November 2019 Minutes
Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Parish Church on 12th November 2019
PRESENT: Cllrs G. D. Crompton-Howe (Chairman); S Carter, D Mellor, I Brooke, D Leah and the clerk
63.19 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE- Cllr Strange, PCSO Law
64.19 TO RECEIVE DECALRATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2011 LOCALISM ACT- None
65.19 REPORTS FROM DISTRICT COUNCIL AND COUNTY COUNCIL- None in attendance. PCSO Law provided a report with crime statistics for the area.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None
66.19 TO ELECT A VICE CHAIR
Cllr Crompton- Howe proposed Cllr Mellor. Seconded Cllr Leah. Resolved Cllr Mellor to be vice chair
67.19 APPROVAL OF NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD 23rd July 2019
Resolved that the notes of the meeting be approved & signed as correct Minutes of the meeting.
68.19 MATTERS ARISING FROM JULY 2019 MEETING
The contact Cllr Leah had for defibrillator training is no longer running the training.
69.19 TO CO-OPT NEW PARISH COUNCILLOR
Following interviews of 3 candidates it was resolved to co-opt Mrs. I Brooke as parish councilor. Thanks to all who had shown an interest in the position.
70.19 -COMMUNITY FIELD UPDATE
It was unanimously resolved to approve the new committee members Jamie Marshall and Jeff Summers to the community park committee. It was noted that Jeff Summers is not a resident of the parish (as per terms of reference) however he has supported the park from the outset and is a well-known and active figure in the community with good connections within WLDC.
Cllr I Brooke provided a detailed report from the community fete which had been a great success. The fete is planned again for next year on 13th September 2020. Unfortunately a race night organised to raise funds has had to be cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. Quotes for grass cutting have been received. Recommended quote to be taken in to account when estimating the precept. The CPC are considering treating the benches in the future and are currently considering fencing off the play area.
71.19- NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE
A report received from Tracey Firth, Neighbourhood Plan group, was read out. Currently the neighbourhood plan is at a standstill due to Normaby by Spital Parish Council’s decision to no longer partake. The NP group have a petition regarding Normanby pulling out which has been signed by over 100 people and will be presented to Normaby Parish Council.
Owmby Parish Council stated that they wish to continue with the neighbourhood plan process and the council’s preference would be to continue in partnership with Normanby. Disappointment was expressed that Owmby were not consulted by Normanby before they made their decision to pull out. It was reported that Normanby have not paid Owmby for the half share of the cost incurred for Survey Monkey. Clerk had written to Normanby
Clerk who has requested invoices and further details. Cllr Brooke to provide the invoices.
72.19 REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM SIGNPOST MAGAZINE
Clerk reported that a request from grant funding has been received from the Signpost magazine. It was asked if Owmby would consider increasing their grant from £100 to £150. Due to low financial reserves it was resolved to keep the grant at £100 for this financial year and to increase this to £150 for the following year.
73.19 CEMETERY MATTERS
Footpath work has not been undertaken due to recent poor weather. Contractor to begin work when he is able.
The hedge will need cutting back again to enable him to complete the work.
Cllr Crompton-Howe to arrange for the rabbits to be culled again.
The clerk has passed on Cllr Carter’s contact details to Normanby clerk and requested that Cllr Houtby contact Cllr Carter so they can work together on improving the cemetery.
74.19 TO ESTIMATE PRECEPT FOR YEAR 2020/2020
Following scrutiny of accounts it was resolved to estimate that the precept will need to increase to £6,825 (see attached detailed breakdown). It is estimated, following quotes, that approximately £1000 will be needed to cover the grass and hedge cutting of the community park.
75.19 Finance and accounts for payment
Balances (as of most recent statements)
Current Account- £3695
Reserve Account- £2845
Money held in reserve for CPC: £1641
Cheques signed at the meeting
C Wright- Salary and Expenses- £876.82
MKS Groundcare- £96.00
Signpost Magazine-£100
Payments received
Wayleave- £19.72
Donations to CPC- £300
Payments made between meetings:-
MKS Groundcare, grass cutting- £192
Greengrass- £88.91
Normanby by Spital PC ½ share community field grass cutting- £355
Kompan (CPC reserve funds) £5190.61
Royal British Legion- £17.50
Heather’s Property Services- Community field grass cutting-£480
76.19 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS
PA140151- Application for 2 dwellings- Land off Owmby Cliff Road. Parish Council’s comments have been forwarded to WLDC.
77.19 CORREPONDENCE
All relevant emails have been circulated.
Resolved to write to Mr M Harrison to formally thank him for his work tidying up the village.
78.19 ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Defibrillator training
Parish Council communication
Cost of Survey Monkey
Highways Matters
79.19- PROVISIONAL DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING- Thursday 16th January 2020
The meeting closed at 21.17