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St Gorran Parish Minutes for October 2009 |
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MINUTES OF A MEETING of the St Goran Parish Council held on 1st October 2009 in the St Goran Church Schoolrooms at 7.30p.m. with Mr P Grose in the Chair. Present were Messrs Bullen, Church, Husband, Lobb, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Dean, Mrs Stokes and 6 members of the public. 1. PUBLIC SESSION Dr Stead informed the P.C. on the proposed plans for a dwelling on land adjoining Beachcliff, Cliff Road, Gorran Haven. He stated that the original property had been held in his family since the 1920's. The proposal was designed to match in with the other properties in the area and went on to describe the proposal in full. Mr Grose thanked Dr Stead for his information and stated that this would be taken into account when the proposal is discussed during the formal session. There was some discussion surrounding the facility of a skateboard ramp within the Parish. The possible sites for this were discussed, none of which appeared ideal for the reasons of necessary space (for health and safety regulations), and also safe and suitable location. It was agreed that Mr Grose would speak to Mr White of the Barley Sheaf as to whether it would be possible, in principle, to use the Barley Sheaf Car park. The discussion then forwarded onto the proposals for the Schoolrooms. It was stated that after the discussions at the Open Meetings, that the Church should be taking note of the opinions of the Residents of the Parish. It was also discussed that if the rooms are not sold then there would need to be a large community effort to ensure their smooth running. If they are to be sold however, the opportunity of the community purchasing them for the benefit of the Parish was discussed. The P.C. were informed of an Open Meeting which has been arranged with Mr Jon Teague of the C.R.C.C. and Mr Alan Fox of the Community Land Trust on 6th October 2009. The P.C. were asked whether they would support a scheme of the community purchasing the rooms for the benefit of the Parish. Mr Grose informed the public present that this would be discussed during the formal session. A request was also made regarding the maintenance work completed by the Management Committee throughout the years to the Schoolrooms. Mr Lobb will provide Mrs Miles with a list of all works completed. Mr Grose thanked the members of the public present and the P.C. then went into formal session. 2. APOLOGIES Mr Ayres, Mr Trevarton and C.C. Mrs Mutton. 3(a). GIFT DECLARATIONS None. 3(b). DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (8)09/01196: Mr & Mrs C Coote, Planning Application – Mr Lobb. 4. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 3rd September 2009 The minutes were agreed. 5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 5.1 St Goran Schoolrooms. The Clerk gave feedback on the results of the questionnaires completed at the Open Meeting of 10 September. It was agreed that the P.C. had taken on board the results of this survey and would support the sufficient majority, who had expressed a view, stating that they were against the sale of the Schoolrooms. However, it was also agreed that as to the future, should the rooms have to be sold, that the P.C. will be listening to the Community and would support them, in principle, should they wish to purchase the Schoolrooms for the benefit of the Community. It was also agreed to write to the P.C.C. to inform them of this decision. Agreed. A further letter had also been received stating an opinion against the proposal to fund the Church alterations, copies of letters sent to the Charities Commission and the D.A.C. were also enclosed. 5.2 Affordable Housing. The Clerk had issued a letter from Quay Developments to the Parish Councillor's outlining their new proposal for affordable housing within the Parish. This proposal included a combination of Social Rented Units, possibly funded by C.C. and Intermediate Housing Units subsidised by an element of Open Market Housing. Concern was expressed as to whether there would be sufficient local residents in a position to afford Intermediate Housing as opposed to Social Rented Units. It was agreed that the Needs Survey as to be completed by Quay Developments should go ahead. It was also agreed however, that it appeared that there was no commitment from Housing Authorities such as Ocean Housing to allow a Social Housing scheme to proceed. With this in mind, it was agreed to support the proposed scheme subject to the results of the Needs Survey. Mr Grose declared an interest and Mr Church took the Chair for this matter.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS. 6.1 Footpaths. Nothing to report. 6.2 Beach. The Parish Council offered their thanks for all of the work completed by Mr Don Wilkinson and Mr John Stokes in respect of the Separation Buoys on Gorran Haven Beach this summer season. It was agreed to send letters of thanks to each. Agreed. Thanks was also expressed to Miss S Moss and her team for ensuring that the Beach Bollards were in place each day throughout the season. Thanks to all of the Beach Cleaners who kept the Beach in an excellent condition and to Mr Ayres for all of his hard work in keeping the Lime Kiln clean. 6.3 General Purposes. There had been a car fire which had resulted in the damage of the notice board in Gorran. The clerk had checked the P.C's insurance and established that this was not insured (due to the excess being greater than the boards value). It was agreed to establish whether it will be possible to claim from the car owners insurance. It was also agreed in the meantime to ask Mr Crook to offer a quote (under the Minor Maintenance contract) for a new one. It was also agreed to devolve powers for the General Purposes Committee to complete minor maintenance works that are required within the Parish. It was agreed that this would prevent excessive periods of time elapsing between Full Parish Meetings meaning a delay in getting works completed. It was agreed to put aside a budget of £500 for the purpose of completing these minor works. Any works completed would be reported back to the next full meeting. It was agreed that the wooden directional sign at High Cleer is in a very poor state and that a quote should be obtained for its replacement.
7. CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Society of Local Council Clerks. Notice of AGM. Noted. 7.2 St Goran War Memorial. Letter received regarding the possibility of registering the memorial with the UK inventory. The clerk had checked the inventory and established that it had already been registered. Noted. 7.3 Countryside Alliance Awards. Details received. Noted. 7.4 Truro Cathedral – Footsteps to Copenhagen. Details of an event at Truro Cathedral on 9 October received. Individuals have also been asked to sign an online petition about climate change on Truro Cathedrals website. Noted. 7.5 Cornwall Council – Designated Public Places Orders 09/10. Details received of a review of D.P.P.O's. Noted. 7.6 South West Lifelong Learning Network. Details regarding their sustainable communities research. Newsletter received. Noted. 7.7 Local Works – Sustainable Communities Act. This act sets up a bottom up process whereby citizens and their councils can drive government action to promote thriving communities. In the final days of the Act being passed, local councils were omitted from the process. Local Works is now campaigning for an amendment bill to include local councils. It was agreed to write to Matthew Taylor MP asking him to sign the Early Day Motion in support of the Sustainable Communities Act Amendment Bill. Agreed. 7.8 Police Liaison Committee. Details received of their next meeting. 7.9 Newsletters received. Received from East Cornwall Council for Voluntary Services, Interlink, Cornwall Council Town and Parish Newsletter. 7.10 Mr Allan Roberts. Letter received from Mr Roberts informing the Parish Council that as from 1 November the cost for the digging of a gravespace will increase to £270.00. Agreed. St Goran Playing Fields. Letter received giving an update on the condition of the Playing Field, specifically in respect of the Septic Tank. The clerk read details from this letter to the P.C. Noted. Eco Town Developments. Details of a meeting received. Noted. Community Network Manager. Mr Foster, the Community Network Manager is in discussions regarding the provision of an informal event in October or November providing P.C's the opportunity to meet key officers in the area. He has also requested that he attend a P.C meeting in November to discuss how he can assist the P.C. in his role. Agreed. NALC. Details received regarding a consultation on secondary legislation under the Marine and Coastal Access Bill. Comments are welcomed. Noted.
8. PLANNING MATTERS. 09/01023: Dr Robert Stead. Erection of a 2-storey, 3-bedroomed detached dwelling on land adjoining Beachcliff at Beachcliff, Cliff Road, Gorran Haven. Full Planning. No objections. 09/01207: Mr & Mrs R Daniel. Conservatory extension to existing detached dormer bungalow at Bylanes, Trevarrick, Gorran. Full Planning. No objections. 09/01196: Mr & Mrs C Coote. Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor balcony to existing bungalow at Touchwood, Rice Lane, Gorran Haven. Full Planning. Mr Lobb declared an interest and left the room for this matter. No objections. 09/01244: Mr J Greenslade. Proposed alteration to roof structure, loft conversion including removal of existing dormer and insertion of roof lights and general renovation alterations. Full Planning. No objections.
9. BILLS FOR PAYMENT RECEIPTS
Mrs Brewster Clerk’s salary 356.63 Tourism x 3 Brochure 90.00 Mrs Brewster Clerk’s Expenses 56.45 C.C. Precept 6500.00 Mrs Brewster Clerk’s Purchases 21.60 Mr A Roberts Gravedigging 230.00 Miss S Moss Beach Bollards 190.00 Gorran Bus Beach Cleaning 734.00 Cricket Club Beach Cleaning 115.50 Cubs Beach Cleaning 52.00 Fishermen's Soc. Beach Cleaning 160.00 Institute Beach Cleaning 44.00 Playing Fields Beach Cleaning 290.00 St Goran, St Just Beach Cleaning 45.00 St Michael Caerhays Rowing Club Beach Cleaning 55.00 F. of Triangle Beach Cleaning 47.00 First Responders Beach Cleaning 41.00 Mrs J A Gray Beach Cleaning 20.00 Mr Williams Grass cutting 98.75 P.C.C. Hall Hire 22.00 Mr Crook Grasscutting 154.00
TOTAL £2732.93 TOTAL £6590.00
All the bills for September have been paid. Agreed to pay the bills for October and to transfer £3,000.00 from the Current Account to the Deposit Account.
10. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY It was agreed to organise a wreath to lay during this year's Remembrance Sunday Service. It was agreed to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal including the cost of the wreath to a total of £50.00. The wreath will be laid by Mr Bullen on behalf of the P.C. Agreed.
11. PARISH PROBLEMS It was remarked that the granite seat in the new Cemetery is very cold to sit upon. There are apparently rats in the Lime Kiln. It was agreed to write to Mrs Vercoe to inform the Lime Kiln Trust. The hedge on the corner of Rice Lane, opposite Lamledra Hill is overgrown. Clerk to contact C.C. It was agreed that the website is in need of updating – clerk to speak to Mr Whatty. There is a lot of gravel and potholes in the road on Foxhole Lane. Clerk to speak to C.C. Thanks were expressed to Gorran Haven Institute for the bunting and the Street Market in Gorran Haven this year. Concern was expressed at the building works and skip outside of the Haven Cafe. Clerk to contact C.C. There is an excessive amount of sand in Church Street – clerk to contact C.C. The potential danger of the college bus stopping by the seat below the Church in Gorran was discussed. It was agreed to contact Truro College to request that the bus stops at the bottom of the hill, by the telephone box. The chevron sign on the corner at Bodrugan has gone. Clerk to contact C.C. The need for a police presence at P.C.meetings was discussed. Clerk to contact P.C.S.O Tony Hemmings. Support from the P.C. to the Gorran Haven Institute regarding the Calor Village of the Year Competition was discussed. It was agreed that the General Purposes committee should liaise with their committee to establish whether the P.C. can assist in any way.
The meeting closed at 9.05pm.
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