WEST TYTHERLEY & FRENCHMOOR PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday, 14 March 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.Lyon (DL) (Clerk)
Councillors M.Woodhall (HCC) and N.Whiteley (TVBC) were delayed by other engagements and arrived after the close of the Meeting. Jayne Edwards (Footpath Warden) plus two members of the public.
Apologies: L.Bowditch and D.Rimmington
1.
Minutes of
Council Meeting held on 14 February 2005
Clerk requested that 7.1 be altered to substitute “withdrawn” for the words “TVBC had refused…..”. It was then proposed by SD and seconded by JG that the Minutes be signed by the Chairman as a true record of the Meeting.
2.
Matters
arising
2.(13.1) SD reported that at the March meeting of the TVAPC the issue of rural policing was raised.
6.2 LM reported that she had not yet had an opportunity to visit Lloyds Bank.
3.
Police
3.1 Clerk reported that Romsey Police had phoned to apologise for their being unable to attend the meeting
3.2. Clerk reported that the Neighbourhood Watch had held a meeting on 9 March when Peter Robinson was elected Chair to replace the late Peter Collinson
3.2 It was agreed that the PC should send Mrs Collinson a letter of thanks for the work her husband had done for the Neighbourhood Watch over the years Action AB
4. Report from HCC – nil
4.1 Action Clerk to ask MW for clarification regarding the role of the HCC Test Valley Area Committee
5. Report from TVBC - nil
6.
Correspondence
6.1 Clerk reported that all correspondence had been circulated and that nothing was outstanding that required a written response. Councillors had commented as follows
on letters that had returned to the Clerk
The late notice of the March TVAPC meeting was caused by the absence abroad of the Clerk
Action Clerk to write to HCC to seek an assurance that the proposed CANGO
Bus service would not affect the cross county routes between West Tytherley and Salisbury
It was agreed that the PC would not enter the CALOR Village of the Year Competition
7.
Finance
& Cheques
7.1 It was proposed by TM and seconded by SD that the following cheques be signed
HAPTC Local Council Review sub. CQ.No. 000339 £13.00
HAPTC Affiliation Fee & NALC Levy 05/06 CQ.No. 000340 £133.00
Clerk (D.Lyon) Wages & Expenses CQ.No. 000341 £257.16
8.
Planning
8.1 TPO.TVBC.00815/1 Tree works to walnut belonging to Yewcroft; Mr Whitlock to appeal against refusal
TVS.04450/4 Garage at the Smithy (E/W Tytherley) – permission
TVS.056271/1 Two-story side extension at 12 North Lane – no objections (with qualifications re.landscaping) raised by councillors
TVS.09800/5 Mobile Home for Woodside Farm West Dean - councillors raised no objections but hoped that occupancy could be restricted to the foaling season
TVS.04013/20 Summer Lodge (cinema etc) – permission
TVS.LB. 00552/4 Old Corn Store – no objections
8.2 Dean Hill – JG reported a meeting he had had on 25 February with Trevor Warrick (TVBC Planning) who was writing the Planning Position Statement on Dean Hill. This would have the status of Supplementary Planning Guidance and the draft will go to the Executive for approval on 23 March. The aim is for this to be approved by early April when Defence Estates will put the site on the market. The Statement will include the possibility of building houses for the elderly, a doctor’s surgery, a children’s play area, footpaths (new or reopened), and for public access to the SSSI and the SINC to be established. It remains for a transport assessment for any development to be completed. Hants. Wildlife’s interest in the site now appears to be limited to managing the SSSI and SINC for new owners, rather than attempting to purchase these areas for the Trust. Some buildings may be demolished. The next liaison meeting between the local councils and MOD is scheduled for 13 April.
9.
Parish Plan
9.1 JG reported that he had applied to HCC for a grant of £600
10.
Recreation
Ground
10.1 Action Clerk to order hard wood chippings from the usual supplier, exploring the possibility of bulk rather than bag delivery
10.2 It was agreed that Jamie Bowditch should be commissioned to repair the broken glass in the football pavilion
11.
Highways
& Footpaths
11.1 Mr Whitlock reported on stiles in the Stony Batter area he had dealt with. AB reported that he had spoken to Mr Bergengren’s new keeper who had agreed to mark the footpath from Dean Road to the Sawmill (No.1) to ensure that walkers do not stray into shooting parties. Action JG to try to contact the Clacks at Frenchmoor House through a third party regarding the barbed wire fence adjacent to a stile (No.12).
12.
AOB
12.1 SD reported that at the March meeting of the TVAPC it was agreed that the Minutes ought to register the points made in discussions as well as reports on what main speakers had said. This meeting had an overloaded agenda, with five presentations (including 40 minutes by the Standards Board and 25 minutes from Mrs Winter on planning). According the Standards Board councillor disqualifications are currently running at the rate of one per week across the country. The next meeting will discuss the objects of the Association with reference to the original Constitution.
12.2 The Clerk reported on the annual Clerks’ Conference held at Sparsholt and proposed to circulate the Conference papers.
12.3 AB reported that Mr Lucas had complained about the rooks now nesting in the trees by the shop and fouling vehicles parked underneath. It was agreed that the PC was not able to act.
12.4 There being no other business the Chairman closed the Meeting at 2034h.
Signed
A.Bowditch (Chairman) Date