Ferrensby Village Parish Meeting Agenda (24th October 2024)

Location: Arkendale Village Hall, 7pm

1. Opening and Apologies
2. Approval of Previous Minutes from the May 16, 2024, meeting
3. Updates on Speeding Concerns and Traffic Issues
   • Report on the latest correspondence with North Yorkshire Council regarding speed cameras.
   • Discussion of Jane’s suggestion to contact North Yorkshire Police Traffic Bureau, and how we can collectively report incidents.
   • Lack of response from MP Tom Gordon despite previous engagement on August 14th and August 23rd.
   • North Yorkshire Police and Fire Consultation – open till 18th November (www.YourPoliceAndFire.com)
   • Option of setting up CCTV camera(s) on personal properties to record evidence of dangerous driving (Charlie Eustace to provide further details)
4. Pond Management and Green Waste
   • Pond Management and Green Waste
   • Status update on the email sent regarding green waste management (sent 30/09), pending response.
   • Update (08/10): Email from Jos Holmes at North Yorkshire Council: “It’s just being considered at present.”
5. Precept and Financial Report
   • Review of the previous precept (£600 last year) and discussion of its adequacy with inflation and additional households.
   • Online Banking Authorization: Discussion on the need to vote on authorization for online banking, as Natwest only allows one person for online banking. The previous setup by Kathy is no longer available.
   • Discussion about use of commuted funds for the village:
     • Enhancements to green spaces – pond (pond plants, pond verge wildflowers, refurbishing the bench, stopping vehicles driving on gabion baskets), verges (wildflowers, picket fences, edging to stop cars driving onto them), village garden (seating/ shelter, rainwater collection, raised beds)
     • Enhancements to allotments – access, rainwater collection, composting areas, seating & shelter
     • Re-wilding projects – insect hotels, birdhouses, bat boxes, enhancing biodiversity
6. Defibrillator Maintenance
   • Responsibilities and ongoing costs/maintenance.
7. Volunteer for Parish Village Clerk Role
8. Open Discussion on Village Improvements
   • New topics from the floor, including any other concerns or ideas to discuss.
9. Closure