Councillor M.Woodhall (HCC); plus four members of the public
Apologies: S.Dowding; Councillor N.Whiteley (TVBC)
Open Forum (1930h-1940h)
1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on 8 September 2003
It was proposed by JG and seconded by TM that these be signed by the Chairman as a true record of the meeting
2. Matters Arising
6.1 b) LB reported that illness prevented her from attending the HAPTC seminar for new councillors
6.1 e) TM confirmed that he would liaise with the Local Channel
6.1 f) LB reported that the Link Scheme did not cover the parish but that Whiteparish doctors would visit in an emergency; the Link would help patients with real problems. Action LB to draft a note for the local newsletter
3. Police Report Nil
4. Report from HCC
4.1 Councillor Woodhall recommended that the PC should seriously consider achieving Quality Parish Status
4.2 HCC expects to learn in November the level of support it can expect from central government for next financial year. Government continues to load councils with extra responsibilities. Three hypothetical scenarios for the HCC component of likely council tax increases are
10% increase – would allow some growth
4.3 In the light of the considerable amount of work that HCC Highways Department had carried out in the Parish over the past few months to alleviate future problems from flooding Councillor Woodhall felt that recent criticism of the Department was misplaced. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to John Mursell assuring him that he had the confidence of the Council Action Clerk
5. Report from TVBC Nil
6. Correspondence
6.1 Clerk drew attention to recent correspondence which had not yet been circulated to councillors
Results of the Housing Needs Survey for the three parishes with an interest in the future of the Dean Hill site
Environment Agency Community Catchment liaison meeting 19 November 2003 (Crossfield Hall Romsey 1900h-2100h) It was agreed that the PC should be represented Action Clerk/SD
Community Action for Energy (Exeter Workshop 28 November 2003) – it was agreed that the PC would not be represented
On the Edge – urban fringe conference (Colden Common) – it was agreed the PC would not be represented
7. Finance & Cheques
7.1 Clerk reported that the External Auditor had raised a query regarding figures for the PWLB in the Annual Return to which he had responded
7.2 It was proposed by JG and seconded by DR that the following cheques be signed
T.Mousley (Honorarium for Internal Auditor) CQ.No. 000291 – £30.98
8. Planning
8.1 TVS 01355/9 Repositioning of garage & plant store at Frenchmoor House – No objection
8.2 Defence Munitions site at Dean Hill – Clerk had circulated reports of meetings of stakeholders he had attended as a representative of the PC and as rapporteur. It was agreed that he should continue in this role at future meetings Action Clerk
9. Recreation Ground
9.1 Clerk reported that the RoSPA inspector had phoned him about the seesaw to explain how he had missed the crack in the base and said he would provide a written explanation.
10. Highways & Footpaths
10.1 Position of the North Lane/The Village junction on the west side; it was agreed that No. 36 should be included in The Village making the division between the two roads on that side effectively Rectory Hill. Action Clerk to inform David Lindsell at TVBC
10.2 Dean Road and The Common – Clerk read out Mr Lindsell's letter to Mrs Harkus on this subject
11. AOB
11.1 HAPTC AGM – it was agreed that the PC should be represented by AB and the Clerk. There was general support for the resolutions proposed for the meeting
11.2 There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 2036h.
Present: A.Bowditch (AB) (Chairman); T.Mousley (TM) (Vice-Chairman); L.Bowditch (LB); J.Guy (JG); D.Rimmington (DR); A.McKenzie (AM); D.Lyon (DL) (Clerk)
7% increase – no growth
5% increase – programme cuts/staff reductions
Clerk (D.Lyon) Wages & Expenses CQ.No. 000292 – £284.67
TVS 07870/2 Northaw Cottage (Mr Bates) – erection of replacement dwelling – No objection
TVS LB.00497/2 Brightside Cottage – erection of two-storey extension – No objection
9.2 The new fence rails needed some attention Action Clerk to speak to Mr Kelvin Green
9.3 New chippings were needed for the play area Action Clerk to obtain quotations