HUTTONS
AMBO PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT
MINUTES OF MEETING ON
10th MAY 2016
1. Election
of Chairman
Richard Green was proposed as Chairman by
David Banks. This was seconded by Jessie
Garnett. Richard accepted nomination
and, there being no other proposals, was unanimously elected.
2. Welcome,
Councillors present & Apologies
Richard Green (Chairman) and Cllrs. Andy
Dorman, David Banks, Jessie Garnett, and Simon Lealman, and Clerk, Jem Charles
were present. One member of the public
was also present.
3. Minutes of the March meeting were
approved and signed as being a true record
4. Matters Arising
a) Copper beech
David Bayes has not had time available yet,
but he, or Tom from Cundalls (Tree Surgeons) will cut the branch in due course
and Andy will cut up and dispose of the wood.
b) Superfast Broadband
Richard, David and Simon plan to attend a
discussion event being held by Kevin Holinrake.
It was agreed that provision of a fibre optic connection to the network
was preferable to wireless but no plans exist, or are imminent, for
installation. Experience elsewhere
suggests that evidence of demand might encourage investment. Richard
will draft a pro forma for
distribution house to house to gather data on the level of demand. Andy
will contact acquaintances in Rutland and Denbigh Dale to learn from
their experience.
Consideration may be given to provision of
infrastructure by private subscription once demand is known.
c) & d) Kirkham Weir & Sluice engagement
group & Finger Post & Village Signs
These items had been
covered in the preceding Annual Parish Meeting
e) Barneygate Lane End blocked drain
This had been attended to by NYCC Highways
but had soon become blocked again. Jem
had followed up and work is believed to be in hand.
f) YLCA membership
It was decided that the annual subscription
was not warranted and membership will be allowed to lapse.
5. New Matters
No matters had been raised.
6. Planning
a) Village Hall alterations
Support for the proposals has been sent to
Ryedale DC. It was regretted that no provision for a children’s
play area had been included in the proposals.
7. Finance
a) Financial Governance Statement 2015/16
This was approved and duly signed.
b) Accounting Statement 2015/16
This was approved and duly signed.
c) Budget progress
The
report to 30th April was considered to show that the position was
satisfactory.
8. Any Other Business
a) “Slow, Children” signs
Andy suggested that the appearance
of the posts of the new signs might be improved by painting. The Council decided that it would be
preferable to leave them as they are.
b) Potholes
Simon had drawn up a comprehensive list of potholes
meriting attention. Jem had measured
these and prepared a shorter list of those which met the strict criterion (45mm
in depth) now being applied by NYCC before action is taken. Jem
will forward this list to Area 4, NYCC Highways, copied to Richard Marr
and Sharon Fox, and seek confirmation that they will be filled.
The blocked gulleys and soakaways down Back
Lane were to be discussed on site with Sharon Fox of NYCC Highways, but efforts
to set a date had proved fruitless.
Richard and Jem will discuss further and Richard will, subsequently,
contact Richard Marr (Area $ NYCC Highways).
c) Give & Gain
Jem had been approached by Paul Lodge of the
charity Racing Welfare to ask whether there was a task they could undertake on
the 20th of May, as volunteers, to demonstrate the industry’s
commitment to the community. Jem will suggest that they
undertake clearing of the pavements. The
Council will consider making a donation at the next meeting.
d) Marie Curie Tea Party
The Marie Curie charity has suggested that communities
hold fund raising tea parties.. It was
considered that Meeting Point would be best placed to respond. Richard
will forward the correspondence to the organisers.
e) Outgoing Chairman
David thanked Andy for all his work and this
was roundly endorsed by all.
9. Date of Next meeting(s)
Tuesday 19th
July and, provisionally, 13th of September 2016 at 7.30.
Jem
Charles, Clerk to the Parish Council
parishclerk@huttonsambo.com
Signed:…………………………………………….(Richard
Green, Chairman)
Date: ……………………………..
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