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LINTON PARISH COUNCIL

Bromsash Gorsley and Linton

Minutes Of The Meeting Held On September 12^th 2005

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

Present:

Cllr Jean Foley, Chairman

Cllr Richard Smith, Vice Chairman

Cllr Keith Summers

Cllr John Foley

Cllr John Wheble

Brian Atherton (Clerk)

10 Parishioners attended.

Minute Item			Action
1		Apologies
	1.1	Cllrs Audrey Duke and Margaret Pearce. Cllrs Rob Crawford and Ken Downham advised that they would be arriving late.

2		Declarations of Interest
	2.1	None

3		Minutes of the Meeting Held on 8th August 2005
	3.1	The Chairman signed the minutes with two minor changes. Item 10.26 “Council objects-Jean’s note” to be deleted and item 10.1 correct spelling of “style” to “stile”.

4		Matters arising therefrom not covered in the Agenda
	4.1	None

5		Appointment of new Clerk
	5.1	Cllr Richard Smith reported that there had been 8 candidates for the position of Clerk. Four withdrew and four were interviewed. Cllr Richard Smith proposed that Mrs Annette Steele be appointed as the new Clerk with a salary of £8.50 per hour for 27 hours a month. This was seconded by Cllr Jean Foley and approved unanimously.

6		Review of Financial Regulations
	6.1	Cllrs Richard Smith and Jean Foley had met to discuss amendments to the “Financial Regulations”. The proposals had been circulated to all Councillors. Proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Keith Summers and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED to accept the amendments and for the regulations to be amended accordingly.

7		Parish Plan Implementation
	7.1	A meeting had been held with the Police to discuss amongst other items more visible policing in the parish, as a result of this meeting, Chief Inspector Sue Thomas had agreed to come and talk about the benefits of having a Parish Officer. This is a new initiative and would cost approximately £20,700 per annum for a full-time officer. She said this hours and cost could be split over several parishes making it more affordable. The Parish Officer would belong to and be paid for by the Parish but the Police would handle the recruiting and would also provide the uniform, training and radio. Cllrs Rob Crawford and Ken Downham joined the meeting at this point after attending another meeting at Hereford on behalf of the Council.

8		Lengthsman Project
	8.1	Cllr John Wheble asked if the drains at Burrups Lane could be cleared by the Lengthsman. The Clerk said that he would arrange for this to be done.	The Clerk
	8.2	Cllr Rob Crawford asked if the Lengthsman could rod the drains outside his house at Shatton Cross. The Clerk agreed to arrange this.	The Clerk
	8.3	Council asked the Clerk to contact CHDC to arrange for the drains to be cleared outside the Chapel in Gorsley (Ref U70232).	The Clerk
	8.4	On Saturday September 10^th, Burton Mill was flooded. Cllrs agreed that Herefordshire Council should be contacted to ascertain if a professional survey into the drainage of the area could be carried out as soon as possible. Cllr John Foley agreed to produce a short summary of the problems to enable the Clerk to write to Mr Stuart Barton, Contracts Manager for Bridges & Drainage at Herefordshire Council.	Cllr John Foley/The Clerk

9		Linton Quarry
	9.1	Cllr John Foley said that at the next footpaths meeting on Monday, September 19^th, they would discuss the quarry.

10		Accounts, Treasurer’s Report and Authorisation of Payment of Accounts
	10.1	Accounts to date were tabled and noted.
	10.2	Payee name for Linton Neighbourhood Watch cheque has been amended to W. Bagnell as the neighbourhood watch does not have its own bank account. Cheque was duly altered and amendment signed.
	10.3	The Clerk was asked to amend the salary outcome on the accounts to show the increase.	The Clerk
	10.4	Ordnance Survey Licence £55.81, to be paid this time, but should not be paid in the future as it was only needed for the publication of the Parish Plan.
	10.5	The advert placed in the Newent press re Clerks position has been paid directly by the Clerk. He will submit this with his final expenses.	The Clerk
	10.6	Proposed by Cllr Richard Smith, seconded by Cllr Keith Summers and approved unanimously, IT WAS AGREED to pay the following invoices and the cheques were duly signed.

AP303	Lengthsman for August	284.00
AP304	Ordnance Survey Map Copying Licence	55.81
AP305	Advertisement for Clerk	38.76
AP306	Clerk's Salary for August 2005	217.35
AP307	Clerk's Expenses for August 2005	44.13
AP308	Lengthsman Administrator's Fee for August 2005	28.40
AP309	Web Master's Time in August 2005	10.73

11		Working Party Reports
	11.1	FOOTPATHS Still waiting for the steps at Linton Village Hall to be done.
	11.1.1	There is to be a meeting of the footpaths committee on Monday September 19^th.
	11.1.2	Cllr John Foley attended Gorsley & Kilcot’s meeting on footpaths on behalf of the council last week.
	11.2	PLANNING
	11.2.1	P123. DCSE2004/2459F. Change of use of existing garage into holiday let. Long Ridge, Linton. Appeal against decision dismissed 09/08/2005.
	11.2.2	P151. DCSE2005/0920/F. Proposed telecommunications installation consisting of a 22.5m latice tower and ancillary equipment. Queens Tunnel, Swagwater Lane, Gorsley, HR9 7SL. Appeal lodged 11/08/05.
	11.2.3	D1626-Revells Farm Tower-Hutchinson 3G-application for base station and tower. Cllr Richard Smith read out a letter that he has sent to them expressing the councils objections to their proposed application.
	11.2.4	P163. DCSE2005/2651/F.Hartleton Farm, Bromsash-Construction of 44 holiday apartments. Following a site visit, Councillors were now unanimously agreed that this application could not be supported. Copies of the many letters and a 100 plus signature petition delivered to Herefordshire were received, none of which were in support of the development. Cllr Jean Foley agreed to collate the Parish Council comments and record the relevant Planning Policies before e-mailing all Councillors for their agreement before sending to the Planning Officer Mr.S.Holder. (A copy of these comments is attached to the minutes).	Cllr Jean Foley
	11.2.5	DCSE2005/2652/F. The Fruit Yard-Linton. 4-Bedroom agricultural dwelling. Council did not support this application (A copy of the comments agreed by Cllrs. Is attached to the minutes).	Cllr Jean Foley
	11.2.6	DCSE2005/2611/F. Jays Park, Two Park Farm, Linton. Retrospective application for a mobile home. Council did not support this application. Three councillors abstained from comment. (A copy of the comments agreed by Cllrs. Is attached to the minutes).
	11.2.7	P162. DCSE2005/2475/F. The Grange, Aston Crews, Ross, HR9 7LW. Removal of Condition 2 from Planning Consent SE2004/4117/F dated 16/02/05. Council did not support this application. (A copy of the comments agreed by Cllrs. Is attached to the minutes).	Cllr Jean Foley
	11.2.8	P155. DCSE2005/1906/F. Erection of first floor bedroom extension. Olives Orchard, Gorsley, HR9 7SJ. Permission granted on 08/08/05.

12		Chairman’s Announcements
	12.1	None

13		Correspondence
	13.1	The following correspondence was tabled. Councillors asked for: John Foley: D1634 Richard Smith: 1633, 1635, 1637, 1640, 1641, 1643, 1644, 1645, 1647 Ken Downham: 1632, 1633 Keith Summers: 1632, 1633, 1642

D1631	18/08/2005	Annual Report	CPRE
D1632	20/08/2005	D Swallow's letter to CHDC re the Swagwater Telecomms Mast Appeal	Dr Swallow
D1633	20/08/2005	Re Change of Use of the Jays Green Depot to a Travellers Transit Site	CHDC
D1634	23/08/2005	Rights of Way Improvement Consultation by December 16th	CHDC
D1635	02/09/2005	Training Evening for Councillors & Clerks 2010 and Beyond on 29/09/05	HALC
D1636	02/09/2005	Data Protection Act Awareness Evening on 21/09/05	HALC
D1637	02/09/2005	Chairmen & Clerk's Informal Evening	HALC
D1638	02/09/2005	Roles & Responsibilities + Law Course 22/10/05	HALC
D1639	02/09/2005	Are you Magistrate Material? Meeting on 21/09/05 at 5pm	HALC
D1640	02/09/2005	West Midlands Regional Assembly Newsletter	HALC
D1641	02/09/2005	Policing Matters Questionnaire	HALC
D1642	02/09/2005	Use of E-Communications	HALC
D1643	02/09/2005	Rural Transport's Representative's Scheme Members	HVA
D1644	12/09/2005	Community Forum Date	CHDC
D1645	12/09/2005	Clerks & Councils Direct
D1646	12/09/2005	Herefordshire Funding Fair 2005	CHDC
D1647	12/09/2005	Appeal for data to help inform Herefprdshire Priorities	CHDC
D1648	12/09/2005	Forward Plan	CHDC
D1649	12/09/2005	Community Forum Agendas	CHDC
D1650	12/09/2005	Housing Condition Survey	CHDC
D1651	12/09/2005	Waste Disposal Consultations	Worcestershire CC
D1652	12/09/2005	Bus & Train Timetable	CHDC
D1653	12/09/2005	Youth Survey Success	Herefordshire Partnership
D1654	12/09/2005	Streetworks Schedule	CHDC
D1655	12/09/2005	Funding Directory	Herefordshire Partnership

14		Councillors’ Submissions, including Village Events
	14.1	Cllr Ken Downham said that Linton Village Hall was having a Pasta & Panto evening on Saturday October 1^st. This coming weekend (16/17 Sept) Linton Village Hall is the venue for the church fete, flower festival and painting exhibition.
	14.2	Cllr Richard Smith said there were 2 forthcoming events at Gorsley Village Hall. Thursday September 15^th the film “Ladies in Lavender” and on Saturday October 8^th, The Penyard Singers.	Cllr Jean Foley
	14.3	Cllr Richard Smith said that there had been two serious attempts to steal 4 x 4’s in Gorsley last Thursday, September 8^th.
	14.4	Cllr John Foley said that Gorsley & Kilcot have a walk on Sunday September 18^th.
	14.5	Cllr Jean Foley read out a letter from Paul Keetch M.P.at the House of Commons, thanking the Council for the letter giving details of the Parish Plan.

15		Public Submissions
	15.1	Parishioner Mr Hewett asked if the Lengthsman is paid to keep the Quarry Lane footpath clear. He was advised that he is not responsible for footpaths.
	15.2	Parishioner Marlene Hartell outlined her objections to mobile masts and advised the Council of the work she and others are doing in voicing those objections both in the Parish and to the Inspector.

16		Items for Consideration at the Next Meeting
	16.1	P163. Hartleton Village-Previous application for 44 houses to be checked.
	16.2	Appointment of a Parish Officer.
	16.3	Webmaster & Lengthsman administration.

17		Vote of Thanks
	17.1	Cllr Jean Foley gave a vote of thanks to Brian Atherton for his hard work over the last few years.

18		Date of the Next Meeting
	18.1	October 10^th at 7:30 pm in Gorsley Village Hall.

The Meeting Finished At 10:11 p.m.