MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HUTTONS AMBO PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING ON

22^nd MAY 2018

1.         Election of Chairman

Cllr Andy Dorman proposed Cllr David Banks.  This was seconded by both Cllrs Simon Lealman and Richard Kershaw.  David Banks accepted and was therefore duly elected as Chairman.

2.         Welcome, Councillors present & Apologies

David Banks (Chairman) welcomed Cllrs. Andy Dorman, Richard Kershaw and Simon Lealman and Clerk, Jem Charles.  He also welcomed two members of the public. 

3.         Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the March meeting were approved and signed as being a true record.

4.         Matters Arising

a)   30 mph speed limit

David reported that he still had yet to hear from NYCC Highways.  David will write again.

b)  Ineos seismic survey

Council confirmed that, as a consequence of the findings from the community consultation, it should oppose proposals for seismic surveying and possible fracking.  Jem will:

                           i.          Make the summary of responses available on the village website

                          ii.          Inform RDC and NYCC

                        iii.          Identify a forum in which the experience of collecting the views of the community can be shared with other parishes

c)  Frequency of Council meetings

Jem reported that the minimum permissible number of meetings is 4; the annual meeting which must be held in May and 4 others.  HAPC will continue to meet 6 times per annum.

5.         New Matters

            a)   NYCC Highways workshop

A workshop introducing the new Parish Portal is to be held.  Jem will attend and report.

            b)   Vacancy for new Councillor

Jem reported that he had posted notices and that, should there be no requirement for an election, the process of co-option can start on June 5^th.

6.         Planning

a) New House at Musley Bank

Awaiting determination.  Jem reported that RDC do not appear averse to the proposal but require further refinement.

b) Detached outbuilding at 2 Club Cottage

A revised scheme has been proposed which the PC supports.

c) New units at Malton Enterprise Park

Comment has been submitted raising no objection.

7.         Finance

a) 2017/18 Audit

                       i.          The Annual Governance Statement for 2017/18 was approved and duly signed.

                     ii.          The Accounting Statements for 2017/18 were approved and duly signed.

b)  Budget progress

No expenditure as at 30^th April.  First instalment of precept (£1400) received.

8.         Any Other Business

a)  Footpath railing

The barrier along the stretch of footpath between the Hall and Grange Farm still has not been repaired.  Jem will chase NYCC Highways.

9.         Date of Next meetings

Tuesday 24^th July 2018 and, provisionally, 11^th of September 2018 at 7.30pm.

Jem Charles, Clerk to the Parish Council

parishclerk@huttonsambo.com

Signed:…………………………………………….(Chairman)

Date: ……………………………..

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