Crofton Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on

Tuesday 17 May 2005 In The High School at 7.00 pm.

Present

Cllr Jacques ‑ Chair Cllr Bennett WMDC

Cllr Hewitt Cllr Jackson Cllr Cummings

Cllr Duffy Cllr Makin Cllr Isherwood

Cllr Towns Cllr Wrigg Cllr Manifield ‑ Apologies

Cllr Chalkley Cllr Schofield

Cllr Ripley Cllr Voros ‑ Apologies Residents x 5

Acting Clerk WY Police

Darren Byford PC McMahon

PC Daley

Cllr Jacques welcomed Darren Byford as the Acting Clerk.

A presentation was to Cllr Graham Jackson for his 50 years of services to the village of Crofton. Speeches were made and a gift of an engraved crystal bowl and flowers were presented. Cllr Jackson gave an acceptance speech and Thanked all those who had arranged the surprise presentation.

WMDC Cllr Cummings was presented with a bouquet of flowers as a 'Thank you' for her work and support as Acting Clerk, during the Clerks absence.

05/92 WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

PC McMahon and PC Daley gave a written report on the work of West Yorkshire Police's

Safe Scheme, copy of report enclosed ‑ (A)

05/93 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT

WMDC Cllr Cummings reported

The planned Youth Project was being delayed until June 2005. The grant application had now been made. A traffic survey by the Cock & Crown public house was to be carried out.

WMDC Cllr Isherwood reported

• WYP would be holding their next surgery in Crofton.

• The issue of the footpath at the end of Slack Lane had now been resolved and would be made into a full footpath between Pinfold Lane and Doncaster Road

• The new signs for the rail bridge were progressing

• The 3 ward Councillor's were now all portfolio holders, Cllr Isherwood ‑ Environment, Cllr Manifield ‑Regeneration and Cllr Cummings was deputy Community Safety and Neighbourhoods.

Issues Raised

• It was noted that Cllr Manifield was investigating the help available from Wakefield MDC for refurbishment of the village War Memorial

• Cllr Isherwood also stated that he would investigate and report to the relevant WM13C Officer, the issue of rats that had been seen at the beck at the rear of Ashdene.

• Cilr Cummings agreed to look at the issue of blocked footpaths within the village, caused by the installation of the new lamp standards.

• Cllr Chalkley raised the issue of a provision of a 'kissing gate' between Wentworth and Priory Ridge; this stop off road bikes. District Cllr's Cummings and Isherwood noted the request

05/94 PUBLIC SESSION

Two residents addressed the Council and gave details of their new allotment and their future plans. They requested help in the disposal of the mountain of rubbish and general waste material that they had inherited with the allotment. It was agreed that this matter would be investigated and reported back in due course.

05195 ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 2005 ‑ 2006

Cllr Jacques was proposed by Cllr Bennett and seconded by Cllr Towns

05/96 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR FOR 2005 ‑ 2006

Cllr Bennett was proposed by Cllr Jacques and seconded by Cllr Towns

05/97 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SUB COMMITTEES

Parish Centre Cllr's K & 5 Duffy Village Association Cilk Makin

Allotments Cllr's Voros & Hewitt Parish Cemetery Cllr Schoffield

Special Service With Clerk

05/98 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Councillor Bennett declared an interest on Highways and Planning issues

05199 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 19 April 2005

Minutes Approved. Proposed by Cllr Ripley and Seconded by Cllr Bennett.

05/100 MATTERS ARISING FOR INFORMATION ONLY

The provision of a new village notice board was discussed. Subject to planning approval it would be situated adjacent to the wall on the Old Library site. Cllr Bennett stated he would make enquires regarding the planning implications.

A quotation would be obtained for suitable fencing to be used to form a boundary around the parish cemetery. It was noted that the fencing should be in keeping with the area. A plan would be provided for the Clerk to obtain a quote.

The Clerk was asked to obtain the name and address of the local Scout Master and write to request that the scout hut area be tidied and cleaned up. Further more a request be made for the Scout Master to attend a forthcoming Council meeting.

Yorkshire Electricity be asked to tidy and clean out their sub station on the ginnel leading from Slack Lane to Church Way and the sub station in High Street.

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05/101 COMMUNITY FACILITIES ‑ CONVENORS REPORTS

A ‑ Parish Centre

The electrical work is still outstanding.

B ‑ Village Association

A price has been obtained for materials and labour for the work to be carried out on the

Village Association buildings. External lighting is a problem and needs reviewing. Cllr

Bennett to be authorised to implement the electrical work.

It was noted that the cricket outfield was in need of cutting.

051102 ALLOTMENTS

It was reported that

0 3 gardens had been allocated, however they were still apparently owned by Mrs Brown

0 Rats had been reported, treatment was now underway

0 2 Allotments were in need of major rubbish removal

* The allotment referred to in 05/94, was agreed that this would be rent free for the first 12 months. This was due to the amount of clearing the new owners had to clear.

051103 CEMETERY

It was reported that

• Grass cutting was up to date

• Hedges were to be cut back

• Boundary fence had been repaired It was noted that on Tuesday 3rd May the cemetery was neat and tidy for the Councillors visit

051104 SPECIAL SERVICES

There was no report

051105 ROAD TRAFFIC ISSUES

It was reported that WY Police would leaflet Slack Lane regarding illegal parking on double yellow lines causing traffic problems.

051106 CROFTON WAR MEMORIAL

This to be an agenda item for the September 2005 meeting, and that plans should be made to hold a 'memorial service' in November.

051107 CLEANSING

It was noted that WMDC were carrying out mechanical sweeping on a regular basic in the village

051108 PLANNING

Members discussed applications before them.

Resolved: that no action is necessary

The ongoing issue of Public Enquiry on the reclamation site was raised. The Clerk agreed to speak with District Cllr Cummings and report back.

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051109 FINANCIAL MATTERS

See June 2005 Minutes for Financial Statement

Resolved that with the exception of the payment to PHS all above payments are agreed.

The Clerk was asked to contact Barclays Bank asking them to attend a Council meeting and take the necessary steps to add all Councillors as signatories to our bank accounts. Should Barclays not respond positively, the acting Clerk to investigate a change to Unity Bank and make arrangements for bank representatives to attend a Council meeting.

05/100 APPLICATION FOR GRANT NOSTELL MINERS GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB

Resolved.. That the Council in accordance with its powers under Sections 137 and 139 of the Local Government Act, 172 should incur the following expenditure, which in the opinion of the Council is in the interests of the area or its inhabitants and will benefit them in a manner commensurate with the expenditure of the amount set out below.

Contribution to equipment maintenance £300.00

A letter would be requested from the group, confirming that the contribution would be used towards the purchase of new equipment.

05/111 CORRESPONDENCE

The Clerk read out the correspondence, which was noted.

05/112 PARISH MATTERS

Agenda item for June 2005, Christmas Illuminations

051113 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

Resolved: that the next meeting of the Parish Council is held on Tuesday 21 June 2005

which will commence at 7pm in Crofton High School, High Street, Crofton.

An extra meeting of the Council would be held on Tuesday 31 May 2005 to conclude unfinished business.

PRIVATE MATTERS

There were no private matters

Signed Date

CHAIRMAN CROFTON PARISH COUNCIL

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