ST. GORAN PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 2007 | |
| LINKS | MINUTES OF A MEETING of the St Goran Parish Council held on 10th May 2007 in the St Goran Church Schoolrooms at 7.00p.m.
Present were Messrs Grose, Husband, Ayres, Bullen, Church, Lobb, Whatty, Mrs Stokes, County Councillor Mr B.L.Hunkin and 4 members of the public. APOLOGIES Restormel Borough Councillors Mrs D. Mutton and Mr P. Trevarton. DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE This was conducted by the Clerk. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The Clerk welcomed the new Parish Council and invited nominations for Chairman. Mr Husband proposed Mr Grose. This was seconded and passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr Church nominated Mr Husband. This was seconded and passed unanimously. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. It was agreed to put this item back until the next P.C. meeting as there were 2 further members to be co-opted. PUBLIC SESSION Mr Grose invited any questions from the members of the public. As there were none it was agreed to go into formal session until the arrival of Mr Fox from Cornwall Rural Housing Association.. The P.C. then went into formal session MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 12th April 2007 The minutes were agreed. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Highways. Letter received. The kerb at the slipway at Gorran Haven beach will be repainted and any necessary action at Boswinger will be taken. Councillor Hunkin stated that he had visited both these sites with the Area Surveyor and they will concrete the kerb edge in order to stop people tripping. They could not find any problem at Boswinger. Mr Church explained the precise position. Councillor Hunkin confirmed that the change of position of the speed sign on the Gorran to Portmellon road is still on course. At this point Mr Fox arrived and it was agreed to return to public session. PUBLIC SESSION Mr Grose welcomed Mr Alan Fox Manager of the Community Land Trust Project for the Cornwall Rural Housing Association who gave a Power Point presentation. Mr Fox explained that the Cornwall Rural Housing Association was formed in 1985. It has a voluntary board of management, charitable status and is a registered social landlord. Funding comes from the Housing Association and Second Homes Council Tax. Design standards are high and the focus is on houses for sale. The Community Land Trust Project is a 2 year project with funding from the Tudor Trust and C.C.C. It is in its second year and after this it will be self-funding. Community Land Trusts(CLTs) are locally based, not for profit organisations that own assets such as land and buildings through a trust which is democratically controlled by the community. CLTS can deliver affordable housing and other community projects. The Cornwall CLT can assist with obtaining funding, hold land and funding for development pending the development of local CLTs, forge partnerships with other organisations, act as development agents for local CLTs and provide an exit route for CLTs. Communities can stipulate their own criteria for the allocation of the houses. Examples of types of housing that have been provided were shown. There were some questions including the cost of land for this type of housing. Mr Fox stated that this can range from £1 per plot to £10,000 for a self build plot. It was also asked whether the P.C. would need to do a housing needs survey. Mr Fox stated that he will have a look at the Parish Plan to see whether that is adequate. At present R.B.C. do not have a designated affordable housing officer. COMMITTEE REPORTS Footpaths. Mr Ayres expressed concern that there is a gap opening up on the coast path above Great Perhaver. Beach. Nothing to report General Purposes. Nothing to report CORRESPONDANCE Mr G. Allen. Letter received requesting that any extra money available should be used for clearing seaweed from the beach more often. He also commented on the improved seating on the Lime Kiln and wished to thank Mr Ayres for his regular cleaning of the beach and the Lime Kiln etc. He also included a copy of a letter to South West Water expressing concerns about the sewage pumping system in Gorran Haven. Daly International. Details of plans for a suitable site for a new radio base station for T-Mobile. There was some discussion and a motion was put forward to send a letter of support for this application. An amendment against this was put forward and this was voted upon. There were 3 votes for, 3 against and 1 abstention. The Chairman had the deciding vote and voted for the motion i.e. not to send a letter of support. Mrs Jill Kendall. Letter of thanks for nomination for Good Citizens Award. C.C.C. Details of grants for bus shelters. Harbour & Fishermens Society. Letter of request to use the beach for their Gala Day on Sunday 12th August 2007. Agreed. CALC. Comments on C.C.C.’s bid for a unitary authority and details of meeting to be held on 4th June at County Hall. John Murfitt. Letter expressing concerns about the speed of some traffic in Gorran village and also litter problems in the village. Communities & Local Government. Details of the new Code of Conduct. R.B.C. Advice to delay acceptance of the new Model Code of Conduct until accepted by R.B.C. and training has been provided for all Parish Councillors. Gorran Haven Institute. Letter of request to use the beach for their ‘Day on the Sand’ on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2007. Agreed. PLANNING Mr John Allen. Erection of stables and associated facilities to form a new breeding & livery yard at Woodwick Farm, St Ewe. Full Planning. No objection to the proposal in principle providing adequate screening is put in place by the planting of trees around the development as it is proposed to put it on the skyline. The P.C. would prefer the position of the development to be moved so that it is not on the skyline. Mr Ian Grimmett. Conservatory extension to existing at Trenance, Portheast Way, Gorran Haven. Full Planning. One letter of objection received. Objection on the grounds that the proposed conservatory is out of keeping with the surrounding properties. W.H.Fullerton. Roof repairs to cottage at Cotna Cottage, Gorran. Listed Building Consent. No objection Serco Local Government. Crown lift over garage and on garden side to 3m to ulmus procera(English elm) at 47 Chute Lane, Gorran Haven. Tree Preservation Order. No objection. Caerhays Estate Office. Removal of existing worn roof coverings, Repairs to roof structure, re roofing with natural slate and general repairs to chimney and lead work at Penvergate Farm, Gorran. Listed Building Consent. No objection BILLS FOR PAYMENT Receipts Mrs Miles clerk’s salary 340.00 Lobb –burial 210.00 Mrs Miles clerk’s expenses 53.79 Newcombe – burial 210.00 Mrs Miles clerk’s purchases 36.86 R.B.C. – Grant 718.00 St Austell Printing tourist brochure 545.00 Newcombe-burial 210.00 Parc Signs Plaques 70.50 Tourism x 1 30.00 Allianz Cornhill Insurance 390.22 R.B.C. – Precept 6,500.00 Vercoe Bros Seat & Repairs 76.76 G.Widdows Audit fee 144.00 J. Williams Grasscutting 42.75 Totals 1,699.84 7,878.00 All the bills for April have been paid. Agreed to pay the bills for May. CO-OPTION OF COUNCILLORS There were 2 vacancies and 3 applicants, Mrs N. Gouldsmith, Mrs J.Crouch and Mr P. Blamey. A secret vote was taken. Mrs Gouldsmith and Mrs Crouch received a majority of votes. They were duly co-opted onto the P.C. ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2007 The Clerk presented the accounts which had been audited by Mr G. Widdows. The accounts were accepted and agreed and the external audit form completed. The necessary forms for the external audit have been posted. REVIEW OF CEMETERY CHARGES Increases agreed as follows:- Purchase of Grave Space, including Deed of Ownership 220.00 Purchase of a grave space in advance of Burial 235.00 (includes fee of £15.00 to cover the purchase of a marker stone Purchase of Cremation Plot, 600mm X 500mm 85.00 Erection of Headstone or Memorial 55.00 Administration Charges to cover paperwork in the event 55.00 of a second burial or cremation in a purchased grave or the scattering of ashes Second inscription on a Headstone No Charge PARISH PROBLEMS Mr Whatty reported road surface problems on Bodrugan Hill and at Trewollock. Councillor Hunkin will report to Highways. Mr Lobb stated that as there will be no beach warden this summer a risk assessment should be done. To be put on the agenda for next meeting. Mr Church reported that if the P.C. wanted a transport representative one must be appointed. He was duly unanimously elected. He also requested that the issue of bus shelters should be put on the agenda of the next meeting and that residents should be consulted via the parish magazine. IN COMMITTEE: TENDERS Contract for Gravedigger. 2 tenders received, from Landscape South West and from Mr Morley Rayson. Mr Husband proposed that the tender from Mr Rayson be accepted subject to him accepting the terms and conditions to be decided by the P.C.and this was unanimously agreed. Mr Grose left the meeting and Mr Bullen took the chair for this item. There was some discussion about the terms and conditions. Subject to be put on the agenda for next meeting. The meeting closed at 9.40p.m.
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