Minutes of Hillam Parish Council held on Wednesday, 2 nd October 2013 at the Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre Present: Councillors: Collinson (Chairman), Sadler (Vice Chairman), Robertson, Tuddenham, Wright, Pattison and the Clerk to the Council. Apologies for Absence: - Councillor Lorriman Absent: Guests: (1)
Minutes
The minutes of the Parish Council held on Wednesday, 4th September 2013 having been circulated to all members of the Council were read, approved and signed by the Chairman, Councillor Collinson. (1A) Councillor Sadler expressed a declaration of interest with Hillam and Monk Fryston Cricket Club and the Prince’s Trust. No further declarations of interest were made. (2)
Matters Arising
2.1 Councillor Collinson asked that Reverend Hetherington be informed that the Parish Council will be laying a wreath on Remembrance Sunday. Action: Clerk. 2.2 A local resident has offered to supply and plant herbs in the troughs in the Square. The members gratefully accepted the offer. Councillor Wright will liaise with the resident regarding the planting etc. 2.3 Councillor Robertson made reference to the drains on Chapel Street as the drains previously reported still appear to be blocked. Councillor Wright asked that the request initially made to NYCC, Highways asking what is the definition of a blocked drain is reiterated to the Authority. Action: Clerk. 2.4 The Clerk was asked to write to NYCC, Highways regarding the poor surface area on the pathways on Rose Lea Close as it is considered the surface area is poor. Due to the poor condition of the surface area, members believe the poor surface is an accident waiting to happen. If the Authority considers a site visit appropriate in order to discuss the matter, members are willing to meet with a representative. Action: Clerk. (3)
Finance
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Bank balances as at 02/10/2013: Barclays Bank plc – Current Account “ “ – High Interest Account
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£ 8,559.68 (cr) £ 5,203.46 (cr)