A MEETING OF COPMANTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL was held on TUESDAY, 12th JANUARY 2021 at 7.30 pm.
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, and in accordance with The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 this Meeting took place remotely.
PRESENT: COUNCILLOR ROBERT WEST Chairman
COUNCILLOR GRAHAM AUTON
COUNCILLOR DAVID CARR
COUNCILLOR TIM DUFFY
COUNCILLOR TIM JARRETT
COUNCILLOR LARS KRAMM
COUNCILLOR DAVID SMITH
COUNCILLOR MEGAN TAYLOR
COUNCILLOR PETER WHITFIELD
Mrs P Diane Greenwell Clerk
1. APOLOGIES
Councillor Melissa Magson
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS
None.
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 8th DECEMBER 2020, having been previously circulated were PROPOSED by Cllr Mrs Megan Taylor as a true and correct record of that Meeting. SECONDED by Cllr Graham Auton. ALL IN FAVOUR.
4. NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE
Members are pleased to receive a monthly report from the police – the first since
the beginning of lockdown in March. There seems to be an increase in anti-social behaviour, particularly at the Recreation Centre, and an increased police presence
in the village has been noticed, including the use of automatic number plate
recognition cameras. Cllr Duffy will enquire as to why these are being deployed, Cllr
and also if there is any progress on recent burglaries. Duffy
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5. YORKFIELD LANE
We are informed that the Inspector wishes to view the site alone. He will
attend site sometime during week commencing 18th January. The Parish
Council will respect the Inspector’s wishes and abide by his decision.
6. CLERK’S REPORT
Letters had been sent out regarding overhanging hedges as agreed at last meeting,
and responses received. Some action had already been taken.
After some lengthy discussion it was AGREED that members should report any Cllrs
similar problems to Cllr Auton, who will then suggest which should be referred to
CYC for action. In the meantime, a reminder to residents to keep hedges and
trees on their boundaries from impeding the footpath, will be placed in the Cllr
Newsletter. Whitfield
7. ACTION REVIEW
We are waiting to hear back from CYC that they accept the proposed Management
Plan for the balancing pond, and will then discuss what work remains for us, and any
volunteers to carry out.
An order has been placed for the Ebor Way signage, but the manufacturer will not
return to work until the end of January.
8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
a) Planning
The monthly report has been circulated
b) Roads and Footpaths
Members are reminded to send their reports to Cllr Auton in time for the
February meeting. Cllrs
The non-slip surfacing at the junction of Station Road/Main Street has been
re-affixed.
The way markers on the bridleway across the A64 from Colton Lane to
Askham Bryan College are in the ditch. The Clerk will ask the Public Rights
of Way Officer at CYC to arrange for their reinstatement. Clerk
c) Finance
Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th January had been circulated.
A useful meeting with Panda Playgroup had taken place. After having
sight of their Management Accounts, Cllr Duffy is content to PROPOSE
that the requested grant of £2,500 be paid as soon as possible. AGREED.
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Cllr Duffy also PROPOSED that an application by Copmanthorpe Pharmacy
for funding of £300 to train one volunteer in the provision of mental health
support in the community be approved. There are two other volunteers, funding
for whom is being sought elsewhere, and the Parish Council will step in if these applications fail. SECONDED by Cllr Whitfield. ALL IN FAVOUR.
It was further AGREED that, for this year only, the period for consideration
of grant applications be extended to the end of March. This will enable us to
support village organisations who are suffering financially due to the pandemic.
9. RAILWAY BRIDGE
The artwork on the bridge has now been completed, and the Clerk will write to
the young lady who originally suggested this improvement to the village. Clerk
10. RECYCLING
The additional bin, for recycling aluminium, is now in situ outside Howell
Hall. Seven volunteers currently help Cllr Auton with sorting all the different
items which are being taken there.
The Scout Group has contacted Cllr Auton, and the Clerk, and is keen to be involved
in this project and perhaps offer facilities at the Recreation Centre for other
types of recycling. It was AGREED that they should be invited to attend the
next Parish Council meeting to discuss their plans. Clerk
It was noted that, on windy days, recycling left out at the kerbside is blowing
about. Cllr Whitfield will include in the Newsletter a request for residents to
use the box lids provided, or weigh down papers with heavier items. Cllr
(A reminder about dog fouling would also be useful). Whitfield
11. COPMANTHORPE WARD
Cllr Carr has agreed a grant of £2,500 to Panda Playgroup.
Twelve problem areas had been identified by Cllr Carr and CYC Highways
Engineers, of which two have so far been resolved. It is acknowledged that
staff shortages due to Covid-19 are causing delays in this kind of maintenance
work.
12. CORRESPONDENCE
Nothing which is not covered elsewhere.
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13. ACCOUNTS
Community Account £ 41,098.80
Business Money Manager Account 21,979.51
£ 63,078.31
Credits to the Account this Month £ 000.00
Accounts to be Paid this Month
Panda Playgroup – grant £ 2,500.00
Copmanthorpe Methodist Church – “Christmas in a bag” grant 1,000.00
Branches Out 500.00
Electrotest 426.00
Foss Feeds – Christmas trees 135.00
SLCC – Clerk’s membership subscription 130.00
Cllr T Duffy – expenses re Christmas trees 58.29
CPRE – subscription 36.00
P D Greenwell – salary 721.00
HMRC – PAYE 314.20
£ 5,820.49
The adoption of these Accounts was PROPOSED by Cllr Whitfield. SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Taylor. ALL IN FAVOUR.
14. PRECEPT 2021-22
After considerable discussion at the meeting on 5th January, the Finance Committee
RECOMMENDED that there should be no change in the Precept from the current year, a figure of £34,940. Whilst the number of grant applications to date is fewer than in previous years, maintaining the Precept at the same level will provide us with a Covid Recovery Fund which will allow us to help organisations who find themselves struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. ALL IN FAVOUR.
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15. ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
Photographic competition
Annual Parish Meeting
Tree planting
Allotments
16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 9th February 2021 at 7.30 pm via Zoom
and will be preceded by a Meeting of the Planning Committee at 7.00 pm.
An interim Meeting of the Planning Committee will take place on Tuesday,
23rd February at 7.30 pm via Zoom.
There being no further business the Meeting closed at 8.45 pm.
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