STRENSALL WITH TOWTHORPE PARISH
COUNCIL
The Village Hall, Northfields, Strensall, York YO325XW
e-mail: strensalltowthorpePC@outlook.com
phone: 01904 491569
Chairman : Mr A H Fisher
MINUTES OF AN PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY 12th APRIL 2022 AT 7.15 PM
Councillors Present: Andrew Bolton Chris Chambers Tony Fisher** Ray Maher Lawrence Mattinson Susan Nunn
In Attendance: Fiona Hill - Parish Clerk
Paul Doughty**
Public Present: 0
** City of York Councillors
The Parish Council observed a minute’s silence in memory of Philip Thorp who had been a Parish Councillor and a member of the Neighbourhood Planning Working Party.
22/1 a) To receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting: None
b) To consider the approval of reasons given for absence: N/A
22/2 To discuss the ordinary and casual vacancies: James Dickson was welcomed by and co-opted to the Parish Council
22/3 To receive any declarations of interest under the Parish Council Code of Conduct or
Members register of interests: None
22/4 a) To approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting of 08th March 2022:
Resolved – Approved (Unanimous)
b) To endorse the approved Planning Committee minutes of 08th and 22nd March 2022:
Resolved – Approved (Unanimous)
22/5 Public participation on any subject relating to the agenda: None
22/6 To receive matters raised by/with City of York Ward Councillors: - Community Payback Spring Clean – The Parish Council would put forward the area between Old Humpy and Haxby Moor Road along with the riverside walkways. - Fire on Strensall Common – Cllr Fisher would ask the MOD if more fire warning signs should be erected.
- Wild flowering – Cllr Fisher had obtained permission from City of York Council to plant wild flowers on the triangle outside the school, as long as nothing is higher than 3 feet. Cllr Fisher would now contact the school in the hope the children could be involved.
22/7 To discuss and, if necessary, agree action on matters arising/ongoing issues: a) North Yorkshire Police monthly reports The March 2022 report was circulated by email. The Chairman reported that a pane of glass in the phone box had been broken, which had now been repaired. b) Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 The Parish Council were keen on the idea of a Community Garden on York Road. Cllrs Dickson, Fisher and Nunn would meet to discuss this and hopefully the school children would be involved. C) Grass cutting contact November 2022 draft specification The Parish Council were happy for the specification to be used, with these amendments: - contract period to be reduced from five to three years - a cancellation clause will be added - clarity that the price must be fixed for the length of the contract d) Parkgate Bus Shelter – bench installation Resolved – The Parish Council approved the purchase of the traditional seat from Marmax Products, which would be fitted by York Landscapes Ltd. A plaque commemorating the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Neighbourhood Plan: Resolved - The Parish Council approved the indicative proposal and budget presented by Directions Planning Consultancy of £5250 plus VAT
Village Sign: The Parish Council would obtain a quote for repairing the sign adjacent to the golf course, then find out if the insurance policy covers this.
22/8 To discuss and, if necessary, agree action on matters raised since last meeting: a)War Memorial City of York Council had confirmed that planning approval would be required, so the application process would be started. Quotes had been received, but Cllrs queried if the whole fence needed replacing, so Cllr Fisher and the Parish Clerk would visit the site. The neighbours had sked if wooden rather than concrete posts could be used, so the Parish Council would seek advice. b) Allotments – legislation/guidance regarding use The Parish Council noted the information provided, but no further action was required at this stage. c) Cemetery Bench requests Resolved -The Parish Council would purchase a bench to be site adjacent to Area B, as a number of requests had been received.
d) Water Fluoridation Cllr Mattinson had circulated information about the governments plan to make this a compulsory requirement. Another Cllr challenged the evidence, so Cllr Mattinson would circulate more information. The Parish Council noted the information, but would not take further action at this stage.
22/9 To discuss and, if necessary, agree action, on any correspondence received: a) Grass Cutting – Delay until mid May A parishioner had emailed asking if grass cutting could be delayed until mid May, so wildlife would benefit from the dandelions etc. The Parish Council would write to the parishioner, rejecting this proposal, but would tell them about the planned wild flowering projects.
22/10 To discuss matters raised by/with Responsible Financial Officer (RFO): a) Bank reconciliation, income received, payments made to date The Parish Clerk had circulated a financial report, which is shown below b) Internal controls checks Cllr Maher conducted the checks and found everything to be in order. c) Yorkshire Local Councils Association – NTR
The Parish Council would seek advice on investments.
22/11 To confirm the date of the next meeting as Tuesday 10th May 2022 at 7.15 p.m.: Resolved – Approved (Unanimous)
