas on design.
- Defibrillator – Discussion re putting some money towards a defibrillator along with Drax Parish Council – Cllr Mike Jordan mentioned we might be able to get a donation. SG to liaise with Cllr Jordan.
- Drax repower project – Discussed the project and where the pipelines are potentially going to be placed and discussed the two possible routes and which would be best, favouring route B – It is to be noted that Cllr Roberts would have a financial gain if route A is taken.
- Battery Storage Unit – SG discussed with the Council re this application and raised Cllr Roberts issues/concerns. It is to be noted that two residents adjacent to this application had not received any notification. Cllr Jordan suggested we make contact with Ruth Hardingham, Senior Planner to make her aware of this.
- Fly tipping – HB reported fly tipping to SDC, some removed but other left, HB to report this again and to also include photos.
(5)Finance
Opening balance from 1st April 2017 was £1716.57 and the closing balance as at
23th January 2018 was £650.61. Profit and Loss agreed all ok. (copy attached).
HB required a cheque for £20.00 for memorial wreath.
SG to speak to Mr Schofield re grassing cutting for 2018 and also TA Leek for the hedges.
The budget for 2018/19 was approved in the sum of £5250 and the precept was fixed in the same account.
Although the new audit procedures did not require an annual audit, it was agreed that Mr Hopper be asked to audit the accounts.
(6)Planning
No new planning applications
(7)Any Other Business
- HB discussed issues with work done to the bridge but still leaking and dangerous when it freezes. HB to report to NYCC via the reporting website.
- HB suggested a 2nd responder maybe required if HB is unavailable. HB suggested MS
- Flood plan is still on-going.
- Questions asked re use of Drax village school, no new information available.
- To note the playgroup has reopened within Drax Village Hall 3 days a week.
Time and date of next meeting.
Tuesday 10th April 2018 @ 7.30pm – Venue to be confirmed.