May 2019 Minutes
SPRINGTHORPE PARISH AGM MINUTES
7.00PM. MONDAY 13TH. MAY 2019
Present: Marian Graham (Chair), Tom Graham, Jill Cowan, Mike and Shirley Winter, Matthew Winter, Neil Winter, Penny Sedgwick, Shaun and Katy Parkin, Annabelle and Brian Cameron, Clare Anyan, Charles Anyan, Sue and Adrian Winter, Jane Johnson, Jean Gelder, Wendy Gelder, Rachael and Peter Holmes, Martin Hopley and Denise Pritchard
1. Apologies: Mike and Sue Dewsbury, Julie and John Oaks, Julian Cowan, Ella Collins, Mike and Maureen Nelson, Michael Anyan, Aubrey Johnson, Peter Sedgwick, Steve Gelder, Kris and Jo Lewis, Mike Draine.
2. Minutes of Meeting held 14th. May 2018 were circulated and read.
3. Matters arising: We have to keep paying for our village website as it contained a comprehensive history of our village and we do not want to lose this — the Parish Meeting owes Adrian Winter for this. The minutes were approved by Shirley Winter and seconded by Rachel Holmes.
4. and 5. Approval of Accounts 1st. April 2018 to 31st. March 2019 and Budget for 2019 to 2020. It was pointed out the budget for 2019/2020 only showed half the amount for insurance as in previous years. It was explained that the insurance was paid twice previously (See minutes of meeting 14th May 2018). Approved by Tom Graham and seconded by Adrian Winter.
6. Election of Officers: Chair: Marian Graham was re-elected as Chair. Vice Chair: Mike Nelson having resigned this past year Wendy Gelder was elected. Proposed and seconded
7. Appointment of Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Review: Grace Cartwright was again appointed auditor. Proposed and seconded.
8. Approval of Application for Exemption Certificate: As last year it was decided to apply for an Exemption Certificate — approved by Adrian Winter, seconded by Shirley Winter.
9. Maintenance of roads, footpaths, street lighting and grass cutting:
Two large potholes east of the entrance to Church Hall Farm
Large pool of water forming outside The Old Chapel, Hill Road due to collapsed road
Large pothole outside 3 Hill Road
Reinstatement of the 'Springthorpe' sign at the east entrance to the village off the main road A631.
All to be brought to the attention of the local council by the Chair.
Mike and Sue Dewsbury have asked that signs be put up for the footpaths around the fields. It was explained that the footpaths had not yet been fully approved.
10. Planning Applications: Shirley and Matthew Winter passed around 'plans' for a development of 4 houses on their land between New Church Farm and GilIy Proctor's house, Old Yard Farm House, and explained their proposals.
A discussion took place on what 'level' the development would be — 'social housing or other. The village have been allocated only 7 houses in the 20 year plan and therefore do not have to consider what type of housing is developed.
A general discussion took place on the pros and cons of developments.
Mike Draine had sent a note to the Chair indicating his support for the project.
Shirley Winter emphasised that the 'plans' had not yet been submitted and this was just 'feeling the water'.
11. Playing Field Fencing: Shaun and Kate Parkin had asked if the fence around the playing field could be 'dog proofed' so dogs could be allowed to run free in the area.
It was discussed that while it was accepted that the playing fields were used for people to walk their dogs the area was a 'playing field' and it should not become encouraged and known as a dog walking area.
Shaun Parkin had agreed to do the work. Wendy Gelder said she would enquire about funding through the Playing Fields Community Fund for this work and for replacing the goal posts and grass cutting.
Michael Anyan had asked the Chair if the rotten fencing between the Village Hall and the Church Cemetery could be replaced with a stone wall similar to the wall between the cemetery and School Lane. The Chair will took for any funding for this.
12. Defibrillator application and Placement: A defibrillator is available to the village through the Council and a grant from the Willingham Charity.
Mike and Maureen Nelson are to asked their permission for it to be sited and the battery powered from and outside their house. Written permission has to be given for this. Ella Collins is to be asked if she would maintain the Defibrillator.
13. A.O.B. There was no other business.
The Chair thanked everyone for their attendance and support. The Chair was thanked for her work.
The meeting concluded at 7.40pm.