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BOTTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL 03/05 UNCONFIRMED
Stephen Clements and Gerald Tickner from ECDC explained the background to the proposed pilot scheme for alternate weekly collections of residual waste in the black sack and recyclable green waste. Changes will be necessary to meet with Government Performance Targets concerning landfill sites (which could result in large penalties) and discussions are in hand for a renewal of contracts in 2007. Alternate weekly collections are in operation in 100 areas, throughout the country, with another 38 seriously considering the option. It is hoped that with the collection of the black sack fortnightly, residents will think carefully and recycle more items. It was agreed that printed information could be improved (details of what happened to the items recycled) and that the older age group should be encouraged to recycle goods. The collection of disposable nappies would need to be addressed but kitchen waste may now be included in the brown sacks – suitably wrapped. It was agreed that Bottisham would be willing to be considered as a pilot area later in the year. There would be good publicity beforehand and the Council would need to be involved to answer queries. This will be an agenda item at the Annual Meeting.
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING - VILLAGE COLLEGE – 7th March 2005
PRESENT - Cllrs Astill, Bailey, Buchanan, Boal, Bryant, O’Dell, San Vicente and Tilley (Chairman) attended. County Cllr Fitch and District Cllrs Leake and McLean attended for part of the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES were received from Cllrs E Clark and Morris
2. MINUTES of the meeting held on 7th February were agreed and signed.
3. MATTERS ARISING Cllr Tilley reported, regretfully, that Nick Clarke had resigned on 28th February because of business commitments. A letter of thanks will be sent and the relevant notices for a replacement Councillor displayed.
Appointment of New Clerk - Cllrs Buchanan and Tilley will attend a meeting on 8th March arranged by CALC to discuss the New National Agreement Model contract for Clerks. Information has been obtained from CALC and an advertisement will be placed firstly, in the CALC Bulletin.
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT a. Cllr Tilley had attended the joint CALC and ECDC evening in February when information was given on the 2005/06 Budget and David Archer outlined the new Planning Structure – the Local Development Framework. This would take some time to come into operation and local village plans or design statements should be prepared in the meantime. Joint meetings with CALC and the County Council may be arranged in future. b. A letter is to be published in the Cresset outlining the Charitable Land Trust Scheme where Councils and local landowners work together to provide homes for purchase by local people. 5. REPORTS OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS.
County Cllr Fitch confirmed that the County Council Tax rate would be increased by 4% for 2005/06. An application has been made for the retention of 2 mobile classrooms on the College Site. Youth Service Funding and Provision was being reviewed.
An amended District Council report was circulated and accepted. It was noted that the new accommodation for Council Offices on the Cambridge Business Park would be purchased and not rented. Cllr Leake stated that Hereward Housing is actively looking to provide more car parking spaces for any development proposals they have for Queens Court Residential Home. The County and District Cllrs then left the meeting.
7. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence as listed to 28th February was noted. A letter has been sent to CALC requesting their advice concerning the completion of the Code of Conduct Review Form.
Additional correspondence received 1st to 7th March 2005 1. CCC Changes to Bus Stop names to enable comprehensive and accurate information to be used in modern technology. Speedwatch Community Action Pack – Driving speeds down in Cambridgeshire 2. ECDC Decision Lists for Council Meeting 22nd February Environment and Transport 24th February Agendas for Personnel Committee on 9th March 3. MISCELLANEOUS - Hereward Herald Spring magazine Community Renewal Network East Feb E Bulletin
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. PLANNING. The report circulated with the agenda was adopted. The Clerk will contact ECDC concerning street naming policy as no reply had been received to our letter of 8th February
b. ENVIRONMENT AND CEMETERY. I. Cemeterya. Reverend Lewis has been unable to provide written proof that the Parish Council has responsibility for the upkeep of the mediaeval boundary walls and neither the Association of Burial Authorities nor the District Council Conservation Department have any written record. The Clerk will speak to Tony Newman ex Parish Councillor and Churchwarden who was involved in the setting up of the Garden of Remembrance in 1976. The ABA has provided information on the procedures if a request is made for the Parish Council to take responsibility and the Council has provided information on grants. b. Cllr Tilley will prepare a cemetery policy paper so that it can be discussed with the Vicar before the Annual Meeting.
c. The Clerk will complete the Burial Ground Report form when the measurements of the cemeteries have been ascertained. It was agreed that plots for cremated remains would be set in the small areas of land between existing graves along the hedge along the Downing Close Vineyard Walk footpath. ii. Environment a. It was noted that the rates charged by the Prospects Trust for village maintenance would increase for 2005/06. A contract will be drawn up for signature at the next meeting. b. Gerald Tickner from ECDC stated that asbestos and other rubbish had been cleared from the Heathway but that litter continued to be left there. It had been agreed with John Cooper from the Countryside Team that the gate would be removed and rising bollards would be set in the ground so that access to illegal tippers would be stopped.
c. A resident has requested that the brick built bus shelter should be removed and that a new one be installed on the Triangle. Whilst some Cllrs felt that this would not be welcomed the Clerk will contact Highways Dept for their advice.
The remaining items on the circulated list will be discussed at the environment committee meeting on 20th April when a new Chairman to replace Nick Clarke will be chosen
c. FINANCE Unallocated reserves held by councils as outlined in the January Bulletin will be discussed at the April meeting.
9. NOTIFIED BUSINESS A letter of thanks will be sent to the Warden of the Village College as pupils have been involved in clearing litter in the village. The Clerk will arrange for the minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting to be printed in the Cresset. 10. ACCOUNTS Signed at the meeting by Cllrs Buchanan and Tilley
S Overton – Salary 285.00Laura Petley – Litter Picking – two rounds 80.00 Emma Loh – Litter Picking – commenced 29th January 40.00 S Overton – second and final part of annual allowance 200.00 S Overton – annual computer allowance 150.00 Next Meeting – Monday 4th April 2005 7.30pm Round Room Bottisham Village College
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