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ST. GORAN PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 2010
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MINUTES OF A MEETING of the St Goran Parish Council held on 1st April 2010 in the St Goran Church Schoolrooms at 7.30p.m. with Mr P Grose in the Chair. Present were Messrs Ayres, Church, Lobb, Husband, Bullen, Trevarton, Mrs Dean, Mrs Stokes, County Councillor Mrs Mutton and 3 members of the public. 1. PUBLIC SESSION Members of the public brought up their concerns of the future of the Church and the School rooms. One member of the public informed the PC that they had attended the Church Councils AGM, who reported, they have permission and have already altered the Lady Chapel, they also reported that they had informed the PC of their plans, during the February meeting, of which the PC have no record. The pews and an ancient chair have in fact been removed from The Lady Chapel. Mr Grose replied that the PC have asked to be kept informed as representatives of the public and have obviously been ignored by the PCC. Mr Grose then went onto to suggest that the Clerk write yet again to the PCC, but as individual members, copying the Charity Commission, the Audit Commission and the Bishop, stating that the PC have repeatedly asked to be kept informed, as representatives of all parishioners and to question why they have ignored the PC's requests, consequently snubbing all members of the Parish, and that individuals might care to do the same. A member of the parish wanted to express in the meeting, that she felt the PCC, have been disgracefully arrogant and she also felt that this doesn't do anything for the Parish. A member of the public then asked if the footpath from the bottom of Gorran to the Menagwins corner could be trimmed. After further discussions about the footpath, it was agreed that the footpath wasn't overgrown enough to warrant a request for it to be trimmed. The member of the public then asked about the possibility of a footpath running along the School Road. Mr Grose replied that the member of the public, would have to approach the School, over this matter and the main problem with the road is the irresponsible parking. CC Mutton apologised to any PC members who attended the Chairman's Buffet Reception on her request, as she herself couldn't make it until later. CC Mutton passed onto the PC The Shoreline management plans she had received and also informed the PC, she had received a reply to the letter sent to her by the PC, concerning inadequacies in the County Management responses where they did not bothered to reply at all to official communications by the PC. The Parish Council then went into formal session 3. APOLOGIES Mrs Crouch 4(a). DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST The Clerk declared an interest in item 10/00200' Mr Trevarton declared an interest in item 8.4 4(b). GIFT DECLARATIONS None. 5. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 4th March 2010 The minutes were agreed. 6. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 6.1 Gorran Haven Beach – The Stream The Clerk reported that she had spoken Mr Clemo, Cornwall Council's chief Engineer, he is still trying to establish who owns the culvert and the slipway. There is not a registered owner. He is looking into whether the slipway is deemed to be a public right of way, and if so The Cornwall Council are responsible for the maintenance. If the Cornwall Council have an obligation they will spend the money and may also ask for the PC to contribute. The environment Agency is not responsible for the Culvert, they are responsible for the drainage and the maintenance of main rivers and ordinary water courses of which the stream is not one of these. Martin is still investigating the ownership. He sees that it will be repaired but not necessarily by Easter, but certainly by the main season. A temporary fix will be put into place and once ownership has been established a more permanent fix by the landowner. It has not been repaired so far as he thought he would have found ownership more quickly. The PC were of the opinion that the Environment Agency would not be repairing the grids and channels if they do not have control over the stream. It was stated that the PC were of the opinion that the slipway is in fact common land. The Clerk will report these findings to Mr Clemo. Agreed
6.2 Footpaths – Carvinnick & Rescassa The Clerk reported that Mr Gordon, The Countryside Ranger, informed her that Cormac have recently been contracted for the works at Carvinnick and on completion have left the steps uneven. Mr Gordon has refused to pay for the works carried out until this problem has been rectified. He also informed that there are warning signs in place on the kissing gate at the top of the steps. Noted. The Clerk reported that Mr Gordon has queried the exact location of the style, at Rescassa that needs to be replaced, and as it is the owners responsibility for furniture on their land, he is happy to deliver a style kit for the owner to erect. The clerk is to inform The Countryside Ranger that the style is located at the Rescassa end of the footpath between Treveor and Recassa. Agreed.
6.3 Highways The Clerk reported that Teresa Frost, Area Highways Manager, has passed on the plan to the rural maintenance gang, so they can attend to the drainage issues identified and has asked for the gullies to be looked at on Bell Hill. The AHM Advised that responsibility for hedge trimming lies with the landowner. She can contact these properties and request they trim back their vegetation. She also suggests we place a notice in the Parish magazine reminding all property owners of their responsibilities. The PC advised that the overgrown hedge in question is the responsibility of the CC, as it belongs to the CC and not the resident of the address. The Clerk is to inform highways. The Clerk then reported that Teresa Frost (AHM) is happy to assist the PC with their quest to refurbish the signposts, as they form part of the asset of the Highways Service. Prior to any work starting we will need to agree working methods, specifications and whether they are listed/protected. Victoria Robertson the conservation officer can help with this. The contracted person to produce/update these signs would be under the management of the AHM. Mr Church reported that he had replied, to a survey, that was received in the correspondence of the meeting dated 4th March, item 7.10. He was concerned about their proposal that the same rates would apply for long and short stay car parks, up to 4 hours. He gave the example of Mevagissey – people parking in Mevagissey would naturally use the short stay car park e.g a half day visit, as these are situated closer to the Village Centre and therefore take up spaces provided for multiple shorter visits (e.g Doctors Surgery). Agreed.
Mr Ayres proposed that a CLT would be formed, with the whole PC reserving the right to approve the allocation of the affordable housing and any changes within or to the CLT in the future, should only occur with the whole of the PC's approval. Agreed.
Mr Grose proposed for the Clerk to write to the individual members of the PCC, the Charity Commission, The Audit Commission and the Bishop to inform them of the points that were raised during the public session. Agreed.
7 COMMITTEE REPORTS.
7.1 Footpaths. Nothing to report 7.2 Beach. It was reported that the manhole cover on the slipway on Gorran Haven beach was leaking some sort of undesirable fluid. The Clerk to advise South West Water. 7.3 General Purposes. Nothing to report. 8 CORRESPONDENCE Cornwall Council – Details of how local councils can take advantage of the cost savings and advice through the contracts they have with their suppliers. Noted Devon & Cornwall Housing Association – Details of a meeting to be held with regard to Youth Work in the Roseland area. Noted. Audit Commission – Confirmation of the external auditor appointed to St Goran Parish Council. Noted. Cornwall Council – Minerals & Waste Planning Policy. Natural Resources manager thanks the Parish Council for their earlier involvement and explain the some of the changes in their development plan. Noted. Mr Sleep, Head Teacher, Gorran School- Mr Sleep advised the PC that the working parts of the Wind turbine have been taken away and the pole has been re-erected, only because it takes up a lot of space in the playing field. He assured The Parish Council that no further decisions have been made and he will keep the Parish Council updated. Noted. Cornwall Council – Licensing of taxis in Cornwall – Cornwall Council are reviewing its current policies that limit the number of taxi licences issued in some areas in Cornwall. Noted. Cornwall Council – Details of the St Austell community Network meeting. Noted. Mrs J Scott – received a copy of a letter sent from County Councillor Mutton informing Mrs Scott that she has forwarded the petition to protest against the Council for not gritting the main local roads. CC Mutton will forward to the PC the reply to Mrs Scott. Noted. Newsletters -Town & Parish Council. Noted. Mr Crook – Would like to inform the PC he will do the rest of the Benches in April. Noted. Cornwall Council – Details received from The Cornwall Countryside Access Forum about recruiting new members for 2010. Noted. Mrs J Witcomb, Rural Foundations – Thanked the PC for voting to support their proposals, which has now been passed to the relevant planning officer at Cornwall Council. Noted. 9. PLANNING MATTERS. 10/00063: Mr Glen Coffey, 33 Chute Lane, Gorran Haven. Proposed extensions orangery, new roof design and internal alterations. Full planning. No objections. 10/00200: Mr Pothecary, Chartuck, Gorran Churchtown. Demolition of redundant agricultural building and erection of house. Outline planning. No objections. 10/00295: Mrs Ruth Taggart, Harbours Reach, Canton, Gorran Haven. Change of use to full domestic of those parts of building currently used as a coffee shop, office/store and first floor bed and breakfast accommodation. Full planning Change of use. No objections. 10/00283: Mr J Donald, Seaview International, Boswinger. Application for removal or variation of conditions 2 and 3 of 78/01321. Full planning (Lifting/Alternative Condition). No objections subject to Mr Church's clarification of the proposal. 10. BILLS FOR PAYMENT PAYMENTS RECEIPTS M E Crook Grasscutting 77.00 Mr & Mrs Wager Advance Purchase £250.00 Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Salary 361.57 Larcombes Headstone £120.00 Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Expenses 57.23 Interest Deposit a/c £ 0.66 Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Purchases 26.61 Interest Develop a/c £ 3.24 Larcombes Burial £230.00
TOTAL £522.41 TOTAL £603.90 All the Bills for February have been paid. Agreed to pay the bills for March.
11. DATE FOR AGM & ANNUAL REPORTS The AGM is annually held in May. The Clerk invited Mrs Dean and Mr Lobb to provide their reports for the up coming Annual meeting of the parish.
12. AUDIT 09/10 The Clerk informed the PC that last year they had resolved to put the internal audit out for tender. It was agreed as the time scale will no longer allow for this, the Clerk will contact the auditor that was used the previous year. The PC also agreed to put the internal audit out to tender next year. 13. CEMETERY REVIEW – CHARGES & SPACES The following Cemetery charge increases were agreed.
Purchase of a Grave Space increased from £230 to £240 Advance purchase of a Grave space increased from £250 to £260 Including marker stone Purchase of Cremation Plot No increase Erection of Headstone or Memorial increased from £60 to £65 Administration Charges on 2nd burial increased from £65 to £70 Gravedigger No increase The PC will meet at the Cemetery prior to the June meeting to confirm where the next grave spaces to be used, would be. 14. BINS & BENCHES It was agreed that Mr Ayres would put out the bins and benches before the end of May in time for the Whitsun holiday. 15. PARISH PROBLEMS It was reported that the white line running along the footpath on Bell Hill is obscured. Mr Ayres reported that he had spoken to May Gurney regarding a quote for the cobbling of Rattle Street. They had informed him that they can not source any cobbles in Cornwall. It was agreed for Mr Ayres to pursue this quote and to inform May Gurney that cobbles are obtainable from a company called Winkleigh, based in Devon. It was reported that the potholes in Foxhole Lane have not been rectified and is creating a hazard to pedestrians, especially the elderly using the doctors surgery. The Clerk is to report this matter to Highways. Mrs Dean ask if the Clerk would enquire, as to when the base for the bench on Bell Hill would be placed and to request Teresa Frost of Highways to contact her. It was reported that John Whatty is still happy to carry on maintaining the Parish Plan. It was agreed that any changes the PC require to the site should be to reported to the Clerk.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
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