MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY 2010 COMMENCING AT 7.00 P.M.

AT THE AUCKLEY PARISH CENTRE

 

·        Present: -  Mrs. J. Worthington (Chairperson), Mr. P. Cockett, Mr. S. Featherstone, Mr. G. Payne,

·        Mrs. S. Platts, Mr. I. Swainston, Mr. G. Warrender.

·        Three members of public.

1.   Public Participation  

      a)  Parish Plan Model – A resident asked whether Members of Council could suggest anywhere suitable

           to store a cardboard model of the village and was advised to contact the Trustees of the Parish Centre.

      b) Trimming of Trees -  A resident enquired when would the trees be trimmed to the rear of his property

          and was advised that the contractor was hoping to undertake the work as soon as the snow had cleared.

2.   To Receive Apologies - Received and accepted from Mrs L. Allwood and Mr. I. Butterfield.

3.   Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests – None received.

4.   To Approve Minutes of the Meeting Held on 9th December 2009

      The minutes were approved and accepted as a true record.

5.   Matters Arising from the Above Minutes

      a)   Derelict Building Adjacent to Nisa Store – DMBC’s Planning Investigation Officer has spoken again

            to the Planning Officer and the applicant is refining his proposals.  Peel has now sold the site.

            RESOLVED – It was agreed to write and request that the Officer contact the owner and commence

            enforcement proceedings.

b)      Blocked Footpath, Sandhill Rise – The Clerk to contact DMBC’s Footpaths Officer for an update.

c)       Double Yellow Lines in Front of Shops – Highways advise that technically someone could challenge

their ticket.  He will speak with maintenance and if it is considered necessary DMBC will re-lay lines.

RESOLVED – It was agreed to write and ask Highways to re-lay the lines.

d)      Willow Farm  - Council has received no courtesy of reply to its letter – the Clerk to write again.

e)       Donation Towards Youth Club – Mr. Payne reported that the donation of £750 was greatly appreciated.  However, it now appears that the cost of insurance and provision of a cupboard will be £950 in total, and Council did advise that additional funds could be made available if required. 

      An application for the shortfall is to feature on the next agenda.

f)        Update Report on Encroachment of Recreation Ground – Council’s solicitor reports that the resident has now signed the Consent Order and this has gone to Court to be approved by the Judge who will sign and seal it and a final date for removing fencing, trees, etc. will then be given.

g)       Non-Functioning Traffic Light, Airport Entrance – Community First reports the light is now working.

h)       Repair of BT Telephone Kiosk – ‘Need A Hand’ has fitted 2 windows.

i)         Fishing Signs on Riverbank – Another letter to be sent to Mr. Holloway.

j)        Gatehouse/Hayfield Lane Roundabout – It was agreed to leave this until the weather has improved.

6.   Community Police Report

      No Police Officer was in attendance at the meeting.

7.   District Councillor’s Report

      No Councillor was able to attend.

8.   To Consider Quotation to Provide New Cover for Christmas Tree Socket

      DMBC’s Lighting Dept. advises that an approximate quotation would be £500 maximum to provide a plastic chamber and 110 volt socket enclosed within a manhole cover.

      RESOLVED  - Following discussion, Mr. Featherstone proposed that Council accept the quote,

      Mr. Warrender seconded the proposal and the motion was carried.

9.   Quotation to Inspect and Report on Riverside Trees

      Mr. Barrass wishes to submit a quotation in time for the February meeting, and this was agreed.

10. To Consider Suggestion to Make Additions to BT Telephone Kiosk

      A suggestion was made to provide an additional notice board to be attached to the rear wall of the kiosk. 

      RESOLVED – Following discussion Members decided it would be impractical to fasten a board to the

      metal wall and it was therefore decided not to pursue this matter.   

 

 

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11.  To Consider Suggestion to Change Date of Annual ‘Carols Round the Tree’

      A suggestion has been made that the annual carol singing be held on a different evening to when the

      Christmas Market is held because of distractions from noise. 

      RESOLVED – Following discussion it was agreed to ask the views of the public in the next ‘Arrow’

      newsletter. 

      Council was informed that a collection round the tree in aid of the Doncaster Branch of Parkinson’s

      Disease Society raised the sum of £73.48.

      Mrs. Cockett has written to thank Mr. Swainston and Mr. Butterfield for their help in setting up and

      dismantling the Christmas Market stalls, and other tasks they carried out for this event.

      The Clerk to make enquiries re. cost of purchasing new carol sheets.

12. To Decide Items For Newsletter

      It was agreed to feature the following items:

      Precept for 2010/2011

      Thanks to:  Mr. and Mrs. Cockett and All 4 All for providing a very successful Christmas Market, 

      District Councillor Patricia Schofield for attending meetings, members of the Garden & Allotments

      Association for planting and maintaining tubs, and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS

      Foundation Trust for connecting and festooning lights on the Christmas tree each year, a service that

      is paid for out of Parish funds.

      A report of the ‘Carols Round the Tree’ and a tear-off slip for members of the public to vote on whether

      they prefer the carol singing to be held in conjunction with the Christmas Market or on a separate nig           ht.

13. To Discuss Proposed Gating Order for Common Lane

      Community First has advised Council that they are hoping to place a gate at both entrances to Common

      Lane to try and reduce fly tipping and anti-social behaviour, but this is dependent on being successful

      with a required “Gating Order”.  Officers have met with one farmer and landowner and understand that

      Council is responsible for Charity Land which the tenant is not currently farming, and on which horses

      are grazing.   All landowners will be asked to assist with associated costs of the Gating Order.

      RESOLVED – On being put to the vote a majority of Councillors expressed opposition to the proposal

      and made it clear that, in the event of a Gating Order being approved, they would not be prepared to

      contribute funds towards the scheme.   The Clerk to write to the Charity Land tenant for permission to

      release his name and address to DMBC.  

14. To Nominate Officer to Serve on ‘Play Building’ Project Committee

      Following a site meeting with the agent for ‘Record’ Play Equipment, Mrs. Worthington spoke with the

      Neighbourhood Manager to see whether the ‘Play Builder’ funding could be incorporated into Council’s

      wider scheme.  The Neighbourhood Manager replied that she cannot see a problem as the criteria

      attached to the funding does permit them to purchase some equipment, although this does have to fit

      around what is termed as ‘natural play’.  The ‘Play Builder’ team are looking at progressing Year 2

      projects early in the New Year, and she would suggest that Council nominate an officer to be involved

      with the project from the onset.  Mr. Swainston has offered to serve as the nominated officer.

15. To Discuss Highway Matters

      Following a query from a resident, Mrs. Schofield wrote to the Clerk to ask what was the current position

      in Auckley regarding the implementation of a 20 mph speed limit and was informed that the last

      communication from Highways was in 2007 when it was reiterated that Auckley remained in the ‘low’

      category for 20 mph zones.   Mrs. Schofield has discussed this matter with a member of Highways who suggests Council requests a survey on the roads in question to ascertain the level of cars ignoring the speed limit.

      RESOLVED  - It was agreed to write to Mayor Davies to ask for his support in this matter.

      Community First to be asked who currently owns the new airport access road.

16. To Discuss Recreation Matters

      a)  Litter Bin – Community First to be informed that the litter bin outside the Spar Store is overflowing

           with rubbish. 

b)      Listed Buildings - Council is to write to the Planning Dept. and ask for a list of all the Listed

      Buildings in the Parish.

 

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17.  Report of Meetings:

       a)    PACT Meeting – Mrs. Worthington reported on the meeting held 4 January 2010 as follows:

              Holly Road – Troublemakers have moved on.

              Airport travellers are parking their cars and leaving windows open, thus inviting theft.

             ‘Smartwater’ – There is a limited supply left if anyone wishes to enquire.

              Crime figures for past month – 20 incidents occurred in Auckley including attempted petrol thefts

              at Lancaster Court.

b)      Hayfield Lane Recreation Project  - Mr. Swainston reported that Yorkshire Forward have agreed

to give some funding to the project, and the committee has put in a bid for a feasibility study.

18.  To Consider Planning Applications:

       a)    No. 08/03469/CON – Consultation by Doncaster/Sheffield Airport on Amended Variations to

              Agreement under Section 106 of Town and Country Planning Act 1991 to upgrade noise provisions

              Robin Hood Airport, Hayfield Lane, Auckley

              The above consultation application was submitted in 2008 and the airport has recently submitted

              amended details in relation to the consultation.

              Council reiterates its earlier comments opposing any change from current arrangements. Additional

              comments are:

  Council assumes that Peel submitted the original 106 agreement on the basis of its projected use of

  the airport and a robust business plan.  Variation of that agreement is unacceptable after such a short

  period of operation, given that the alteration of the night flying agreement is not supported by any

  confirmed increase in business employment opportunity for the area.  A comparison is made to East

  Midlands airport, but clearly the infrastructure which supports the movement of freight there is far

  superior to that of Doncaster, and access to the motorway access is significantly better.  The Boeing

  747-400 appears to be the most commonly used and therefore will have the greater impact on the

  surrounding area.  The footprint does not show the ripple effect of  lessening dB levels to the wider

  area so it is impossible to say how far the noise pollution will affect extended areas.  Until this can

  be quantified and assessed Council does not see how any conclusions can be drawn on the lesser or

  greater effects on the wider area.

b)        No. 09/02983/FULM – Erection of mixed use development consisting of 14 apartments, a 241 sqm.

Fast food unit (Class A3/A5) and a 418 sqm. Retail unit (Class A1) with associated parking and vehicle access on approx. 0.64 ha of land (being resubmission of previous application 09/0822/FULM withdrawn 16.07.2009)

Land at Junction First Avenue/Hayfield Lane, Auckley, Doncaster

Council’s comments are as follows:

Traffic Issues - Council has serious concerns with regard to the siting of a retail unit, fast food unit and 14 apartments on a busy signalled junction which will dramatically increase the number of vehicular movements in the area and create a traffic hazard at the entrance to a busy airport and the Hill House School.

Environmental Impact – Additional traffic, including early morning vans and HGV’s delivering to the retail units, will create a noise nuisance for nearby residents.

Impact on Local Services – The development will increase the pressure on local services such as schools and doctors’ surgeries.

The sewerage system is old and frequently has problems.  Has Anglian Water looked into the capacity for drainage at this site?

Council to request that the application is considered by DMBC’s Planning Committee rather than a delegated officer.

19.   To Report Decisions Made by DMBC’s Planning Committee

        Planning permission has been granted for the following development:

        No. 09/02659/FUL – Erection of two storey pitched roof garage/residential extension to side and single

        Storey pitched roof extension to the rear

        45 Main Street, Auckley

 

 

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20.  To Sign Cheques

       Cheque no. 002086 – HM Revenue & Customs (Employees’ tax, national insurance)             £303.04

       Cheque no. 002087 – Neat Ideas (Supply stationery)                                                              £60.10

       Cheque no. 002088 -  Auckley New Parish Centre (Hire of room for meeting)                         £24.00

       Cheque no. 002089 -  Mr. Butterfield (Purchase batteries for megaphone)                               £13.96

       Cheque no. 002090 -  Doncaster Parkinson’s Disease Society (Collection round tree)              £73.48

       Cheque no. 002091 -  Bridge Sanderson Munro (Court fee)                                                    £40.00

       Cheque no. 002093 -  Auckley All 4 All (Lighting for carol singing)                                        £111.00

       Cheque no. 002094 -  N Power (Lighting for BT phone kiosk)                                                  £0.39

       Cheque no. 002095 -  N Power (Lighting for BT phone kiosk)                                                  £2.65

       Cheque no. 002096 -  CPRE (Annual membership)                                                                 £29.00

21.  To Receive Correspondence

       a)   PCJCC Agenda and minutes of the October meeting

       b)   White Rose Update

       c)   Bus service changes

22.  ‘Keeping to the Code’

       Members of Council were each given updated information on the Code of Conduct published in the

       ‘Local Council Review’.

23.  To Confirm Date and Time of Next Meeting – to be held on Wednesday, 10th February 2010,

        commencing at 7.00 p.m. at the Auckley Parish Centre. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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