New Earswick Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting
17 October 2022
Business Commenced at 19.00 hours
Attending Councillors: Sue
Glenton
(Chairman)
(SG)
Christine
Cooke
(CC)
Christine
Durrant
(CD)
Roy
Love
(RL)
Darren
Newton
(DN)
Yvonne
Orton
(YO)
Carol
Runciman
(CR)
Audrey
Steel
(AS)
Visitor:
One Resident
Clerk/Minute Taker:
Sally
Bruckshaw
(SB)
22.10.01 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.
22.10.02 To Receive Declarations of Interest on any Items on the Agenda
None.
22.10.03 To Receive Reports on Police Matters
A Monthly update - The report had been circulated to Members. It was noted that some known incidents were not included.
B Reports of anti-social behaviour involving children - The Police had been notified of the concerns raised by residents. It had been agreed that they would recommence the drop in sessions that allowed for informal conversations with the Police. CD and YO agreed to attend on the 31.10.22.
C Police and Crime Commissioner - The consultation response relating to the future operation of Huntington fire station had been circulated. YLCA had notified that a meeting arranged with the Crime Commissioner, the Assistant Chief Constable and Parish Council representatives on the 2.11.22 had been cancelled. YCLA were to request that the meeting be re-scheduled.
22.10.04 To Approve the Minutes of
the Meeting of the Parish Council held
on September, 2022
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
22.10.05 Membership of the Council – Co-option to Casual Vacancies
Following their attendance at the previous meeting two residents had confirmed their interest in becoming Members of the Parish Council. They had previously had involvement with the local Council in the village where they used to live.
RESOLVED: That Danila Taylor and Ray Taylor be co-opted to the two remaining vacancies on the Council.
22.10.06 To Consider Any
Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Previous
Meeting
A New Earswick Bowls Club - JRHT proposals – CR was to notify any updates following further meetings.
B Re-location of the defibrillator – COYC had confirmed that
they would respond to the pre-planning application as soon as
possible. Initially submitted 18.7.22.
22.10.07 To Receive
Correspondence Since the Previous Meeting Other
Than That Circulated for Information
20.9.22 - New Earswick Annual and What's On - JRHT
funding query – Referred to the Finance Committee.
27.9.22 - St Nicks Green Corridors Officer - Update on walk along the River Foss held on 8.6.22. Representative to be invited to a future meeting.
22.10.08 Update on Office Re-location
The office equipment and furniture was to be moved the following day. An inspection of the office at the Folk Hall was to be made by JRHT before the end of the month. An invoice for the contribution towards the new internet connection at the Primary School had been received.
22.10.09 Feedback from Attendance at the Residents Review Meeting
Three Members had attended the initial meeting and expressed concerns about the responses given to queries raised by residents. An additional virtual meeting had also been arranged and another Member had registered. SB was asked to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau to clarify whether sessions could be held in New Earswick. This had been considered previously some years before.
22.10.10 Commemoration of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II – Proposals
for
Consideration
CC had researched the costs of a stained glass window or plaque
which was likely to be very expensive. She had raised the
idea with one of the Managers at the Folk Hall and received a
negative response.
Further information was to be sought relating to financially
supporting the development of a sensory garden in the area outside
the library. Community Action for Nature also had an
established oak sapling that could be planted elsewhere in New
Earswick.
22.10.11 Background Information Relating to the Helping Hands Project
Two Members had met the resident who was developing this project and were appreciate of the aims. They had given some practical advice relating to how the scheme was being publicised.
22.10.12 Problems with Fly Tipping in the Willow Bank Area
YO notified Members that garden waste was being left on the river bank and near the garages. Vehicles were also being parked on the grassed areas. Situation to be monitored.
22.10.13 To Consider the Annual
Donation to the Royal British Legion
(Section 137 (Noting Arrangements for Remembrance
Sunday)
It was confirmed that AS would attend the annual Remembrance Day ceremony and a wreath should be purchased.
RESOLVED:
That a grant of £300 be awarded.
22.10.14 To Approve the Payments Listed Below
A Mittas (Computer
Repair)
35.00 (26.9.22)
B WEL Medical Ltd (Replacement Parts
Defibrillator)
192.00 (26.9.22)
C Hughes
Removals
420.00 (3.10.22)
D JRF (Final Office
Payment)
262.00 (17.10.22)
E Complete Business Solutions Group
Ltd
39.19
(17.10.22)
F Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town
Councils (Member
Training)
15.00
(17.10.22)
G Salary
(October)
673.55 (20.10.22)
RESOLVED: That the above payments be approved.
The quarterly statement and bank reconciliation to the end of September had been circulated.
22.10.15 Items for the Next Meeting
Adoption of new Code of Conduct.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.10 hours.
Signed ________________________ Chairman, 21 November, 2022