MINUTES OF THE PARISH MEETING OF HELLIFIELD HELD ON THURSDAY 1st JULY 2010 IN HELLIFIELD INSTITUTE

1.  MINUTES of the meeting held on the 3rd June 2010 were approved and signed.

Two residents had kindly volunteered to organise the Christmas Lights. They asked if the same amount of funding would be available from the Parish Council as the previous year. Councillor David Statt proposed that the amount of £1,000 be agreed as of previous years Councillor Lloyd Popay seconded the proposal.

A draft letter was circulated to the councillors for approval or amendment, The letter was to be sent out to local businesses asking if they wished to sponsor a tree or donate. The letter will go out mid July.

Councillor Hugill asked if Public Liability Insurance had been considered. The Parish Council Insurance company to be asked if they will cover as inclusive or for a small amount.

They also asked if the Christmas lights monies could be held by the Parish Council. All agreed.

There was a cheque to come from a resident to clear the previous account.

A Balloon race at the Hellifield Gala was being organised to raise joint funds. 

It was suggested that a weekday or Friday around 4 p.m. would be a good time and to try obtain someone like Julian Smith to attend.

A list to be compiled of all guests obtained from the organisers. The Clerk and Councillor Bob Moore to meet up to discuss and organise further.

Councillor Brian Hugill will obtain a quote to do the ramp for the Disabled entrance and then email round to agree if its acceptable.

Matting was needed to the area. The Hellifield Playgroup and Youth meeting to be invited to discuss the requirements

CDC car park needs treating and cleaning – Village handyman to be asked.

Underpass needs painting as a priority.

CDC Waste management to be chased up regarding the Litter Bin up station Road for the new Play Area. Clerk to email.

Dog  bins required for Hammerton Drive/Station Road/ Layby at West End /The other side of the underpass and the Top of Haw Lane.

Letter was received regarding quoting for street lighting contract. Councillor Hugill left the room. A response to be sent  that the when the  Street Lighting contract comes up for renewal in February 2012 they are welcome to quote.

b)  Notification of Appeal ref APP/C2708/A/2129598 Land at rear of 44 Thornview Road. Any new points to be sent to the Planning Inspectorate by 16 July.

c) YDNPA Planning Application Little Newton C/42/601D Full planning for erection of agricultural building for housing dairy replacements. No objections to be sent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

d) Appeal against refusal of planning at Gallaber notification of the Public Inquiry on 10th August at CDC offices at Granville Street at 10.00.

6.  ALLOTMENTS

a) Email from a tennant raising the request for a Water Supply and sheds and greenhouses on the allotments.  Councillors David Statt and Bob Moore declared an interest and left the room.Clerk to respond that the Matter of the Water Supply would be looked into and a quote obtained from the Water Supplier.There had been an occasion when subject to a design being submitted the Parish Council had agreed to a tool shed.

b) Letter from another resident regarding the water supply and sheds and greenhouses.A response to be sent that the matter was being considered but the consensus was to look at the design of the shed being proposed. The resident would be invited to the meeting to speak when all information had been gathered.

c) An email was received asking if the Parish Council would consider selling a piece of the allotment land to resolve a parking problem. Councillor Hugill to respond that it set a precedent and that it would not be possible.

Suggested a village walkabout just before the next meeting. Date and time to be notified. 

He also reported that signatures for another Councillor needed. Councillor Lloyd Popay to be added and Councillor Anne Galloway to become the 4th signatory for the SBS account.

There has also been a report of an offal wagon through the village which appears to be overloaded and open. If a registration is noted, it is to be sent to Environmental Health.

The allotments will need to be re-measured. Clerk to assist. 

As a result of the village tour the bench on the new play area has been reported broken. There is also an old bench in the hedge at Station Road – Councillor Hugill will remove.

The wall that was damaged by a car has still not been repaired. Councillor Hugill will find out whose responsibility it is to repair. 

Hellifield Youth meeting launch is on the 10th September. Opening nights are Fridays. 

Clerk to write and thank Rev Briggs for his perseverance in getting the development of the Wesley Centre. 

A dog fouling petition was presented at the meeting and Councillor Firth advised it would need a covering letter to say what action the petitioners were asking for.

She also reported that CDC has a new management structure and that they were losing a Director at a saving of £150K. The District Council had to save in the region of 1.5K in the next 4 years. The futures of Skipton and Settle Town Halls were at stake. 

The light on the car park has now been fixed by CDC and the bollard has now been replaced. The trees surrounding the car park have been trimmed but will want cutting back again soon.

Reported the metal plates at the entrance to Beck House are loose and noisy and a possible trip hazard. Clerk to write to all three houses.

The barbed wire across the footpath in the fields behind Peel Terrace and Pendle View have lost all their protection. Councillor Hugill will repair.

He also reported that the padlocks and bolts are now on the football hut.

The Post installation of the Station Road playing field had taken place and just waiting for report.

The contractors have now removed the large rubbish heap from the allotments. There is now vacant area which now needs the hedge cutting back. An option would be to offer to Plot 1. Clerk to contact the tenant.