ST. GORAN PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 2011 |
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LINKS TO OTHER PAGES | MINUTES OF A MEETING of the St Goran Parish Council held on 6th January 2011 in the St Goran Church Schoolrooms at 7.30p.m. with Mr P Grose in the Chair. Present were Messrs Ayres, Church, Lobb, Husband, Mrs Dean, Mrs Stokes, and County Councillor Mutton. 1. PUBLIC SESSION As there were no members of the public present The Parish Council went straight into formal session 2. APOLOGIES Mr Bullen, Mr Trevarton and Mrs Crouch 3(a). DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None 3(b). GIFT DECLARATIONS None. 4. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 16th DECEMBER 2010 Agreed. 5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 5.1 Dilapidated Garages The Clerk informed the PC that the central Area Enforcement Team agree that the garages opposite the junction to Lamledra in Gorran Haven, are an eyesore; and have been in correspondence with the landowner who has agreed to tidy the site up by securing the garage door and re-roofing the eroded part of the roof on the front elevation. Noted 5.2 Any further details received prior to meeting The Clerk reported that the head of planning has looked into the bat issue regarding Rural Foundations Affordable Housing planning application and it seems likely that he will accept their ecologists report and the planning application will be registered next week. Mr and Mrs Witcomb of Rural Foundations appreciate Councillors assistance with this problem. Noted 6 COMMITTEE REPORTS. 6.1 Footpaths. Mr Ayres informed the meeting how impressed he was with the new seat that has been placed near Chapel point by Mr Geoff Cook. He commented that the the seat has been positioned in a really beautiful spot over looking the bay. 6.2 Beach. Nothing to report 6.3 General Purposes Nothing to report 7 CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Cornwall Council Traffic Management training For community events held in 2011 traffic management will be offered by Devon and Cornwall police only for events of national significance. Therefore Cornwall Council are offering a traffic management training course. Noted 7.2 University of Plymouth Planning & Localism Seminar An invitation to a free seminar on the Localism Bill. Noted 7.3 Cornwall Council Connecting Cornwall 2030 consultation Cornwall Council is inviting comment on the two draft documents to be received no later than 23rd January. Noted 7.4 Cornwall Council HUBS Consultation Cornwall's Community Health Service, Royal Cornwall Trust and Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust are planning to join forces with Cornwall Council to develop Health and Social care hubs. The consultation starts on 29th November for 8 weeks. Comments must be returned by 24th January. Noted 7.5 CALC Latest LAIS updates & CALC Annual Conference Latest LAIS updates and CALC annual Conference invitation. Noted 7.6 Cornwall Council Local Council Planning Forum Invitation to discuss issues, changes and news with regard to Planning. Noted 7.7 Cornwall Council Truro Eastern District Centre Plans received for the Truro Eastern District Centre, which is a partnership development from Cornwall Council, Taste of Cornwall and Waitrose on Duchy of Cornwall land. The PC's comments are welcomed using the FREEPOST questionnaire. Noted 7.8 Cornwall Council Planning and Local Council Pre-app task group notes Meeting notes received of the recent planning and Local Council pre-application Task Group. Noted 7.9 Environment Agency Bathing Water Directive As controller for Gorran Haven Beach and Little Perhaver the Environment Agency would like to know if the PC are happy for them to display contact details of the Clerk in their profile for the beach, as the newly revised Bathing Water Directive has raised standards and has put a greater emphasis on public information. The Clerk to inform the Environment Agency that the PC are happy to have the contact details of the PC Clerk on their profile and would they also inform the PC of the bathing water conditions. Prop, 2nd, Agreed Newsletters The week, SLCC Newsletter, Community Network report, Cornwall Fire & Rescue Beyond cover, Town & Parish Council Newsletter. Noted 7.10 Any further correspondence received prior to meeting Miss Tonkin Beach permission Miss Tonkin of Gorran Haven would like to have her wedding blessed on Great Perhaver beach and to asks if the PC know who is the owner of the beach. If she cannot find the owner of Great Perhaver she would like to request the PC's approval for the use of Gorran Haven beach for the blessing, due to take place at the end of May. The PC were unaware of who owns Great Perhaver beach and have no objections regarding the use of Gorran Haven Beach. The Clerk to inform Miss Tonkin. Prop, 2nd, Agreed Mr Crook Cemetery leaves Mr Crook has moved the leaves to the side in the Cemetery and asks whether the PC would like them moved to a different part of the site at no extra cost. The PC would like Mr Crook to move the leaves to the bottom corner of the Cemetery. The Clerk to inform Mr Crook. Prop, 2nd, Agreed The Royal British Legion - Great Poppy Party Weekend Details received on The British Legions Poppy Parties that they are encouraging individuals and groups to hold. Noted 8 PLANNING MATTERS PA10/07792: Mr Richard Lambirth and Miss Emma Stewart, Hilldale, Lamledra, Gorran Haven. Enlargement of ground floor and add first floor. Full Planning. Prop, 2nd. Objection. Over development of site, creating a massive impression to the entrance to a conservation area. 9. BILLS FOR PAYMENT PAYMENTS RECEIPTS Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Salary £361.57 Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Expenses £57.23 Mrs LCV Pothecary Clerks Purchases £17.40 Mr J Williams Grass cutting £102.50 Information commissioner Data protection £35.00 Mrs N Dean Key cutting £4.50 Mr ME Crook Grass cutting £101.00 TOTAL £679.20 TOTAL NIL
All the Bills for November have been paid. Prop, 2nd. Agreed to pay the bills for December. 10. Footpath sign maintenance After discussing the maintenance that may be required and the number of footpath signs that are within the Parish the PC came to the conclusion that the task would be more expensive than had at first been thought. There are estimated to be up to 40 footpath signs with the majority requiring repainting and cleaning. It was also suggested during the discussion that they should be maintained in batches of 10 within the same vicinity. The Clerk is to make enquiries with CC into the possibility of applying for a grant towards the maintenance of the footpath signs. Prop, 2nd, Agreed. 11. Insurance and Fixed Assets review The Clerk gave the PC details of the current insurance cover regarding fixed assets. The Clerk on the renewal date of 1st June 2011 is to make to following changes. Add street signs Milfords cast metal £3000 Highclere cast metal £1200 (currently on order) Change the computer and 2 printers currently insured to computer equipment £500.
The matter of insuring the grit bins as of April 2011 was discussed and it was decided not to insure the grit bins. Grit bins are a relatively minor cost item, unlikely to be damaged or stolen and the PC have adequate resources to cover the risk involved. Prop, 2nd, Agreed. 12. Parish problems Mr Ayres brought up the subject of the recently rented dual purpose bin that is located near the public toilets in Gorran Haven. It was felt that there is currently an abundance of bins located within this area and it would be beneficial to relocate this bin, to an area that is in greater need of a dual purpose bin. The Clerk to request Serco to relocate the bin within the vicinity of the Gorran Haven sign, just above the entrance to Portheast Way. Prop, 2nd Agreed. The glass fronted notice boards were discussed. A charge of £10 for businesses to display their business cards had been previously proposed. The Clerk reported that only 2 local businesses have made enquiries into this offer. PC members are to enquire with suggested local businesses to see if they would like to take advantage of this advertising opportunity. The Clerk is to pass on the business cards to Mr Ayres who has offered to insert them on the notice boards. The Clerk will also produce a notice to display on the boards, offering the advertising opportunity to other local businesses. Prop, 2nd Agreed. Enquiries were made concerning the seat that has not yet be reinstalled on Rice Lane. The Clerk is to enquire with Mr Crook. Prop, 2nd Agreed. Mr Lobb commented that the hedge opposite the bottom of Lamledra Hill still not been cut back despite requests made to CC. The Clerk to write to Rev John Kendall as it is understood that the land is owned by his Church. Prop, 2nd Agreed.
The meeting closed at 8.25pm
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