Minutes for Annual Meeting, Annual Parish Meeting and Parish Council Meetings
for July 2020
UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk Alan Bean
21 Doublegates Avenue, Ripon
Tel: 01765 608512 E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk
MINUTES OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY 13 July 2020
LOFTHOUSE MEMORIAL HALL
PRESENT
Cllr R.Watson, Cllr S. Ramsden Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr A Sykes, Cllr. J. Carter, Cllr M Wells and Clerk Mr Alan Bean
APOLOGIES
Cllr A. Challis, County Cllr S Lumley, Cllr J Graham, Cllr B Harrison,
MINUTES OF 2018-19 MEETING
Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting 2019 was approved June 2019
PARISH CHAIRMAN, REPORT Cllr R Watson gave his report. In his report , which a copy of the report is on file with the Parish Clerk, he talked about the reintroduction of the Fire Service, Thansk was goven to Mr S Bean and the volunteers for their help on getting this sorted. CCTV introduced and woring to help catch local criminals. The cycle race being cancelled and the introduction of the mobile post office. He aso discussed the trouble caused through lack of am active caretaker.
COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORT County Councillor Stan Lumley wasn’t present so was unable to deliver a report
MILLENIUM MARQUEE REPORT Cllr Fothergill gave his report. He stated the marquee has reached a point where its condition is not suitable for most events.
PROVISIONAL DATE FOR NEXT ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – 10 May 2021
Close of Meeting 7.20pm
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Chairman of Upper Nidderdale Parish Council
UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk Mr Alan Bean
www.uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk
E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY 13 JULY 2020 at 7 20 pm
LOFTHOUSE MEMORIAL HALL
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Councillor R.Watson was elected Chairman. Proposed Cllr. D Fothergill
Seconded Cllr. J. Carter
Councillor S. Ramsden was elected Vice-Chairman Proposed Cllr. R. Watson Seconded Cllr. J. Carter
2. DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Was signed by Councillor R Watson, Chairman.
3. PRESENT
Cllr R.Watson, Cllr S. Ramsden Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr A Sykes, Cllr. J. Carter, Cllr M Wells and Clerk Mr Alan Bean
4. APOLOGIES
Cllr A. Challis, County Cllr S Lumley, Cllr J Graham, Cllr B Harrison,
5. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 13 May 2019, were approved June 2019.
6. PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS – Cllr Watson thanked everyone for
attending.
7. PROVISIONAL DATE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING – 10 May 2021
8.CLOSE OF ANNUAL MEETING – 7.30 pm
Signed by Chairman…………………………………………………… Date …………………………………..
13 July 2020
Minutes from JULY 2020 meeting
UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk: Mr Alan Bean
21 Doublegates Avenue, Ripon, HG4 2TP
Tel.: 01765 608512 E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk
Minutes taken by Mr Alan Bean
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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON Monday 13th July 2020 Middlesmoor Village Hall at 7.30pm
This was the first meeting held since Lock down occurred
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PRESENT Cllr R.Watson, Cllr S. Ramsden Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr A Sykes, Cllr. J. Carter, Cllr M Wells and Clerk Mr Alan Bean
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APOLOGIES , Cllr A. Challis, County Cllr S Lumley, Cllr J Graham, Cllr B Harrison,
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Proposed Cllr D Fothergill, Seconded Cllr J Carter,
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MATTERS ARISING
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COUNCILLORS REPORTS Cllr J Graham forwarded a message stating the road to Ramsgill in collapsing. It looks like the soil has been warn away under the road, causing the start of a collapse near the edge.
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TELEPHONE BOXES
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FIRE STATION Garages next to Fire station are going to be removed, with possibilities for a replacement building in the future
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RIGHTS OF WAY Nothing to report
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CCTV . Nothing to report
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STREET LIGHTS Currently all working however it was noted an Orange light can clearly be seen from Stean. The Chair has agreed to look into this.
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RAMSGILL Ramsgill church wall is looking unsightly. Councillors are going to talk to church about this. Yorke Arms is now closed as a hotel and restaurant. It is said to be going to be used as a function venue, weddings etc.
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HIGHWAYS Covered with councillor report.
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PLAYGROUNDS REPORT Report received
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PARISH CARETAKER The council is looking for a replacement. There are issues with saplings, and gulleys.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS None
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COMMUTED SUMS Ongoing.
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PRECEPT Nothing to report
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MILLENIUM MARQUEE It was agreed, while lock down is effecting the possible usage, this is a great time to get long needed repairs done to the Marquee. Cllr D Fothergill agreed with Cllr S Ramsden to get the marquee transported and left with the marquee specialists. Council all agreed this needed doing.
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PINFOLD Nothing to report
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WEBSITE nothing to report
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ACCOUNTS as listed below. Accounts have been approved as accurate for audit etc.
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OTHER BUSINESS An email was received about the play area at Lofthouse. More clarification is required on this.
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CORRESPONDENCE nothing
ACCOUNTS DETAILS as per statements received up to 31/05/20
Balance of Millennium Marquee Account at 31/05/20 £ 2683.43
Balance of Business Account at 31/05/20 £ 7225.80
£ 9909.23
RECEIPT Interest 0.44p
PAYMENTS FOR APPROVAL
Clerks Pay £210.00
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CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nothing to report
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NEXT MEETING 7.30pm 14th September 2020 at Middlesmoor Village Hall
SIGNED BY ………………………………………………………………. Dated………………………………….