Sledmere and Croome Parish Council
Website: sledmereparishcouncil.co.uk
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 9th December 2019
Present: John Southwick - Chairman
Colin Treen - Vice Chair
James Fenwick - Councillor
Adrian Robson - Councillor
Andrew Karavics - Councillor
Jennifer Douglas - Clerk
Apologies: John Pierson ACTIONS
- Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were
read, approved and signed by the chairman.
- Matters Arising: The Clerk reported that she had been in touch with
ERYC regarding the damaged gritting bin and pot holes near Croome Farm.
Mr. Robson confirmed that no work had been undertaken yet and there were
now further pot holes particularly in Croome Road. The Clerk agreed
to notify the council and suggested that the gritting bin might be replaced
- the council got around to filling them. JD
She further reported that she had written to Mrs. Sykes thanking her for
the Defibulator. An email had been forwarded to Peter Pace notifying him
of the Councils decision not to proceed with work to Eleanor Cross. An
email had been received back, a copy of which had been forwarded to
the Council members. An email had been forwarded to ERYC notifying them
that the Council were happy that the village hall continued to be used
as the polling station.
- Accounts: The Clerk confirmed that she had received an account from
ERYC for the service Agreement for £688.38 a cheque was drawn up
and signed. She also confirmed that an invoice had been received
from Zurich Insurance amounting to £131.60 which was a few pence
more than last year. The quotation was approved, and a cheque drawn
up for this amount. The Clerk and the chair reported that they
continued to have difficulties with Barclays Bank the mandate for
change of Clerk had finally been approved, which had taken seven
months. Now they were having difficulty in sorting online banking.
The Clerk confirmed that she had written to head office with a formal
complaint.
- Clerks Report: The Clerk reported that as the meetings were now being
held at Triton Cottage there was a credit for the December meeting. The
Chair said that as the AGM would still be held in the village hall that
would cover that cost. A letter had been received from ERYC regarding the
precept, a discussion took place on the outgoings for the following year
and it was agreed that the precept should be set at £1500. The appropriate
forms were completed and signed by the Chair and Clerk. Clerk to submit to JD
the council.
- Farm Watch Mr. Treen reported that he had received several reports
from Farm Watch. There had been several farm vehicles stolen over the last
few weeks and he felt that for the annual fee of £20.00 was well worth
it and that it was doing a good job. He suggested that perhaps James
should also be receiving daily updates Andrew suggested this should
be investigated AK/CT
- Any Other Business: Mr. Karavics reported that he was leaving the
Estate at end of January and was therefore be tendering his
Resignation as Councillor. The Chair thanked Mr. Karavics for all his help
in the past and wished him well in his new job. Mr. Robson reported
that the rubbish on the Bridlington Road continued to be a problem. The
Clerk confirmed that unfortunately the council wouldn’t do anything
about it as it was not a layby but a farm entrance. Mr. Karavics reported
that due to the position of the trees on the main road traffic lights
would be required and the estate was waiting on a quotation for this
before any work could be done.
- Date of next meeting: The date of the next meeting was agreed for
Monday 9th March 2020 at Triton Cottage at 1800. The dates for the
Meetings in 2020 were agreed as 4th May, to be held at the village hall
along with the AGM, 6th July 5th October and 7th December. Apart from
the AGM all meetings to be held at Triton Cottage. The Clerk felt that
Mrs. Hood should be notified that the meetings will no longer be taking
place in the village hall apart from the AGM as a matter of courtesy. The
Chair agreed to do this JS
Chair thanked everyone for attending wishing them seasons greetings
and closed the meeting