MINUTESof Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe and Acresford Parish Council held on Monday 28th February 2005
@ 6.00 pm, Oakthorpe Leisure Centre
PRESENT Cllr Hair (Chairman), Cllr’s Dolman, Merry, Matkin, Warwicker, Mole, Morris-Chapman, Mr George Mawby – Member of Public
APOLOGIES received from Cllr Hart & County Councillor Sheahan prior to meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Merry declared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 12b. Cllrs Hair and Dolman declared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 8 – 15 New Street Donisthorpe, 05/00241/FUL
QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Mr George Mawby expressed concern over Planning 04/01162/OUT which has gone to appeal – Mr Mawby represented a large body of the public who also felt very concerned over the planning appeal, including MP David Taylor who objected to the planning application. Mr Mawby will keep Cllrs informed of progress. Clerk to tell Mr Mawby that Bryan Wolsey will attend the PC meeting to discuss planning matters on March 21st 2005, 6pm.
15MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17th JANUARY 2005 AND MATTERS ARISING
The minutes of the meeting held on the 17th January, were signed as a true record of the proceedings by the Chairman.
16 REPORT UNDER CRIME AND DISORDER ACT INCLUDING POLICE REPORT
PC Trower reported on the following via Clerk:
Last 30 days covering Donisthorpe and Acresford
40 incidents reported, plus:
Motor theft2
Assaults3
Non-crime1
Damage3
Motor damage4
Theft1
Burglary1
Detection1
All Cllr’s police related queries to be directed to PC Trower before Parish meetings – contact number is 0116 222262.
Cllr Hair reported that a quad bike and motorbike were being ridden over recreation ground in Ramscliffe, causing damage and distress to local residents. Clerk to contact Police and request they visit Numbers 95 and 97 Ramscliffe to discuss this . Clerk to obtain quotes for a new 5 bar steel gate, Cllrs agreed to payment, Chairman to sign off final agreed quote. Clerk to contact Hall Farm, Hall Lane Donisthorpe DE12 7PZ 01530 270197 ref purchase of gate.
Cllr Matkin reported that a van constantly parked on the corner of New Street/School Street, Oakthorpe, was causing a hazard as this is a blind spot. Cllr Matkin to inform the Police.
17CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
a)Apologies and 6 month rule for Councillors – Cllr Hair read out the updated rules issued by Ron Simpson, Chief Executive of LRAPC, each Cllr received a copy. PC meetings to start with a book showing declarations of interest and apologies.
b)Moira Road car park – Cllr Warwicker requested that the PC write to the County Council objecting to the proposed closure of the car park – this will lead to parking along Moira Road, which is dangerous. Cllr Warwicker asked if he could take the plans to show to interested residents – this was refused for this occasion. Clerk to discuss with Cllr Warwicker prior to issuing any correspondence.
c)Macmillan Cancer Relief, request for donation to support the local community in cancer care. Cllrs agreed to donate £50.00. Clerk to include cheque in March payments.
d)Recycling request from NWLDC – the Masons Arms, Donisthorpe are removing the recycling bins, and NWLDC have requested a replacement area for them. Cllrs cannot assist with this – there is no suitable area available at present. Clerk to respond in writing.
e)LCC informed the PC that there were traffic issues in School Street, Oakthorpe – however a
one-way order cannot be implemented. Noted.
f)Best Village Competition – Noted.
g)DEFRA – Update on local environment quality – Noted.
h)Deployment of Community Police Support Officers – Noted.
i)Coalfields Trust – Cllr Merry brought the questionnaire to the meeting – Cllr Merry to complete
on behalf of the PC. Clerk to read the literature then return to Cllr Merry.
Cllr Mole left the meeting at 7pm
18SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE REPORT
a)Tiles have fallen off the walls in changing room 2. Clerk to contact Architects again.
b) Cllr Merry reported that some L/Centre users expressed concern reference security of their belongings. Noted.
c)Some matches have been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Noted.
d)Fire equipment has been tested. Electrical and Emergency Lighting testing has to be carried out every 3 years, Cllr Merry to ensure this is carried out in 2005. All agreed. Clerk to obtain detail from John Richardson ref rules for Leisure Centre equipment testing.
19PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Planning observations required prior to 8th March 2005
a)05/00176/FUL – 47 Measham Rd, Oakthorpe, erection of single storey extension – Granted
b)05/00178/FUL – 6 Talbot Place, Donisthorpe, erection of 1st floor & single storey rear extension – Granted
c)05/00310/FUL – 73 Church St, Donisthorpe, demolition of single storey side extension and erection of a replacement single storey side extension – Granted
d)05/00261/LBC – 1 Hall Lane, Donisthorpe, erection of rear extension to form garden room – Granted
e)05/00260/FUL – 1 Hall Lane, Donisthorpe, erection of rear extension – Granted
f)05/00241/FUL – 15 New Street, Donisthorpe, erection of detached double garage & workshop/store – Refused (Cllrs Hair and Dolman did not discuss or express an opinion in this matter, Cllr Dolman left the room and returned post discussion).
g)2001/0451/07 – KSD Haulage Ltd, request for extension of works until 31st August 2005, Acresford Quarry, Donisthorpe – Cllrs felt there was too much disruption to the area, and too many accidents reported – they strongly disagree to an extension. Clerk to write to LCC expressing concerns and also requesting a forfeit per day of £5k if the agreement is not adhered to. PC will monitor this.
20DECISION NOTICES
a)Licence change for Masons Arms, Donisthorpe – Granted
b)Land next to Hollybush Public House, Oakthorpe – Appeal Dismissed
c)Erection of two storey dwelling and garage at land adjacent 30 Hill Street, Donisthorpe – Granted
d)Erection of stables and use of land for keeping horses, land adjacent Springfield Farm, Chapel St. Oakthorpe – Granted
e)Erection of two storey dwelling at 39 Measham Rd, Oakthorpe – Refused
f)Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension at 39 Measham Rd, Oakthorpe – Granted
g)Demolition of single storey dwelling and erection of one no. two storey dwelling at 68 Ashby Rd, Donisthorpe – Granted
h)Erection of single storey rear extension at 45 Measham Rd, Oakthorpe – Granted
i)Erection of single storey rear extension to form conservatory at 46 New St, Donisthorpe – Granted
j)Erection of two storey rear extension at 20 Hill St, Donisthorpe - Granted
21CLERKS REPORT – Nothing to report
22CORRESPONDENCE FOR DISCUSSION
a)Newsletter – Cllr Hair read out the letter from Steve Berrill. Cllrs agreed to pay the £150 fee
for past newsletter production and printing. Clerk to include in March payments. Cllrs had responded to a questionnaire and voted 6-2 against continuing to support the newsletter in its present format. However, Cllrs did state they appreciated the hard work and commitment shown by Mr Berrill. Clerk to contact Steve Berrill and arrange a meeting to discuss how to take the newsletter forward (33 Ashby Road, Donisthorpe).
b)Donisthorpe Miners Welfare Club – Spring Fair – request for a donation – Cllrs
agreed to donate £100.00; made out to First Donisthorpe Brownies. Cllr Matkin to provide receipts. Clerk to include cheque in March payments.
c)Parish Paragons in The New Forest – Cllr Hair proposed Ivor Popejoy – Cllrs agreed to take
this to next PC meeting for further recommendations from all Cllrs. Clerk to include in March PC meeting.
d)Coventry Waste to Energy Plants – Noted
e)Section 119 Highways Act – carry forward to next PC meeting.
f)Climate Change Workshop – Noted
g)Tenants Update – Cllr Merry updated the meeting with latest Tenants/Council Housing issues from Government – Noted
h)Policy & Parliamentary Affairs update – Noted
i)Freedom of Information Act – Noted
j)Diary of Village and Events – closed
k)NWLDC – Play Strategy Document – Clerk to enquire if Cllr Hart has this
CONFIDENTIAL – EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
That in pursuance of Section 1 (2) to the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 and Section 100 of the Local Government Act 1972, it is RESOLVED because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, the public and the press are not admitted to the meeting during the consideration of the following items:-
23FINANCE
a)February Parish Council Accounts for payment
Resolved: The schedule totalling £1,908.61 be approved for payment. All Cllrs in favour
Oakthorpe Rec. Project – Accounts for payment
Resolved: The part schedule totalling £700.68 be approved for payment. All Cllrs in favour
Cllr Merry declared a prejudicial interest in the next item and left the room
Resolved: The payment of £467.98 be approved for payment. All Cllrs in favour.
Total Oakthorpe Rec. Project payments for the month being £1,168.66
Cllr Merry returned to the meeting.
b)Pay Centre Co-ordinator and Cleaner monthly – agreed from April 2005
c)Sports & Leisure Centre fee increase – agreed – Clerk to add to L/Centre agenda
d)Sports & Leisure Centre fencing quotes – agreed to metal fencing quotes – Clerk to follow up
e)Sports & Leisure Centre building work – Cllr Merry to put details together
f)Planters for the Parish – Clerk provided detail and costs, Clerk to purchase concrete planters
g)Database for Parish finances – Cllrs agreed to pay the licence fee of £250.00
h)DDA report and charges – Cllrs agreed to pay fee of £200 + travel expenses for production of report – Clerk to follow up
Meeting moved out of confidential
The date of the next Parish Council meeting has been arranged for Monday March 21st 2005 at 6.00pm in Oakthorpe Leisure Centre
Meeting closed @ 9.10pm
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