Parish Meeting Minutes 18/10/2021

Minutes of the Bielby Parish Meeting

 

Monday 18t^h October 2021

at 7.30 pm at St. Giles’s Church, Bielby, by courtesy of the church council.

 

Present: Chairman – Paul Ward (PW), Treasurer – Ian Ross (IR), Secretary – Graham Tew (GT),

 11 Residents.

1. Apologies for absence from Jean Johnson, John Peel, Christine Coe.

2. Minutes of last meeting held on May 24th 2021 were read out (GT) and adopted as true and correct record. Proposed by Richard Coe, seconded Nadia Ross, no dissenters.

3. Matters arising from the minutes: No issue raised that were not addressed later in the agenda.

4. Financial Matters:

4.1. Mid-year financial update; IR read out his report to which the meeting had copies available and were available via the blog prior. We are awaiting the second half of the grant monies for the community recovery grant.

4.2. 2022-23 ERYC Precept – proposal and approval; IR discussed the precept and its present situation, recommended no increase in the precept, proposed Seve Ridsdale, seconded Richard Coe, no dissenters.

4.3. 2022-23 Bielby Budget – proposal and approval; IR described the significant amendments to the budget as commentary to the provided spreadsheet, including an allowance of £1,200 for the platinum Jubilee celebration and £500 for a community event. Also, an allowance of £569 for Beck clearance as a contingency if the Environment Agency do not uphold their commitment to take this on themselves.

Richard Coe mentioned that the Bus shelter roof will need recovering, estimated cost £300, Also the bench to the Eastern leg of the Canal towards Pocklington on the south side is in need of replacement or repair and a figure of £200 was proposed.

IR to include an allowance in the budget for these two additional items. On this basis the proposal to accept the budget was raised by Richard Coe and seconded by Neil Readman. Amended and approved Budget attached, via link here.

4.4 ERNLLCA membership renewal was approved.

(IR Left at this point)

5. Grant update: Work has been done to remove the small hedge and repave the area opposite the church. The work was well received by the meeting and work by PW and Richard and Matt Coe was commended.



6. Parish Land and Rents: The topic of a way forward with resolving where the plots of land are that are owned by the Parish, it was raised by Steve Ridsdale that the parish had not gone about the increase in the correct way in the past, there is a procedure for this which involves notices and demonstration current yields etc. It was agreed that invoices be presented in the same way as before but with the sad passing of Mark Preston of Gale Carr Farm, his estate will deal with the rent invoice as it is still in productive use.

With regard to the title of the lands it is hoped that the sale of the farm will throw up some documents or maps of where the lands are and it was discussed that these lands may be integrated into the sale. This to be discussed at future meetings. Steve Ridsdale was to send PW the contact details of Cundalls who are the Agents for the sale of Gale Carr Farm.



7. Planning applications and outcomes since last meeting. Were read out:

· Wesley House – New windows, doors and detached Garage –ERYC Granted July 2021

· Burgundenau – Outline for new dwelling - Appealed by applicant in May 2021

Appeal dismissed July 2021

· Ivy House a 2 storey and single storey extensions ERYC Approved Sept 2021

· Church Town Cottage single storey extension Applied Oct 2021 Open for comment

No comment by the meeting on any of the above.

8. Bielby beck update: Neil Readman and PW had met the new officer for the Environment Agency (EA) and they were both pleased with the proactive manner. Work had been done to the banks to the east of Thornton Lane to prevent collapse and also repairs to the East of the Canal where some had already occurred.

PW, IR and Neil Readman to monitor the EA in their ongoing commitment to carry out and fund the works where required. Steve Ridsdale commended PW for his tenacity in getting the EA to attend and the meeting agreed.

9. Platinum Jubilee: Nadia Ross gave an update on progress of the committee comprising Val Nolton,Tony Britton, Alex Quigley Sara Ridsdale and herself. A venue has been kindly offered by the Ridsdales and accepted. Ideas for entertainment have been proffered to encourage families to enjoy the day. It was agreed to hold an event on the Saturday into the evening. There will be a bank holiday on the Thursday and Friday before. Ideas include Hog Roast, Music by any volunteers or local band, if anyone in the village has ideas please get in touch with the group.

10. Bielby in bloom: It was agreed the village is blooming as we add further planters and winter planting due to the efforts of the bloomers! Thanks were given.

11. Remembrance service: There being no Vicar or warden available for a service in the church, it was agreed that those wishing to commemorate the fallen can gather at the bomber memorial along the west arm of the canal at 11.00 am on the 14th November. Richard Coe will play some music suitable for the occasion.

12. Carol singing: It was agreed that due to the ongoing COVID situation there would be no carol singing again this year, if people wish to donate, please do so for Yorkshire Air Ambulance who attended Mark Preston earlier in the year.

13. Christmas meal: Sunday 19th December, menus already distributed to those wishing to take part. Anyone who has not paid, please contact Nadia.

14. Christmas walk: An informal gathering to blow those Christmas cobwebs away is set for 3rd January, the Bank Holiday Monday. Neil Readman will propose a walk and let people know via the blog. Previous years have been either from the village or local villages such as Millington.

15. Picnic Area: Sue Richardson proposed that a new bench and seating be placed over the Mill Bridge on the grass under or near the chestnut tree. It was pointed out that there will likely still be a concrete plinth there where a previous bench seat had been placed by the parish some years ago.

PW advised Sue to contact Jon and Beatrice Loss out of courtesy to tell them the village has proposed this. Sue said she would like to donate the bench and seating in commemoration of her mother setting up the now closed Post office in the village many years ago.

Steve Ridsdale pointed out that the EA may have a view on this as there are restrictions on how close certain fixtures can be to a watercourse. PW will write to the EA to seek advice.

Proposed Sue Richardson seconded Richard Coe, no dissenters.

16. Village History board: Julie Tew proposed a village and church information board, similar in style to those along the canal to give visitors, walkers and resting cyclists some information on both the village, with its connection to Merton College, Oxford and the church with its rich history, now that the new bench affords a better view for them. A budget of £1000 was agreed.

Proposed Julie Tew, seconded Ian Simpson

AOB; Paul Ward gave notice that he will not be standing for re-election at the next AGM, after ten years of service the village thanked him for his sterling work. He asked therefore, for any volunteers to step forward and if anyone has any questions regarding the job, which he assured us, is a light burden, to contact him.

The meeting closed at 8.45 pm.