Crofton Parish Council

 

                                             Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on

                            Tuesday 15th March 2005 in The High School at 7.00 pm.

 

Present : Councillors: P Jacques, S Bennett, J Voros, R Hewitt, G Jackson, K Duffy,

G Makin,  G Towns, W Wrigg, S Duffy, T Chalkley, G Schofield

 

Acting Clerk: : M A Cummings           

 

Residents : 4 Residents

 

District Councillors :  G Isherwood, M A Cummings

 

Apologies: Councillors A Ripley. A Manifield

 

WYP         P C McMahon, P C Daley      

 

The chairman Councillor P Jacques presided over the meeting.

 

05/50         WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

P C McMahon circulated a written report and updated members on actions taken on their behalf and priorities addressed during February 2005.  There had been 15 crimes in total during that period with a total of 59 hours in the village. The Police in conjunction with Trading Standards officers had conducted a test purchase in the village which had led to a fixed penalty being issued of £80, this should send a message around the village that selling to the underage will not be tolerated.  The Church Yard had received attention but on the whole was quiet. Incidents of children walking out in front of cars were reported this will be dealt with through the Highways Road Safety Team.  Diversionary works with youths on Thursdays was working well.  P C McMahon was working alongside Councillor Maureen Cummings to try and secure the sports hall in Crofton High School for outreach youth workers to work with children in the village.   SAFE Scheme officers would with the permission of the Parish Council engage with the youth workers, talking to the children and working with them.  Councillors Shaun Duffy and Kath Duffy had already volunteered to help when they can.  

 

Resolved that PC McMahan and Daley are thanked for their reports, their efforts to work with the children in the village were approved and the Parish Council looks forward to positive feedback.

 

The priorities for March 2005 were confirmed.

 

05/51      WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT

 

                   Councillor Isherwood reported:

 

·        Discussions were taking place with regard to the installation of sensors and flashing warning signs at the Doncaster Road bridge site.  Wakefield MDC were being pursued to have these works completed over the next 12 weeks following the recent incident.

·        The bench on Bedford Close had now been approved for removal and this was expected over the next few days.

·        A recent joint surgery with the Police and District Councillors had been held in Havercroft, the Police were anxious to do a similar event in Crofton to which all Parish Councillors would be invited.

·        The Neighbourhood Action team had commenced work in Crofton 14th March and all the issues raised by the Parish Council had been included.

                  

                   Councillor Cummings reported:

 

·        The field on Doncaster Road had been placed on the market and residents of the area had major concerns of who the buyer might be.  The issue regarding the field entrance was still ongoing with Webfell but unfortunately information had recently been received to say Webfell were in Administration.  A ROBUST gate has been fitted by the owner of the field to deter unwanted access.

·        Following concerns of local residents a speed survey was to be conducted along Doncaster Road between West Lane and the Cock and Crown following recent accidents.

·        Update on recent meetings regarding the Youth Initiative outlined in Minute No 05/50

·        Update on letters received from the Health & Safety Commission regarding Crofton Triangle, not seen as a Health and Safety risk.

·        Sycamore Court has finally been fitted with security lights and gates to deter youth congregation to the rear.

 

               Resolved: that Councillors, Isherwood and Cummings are thanked for their report. 

 

05/52      PUBLIC SESSION

              

               4 Members of the public were present, issues raised:

 

a)      The speed of erecting  diversion signs following the recent Doncaster Road bridge incident

b)     Debris still at the scene of the incident outlined above.

c)      Allotment availability following the last Parish Council meeting

d)     Thanks to Crofton Village Association for allowing the use of the Pavilion for the WEA Arts Class.

 

Councillor Hewitt explained that there may be allotment availability following the collection of rents which was scheduled for Saturday 19th March 2005 and that the resident would be informed soon after.

 

Resolved that the Clerk writes to the District Council for clarification on a) & b)

 

05/53      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

               Councillor Bennett declared an interest in Item 15 Planning.  

 

 

05/54      MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 15th February 2005

 

               Revolved: that these are accepted as a true record.

 

05/55      MATTERS ARISING FOR INFORMATION ONLY

                  

               Minute 05/32     PHS did not turn up for the arranged meeting

                   Minute 05/40     To point out that Mrs Hardwick was added to the list as receiving her salary by Standing Order.

                   Minute 05/43 c) The builders are Hanover Developments, Crigglestone.

 

                   Resolved: that the Clerk writes to Hanover Developments and asks them to clear away

               the pipes and rubbish that has been left following recent building works.

 

05/56      TO AGREE THAT THE PRESS AND PUBLIC LEAVE THE MEETING FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 20

 

               Resolved that the press and public are asked to leave the meeting following agenda item number 20

 

05/57      COMMUNITY FACILITIES – CONVENORS REPORTS

               Parish Centre – Electrical Inspection required

 

                   Village Association – Pavilion Electrical Report identified several areas of concern.

 

               Resolved 1) that a quotation is sought for the electrical works required and in consultation with the Chairman the works are carried out.  2) That the Village Association are thanked for their donation to the Parish Council of £3,500

 

05/58       ALLOTMENTS

              

                   Resolved that this item is taken under Private Matters.

 

05/59      CEMETERY

The grass has now begun to grow and cutting is required to commence.  There is also an accumulation of rubbish around the bin areas.

 

Resolved:  that the Clerk instruct T&D Contractors to commence cutting and to clear away the debris.

 

05/60      SPECIAL SERVICES

               Nothing to report

 

05/61      ROAD TRAFFIC ISSUES

               The results of the recent survey had been circulated to all members.

 

                   Resolved: that the Clerk contacts the District Council regarding the speed survey along High Street and instructs that the follow up survey is done as a matter of urgency and that full width speed measures are introduced along the full length of High Street.

 

05/62      CROFTON WAR MEMORIAL

               Nothing to report.

 

05/63      CLEANSING

              

a.      The remaining gullies both sides of  Slack Lane require cleaning out

b.      The fallen trees in the High School grounds were felt to be dangerous, however following discussion Councillor Towns reported that someone from the District Council had been to inspect the trees.

c.       Rubbish accumulation to the rear and side of 91 High Street.

 

                   Resolved:  a) that the clerk chases the Highways Department re the gullies, c) the Clerk contacts John Skidmore to see if this can be removed.

 

05/64      PLANNING

               Councillor Bennett had on the Parish Councils behalf completed the Spatial Development Strategy document and returned it to the District Council.

 

                   Resolved: that Councillor Bennett is thanked for his time and efforts on behalf of the Parish Council .

 

05/65      FINANCIAL MATTERS

              

              

T&D Contractors

Joe Jennings

*Waste Recycling

Zurich

 APB Electrical

(*) WMDC

Gary Smith

Mrs Hardwick

Byron Roofing

*WMDC

YWA

M A Cummings

L Dodson

Wakefield in Bloom  

Annual Payment for Groundwork

Report on electrics at Pavillion

 

Insurance cover

Repairs to light fitting and ceiling  in Parish Centre

 

Repairs to Parish Centre Wall

March05 Salary

Work on Parish Centre Roof

 

Water supply to Pavillion

Stamps

March 05 Salary

Hanging Baskets

 

3254.75

169.20

2750.00

3241.0640.54

235.00

60.00 SO

7686.863236.563.35

20.16

54.70

3800.00

 

               Resolved that following clarification of (*) the above payments are approved.

 

05/66      CORRESPONDENCE

              

               Tabled

 

               Resolved: that the correspondence is noted.

 

05/67      PARISH MATTERS

              

a)      Potholes Shay Lane adjacent school

b)     Dog fouling incidents Thorntree Avneue

c)      Arrows missing on give way sign Cock Lane

 

Resolved: that the Clerk takes up the issues with the appropriate authorities.

 

05/68      DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

 

               Resolved: that the next meeting of the Parish Council is held on Tuesday 19th April  2005 immediately following the Annual Parish Meeting which will commence at 7pm in Crofton High School, High Street, Crofton.

 

               PRIVATE MATTERS

 

05/69      MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING 24TH FEBRUARY 2005 REGARDING ALLOTTMENTS.

 

               Resolved: that the minutes are approved as a correct record.

 

05/70      TO DISCUSS ARRANGEMENT FOR RENT COLLECTION 19TH MARCH 2005 VILLAGE ALLOTTMENTS

 

        Resolved: that proposals put forward by Councillor T Chalkley are accepted and will be implemented in conjunction with the issue of rent invoices Saturday 19th March 2005.  All Councillors were urged to attend.