New Earswick Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting
21 March 2022
Business Commenced at 19.00 hours
Attending Councillors: Sue
Glenton
(Chairman)
(SG)
Christine
Cooke
(CC)
Darren
Newton
(DN)
Yvonne
Orton
(YO)
Carol
Runciman
(CR)
Audrey
Steel
(AS)
Apologies:
Christine
Durrant
(CD)
Roy
Love
(RL)
Visitors:
Two
Police representatives
Clerk/Minute Taker:
Sally
Bruckshaw
(SB)
22.03.01
Notices of the Meeting, Receipt of Apologies and Approving
Reasons for Absence
The notices of the meeting had been posted on the Parish notice board, web site and COYC web site. The reasons for absence were approved.
22.03.02 To Receive Declarations of Interest on any Items on the Agenda
None received.
22.03.03 To Receive Reports on Police Matters
The Police report for February had been received. Two Police representatives were welcomed to the meeting. They discussed how they were dealing with incidents of anti-social behaviour. The problems with parking outside the University sports ground were raised again and a member of the public had notified specific problems. It was agreed that the Police would monitor the situation.
22.03.04 To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 21 February, 2022
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. It was noted that the lighting at the MUGA appeared to be only partially working.
22.03.05 Membership of the Council – Co-option to Casual Vacancies
Two vacancies remained.
22.03.06
To Consider Any Matters Arising from the Minutes of the
Previous
Meeting
A The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Primary school
update – The head teacher had confirmed the number of pupils
and suitable commemorative gifts were to be sourced.
B St Nick's Green Corridor Project – Deferred to the
next meeting.
C Ofcom - Review of Postal Regulations - NALC had responded emphasising the importance of financial support for the sector.
D Local Plan Hearings – These had been delayed due to
the Illness of the inspector.
E Recycling Projects - Primary school competition funding and
provision of recycling bins at the Folk Hall – Members agreed
to fund the competition prizes (approximately £50). YO
(Recycling Champion) to give further details on the potential cost
of bins.
F York St John University - Parking on Haxby Road –
These problems had been previously notified to the Police and
details of a recent traffic incident had been received from a
member of the public.
22.03.07 To Receive
Correspondence Since the Previous Meeting Other
Than That Circulated for Information
16.2 & 1.3.22 - Groundwork – Further information on tree
canopy targets had been passed to JRHT.
17.2.22 - North Yorkshire County Council - Adoption of
Minerals and Waste Joint Plan – noted.
25.2.22 - Leeds Airport - Notification of airspace change
decisions.
14.3.22 - YLCA - Smaller Councils Committee – details had
been circulated.
March - YLCA – York Branch Meeting – A letter from a local Councillor had been received for information, relating to the Local Authority Code of Conduct.
22.03.08 Planning
Matters/Consultations
A Update (24.2.22) from JRHT about proposed housing
developments in New Earswick.
B 22/00456/FUL - Land Lying to the West of Acacia Avenue, New
Earswick
Erection of 6 no. dwellings following demolition of garages.
A number of representations had been received from
residents.
Members wished to object to the application. Response D. A response outlining the concerns relating to the proposal was to be sent to COYC.
22.03.09 Update
from the Finance Committee Meeting held on 9 March,
2022
The draft minutes from the Meeting were
distributed. It was noted that further information relating
to the grant application from JRHT had been requested. If
received, this would be considered at the April meeting. The
internal audit arrangements had been confirmed.
A Changes to office accommodation – Members were
updated on the proposals being made by JRHT to the existing
lease.
B The 2021-22 national salary award (backdated to 1.4.21) was
confirmed.
22.03.10 Grant
Applications (Section 137)
A New Earswick Nature Reserve
RESOLVED: That a grant of £500 be awarded for tree safety work.
B All Saints and St Andrew's Church
RESOLVED: That a grant of £950 be
awarded for new uniforms, music and instruments for the Youth
Band.
22.03.11
Environmental Matters
A
Resident - Request for reduction in glyphosate use in weed
control. This had been forwarded to JRHT, who had responded
that they did not use this product.
B Safety issues with the footpath adjacent to the River
Foss. COYC had responded (3.3.22) to confirm that consultants
had been appointed to assess the area near to the Link Road.
The other two items raised would be dealt with as soon as practical
owing to staff shortages.
C The damaged paving near to the shops had been reported to COYC again.
22.03.12 Update on Attendance at YLCA Member Training
CC had attended the latest training courses.
22.03.13
York Bus Forum Membership
RESOLVED: That the Parish Council should support the Forum and the £15 annual fee be paid.
22.03.14 Notification of Closure- New Earswick Methodist Church
Members were notified that the Methodist Church would close in the summer. There were longer term implications for the location of the defibrillator which used the electricity supply at the church.
22.03.15 To Approve the Payments Listed Below
A Joseph Rowntree Foundation (Room
Hire)
786.00 (14.3.22)
B
Petty
Cash
50.00
(14.3.22)
C Salary
(March)
662.05 (20.3.22)
D
HMRC
533.24
(21.3.22)
RESOLVED: That the above payments be accepted.
22.03.16 Items for the Next Meeting
St Nick's Green Corridor Project.
Outstanding
JRHT matters to be raised with the Deputy Director.
Re-siting of defibrillator.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.20 hours.
Signed ____________________________ Chairman, 21 April, 2022