WEST TYTHERLEY & FRENCHMOOR PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday, 10 October 2005, at 1930h in King Edward’s Hall

Present: A.Bowditch (AB)(Chairman); T.Mousley (TM) (Vice-Chairman); S.Dowding (SD); J.Guy (JG); L.Marsden (LM); D.Rimmington (DR); D.Lyon (Clerk); plus Councillor Neville Whiteley (TVBC) and four members of the puublic.

Apologies: L.Bowditch

OPEN FORUM

1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on 12 September 2005

5.5 It was agreed that this paragraph be amended to read He was dealing with the issues of grass cutting and sign at Pragnell’s Cottages. It was then proposed by JG and seconded by SD that the minutes be signed by the Chairman as a true record of the Meeting.

2. Matters Arising

12.1 JG reported that he had e-mailed the other parishes in our locality

3. Police Report

3.1 Clerk reported that he had received a letter from Sgt P.Anstee regretting that due to operational commitments the police would be unable to attend the meeting.

4. Report from HCC Nil

5. Report from TVBC

5.1 Mobile Home in Frenchmoor Lane: NW said Councillor Woodhall had discussed this problem with HCC legal officers who explained the complications arising from the fact that both the vendor and the purchaser disclaim responsibility. It is expected that civil proceedings will be undertaken for possession of the Home. TM reported that he had also spoken to HCC lawyers – (Sarah Richards is dealing with the matter).

5.2 Pragnell’s Cottages : NW had been assured by Testway Housing that the next grass cut would be up to standard and he wished to be informed if it was not. A new sign was on order.

5.3 Dean Road: The pavement outside the group of Testway Houses was Testway’s responsibility.

5.4 Council Tax for next year: This was likely to above inflation because of extra responsibilities central government kept loading on to local authorities. Empty factories on the Council’s industrial estate reduced the Council’s income. An internal review of TVBC Departments would be undertaken next month.

6. Correspondence

6.1 Clerk reported that he had circulated two documents requiring a response; the first from HCC concerning policy on waste disposal and minerals extraction and the second from the EA on flooding. SD agreed to respond to the latter.

7. Finance & Cheques

7.1 Clerk reported that the Audit Commission had signed off the Annual Return for the year ending 31 March 2005 without comment.

7.2 It was proposed by JG and seconded by LM that the following cheques be signed:

T.Mousley – Honorarium for Internal Auditor CQ.No. 000359 £21.98

D.Lyon (Clerk) Wages & Expenses CQ.No. 000360 £278.13

8. Planning

Replacement Sewage Treatment Works at MOD Site Dean Hill (HCC) – on circulation for Councillors’ comments

05/00051/FULLS Glebe Farm West Dean – a new application following the withdrawal of earlier applications (to be considered by Southern Area Planning Committee on 18 October) Action Clerk to write to TVBC reiterating comments made on the earlier application particularly with regard to permitted working hours.

Black Horse Barn – AB reported that he had been approached by the owners regarding a proposal to convert the barn into a dwelling. The general view was that although the Council had no objections to this in principle, two dwellings rather than one would be preferred. Action AB to discuss further with the owners and JG to discuss with TVBC

9. Parish Plan

9.1 JG reported that Salisbury District Council had requested comments on their Statement of Community Interest relating to the part of West Dean in Wiltshire. Action JG to discuss with West Dean PC.

10. Recreation Ground

10.1 Action Clerk to discuss with Jared Bundy the likely costs of laying a tarmac surface for use with a basket ball net.

11. Highways & Footpaths

11.1 It was agreed to purchase a new mirror to repalce the one opposite the village shop Action SD

12 AOB

12.1 JG noted that East Dean PC had requested a visit from the Ambulance Service and suggested the Council should be represented. Action JG to discuss with East Dean.

12.2 Action JG to respond regarding Option 5 of Where do we want to live (TVBC) following Mrs Winter’s reply to the Council’s earlier letter to her on this subject.

12.3 There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 2055h.