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UNCONFIRMEDBOTTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL 10/03
Minutes of Council Meeting held in the Village College – 3rd November 2003
Present - Cllrs Astill, Boal, Bryant, Buchanan, Clark, Clarke, Laister, McCartney, O’Dell, Tilley (Chairman). County Cllr Fitch and District Cllrs Leake and McLean attended for part of the meeting. Five villagers attended for the majority of the meeting. 1. Apologies were received from Cllr Walker who was unwell. 2. Minutes of the meeting of 6th October were agreed and signed. 3. Matters Arising a. Keith Waters, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council remains committed to holding the Council tax rise to a maximum of 6% for 2004/05. The Council is looking hard at the idea of Council tax discounts for OAPS. b. The Clerk to Cambridgeshire Police Authority has confirmed that Police Officers who obtain early retirement on grounds of ill health are strongly scrutinized and regular reviews made after they have left the service. c. Cllr Astill was thanked for producing information about the village for inclusion in an ECDC Guide. d. The Clerk has received detailed information on crimes committed locally by telephone recently. It was agreed that if the next newsletter does not provide sufficient information as to the nature of crimes a letter is to be sent to Inspector Howell. 4. Youth Action Group. – the minutes and accompanying papers of the 8th October meeting were accepted. There was lively discussion concerning the letter in the November Cresset signed by Cllrs Buchanan and Clarke. It was accepted that the letter had been written by them as individuals and that parts of it did not reflect the views of the full Council The village seems to be divided on this matter but as a society the Council has a desire to help disaffected youngsters. It was agreed that the majority of young children are first class citizens and that we do have a safe village when compared with some nearby. It was unanimously agreed that the formation of a Group to be run as a Community Project with Parish Council Support was a worthwhile project. An open meeting has been arranged for Monday 10th November. There will be an introduction of the issues - generally setting the scene, a presentation from John Batchelor who had set up a group in Linton 5 years ago and a presentation by a representative group of youngsters (well behaved and anti social children) arranged by Colin Thomas and a young youth worker. There would be a proposal of the way forward and it was hoped that those attending the meeting would volunteer to help in various ways. Offers of funding have been received and would be announced at the meeting.
5. Chairman’s Report a. The Chairman had written to Park Estate (Bottisham) Resident’s Society Ltd explaining why 4 Cllrs who are members of that Society declared an interest when the matter was discussed at the meeting on 1st September 2003. b. The Chairman reported on the Parish Forum meeting held at Ely on 16th October. i. ECDC is trying to make savings on projects currently in hand in order to hold the council tax increase to a maximum of 2½% for 2004/05. ii. ECDC are still considering the idea of Community Police Support Officers
6. Reports of County and District Councillors. County Councillor James Fitch reported that the Education and Social Services budgets for 2004/05 are likely to increase making the commitment to hold the maximum increase in Council tax for 2004/05 to 6% difficult. The initial visits for consideration of the Jointly Funded Minor Improvement Scheme for 2004/05 have been made. The Environment Chairman will speak to John Richards (Highways Department) to discuss the requested bids. Red strips and 30mph painted road signs could be provided at each of the 4 entrances to the village, but provision of chicanes or humps would be restricted to Bell Rd and High St White Swan entrances. A pedestrian crossing at the shops is not possible because of the parking areas. District Cllrs Leake and McLean written report was accepted. Cllr Buchanan advised Cllrs Leake and McLean of recent problems. Copies of the amended plans for 42a High Street approved by ECDC had not been sent to the Parish Council. New systems are to be put in place to rectify this omission. The request by the Parish Council for the decision on 03/00800/FUL - Cremgah for a site visit and decision by mediation or committee hearing had not been acted on. An apology had been given and the new tem leader will shortly visit the village for a tour of recent developments, good and bad and will attend a Council meeting in February.
The meeting was suspended to allow Mrs Myking to speak concerning application (03/00951/03) for the garage roof to be raised on the adjoining property – Tudor House. She was concerned that her objections (reduced lighting to her living room as a result of this alteration) had not been recognized by the Parish or District Councils. The decision made followed the recommendations in the current guide to “Good Practice to Planning for daylight and sunlight”. This was a delegated decision so Cllrs Leake and McLean were not involved in the decision. They will try to help and the Chairman will meet Mrs Myking to explain the principles of parish involvement in the planning procedures. It was agreed that a note would appear in the Cresset to request those objecting to applications to send copies of correspondence to District Cllrs and the Parish Clerk. The meeting was reconvened.
7. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence as listed to 27th 0ctober was noted and adopted. Additional correspondence a. CALC Minutes of the meeting of 16th October of the East Cambridgeshire District Association. Copy of the Annual Review and Accounts for NALC for 2002/03b. Government Department Correspondence - Standards Board Bulletin no 12 c. ECDC – Decision List for Community Services Committee for 23rd October d.. Additional post Local Council Review for October
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PLANNING. Planning notes to 27th October issued with the agenda were adopted. Cllr Buchanan reported on a meeting held on 28th October 2003 Approval received from ECDC03/00982/FUL – 7 Rowley Gardens – Alter existing entrance to form covered porch.
Planning Applications comments returned to ECDC. 1. 03/01008/FUL – Whitelands, Newmarket Road – Change of use of redundant farm buildings to workshop and storage for stone worker. No objections. 2. 03/01102/FUL – 52 Lode Road – side extension and bay windows. No objections. This will not impinge on anyone and will balance up the site. 3. 03/00918/RMA Land adjacent to 42 Bell Rd – erection of 6 new dwellings, 4X3 bed houses and 2X2 bed houses. Application withdrawn 03/01120/FUL – Subsequent application on the same site for 6 new dwellings as above. No objection in principle. However, Bell Road is a busy road and with the new site of 14 houses opposite and with a cycle way we feel this should be considered by the Highway Authority. We hope that because it is a cul de sac the turning circles are adequate. There is a Tree Preservation order for a walnut tree on this land signed on 14th Oct. 2003 4. 03/0855/FUL – former A1303 Service Station, Newmarket Rd – New workshop and offices in connection with the applicant’s existing business. This is an application we again support and couldn’t understand why the previous application was refused. The problems raised by ECDC have been addressed. 5. 03/00166/FUL – rear of 17 High St – erection of bungalow and new garage. Appeal reference – APP/V0510/A/03/1128704 Previous comments reiterated and the following added. The usefulness of a bungalow socially is an asset to the village. The reality of the traffic problems could be resolved. They should not be overstated without considering the reality of the site. Other matters A. Comprehensive Performance Assessment papers from ECDC relating to Balanced Housing Markets. Form completed. We feel that ECDC do not come out of this well. The terms of reference for this committee will be considered by the February meeting.
B. ENVIRONMENT The minutes of the meeting held on 24th October were adopted a. Bus Shelter A1303. Ed Rank is to provide and estimate for replacing the glass panels with metal. The Clerk will contact the manufacturers for an estimate for replacement metal. Quotations for replacement glass will be acknowledged. b. The Union flag will be kept by the British Legion. It is to be flown on the village pole on relevant dates. Albert Rank will prepare a flagpole for permanent display of our American flag. A faculty is being obtained by the Churchwarden for this. c. The new signage for the Children’s play area is to be installed shortly. d. The Heathway. £500 has been reserved from the current years environmental budget for start up costs for this project. Cllr Walker will head this working party and Cllrs Astill, Laister McCartney and Tilley will also be involved. e. Anglian Water reported that significant capital works have been carried out and the flows through the network have been reduced. A bid is to be included covering the Bottisham area in the next investment programme. It was agreed that in view of the few recent problems we would not ask for a representative to attend a meeting at the moment. f. The new seat purchased for outside the Post Office is too heavy to be moved at each end of the day. The recently repaired old seat has been put back to its original position. Mr Thompson was thanked for allowing the seat to be placed in front of his property and for taking the seat into the shop overnight. It was accepted that when the original seat is replaced a lightweight seat should be purchased. The newly purchased seat is held by Mr Frost and may be used in the cemetery. It was agreed that a permanent seat should not be situated in the Triangle /shops area. g. The reinstatement of the Bell Road path is being dealt with by Andrew Tipple. The moving of the 30mph village entrance sign at Bell Rd is dependent on another lighting standard being installed.h. Cllr Astill will arrange for the motor cycle post from Newman’s Farm to be taken to Cllr Boal. This will be collected from him and installed at Jenyns Close by the Highways Department.
C. FINANCEA meeting to discuss the 2004/05 Budget will be held on 4th November
D. CEMETERY Andrew Tipple has advised that the footpath between the Church gates should be resurfaced in early November The Prospect Trust will remove epicormic growth from trees within the Churchyard and tidy the area during the winter months. Mr Bugg will remove the pile of soil from the corner of the cemetery. A sign will be made to prevent parking outside the Church gates. Cllr Laister will contact the Churchwarden for permission to place the notice. The seat recently purchased by the Environment committee may be placed in the Churchyard or the cemetery. A villager wishes to purchase a seat for this area in memory of her husband. Cllr Laister will speak to her and the cemetery committee will discuss where it will be situated.A brief report was given on the 2004/05 precept to be determined at the Finance meeting.
9. Notified business - None The Clerk will write to the Village College concerning the collection of rubbish outside the Youth Centre.
18. Accounts The following cheques were signed at the meeting by Cllrs Laister and O,Dell.
Post Office Ltd – TXU Energi monthly payment 8.61 S Overton – Salary – 271.00 Laura Petley – Litter Picking 20.00 Leo Bond – Litter Picking 20.00 CALC – 5 copies of Standing Orders and Chairmanship 32.50 Byron Engraving – cleaning sign for Children’s Play Area 3.80 David Frost – repair and repaint Post Office seat 50.00 David Frost – installation of flagpole 65.00 CALC – Chairman’s Workshop 28th November 5.00 Bottisham Community Primary School - ½ repairs to train 135.00 David Frost – repair and repaint Primary School notice board 20.00 The Flag Workshop – Purchase of Union Flag 59.67 Signwork – new signage Children’s play area 78.73
Next Meeting Monday 1st December 2003 7.30pm Round Room at Bottisham Village College
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