Minutes of a Meeting held on Thursday 8th May 2008
Present
Councillor John Bull (Chairman) Councillors, James Richardson, Ernest Leach, Caroline Morris
Clerk, Chris Elphick.
Election of Chairman for the year 2008-2009
John Bull was proposed and elected unanimously
Election of Vice-Chairman for the year 2008-2009
Caroline Morris was proposed and elected unanimously
Declarations of Interest
There were no Declarations of interest in any item on the agenda.
Apologies for absence had been received from Cllrs Alison Morriss and Paul Capstick, Hilary Law, County Councillor Tim Stoddard, District Councillor George Boustead.
Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 10th April 2008 had been circulated and were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
Children’s Playgrounds
Newbiggin-on-Lune
Funding is now in place to complete the N-o-L play area and the order has been placed with Playdale Playgrounds Ltd to supply and install equipment in accordance with their quotation for the sum of £29,991 plus vat. Installation is expected within approximately six weeks.
Scandal Beck
The new footbridge across the beck from opposite the school, complete with ramped access, has now been completed. The wetpour safety surface surrounding the multiplay unit will be installed shortly.
It was resolved that dogs should be excluded from the area in the interests of the wildlife and to avoid possible health risks.
Finance
Sum Received
EDC Precept £10,615.00
Accounts for Payment
Grant – St Oswald’s Churchyard £500.00
Grant – N-o-L Public Hall £500.00
ASHTAV Subscription £15.00
Open Spaces Society Subscription £30.00
Playdale – N-o-L Play Area Deposit £17,619.71
Eden Conservation (Scandal Beck Bridge) £5,287.50
C J Elphick (Admin. Expenses) £26.61
The Draft Statement of Accounts 2007-2008 had been circulated and was approved by those present.
Ravenstonedale High Chapel
A report had been received from the Buildings Conservation Officer indicating some items of proposed alterations which would be acceptable. The BCO however, had omitted reference to the removal of pews. Further clarification has been requested.
The Access Officer from Eden District Council has given advice on disability access and the provision of toilet facilities. It will be necessary to provide a second exit facility to comply with fire safety regulations. As an ecclesiastical body the URC had been exempt from such regulations. The possible re-opening of a former doorway is being negotiated with the BCO.
Grants have been authorised from EDC and Neighbourhood Forum to cover the cost of a Structural Survey of the building.
Upper Eden Community Plan
A hard copy of the Plan has been received. It should be accessible on the website shortly. It has been proposed that long-term implementation of the plan should be achieved by employing an Implementation Officer at a salary of £10,000 per year. Tom Woof, the UECP Consultant, had written to the parish council proposing a levy of £2.00 per elector on the parish precept towards this cost. In the event, the precept for the present year had already been set. It was also considered that the parish council is fully committed financially with current projects and such an increase would be unacceptable. Funding for such a post should be grant funded from outside the parish.
It was resolved that no contribution be made towards the cost of employing a Parish Plan Implementation Officer.
Ravenstonedale Garden Waste Skip
It was noted that the fortnightly service had been resumed by Eden Recycling
Planning Applications
No. 08/0269 CHANGE OF USE FROM OUTBUILDING AT REAR OF BANK HOUSE TO A SMALL SCALE MICROBREWERY
Type Full Application
Location Bank House, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr S Fermer
Parish Council No objections. It was noted that neighbouring properties had been notified of the proposal by Eden District Council.
Public Participation
There were no contributions from members of the public
Correspondence received
CALC – County Circular May 2008
CALC – Training Sessions – Dates & Venues
Clerks & Councils Direct
Local Council Review
ASHTAV News
Cumbria Highways “Working Together”
EDC – Conservation Area Character Appraisal – Ravenstonedale
These items of correspondence were noted or circulated as appropriate.
Date of next meeting: Thursday 12th June 2008
Signed Chairman Date 12th June 2008