Parish Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
No member of the public attended the meeting.
The meeting closed at 8.35pm.
26th JANUARY 2017
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
No member of the public attended the meeting.
The meeting closed at 8.35pm.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
24th November 2016
One member of the public attended the meeting.
7. Planning: Cllr Marshall reported that a letter had been written objecting to further proposals to further develop the paddock and build 2 more houses. The letter had been circulated to all residents but there had been no response. The PC recognises that the church is an integral part of the village and that the paddock is now in poor repair. Concerns are over the appearance of the development and the lack of communication with regard to changing of their plans. A letter had been received suggesting that the PC contacts the Water Board and WMDC to raise concerns about drainage in the village and the impact of new developments locally on the water treatment plant. The Clerk was asked to follow this up.
8. Correspondence: Clerks and Councils Direct, Weekly lists, Newsletters from YLCA, White Rose Newsletter, Register of Electors, Agenda for Town and Parish Council liaison group, Wakefield branch meeting details.
9. Any Other Business: Cllr. Sykes raised concern that following the quick felling of the horse chestnut by the pump, complaints have now been made to WMDC by a local resident over the size of the remaining tree – he will follow up with WMDC and will tread carefully.
10. Date of next Meeting: Thursday 24th January 2017 at 7.30pm.
No member of the public attended the meeting.
Minutes of the last meeting: These were accepted as read. Proposed: Cllr B. Dunn and Seconded by Cllr G. Spurdens.
The meeting closed at 8.20pm.
No member of the public attended the meeting.
No member of the public attended the meeting.
Section 1: Annual Governance Statement was signed and dated by Cllr S. Marshall and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.
Section 2: Statement of accounts was accepted and signed by Cllr A. Lagden and Cllr S. Marshall.
The accounts were prepared by Mr J. Ransom. It was proposed by Cllr. S. Sykes and seconded by Cllr. A. Lagden that we continue with Mr Ransome as accountant. The accounts will be displayed on the Parish Council Notice Board by Cllr. Lagden who will also chase up an electronic copy of the accounts. The Clerk will then upload the finances to the website.
Cllr. S. Sykes thanked Cllr. S. Marshall and Ms J.Kendall on behalf of the Parish Council for their hard work and commitment as Chairman and Clerk. Cllr Sykes then thanked the committee for their hard work on behalf of the village over the year.
The meeting closed at 7.25pm.
6 members of the public attended the meeting.
The meeting closed at 7.50pm.
1. Present: Cllrs. A. Lagden, S. Marshall, S. Sykes, B. Dunn, G. Spurdens and Clerk Ms J. Kendall.
2. There were no apologies.
No members of the public attended the meeting.
3. Minutes of the last meeting: These were accepted as read. Proposed: Cllr S. Sykes and Seconded by Cllr G. Spurdens.
4. Matters Arising:
5. Accounts: Cllr Lagden led the committee in agreeing rates for the Precept for next year.
ACTION: The Clerk will submit these when the paperwork has been received. The Clerk will submit expenses.
6. Highways: Cllr Marshall informed the meeting that there have now been 5 accidents on the corner by the bridge this year alone. She has again contacted WMDC but although they have a record of her previous call, no action has been forthcoming. It was noted that the ditch has been dug very close to the road which makes the situation even worse. The last minutes record that the Highways inspector was intending to visit but he has not contacted her, as was arranged.
ACTION: It was agreed that all members of the committee would contact the WMDC action line and try and raise the profile of this accident hotspot and the need for chevrons on the corner.
7. Planning: A letter was written and sent by the Clerk objecting to the proposed housing development on the field in front of the church. Nothing has yet been heard. There were no further planning issues.
8. Correspondence:
9. Any Other Business:
Cllr Sykes reported that Mr Roy Donaldson has asked that pointing work be arranged for the war memorial. Records were checked, and as work was undertaken in 2014, it was decided that Cllr Sykes will keep an eye on the memorial and will arrange for Steve Collins to repair if needed.
10. Date of next meeting: Thursday 31 st March 2016 at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 8.20pm.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
21st May 2015 7.00pm
Ms J. Kendall accepted the position of Clerk to the Parish Council.
No member of the public attended the meeting.
Section 1: Statement of accounts was accepted and signed by Cllr A. Lagden and Cllr S. Sykes.
Section 2: Annual Governance Statement was signed and dated by Cllr S. Sykes and retired Clerk Mrs M. Sykes.
The accounts were prepared by Mr J. Ransom. It was proposed by Cllr. S. Sykes and seconded by Cllr. A. Lagden that we continue with Mr Ransome as accountant. The accounts are displayed on the Parish Council Notice Board.
None.
The out-going chairman Cllr Sykes thanked the committee for their guidance and work on behalf of the village during the year.
Cllr. Spurden thanked Cllr. S. Sykes and Mrs M. Sykes on behalf of the Parish Council for their hard work and commitment as Chairman and Clerk.
The meeting closed at 7.25pm.
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