On Thursday 12^th MAY 2011 at 7.00pm

Present

Election of Chairman & Deputy Chairman

2108. Councillor Wright was nominated for the role of Chairman

Proposed Councillor Oliver

Seconded Councillor Booth

Agreed by unanimous vote, Councillor Wright was elected Chairman.

2109. Councillor Oliver was nominated for the role of Deputy Chairman

Proposed Councillor WrightSeconded Councillor Booth

Agreed by unanimous vote, Councillor Oliver was elected Deputy Chairman for a further term

2110. Present

Councillor Mr D. Wright (Chairman)

Councillor Mr P. Oliver (Deputy Chairman)

Councillors Mrs S. Booth, Mr J. Stevens

DMBC Councillor Mrs P. Bartlett (Until 7.52pm)

Parishioner Mr B. Roe (Until 7.52pm)

2111. Apologies for Absence

Councillors Mr D. Fromont, Mrs M. Fromont

Ordinary Vacancies

2112. Two members of the parish council had decided not to stand at the recent elections, no new nominations had been put forward and the uncontested election means that there are two vacancies on the parish council. An advertisement of the vacancies has been placed in the notice board.

2113. Mr Stevens expressed an interest in joining the parish council. His co-option to the parish council was proposed

Proposed Councillor Wright

Seconded Councillor Booth

Mr Stevens was co-opted to the parish council by unanimous vote.

Special Representitives

2114. Nominations were received for the prospective post of Branch representative of the YLCA. Councillor Wright was nominated

Proposed Councillor Booth

Seconded Councillor Oliver

Agreed by unanimous vote

2115. Nominations were received for the Rights of way representative, Councillor Booth was nominated

Proposed Councillor Wright

Seconded Councillor Oliver

Agreed by unanimous vote

2116. Nominations were received for the DMBC Standards (Parish Council) Committee representative, Councillor Wright was nominated

Proposed Councillor Booth

Seconded Councillor Oliver

Agreed by unanimous vote

2117. Nominations were received for the Parish Council Joint Consultative Committee representative, Councillor Wright was nominated

Proposed Councillor Booth

Seconded Councillor Oliver

Matters Raised By Parisioners

2118. A complaint has been received about the untidy state of the allotments. Councillors have requested a site visit with the parishioner concerned. Clerk to advise the parishioner to contact Councillor Wright to arrange a convenient time

2119. Complaints have been received about pot holes on Crossgates, the matter has been referred to DMBC who have acknowledged the issue and are to look into it further.

Police Report

2120. The report was read to the meeting, there have been 3 reported crimes in Wadworth; 1 Burglary to dwelling. 1 attempted burglary and 1 incident of criminal damage. It was noted that the police have made two arrests in connection with the burglary.

Neighbourhood Report

2121. The report noted that the HGV signs for High Street are being considered, but would not be done in the near future The neighbourhood team seem to have located a second bush in the green on Manor Walk which is on private property, they are to advise the owner that it needs attending to. Members noted that this is not the bush that complaints have been received about. Clerk to advise DMBC.

Matters Raised By DMBC Members

2122. The Osberton play area is in progress and is currently fenced off to protect re-seeded and re-planted areas this is expected to remain in place for 6 weeks. After that the play equipment will be brought on to site. Members noted that the project was of a longer duration than was initially envisaged. DMBC members noted that it would be open in time for the school summer holidays. Members noted that the TARA group has received complaints about dust, debris and general untidiness during the works

2123. DMBC are aware of the fly tipping on Tofield Road, but no evidence has yet been found regarding the identity of the tippers. It was also noted that there had been a fire in Wadworth wood and that the Fire & Rescue Service had been in attendance.

2124. Mr Roe asked if there was any update on the hedges at Whitecross Lane, DMBC have stated that the hedges will be attended to before the end of May.

Minutes

2125. The minutes of the meeting held on 7th April 2011 were accepted as a true record and authorised to be signed by the Chairman.

Matters Arising From The Minutes

2126. A response has been received from the Woodland Trust regarding the state of the shrubbery, it states that the Shrubbery in maintained in line with the management plan (copied to members previously) and that fallen trees are generally left as they are good for the environment. Members noted the report and asked that Woodland Trust remove the large fallen tree blocking the path and the scrap metal and debris in the pond. Members offered parish resources to help with the clean up if necessary. Clerk to report to Woodland Trust.

2127. A response has been received from the Forestry Commission regarding the state of Woodhouse Lane. It would appear that they no longer hold the lease in the wood and therefore no longer have responsibility for it. It seems fairly conclusive that they are not going to rectify the road surface. Members considered the matter and as DMBC, the Forestry Commission and the Foljambe Estate have al stated that they are not going to do anything about the matter, there is little other option for the parish council to pursue. Clerk to advise Mr Sarjantson that the parish council considers the matter closed. It was noted that the haulage company responsible for damaging the bench have ordered a replacement.

DMBC Councillor Bartlett and Mr Roe left the meeting at 7.52pm

Village Improvements

2128. Confirmation has been received that the replacement trees will be planted once the dry weather ends. An itinerary for the tree planting ceremony is to be prepared by the contractor and to be approved by the parish council. Confirmation is to be sought for the charge for the tree planting.

Correspondence

2129. Correspondence dealt with at the meeting

DMBC Planning Application - St John's Croft

DMBC Invoice

RAY Membership renewal

RAY White Rose & Training conference 23-25/09

YLCA YLCA Nomination Papers

YLCA DMBC Standards & parish council standards committee nomination papers

Parishioner Pot holes on Cross gates

Parishioner Allotments

Woodland Trust Shrubbery

Aon Insurance

2130. General Correspondence

DMBC By Email - Road works reports 04/04, 11/04, 15/04, 21/04

DMBC By Email - East area update (previously circulated)

DMBC By Email - Bridge on river Torn

DMBC By Email - Hedge cutting

DMBC By Email - Participatory budget 25/05 - Leeds

DMBC Public Footpath claim

DMBC PCJCC minutes

YLCA Rural Matters

YLCA Country Air

YLCA Community action conference & exhibition - Sheffield 19/07

NALC Localism event

SYPTE Local services

SYPTE Transport plan

Financial Matters

2131. Members agreed to renew the membership of Rural Action Yorkshire

2132. The cheques were authorised for payment

2133. A payment to DMBC for grass cutting on the playing field was not approved, the standard of work was atrocious and the second cut was merely an attempt to rectify this. Clerk to seek a credit note. Members noted that the grass was not cut during the week ended 29th April.

2134. A payment to Aon was not authorised, further quotes are to be obtained.

2135. A new councillor training course is to be attended by Councillor Stevens. Clerk to book. Members asked that training be added to the June agenda.

2136. It was proposed that Councillor Wright attend the Joint Regional training Conference. Clerk to arrange.

Proposed Councillor Booth

Seconded Councillor Oliver

2137. It was noted that a new bank mandate would need to be arranged.

Planning Matters

2138. No objections or comments were raised regarding the planning application for St John's Croft.

Matters Raised By Members

2139. There is a proposed opening ceremony for the Osberton play area, members asked for clarification of the event.

2140. It was noted that the internal decoration of the pavilion is underway. The Chairman thanked Councillor Oliver for all his time spent on managing and maintaining the pavilion. It was further noted that the shutters are still in need of repair.

2141. The Chairman asked if Mr Leaney could be contacted and if he would continue to monitor and report on the shrubbery area.

Next Meeting

2142. The next meeting was confirmed as the 2nd June 2011 at 7.00pm at the Community Centre. Agenda to be distributed.

The Meeting closed at 8.29pm