CRIGGLESTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD
4 MARCH 2008
Present: Councillors:Mrs J Craven,P Crompton, P Daniels(Chairman), J Garthwaite, JPeebles,MrsCPlatten, A Roe, K Wainwright.
District Councillors: B Denson, P Harvey
Apologies: Councillors DPimm and MrsCNorris, District Councillor J Drysdale.
303/08APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were accepted.
304/08DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Garthwaite declared a personal interest in Item 19, Planning.
305/08TO RECEIVE SUCH ITEMS THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY WISH TO LAY BEFORE THE COUNCIL
None.
306/08TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5 FEBRUARY 2008
Resolved: That the minutes be approved asa correct record.
307/08MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES FOR INFORMATION ONLY
The Clerk circulated a response from Yorkshire Water regarding the purpose of the sewage pumping station at Denby Dale Road, Durkar.
Resolved: That the Clerk seek further details of the system from Yorkshire Water.
308/08TO EXCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
That members of the pressand public be excluded from the meeting following agenda item 25.
309/08POLICE REPORT
PC McMahon had sent his apologies. PC Laybourne noted that50hours had been spent in the Parish in February. The Police had made checks at the Institute and liaised with the Denby Dale Road East Action Group. Tickets had been issued for vehicles causing obstruction at Denby Dale Road East. With regard to the parking problems at the One Stop Shop, it was reported that the unfulfilled condition to provide six parking spaces was no longer enforceable. Details of other activities included an arrest for driving whilst unqualified, diesel thefts from commercial vehicles, assistance with the closure of Durkar Lane during an incident involving gas canisters, a seizure of cannabis and two negative breath tests. Warnings and a ticket had been issued for parking at the Kingfisher Restaurant and fixed penalty tickets and warnings had been issued for speeding offences on Denby Dale Road, Durkar Lane and Hollin Lane. The crime statistics for February showed 42 crimes, 69% of which were in the Crigglestone area.
Attention was drawn to proposed changes in the use of funding provided under the Safe Scheme whereby the contribution might support the Wakefield Rural Neighbourhood Police Team rather than the local police as at present. Members felt the present arrangements had been successful using officers with local experience, and were concerned that no information on the proposals had yet been made sent to the Parish Council. Priorities for Marchwould be parking at the One Stop Shop and the Kingfisher Restaurant,speeding on Denby Dale Road, anti-social behaviour around the Village Institute and bikers on Durkar Low Lane.
Resolved: (1) That the Parish Council thank PCs Laybourne and McMahon for the good policing of the area.
(2) That the Clerk seek an update from Wakefield MDC on the Action Group’s suggestions for Denby Dale Road East.
(3) That concern be raised with the Service Director, Wakefield MDC Planning, regarding the lack of enforcement of the parking places at the One Stop Shop.
(4) That information be sought from the Fire Service regarding the gas canister incident.
(5) That the Clerk write to Chief Superintendent Marc Callaghan expressing severe concern that the alleged changes to the Safe Scheme have not been brought to the attention of the Parish Council.
(6) That no further Safe Scheme payments be made until the situation is satisfactorily clarified.
310/08CASUAL VACANCY UPDATE
The Clerk informed Members that Wakefield MDC had received a request to fill the vacancy by means of an election. The intention was to hold the by-election on the same day as the local elections, Thursday 1 May 2008, and the nomination period would be between 27 March and 4April 2008.
311/08FEEDBACK FROM MEETINGS
The Clerk reported that the VOX meeting planned for6 February had been cancelled. The next meeting would be on 5 March.
312/08WAKEFIELD MDC WASTE COLLECTION
A response from the Waste Service Manager regarding the new refuse collection arrangements had been circulated together with information regarding the recycling road shows. Members were disappointed to note that none of their suggestions for road show venues had been accepted.
Resolved: That the Clerk write to the Operations Manager for Recycling indicating the Parish Council’s disappointment with the arrangements made for the road shows.
313/08TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
Councillor Craven reported that the next meeting of the Committee would include a Health and Safety inspection of Betty Eastwood Park on a date to be confirmed. Members noted the final version of the Wakefield MDC display board for the Park which it was hoped to erect before the end of the month.
Resolved: That the report be noted.
314/08TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Chairman reported that the Committee had met immediately before the Council meeting and had arranged a programme of annual Health and Safety checks for land and buildings for which the Parish Council was responsible, and had reviewed the Risk Register.
Resolved: That the report be noted.
315/08TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE
Councillor Wainwright reported that he was researching the diversion of the footpath from Hole Lane to Bretton Lane and would report further at the next meeting.
316/08HALL GREEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
CouncillorWainwrightreported that the Tenants and Residents Association had agreed the amalgamation with the Hall Green Community Associationin principle. The Community Association would consider the matter at their AGM on 31 March.
317/08TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE INSTITUTE EXTENSION COMMITTEE
There was nothing to report.
318/08VILLAGE INSTITUTE MATTERS
Village Institute Trustees minutes dated 5February 2008had been circulated.
Resolved: That the minutes be accepted as a true record.
319/08 FINANCIAL MATTERS: TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
The Responsible Financial Officer presented the following for payment:
£Responsible Financial Officer salary Feb2008 / 100.99
Parish Clerk salary + expensesFeb2008 / 459.48
Batemans / 487.63
Cultrix / 25.85
Mike Greetham / 874.30
WMDC (litter pick) / 42.18
Resolved: Thatthe accounts be approved for payment.
320/08FINANCIAL MATTERS: TO CONSIDER CHARLESWORTH CHARITY MATTERS
The Responsible Financial Officer reported that she had purchased a dehumidifier for use at one of the Almshouses but the tenant did not wish to use it in view of the potential running costs. It might be necessary to return the item.
Resolved:That the next meeting of the Charlesworth Charity be held at 7.00pm on 20 March, venue to be confirmed.
321/08CORRESPONDENCE
WMDC / Invitation to Play Strategy Launch 29 Feb 2008YLCA / Agenda for Wakefield Branch meeting 28 Feb
The House magazine / Westminster Briefing – Event London 24 April
WMDC / Climate Change Seminar 6 March
YRCC / Parish Government Conference
WMDC / LDF – Acknowledgement of comments
YLCA / Event on Rural Affordable Housing 17 March York
Government Office Yorkshire and the Humber / Response to the Secretary of State’s proposed changes to the Regional Spatial Strategy
Furnitubes / Signage Brochure
Enjoy England / Celebrate St George’s Day
Barbara Dennison / Community Policing Denby Dale Road East
VOX / Agenda for meeting 5 March
‘Community Governance for You’ event 13 March + Networks Get Together Sat 15 March
Martin Woodhead / Parish Plan update
Mrs Lloyd / Thank you for grant to Newmillerdam Senior Citizens
NALC / Journal
SLCC / The Clerk journal
WMDC / Re Housing Condition survey
WMDC / Invitation to Mayor’s Civic Parade and Service 5April Ackworth
ROSPA / Workplace Health & Safety Catalogue
Yorkshire Water / Response regarding sewage pumping station
YLCA / Planning Training 10 April Leeds
Resolved:(1) That the Clerk respond to Mrs Dennison and Mr Woodhead.
(2) That further details of the Planning Training event be forwarded to Councillor Craven.
(3) That the remaining correspondence be noted.
322/08PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Parish Council noted the planning applications before them together with a consultation on planning application validation checklists. Members felt a meeting with the Service Director, Planning would be appropriate to discuss various planning matters.
Resolved: (1) That the Clerk submit an objection to the application for a car dealership at Calder Park on the grounds discussed.
(2) That Wakefield MDC be recommended to include drainage details, former mine workings and buildings of local historic interest as requirements on the new application forms.
(3) That District Councillor Harvey seek dates for a meeting between the Service Director, Planning and Parish Councillors.
323/08UPDATE ON PARISH MATTERS
The Clerk had circulated the Parish Matters register and updated members on progress.
324/08PARISH MATTERS
The following items were brought to the attention of the Parish Council:
(i)Attention required to manhole cover on Barnsley Road near Almshouse Lane.
(ii)A number of street name plates required replacement.
Resolved: (1) That the Clerk contact WMDC in respect of (i)
(2) That a list of street name plates requiring attention be submitted at the next meeting.
324/08INPUT FOR PARISH LINK MAGAZINE
Resolved: That the Clerk prepare the Parish Council insertfor the next Parish Link magazine.
325/08TO APPROVE ITEMS FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL WEB SITE
Resolved: Thatthe February 2008Parish Council minutes be placed on the website.
326/08PRESS REPORTS – ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION
Resolved: That the Clerk contact Dr Chowcatto update parish matters for the press.
327/08DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT MEETING
Resolved: That the next meeting of the Parish Council be held in the Village Institute, High Street, Crigglestone on Tuesday 1 April2008following the Annual Parish Meeting which commences at 7pm.
IN PRIVATE
328/08TO RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Clerk updated members on the interview process and informed Members that Lesley Holdsworth had been offered the post of Responsible Financial Officer.
SIGNEDDATE
CHAIRMAN
CRIGGLESTONE PARISH COUNCIL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
7.00 pm Crigglestone Village Institute, Tuesday 4 March 2008
Four members of the public from Hollin Lanewere present. The Clerk informed them that,since their attendance in February, she hadspoken to Peter Davis of Wakefield MDC who advised that unless drainage had been provided when the houses were built, it was likely that at times of heavy rainfall, surface water would flow from the adjoining fields onto lower lying property. It was suggested that the residents might contact the owner of the adjoining farm land. The residents confirmed that both their gardens and houses had been flooded in June 2007 and February 2008. It was agreed that the Clerk would contact Peter Davis again to look at the problem in more detail and Councillors Denson and Harvey would speak to Rob Fyfe.
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