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EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCILMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20TH 2009 RESIDENTS AND POLICE FORUM PCSO Louise Lodge reported on 3 crimes during the last month – all assaults, with 2 arrests made. Mr Bury attended in connection with the tree/car problem outside 12 Church Drive. Louise Lodge reported that she had visited the householder and had explained to him the necessity of allowing sufficient space on the footpath for the passage of a buggy or wheel chair. He had in turn reported to her 2 incidents of damage to the wing mirror of his car and had been advised to contact the Police if this occurred a third time. The problem outside No 12 was compounded by the overhanging cherry tree. The Clerk had consulted Mr Lapish about this and had been referred to the Highway Enforcement Dept. who had promised to check on the potential danger to passers by. The Clerk would make enquiries to see if the tree was covered by a tree preservation order and if not, whether there was any reason (from LCC viewpoint) why the tree could not be cut down or reduced to minimise inconvenience to pedestrians. Louise Lodge promised to continue to monitor the car parking problem on the site. PRESENT Cllrs Priestley, Pinkney, Anning, Pentith, Ogden and Batty.APOLOGIES Cllr Thornton. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16th DECEMBER 2008. These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1. Village Clock The clock had now stopped completely. It was agreed to ask Carlton Clocks to investigate and provide an estimate for the cost of repair. 2. Chains on War Memorial Cllr Anning had made an approach to a local craftsman and would give him a reminder to contact the Clerk.3 .Improvements to Footpaths. The Clerk was asked to remind the Rights of Way Dept. of the need for improvement to the surface of the whole of the path Main Street to Church Drive, now in a very muddy condition, and to remind Rosie Watts to send the Parish Paths Partnership forms. 4. New Swings – Guide to Inspection and Certificate of Satisfaction. .Council agreed to sign the certificate of satisfaction relating to the installation of the swings. They decided to defer payment of the bill until a new invoice showing the amount of VAT was received. They also queried the charge of £350 for overnight storage in the light of information received from Wicksteed. The Chairman is to write. 5. Issues associated with Road Closure through village. A copy of a letter to be sent to all EK residents had been received from Amanda White, on behalf of Northern Gas Networks, reporting that work to date was on schedule and no major problems had been encountered, but villagers were urged, in the interests of safety, to refrain from moving aside the barriers. There had been no requests to date for help with the provision of taxis or other financial support. The Ward Cllrs had agreed to make a grant of £500 but the Clerk, on the advice of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, had later modified the request to administrative costs incurred by the PC in connection with the road closure. They had not yet been advised as to whether the latter would qualify for a MICE grant. There had been one complaint from a resident of The Paddock and another from a Main Street resident on the lack of a Sunday shuttle bus service and the early hour when it ceased to run. In general, however, it was considered that the company was handling the matter well, with less inconvenience to residents than originally envisaged. However, there was concern about the impact on Village businesses, all of whom had seen a decline in trade. 6.2009 Village Gala. A number of volunteers had come forward and a meeting was scheduled for January 27th. Janet Thornton would Chair/coordinate and the Gala would be run as a sub committee of the Parish council. 7.Boundary between lands owned by Church and by Parish Council adjacent to Tennis Courts. Cllr Thornton had sent a report of her meeting with Peter Anning of the PCC. They had agreed that the beech trees were the responsibility of the PCC and the self seeded cherry tree that of the PC. It was agreed to ask Cllr Thornton to approach a surveyor to draw up a plan defining the boundaries, to be agreed in writing by both parties. It was not thought necessary to formally register with the Land Registry but any concluded agreement and plan would need to be signed by both parties and kept with the Title Deeds8..New Tree Warden. It was not considered necessary to appoint a new warden as Roger Parr had indicated that he would be available to offer advice when required. 9.Posts over Beck. Mr Billy Hobson had agreed to paint the railings when time permitted. PLANNING1.New applications:--(a) No. 08/06442/OT/NE – Out. App. to erect 3 houses to site of equestrian centre – Cleavesty Lane. The Planning Committee had agreed to oppose the application which if permitted, would lead to at least 2 further applications for development in the area irrevocably affecting Green Belt. It was resolved to support this decision. 2.REFUSALS BY LCC:- (a) P/08/06062/FU- Marchant , Wilkinson’s Cottage, Moor Lane – Exts. (b) P/08/06066/FU – Hallam , Hope Cottage, Moor Lane – Exts. 3. Enforcement Action relating to Two Hoots Farm. The Clerk had been informed that an appeal had been lodged against the Enforcement Order, which would be decided by public inquiry. A Planning Contravention Order had also been served against the earth mound. FINANCE 1.Bills for payment:- (a) Clerk’s Salary/Expenses with backdated salary increases (of £38. £829.16 (b) Rigton Print – Newsletter 55.00 (c) CMS – Annual Web Hosting 161.00 (d) EK Voluntary Care – Expenses 28.00 It was resolved to pay the bills listed above.2. Village Hall Running and Final Account. The Chairman and Clerk had estimated that the amount still outstanding for payment to the VHC was £902.00 following receipt of VAT recovery. 3. Request from Cllr Thornton for financial support from PC to attend Green Matters Seminar in Aylesbury. After some discussion, It was resolved to make a contribution of £50 towards these costs. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Tender for Garden Maintenance from GGS Groundcare. It was resolved to accept the quotation for a total (inc VAT) of £3,139.50.GGS Groundcare to be asked in addition, in relation to Carr Green, to ensure that the willow tree is kept at head height. This work to be included in the quotation.2. “Communities in Control” – Consultation on Local Authority Publicity. Cllr Batty had the document and would advise if there were issues for the PC warranting a reply.NEW BUSINESS 1. Report and Suggested Management Agreement from EK Wildlife Trust. A very comprehensive report of the year’s work of the Trust had been very recently received together with a draft Management Agreement. There had been insufficient time to properly consider the document which, it was agreed, should be discussed at the February meeting. The Secretary of the Trust was to be thanked for the comprehensive report 2. Complaint about state of Moor Lane .It was confirmed by Cllrs that the road was currently in a very bad state. Cllrs Pinkney and Anning agreed to supply more photographs to show Highways the worst affected parts. MINOR MATTERS FOR DELEGATION TO CLERK/NEXT AGENDA1. Compensation for Village Businesses Cllr Batty asked that a reminder be sent to Northern Gas to supply local businesses with the promised compensation packs. The businesses were being advised by Cllrs to monitor takings compared with those of the previous year and to involve their accountants at the earliest opportunity. 2. Proposal from Cllr Batty to send out a leaflet to residents in neighbouring villages advising them of accessibility to village businesses when road reopens. Council agreed to the suggestion. 3. Retirement of Vicar. It was agreed to send a card on behalf of the PC to Mr and Mrs Pearson wishing them well in their retirement. 4. Get well card for John Dalby It was agreed to send a card to Mr Dalby, who for many years had been a member of the Parish Council. Signed: Date: EKPC Jan. Mins. EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCILMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20TH 2009 RESIDENTS AND POLICE FORUM PCSO Louise Lodge reported on 3 crimes during the last month – all assaults, with 2 arrests made. Mr Bury attended in connection with the tree/car problem outside 12 Church Drive. Louise Lodge reported that she had visited the householder and had explained to him the necessity of allowing sufficient space on the footpath for the passage of a buggy or wheel chair. He had in turn reported to her 2 incidents of damage to the wing mirror of his car and had been advised to contact the Police if this occurred a third time. The problem outside No 12 was compounded by the overhanging cherry tree. The Clerk had consulted Mr Lapish about this and had been referred to the Highway Enforcement Dept. who had promised to check on the potential danger to passers by. The Clerk would make enquiries to see if the tree was covered by a tree preservation order and if not, whether there was any reason (from LCC viewpoint) why the tree could not be cut down or reduced to minimise inconvenience to pedestrians. Louise Lodge promised to continue to monitor the car parking problem on the site. PRESENT Cllrs Priestley, Pinkney, Anning, Pentith, Ogden and Batty.APOLOGIES Cllr Thornton. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16th DECEMBER 2008. These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1. Village Clock The clock had now stopped completely. It was agreed to ask Carlton Clocks to investigate and provide an estimate for the cost of repair. 2. Chains on War Memorial Cllr Anning had made an approach to a local craftsman and would give him a reminder to contact the Clerk.3 .Improvements to Footpaths. The Clerk was asked to remind the Rights of Way Dept. of the need for improvement to the surface of the whole of the path Main Street to Church Drive, now in a very muddy condition, and to remind Rosie Watts to send the Parish Paths Partnership forms. 4. New Swings – Guide to Inspection and Certificate of Satisfaction. .Council agreed to sign the certificate of satisfaction relating to the installation of the swings. They decided to defer payment of the bill until a new invoice showing the amount of VAT was received. They also queried the charge of £350 for overnight storage in the light of information received from Wicksteed. The Chairman is to write. 5. Issues associated with Road Closure through village. A copy of a letter to be sent to all EK residents had been received from Amanda White, on behalf of Northern Gas Networks, reporting that work to date was on schedule and no major problems had been encountered, but villagers were urged, in the interests of safety, to refrain from moving aside the barriers. There had been no requests to date for help with the provision of taxis or other financial support. The Ward Cllrs had agreed to make a grant of £500 but the Clerk, on the advice of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, had later modified the request to administrative costs incurred by the PC in connection with the road closure. They had not yet been advised as to whether the latter would qualify for a MICE grant. There had been one complaint from a resident of The Paddock and another from a Main Street resident on the lack of a Sunday shuttle bus service and the early hour when it ceased to run. In general, however, it was considered that the company was handling the matter well, with less inconvenience to residents than originally envisaged. However, there was concern about the impact on Village businesses, all of whom had seen a decline in trade. 6.2009 Village Gala. A number of volunteers had come forward and a meeting was scheduled for January 27th. Janet Thornton would Chair/coordinate and the Gala would be run as a sub committee of the Parish council. 7.Boundary between lands owned by Church and by Parish Council adjacent to Tennis Courts. Cllr Thornton had sent a report of her meeting with Peter Anning of the PCC. They had agreed that the beech trees were the responsibility of the PCC and the self seeded cherry tree that of the PC. It was agreed to ask Cllr Thornton to approach a surveyor to draw up a plan defining the boundaries, to be agreed in writing by both parties. It was not thought necessary to formally register with the Land Registry but any concluded agreement and plan would need to be signed by both parties and kept with the Title Deeds8..New Tree Warden. It was not considered necessary to appoint a new warden as Roger Parr had indicated that he would be available to offer advice when required. 9.Posts over Beck. Mr Billy Hobson had agreed to paint the railings when time permitted. PLANNING1.New applications:--(a) No. 08/06442/OT/NE – Out. App. to erect 3 houses to site of equestrian centre – Cleavesty Lane. The Planning Committee had agreed to oppose the application which if permitted, would lead to at least 2 further applications for development in the area irrevocably affecting Green Belt. It was resolved to support this decision. 2.REFUSALS BY LCC:- (a) P/08/06062/FU- Marchant , Wilkinson’s Cottage, Moor Lane – Exts. (b) P/08/06066/FU – Hallam , Hope Cottage, Moor Lane – Exts. 3. Enforcement Action relating to Two Hoots Farm. The Clerk had been informed that an appeal had been lodged against the Enforcement Order, which would be decided by public inquiry. A Planning Contravention Order had also been served against the earth mound. FINANCE 1.Bills for payment:- (a) Clerk’s Salary/Expenses with backdated salary increases (of £38. £829.16 (b) Rigton Print – Newsletter 55.00 (c) CMS – Annual Web Hosting 161.00 (d) EK Voluntary Care – Expenses 28.00 It was resolved to pay the bills listed above.2. Village Hall Running and Final Account. The Chairman and Clerk had estimated that the amount still outstanding for payment to the VHC was £902.00 following receipt of VAT recovery. 3. Request from Cllr Thornton for financial support from PC to attend Green Matters Seminar in Aylesbury. After some discussion, It was resolved to make a contribution of £50 towards these costs. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Tender for Garden Maintenance from GGS Groundcare. It was resolved to accept the quotation for a total (inc VAT) of £3,139.50.GGS Groundcare to be asked in addition, in relation to Carr Green, to ensure that the willow tree is kept at head height. This work to be included in the quotation.2. “Communities in Control” – Consultation on Local Authority Publicity. Cllr Batty had the document and would advise if there were issues for the PC warranting a reply. |
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