Minutes of the Dunnington Parish Council meeting held on 8th March 2021
Present: Cllrs G Shaw, A Dykes, L Turnbull, D Swallow, M Thompson, J Brooks, J Maggs and S Hardwell Cllr G Kay attended for part of the meeting from item 6
Clerk: J Bone
Ward Councillors M Rowley and M Warters attended
Four members of the public were also in attendance
Karen Jackson completed the Declaration of acceptance as this was her first meeting as a member of the Council. She then took her place on the Council
1 FORMALITIES
1.1 Parish Council to receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting
Cllr N Ford – Work commitments
1.2 Parish Council to consider the approval of reasons for absence
Approved
1.3 Previous Meeting Minutes 8/2/21 approved
1.4 Declarations of Interest - None
2 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
2.1 The Parish Council resolved to exclude the press and public, from the meeting for any item where the publicity of the matter being prejudicial to the public interest or by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted or for other special reasons
3 POLICE REPORT
3.1 Police Report was discussed and Cllr M Thompson advised of a bench on Derwent Court being damaged. Police patrols have been spotted on patrol in the village.
4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public wished to speak
5 VILLAGE LIGHTING
5.1 It was decided that the situation would be assessed if necessary after the clocks have changed
6 ALLOTMENTS ISSUES
6.1 Parish Council to discuss the allotment Terms and conditions and proposed new agreement and how to move forward with implementation – after discussion it was decided to sit down with some of the allotment holders before progressing.
6.2 Allotment Rent increase for April 2022-23 was discussed and it was agreed to align with the COYC charges from April 2022.
6.3 Parish Council to discuss and agree purchase of Tarmac plainings to repair track leading to Undergate Field allotments – Resolved
7 IN BLOOM
7.1 Parish Council to discuss COVID form to be completed by In Bloom – after discussion it was decided that this was probably no longer relevant.
7.2 PC to discuss and decide re benches suggestion previously circulated – Cllr J Brooks will further consult In Bloom and bring the results to the next meeting.
8 INSURANCE RENEWAL
8.1 Insurance options were discussed and it was agreed to leave this with the F&S group to make the final decision.
9 ONLINE BANKING – CHANGES TO FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
9.1 PC to discuss changes to Financial Regulations in respect of online banking – Wording changes.were agreed
10 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
10.1 Parish Council discussed options and it was agreed that this would take place as a virtual meeting and the date would be 20/4/21. A suggestion was also discussed for an Autumn meeting which it was agreed to bear in mind.
11 CEMETERY MANAGEMENT
11.1 Parish Council discussed Management changes and personnel and payment to be made (Press and Public were excluded)
11.2 Parish Council agreed payment and terms
12 APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE
12.1 PC to approve expenditure for Scouts and Guides - External Resurfacing Works and vegetation clearance and spraying - Approved
12.2 PC approved expenditure for New Notice Boards including 50% deposit
13 HIGHWAYS MATTERS
13.1 York Road
(1) Parish Council to agree to submit a PROW application to COYC in respect of a section of York Road between Undergate Farm and the cycle track leading from the A1079 - Resolved
(2) Parish Council to agree to apply to COYC for a reduction in the national speed limit to 40mph on the Section York Road from the A1079 to the start of the 30mph section leading into the village - Resolved
13.2 Eastfield Lane
Parish Council to agree to apply to COYC for a stopping up order at the junction of the A166 - Resolved
13.3 A1079
Parish Council to agree to apply to COYC for a reduction in the national speed limit to 40mph on the A1079 along the following sections
(1) Between York Road and Thorncroft - Resolved
(2) Between the village boundary and Kexby village boundary - Resolved
14 DOG PLAY AREA
14.1 Cllr A Dykes gave an update on possibilities for the future
15 GARDEN TREE PROJECT
14.1 Project to be discussed with proposals previously circulated from Cllr L Turnbull. Parish Council agreed to support the proposal.
16 CAMBRIDGE COUNCIL SAVER ACCOUNT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
16.1 PC to approve changes in Terms and Conditions to the two Council Saver policies - Resolved
17 PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION
17.1 The PC discussed and agreed on Option A below
A PFA - Replace Squash Roof and Install Solar Panels
(1) Sports England has stated that, based on the documentation/information received, they will only accept an application from the Parish Council in respect of awarding a grant of £25k.
(2) This has to be completed by 15 March 2021 or the grant could be lost.
(3) The total cost of the work is £46k (including vat) and with the grant of £25k this leaves a shortfall of £21k.
(4) It is proposed that the shortfall of £21k is met on a 50/50 basis between the Parish Council and the PFA out of reserves.
(5) The PFA will make a saving of £2k per annum on energy costs.
(6) £1k of the energy savings made will be used to make up the annual shortfall of money received by the PFA from the PC (down from £3k to £2k pa).
(7) £1k of the energy savings made will be used annually to build the PFA reserves back up to at least £20k.
B PFA - Replace Squash Roof
(1) The total cost of the work is £25.5k (including vat).
(2) It is proposed that the cost is split on a 50/50 basis between the Parish Council and the PFA out of reserves.
(3) The PFA will have to find £1k per annum to make up the annual shortfall of money received from the PC (down from £3k to £2k pa).
(4) The PFA will have to find £1k per annum to build their reserves back up to at least £20k.
Subject to either option the PC to agree to reduce the annual amount paid to the PFA from £3k to £2k and use the £1k to build the PC PFA reserves back up to £20000
18 CAMBRIDGE BONDS CHANGE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
18.1 Parish Council agreed to changes in Terms and conditions (previously circulated)
19 FINANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE
19.1 Full updated Accounts and Accruals to date for 2020/21 as follows
Additional items of income - £20.52 Water costs, £510 – Playpark costs, £3126 – work on Intake Lane and Salt bins refill, £651 - In Bloom and Cemetery costs.
Additional Income £245 cemetery and £4935.58 – VAT reclaim
19.2 Correspondence
Various items received by email from Ward Councillors, COYC, YLCA and Parishioners – No comments on any items
20 REVIEWS
Cllr J Maggs reported that the Playpark seesaw is coming to the end of its working life.
21 PLANNING - Ongoing Applications
21.1 Os Field 2800 Eastfield Lane Dunnington York - Erection of 78 dwellings, landscaping, public open space and associated infrastructure
21.2 Ridgeway 2 Greencroft Court Dunnington York YO19 5NN - Single storey extension to side and rear following demolition of existing garage
21.3 1 Kendal Close Dunnington York YO19 5PG - Two storey side extension
21.4 14 Hunters Wood Way Dunnington York YO19 5RA - Single storey side extension
21.5 Highthorn Stamford Bridge Road Dunnington York YO19 5LN - Conversion of the existing agricultural building (located in field to the north east of Highthorn) to form 1no. dwelling with associated works and infrastructure; and change of use agricultural land to domestic curtilage. Alteration and widening of the vehicle access from Stamford Bridge Road
21.6 Hollytree Cottage Intake Lane Dunnington York YO19 5NX - Two storey side and rear extension
21.7 4 The Sycamores Bore Tree Baulk Dunnington York YO19 5HD - Single storey extension to front
21.8 Lodge Farm Hull Road Dunnington York YO19 5LR - Two storey side and single storey rear extension, porch and replacement canopies to front, and erection of 3 bay garage following demolition of garage and conservatory
21.9 Ashfield Holiday Cottages And Touring Caravan Park Hagg Lane Dunnington York YO19 5PE - Erection of single storey machinery and maintenance building following removal of 4 No. steel storage containers and a storage area for up to 6 No. touring caravans and outdoor equipment
22 PLANNING - New Applications
22.1 Wold View 18 Church Street Dunnington York YO19 5PW - Two storey rear extension, 1no. rooflight and canopy to rear
22.2 The Sycamores Bore Tree Baulk Dunnington York - Fell 1no. Sycamore protected by Tree Preservation Order 3/1973
22.3 3 Undercroft Dunnington York YO19 5RP - Single storey rear extension and single storey extension to rear of garage following demolition of conservatory
22.4 Land Adjacent Unit 6 Hassacarr Close Dunnington York - Variation of condition 11 of permitted application 20/01496/FUL to alter BREEAM requirement. Removal of Conditions 5 (submission of investigation and risk assessment), 6 (submission of remediation scheme) , 7 (Submission of Verification report), 8 (separate systems of drainage for foul and surface water), 9 (Submission of foul and surface water drainage scheme) , 10 (no piped discharge of surface water) of planning permission 20/01496/FUL.
23 PLANNING - Decisions (COYC)
23.1 Holme Lea Hull Road Dunnington York YO19 5LR - Removal of condition 4 (archaeological investigation) of permitted application 19/01833/FUL (extension of access track). – Approved
24 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT
24.1 Hull Road
24.2 1 Church St
24.3 Travellers Site A166
25 AOB
Next Meeting to be held Monday 12th April 2021 venue to be arranged.