BCC Minutes – 09 March 06
Present:
Mike Harris(MH); Christine Hill(CH); John Horton(JH); Peter Jenkins(PJ; Clive Myatt(CM); Ian Padley(IP); John Sparshatt(JS); Sylvia Tilford(ST); Mike Walker(MW).
Two residents for part of the meeting.
In the chair:
Bruce Speed (BS).
Apologies for absence:
Caroline Jones(CJ); Tom Sumner(TS); Tony Thompson(TT); Brian Wheeler.
2. Minutes of the last meeting.
BS thanked MH for taking the chair in his absence. There was one correction to the minutes: the replacement heater at the pavilion was not the water heater. The minutes were then accepted and signed as a correct record.
3.Matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda
· Item 3: Footpath: BS had spoken to Andrew McCarthy who agreed to follow up on the possible new footpath route with Mr Bromet (Trustee)
· Item 3: There appears to have been coordination between YEDL and the contractor installing the new 20mph zone and completing related work
· Item 4: Fountain: MW reported that outstanding work has been completed. Land drains have been laid on the stream side. The materials have been cleared up and will be removed in the next few days. TS has replaced the broken bollards. Blocks have been delivered and a new stretch of path laid to the water feature. The warning sign has been put on a smaller post. The suggestion was made that it might look better on a litter bin. Clear visibility of the notice was the important issue. Thanks were given to TS and his team.
· Item 4: The application for a clean-up day in May/June has been sent to Shipley and the Chamber of trade has confirmed its intention to be involved. The application has been accepted.
· Item 4: Some confusion about the Big Sweep arose through lack of communication, but some of the work seems to have been completed. BS added five trees to the list that needed cutting back from street lights. PJ had informed houses in Station Road about the Big Sweep and asked that cars be moved so that the road and gullies could be cleaned. He had also volunteered on the day and thanks were extended.
· Item 9.3 Planning: The application for tandem development in Stirling Road has been turned down, but BS has written to suggest that there should be no additional properties built to the west of Station Road because it is the only access route from that area. It has become busier with traffic from the many recent developments.
4.Correspondence
BS reported:
· Further correspondence about the work to be done at the fountain. In contrast to the complainant an e-mail message from nearby residents said the letters do not reflect their view, which is positive.
· An invitation to Shipley Area Voluntary and Community Sector Network Day, 25th March from 09.30 - 12.45pm at the Kirkgate Community Centre, followed by free lunch
· Copy of the leaflet about becoming a parish councillor that will go out to Menston households.
· Copy of a report, Burley Village 2005-6 prepared by Dennis Warwick for the St. Mary's church magazine.
· Copy of the Bradford (Parishes) order 2006 from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM). BS suggested lodging it in the Burley archive.
5.Treasurer's Business
MH had received a letter from Mary Wood acknowledging the offer of £1000 for Tereli. She and colleagues would be taking advice on the best use of the money which would not be donated in one sum.
The monthly accounts summary was presented.
MH noted points about the accounts.
Roundhouse takings were boosted by additional lettings. Burley Trojans have paid their £200 contribution to Scalebor sports pavilion as per tenancy but the money has not yet been received from the cricket club. Payment had been made for a set, outgoings for the fountain and village green and chairman's expenses. A bill for electricity at Scalebor had now been received - it had not previously been possible to get in to the box to read the meter. Total combined funds free funds stood at approximately £20238
7. BCC and BWCT responsibilities after Burley Parish Council has been established
The Sub-Committee had met and drawn up a list of current responsibilities and proposals for the future. This had been circulated to members. All areas of responsibility were discussed and agreed
8. Neighbourhood Forum on April 6th
The main theme will be the changes to BCC and BWCT following the setting up of the Burley Parish Council. The Bulletin will have gone out 3 weeks earlier than usual to encourage people to find out more about becoming a councillor and, hopefully, standing for election. BS has invited Ian Strong from the Yorkshire Local Councils Association (YCLA) to speak about parish councils. His talk to Menston Community Association went down well.
Keith Wadd and Ian Whittam intend to present plans for the footbridge over the Wharfe. Chris Flecknoe wants to feed back the results of the Community Relations Questionnaire completed at the last Forum
9. Current issues
9.1Burley House Field
BMDC has confirmed that the Petition has been passed to the Shipley Area Committee for consideration on 27th April. The sub-committee will meet to discuss how best to present the case within the time allocated.
9.2 Recreation Ground
The meeting on 13th February was attended by some representatives of the Scouts, Guides etc who had an incomplete understanding of the proposals. It was agreed that they need to work out exactly what floor space they require for activities and storage in any joint building. No progress can be made on a joint venture until that has taken place and the matter is likely to the main topic of their meeting on March 20th. Consequently, no date was arranged for the next meeting. In the meantime BS has sent a copy of the current plans to the Planning department for comment and guidance.
9.3 Footpaths
JS had nothing further to report.
9.4 Footbridge
Keith Wadd, Ramblers Assocaition has infomed BS that they believe they now have a satisfactory design and intend to have something for people to look at in the Library after 20th March. They will also bring a presentation to the Forum
9.5 Park
Two residents attended the meeting to communicate concerns about the amount of litter that was being left around the youth shelter. Members of Salem church were regularly cleaning up. In reply to their suggestion that the shelter should be re-sited MW explained that a considerable amount of consultation went into choosing the most appropriate site and it would not be possible to move the shelter. The concerns about the litter were acknowledged and the matter will be brought to the attention of the CSO. They were thanked for their removal of litter.
10 Reports from Sub-committees
10.1Local Government
See above under item 6
Parish Councillors were reminded of the commitment to be available in the Roundhouse on 18th March to meet people interested in standing, or finding out about the parish council.
10.2 Planning
See above under Matters Arising.
JH provided a summary of proposed plans for Burley. Conerns were expressed about the application to build a house at the rear of the Copse to open on to Prospect Road because of heavy traffic use and the worsening parking situation in Prospect Road and elsewhere in the vicinity of the station. BS was asked to object on behalf of BCC.
10.3 SCAPAG
BS had presented the Burley parish Plan at the recent Area Committee meeting in Burley. The Plan was supported by the Committee in those matters where the members felt they had an ability to influence the outcomes: eg traffic planning.
10.4 Projects
See Matters Arising
10.5 Ilkley Parish Council
Minutes had been received and noted
11. Any other business
· Coffee morning on Saturday March 18th. BS is available.
· It was suggested that the June Committee Meeting should be a special event to mark the ending of the BCC in its current form. BS will check the availability of the Queen's Hall. Past BCC Committee members and others would be invited.
12. Date of the next meeting:
Thursday April 13th in the Roundhouse.