LINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Bromsash Gorsley and Linton

 

Minutes Of The Meeting Held On March 10th 2003

In Linton Village Hall At 7:30 p.m.

 

Present:

Cllr Richard Smith , Chairman

Cllr Jean Foley, Vice Chairman

Cllr Audrey Duke

Cllr John Foley

Cllr Geoff Reeve-Black

Brian Atherton (Clerk)

 

4 Parishioners attended.

 

Minute Item

 

Action

 

 

 

 

1

 

Apologies

 

 

1.1

Cllrs Jim Stewart and Ken Downham.

 

 

2

 

Declarations of Interest

 

 

2.1

None.

 

 

3

 

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 10th February 2003

 

 

3.1

These were approved and duly signed by the Chairman, without change.

 

 

4

 

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 22nd February 2003

 

 

4.1

These were approved and duly signed by the Chairman, without change.

 

 

5

 
Matters arising therefrom not covered in the Agenda

 

 

5.1

None.

 

 

6

 

Roadmaker Inn

 

 

6.1

Parishioner Sue Matthews has rung a Mr King in Environmental Health to learn that Louise Hill has left and been replaced by a Debbie Clerk The Clerk will follow up with Ms Clerk.

The Clerk

 

7

 

Community Speedwatch

 

 

7.1

The Chairman has emailed CI Hancock informing him of our position as decided at the last meeting, so far without response. Ralph Hale is circulating the other members of neighbourhood watch. Nothing further expected until April when there should be news of the police position.

 

 

8

 

Jubilee Oak Tree

 

 

8.1

Held over in Cllr Ken Downham’s absence.

 

 

9

 

Lengthsman Project

 

 

9.1

The previously proposed contract amendments have been circulated to all parties and CHDC’s Lengthsman supervisor says that there have been no adverse comments. Upton Bishop council are meeting at the same time as this meeting, to consider the revised proposals, having previously intimated that they are content with the drafts.

 

Some minor further changes were proposed for the Lengthsman’s Contract and following those, proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr John Foley and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED to approve that contract.

 

With those changes incorporated, proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Jean Foley and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED that the Chairman will sign the Lengthsman Contract on behalf of Linton Parish Council, alongside Upton Bishop and Lea Parish Councils.

 

After including one minor change to the Administrator’s Contract, proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Geoff Reeve-Black and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED that the Chairman will sign that contract on behalf of Linton Parish Council, alongside Upton Bishop and Lea Parish Councils.

 

Proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Jean Foley and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED that the Chairman will sign the contract with CHDC on behalf of Linton Parish Council.

 

The revised versions of each are attached to these minutes.

 

 

10

 

Accounts, Treasurer’s Report and Authorisation of Payment of Accounts

 

 

10.1

The accounts to date were tabled and noted without comment.

 

 

10.2

Proposed by Cllr Geoff Reeve-Black, seconded by Cllr John Foley and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED to pay the following invoices and the cheques were duly signed.

 

 

AP87

Viking Direct for Planning for Real Materials

46.50

AP88

Ken Downham for Paper and Paste

10.95

AP89

Audrey Duke for Cocktail Sticks

3.40

AP90

Max Gough for PVA Glue

6.49

AP91

Clerk's Salary for February 2003

180.00

AP92

Clerk's Expenses for January and February 2003

27.27

AP93

Hire of Linton Village Hall

35.00

 

11

 

Working Party Reports:

 

 

11.1

Planning

 

 

11.1.1

P73. SE2003/0294/F. Two-storey extension, single storey extension to form entrance hall & various internal alterations at 1 Studley Cottages, Linton, HR9 7SA. Council supports.

The Clerk

 

11.1.2

P74, 74a and 74b. SE2003/0594/F, SE2003/0594/L, SE2003/0622/F. Demolition of redundant agricultural buildings and erection of indoor exercise pool with first floor games/entertainment room, ancillary to and linked to principal residence. Change of use of farmyard and vacant buildings to domestic garden with access drive. The Grange, Aston Crews, Ross, HR9 7LW. Council does not dissent and has received no public representations. We trust that AI PC has been consulted and we are concerned at the size and style of the development in the proximity of a listed building.

The Clerk

 

11.1.3

P54. SE2002/1118/F. Subdivision of Unit 5 to create additional dwelling (Unit 5A); conversion of byre to dwelling (Unit 4A); amendments to access road and parking areas. Barns at Revells Farm, Linton, HR9 7SD. Permission was granted on 20/01/03.

 

 

11.1.4

P68. SE2002/3515/F. SE2002/3516/L. Change of use and conversion of barn to dwelling at Revells, Linton, HR9 7SD. Permission was granted on 30/01/03.

 

 

11.1.5

P69. SE2002/3638/F. Amended proposal to reinstate western section of building, including incorporation into an approved scheme for change of use to a single dwelling (part retrospective) at Great Woodend Farm, Linton, HR9 7SR. Application withdrawn on 17/02/03.

 

 

11.1.6

P70. SE2002/3775/F. Single storey extension with garage & conservatory at The Bungalow, Burrups Lane, Gorsley, HR9 7SP. Permission granted on 06/02/03.

 

 

11.1.7

P72. SE2003/0078/F. Proposed single storey extension to 4 Gorsley Gardens, Gorsley, HR9 7SJ. Permission granted on 25/02/03.

 

 

11.2

Finance. Nothing to report.

 

 

11.3

Footpaths. Cllr John Foley reported on two footpaths in need of attention. He will pass the details to the Clerk.

Cllr John Foley/The Clerk

 

11.4

Parish Roads in Need of Repair. Cllr John Foley reported that CHDC has been doing a lot of work in the vicinity of Bromsash crossroads.

 

 

12

 

Parish Projects for 2002/2003, including:

 

 

12.1

Stabilisation and Recovery of the Linton Pound. With the advent of Spring, work will start soon.

 

 

12.2

Reordering of Talbot’s Well. As for 12.1 above.

 

 

12.3

Reordering of the Allotments.

 

 

12.3.1

The Clerk tabled quotations from Chris Bennett and G A Luther for £1771 and £1450 respectively.

 

 

12.3.2

Council noted that, out of £1600 in the budget, £1200 is unallocated.

 

 

12.3.3

It was decided that the tree work should be left until the autumn and that funds could be drawn to the extent of up to £900 from Parish Projects and up to £550 from the Allotment fund. Additionally, there may be grants available.

The Clerk

 

12.3.4

The contract was, therefore, let to G A Luther

The Clerk

 

12.4

The Council’s Web Site. Nothing to report.

 

 

12.5

Parish Photographic Survey. Nothing to report.

 

 

13

 

Future Parish Projects

 

 

13.1

After discussion, it was decided to leave this subject until the Parish Plan has been completed.

 

 

14

 

Quality Council & Parish Plan, including

 

 

14.1

Factual Introduction to the Parish Plan. In Cllr Ken Downham’s absence, this item was carried over to the next meeting.

 

 

14.2

Public Planning Days. The next meeting of the Council’s working group is on Wednesday March 12th in Gorsley Village Hall.

 

 

14.3

Questionnaire Compilation (Keypoint). The Clerk tabled various different formats for the questionnaire layout and presentation. These will be put to the meeting in item 14.2 above for a recommendation.

 

 

15

 

Standing Orders v New Guidelines Comparison

 

 

15.1

This item held over to the next meeting.

The Clerk

 

16

 

Facelift for Quarries

 

 

16.1

The Clerk reported that the English Heritage funds are for the restoration and preservation of the geological condition of the site. Funds for 2002/2003 are exhausted and for 2003/2004 are limited. Nevertheless, English Heritage welcomed Council’s interest and invited a proposal.

 

 

16.2

The Clerk was asked to arrange a site meeting between the Chairman and English Heritage.

The Clerk

 

17

 

Annual Public Meeting

 

 

17.1

This will be held on April 14th in Gorsley Village Hall at 7:30 p.m., immediately preceding the regular meeting.

 

 

17.2

Personal invitations will be extended to parish groups, including the PCC, as in previous years.

The Clerk

 

18

 

Election

 

 

18.1

The Clerk set out the timetable for nominations and explained the need for 80% of Councillors to have stood for election. The Chairman appealed for parishioners to stand.

 

 

19

 

AGM

 

 

19.1

This will be held on May 12th, immediately preceding the regular meeting on that day.

The Clerk

 

20

 

Risk Assessment.

 

 

20.1

This item to be kept on the agenda, waiting on advice from HALC.

The Clerk

 

21

 

Chairman’s Announcements

 

 

21.1

Cllr Marlene Hartell has resigned. The Clerk was asked to write, extending Council’s regret and appreciation for her contribution.

The Clerk

 

21.2

The Rural Police Consultative Group has announced details of the Community Support Officer Scheme.

 

 

21.3

The last meeting of the Rural Transport Group was inconclusive as the major Grant Application was refused. It will be re-submitted.

 

 

21.4

The Ross and Regions Partnership is holding formative meetings and, as yet, there is nothing substantive to report from the Community Group which the Chairman attends.

 

 

21.5

The Chairman will be attending a Parish Plans Open Evening.

 

 

22

 

Correspondence

 

 

22.1

Councillors requested the following documents:

Cllr Richard Smith: D843, 847, 849, 851, 852, 855, 856, 858, 861, 863, 864, 867.

Cllr Jean Foley: D841, 8