Bramham Parish Council Wednesday 11 April 2012
PRESENT: Cllrs:- V.M. Whitbread (Chairman), F. Henderson, A Mackie, J Halliday.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:- none
PUBLIC SESSION
None
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Blanchard, Batt, Innocent, and A Henson (Clerk) sent apologies.
2. DECLARATION OF PREJUDICIAL/PERSONAL INTERESTS
Cllr Whitbread declared a personal interest in the Fine Garth Close planning application.
Cllr Henderson declared a personal interest in the Scouts request for funding.
3. MINUTES
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Henderson and seconded by Cllr Whitbread to receive and approve the minutes of the meeting of 7 February 2012.
4.POLICING MATTERS
No police attendance – covered at APM.
5. CLERKS REPORT
A request for funding from Clifford Scouts was discussed.
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Mackie and seconded by Cllr Halliday to invite the scouts group to the Community Conference to put their request for funding.
Section 106 monies from Bramham Lodge – LCC has asked the council to confirm their support for use of these monies for the Sports Pavilion.
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Henderson and seconded by Cllr Whitbread to give confirmation of the Council’s support for use of monies re Bramham Lodge for the Sports Pavilion.
6. COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Whitbread and seconded by Cllr Halliday that a leaflet is issued to publicise the Community Conference, with a maximum spend of £150.
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Whitbread and seconded by Cllr Mackie that the Communications Committee produce a proposal re organisation / content of the Conference – to fit with Neighbourhood Plan requirements.
Cllr Mackie will attend the next Neighbourhood Plan meeting to ensure the proposal fits with their requirements.
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Mackie and seconded by Cllr Halliday – local groups to be invited to the Community Conference to give displays, and any proposals on any projects / priorities on which to spend spending monies coming in to the village.
7. CLERK, AUDITOR AND GARDENER POSTS
Clerk
The clerk’s resignation has been submitted. YLCA have advised that given that the last recruitment exercise was held fairly recently it is legitimate to invite the 2nd shortlisted candidate to fill the post.
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Henderson and seconded by Cllr Halliday to invite the 2nd shortlisted candidate to be clerk.
DN: Since the meeting the 2nd candidate, Marie Lynch, has accepted the post.
Auditor
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Whitbread and seconded by Cllr Halliday to employ the Auditor whose details have been supplied by YLCA.
Gardener
A local lady, DN name? will take on the position of gardener at the Old People’s Shelter.
8. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Cllr Whitbread provided an update – displays have been designed for the community Conference.
9. STREET SIGNS
Cllr Blanchard had reported some confusion with street signs. Cllr Mackie will investigate with LCC.
10. LEEDS FESTIVAL
Resolved: Proposed by Cllr Henderson and seconded by Cllr Whitbread, that £2 be added to the ticket cost of £38 to include the bus.
11. PLANNING MATTERS
12/01214/FU 8 Fine Garth Close – no objections.
12/01260/FU 1 Wise Warren Cottages – no objections.
12/01231/FU Land adjoining Bowcliffe Road – no objections.
12/01425/COND Headley hall – pending.
12. FINANCIAL MATTERS
The Council resolved to pass the following for payment:
Neil Ferres – Archives Software - £39.41
AWM – refuse collection - £73.57
Village Hall – meeting venue - £16.00
Npower – elec Old Peoples Shelter – £174.00
Hart Law – legal advice - £500.00
A J Henson – clerks salary Feb/March- £542.00
Keith Innocent – jubilee coins - £190.74
14. MINOR ITEMS AND ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
None.