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BOTTISHAM
PARISH COUNCIL 9/02 Minutes
of Council Meeting held in the Village College - 7th October
2002 There
was a 15 minute public question time session before the start of the
meeting but there were no questions. Present
- Councillors Boal, Bryant, Buchanan, Laister, Leake, McCartney, Rayment,
O’Dell and Tilley. Cllr Buchanan chaired the meeting. Mr Carlton
attended as an observer. 1. Apologies. Cllr
Walker who was in hospital. Cllr Astill attended later. 2. Minutes of the
meeting of 2nd September were agreed and signed. 3. Matters Arising A.
The name of ‘College Field’ for the development off Bell Road has
been questioned. ECDC and the Housing Association will contact us. Our
suggested list of names was given to Andrew Budden who has a long term
illness. Cllr Tilley will contact Nigel McCurdey to ascertain the height
of the brick wall (to replace the planned fence) to the side of the
first property. Ba.
The trees near the poorly situated School warning sign in the High St
have not been trimmed. The Clerk will speak to Philip Sharpe. Bc.
David Groom has confirmed that it is too costly to provide coloured
tarmac during the resurfacing of the High St. The Environment committee
will prepare an application under the jointly funded minor improvement
scheme for 2003/2004 for traffic calming measures, including a marked
bus bay at the end of the yellow lines at the High St junction with
Beechwood Avenue. Bd.
Correspondence with Highways Dept has confirmed that there are no
resources available for the
A1303 footpath to be resurfaced. We have still not been advised what
evidence was used to make the statement
‘the path is suitable for the use it gets and it is not a
strategic link in overall network terms’ and the Clerk will write
again to David Groom. Be.
Cllr Fitch had met Mr Mugridge Assistant Engineer, Accident
Investigation Team to discuss the Bell Rd/ A1303 junction. It was agreed
that the County Highways budget would provide an island with a lit
bollard at the beginning of the red tarmac strip on the approach from
Cambridge as soon as possible to stop dangerous overtaking on the A1303. C.
We will be contacted by Colin Luscombe, Head of Estates for the Police
Dept about the future use of the vacated Police Building in Bell Road.
Speed checks have taken place in Lode Road and checks by PC Hurry and
the Traffic Wardens will be done in Beechwood Ave at the end of the
school day soon. D.
There are still some commemorative jubilee mugs to be delivered by Cllr
Buchanan. Any remaining mugs are to be offered for sale from a stall on
the Triangle. E.
Bottisham was awarded a signed framed certificate in the Village of the
Year Competition. We were highly commended in the services available for
older villagers. The certificate is to be offered to Queen’s Court to
be displayed. F.
A public meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 5th November with a
representative from 24 Seven to discuss electricity supply problems.
Details of recent breakdowns with explanations of the causes will be
copied for Cllrs and printed in the Cresset. Representatives from Quy
and Lode Parish Councils will be invited. G.
The outstanding payment of £15 from the second culprit for damage to
Round Room pictures has been paid. H Cllrs Boal and Tilley will meet representatives from the
Primary School on 30th October to discuss the renewal of the Adventurers
Playground Licensing Agreement. Maintenance and replacement of the
equipment will also be
considered. The Premises Committee for the Governors at Bottisham
Village College have yet to meet to discuss the placing of swings on
College grounds. 4.
Chairman’s Report 1. The signing of our commitment to the Race Relations
(Amendment) Act 2000 will be an agenda item at the next meeting. 2.
The Court Case concerning the planning application 02/00294/FUL for 44
Lode Road is continuing. 3.
The group seeking to establish the provision of a Broadband connection
to Bottisham have asked for a further letter of support from the Parish
Council. 5.
Reports of County and District Councillors. Cllr
Fitch reported on County matters. An environmental assessment of the
consequences of building a new terminal building at Marshalls is in
preparation. The examination in public of the Structure Plan starts in
early November. Vetting procedures for County Council staff in schools
and for school bus drivers are in place and up to date. Storage
facilities for bicycles are to be provided at Park and Ride sites. Speed
cameras are to be set up on the Soham bypass. New plans are to be
submitted for the Fordham by pass. Trading Standards Department warn
against the phoney goods on sale at Car Boot Sales. The GCSE results at
Bottisham Village College were good and above average. Social services
Charges are to be increased during the financial year. This followed a
substantial increase in April and was a result of minimal consultation
over the summer holiday period. The Clerk will write to John Powley
Cabinet Member for Social Services to express our concerns. Local
Government financing has been reviewed by Central Government and
Cambridgeshire could lose up to £11million or have an increase of up to
£30million. The actual amount should be known in early December. Cllr Leake’s District Council report circulated with the minutes gave details of the Green Waste Recyclying scheme expected to start in Bottisham in the next few weeks. ECDC have been presented with a special award from British Glass for the large amount of bottles and jars recycled. The next issue of Connections should be delivered soon. 6.
CORRESPONDENCE 3rd September - 3rd October 2002 a.
ACRE - Details, Agenda and relative papers of
AGM Thursday 10th October Updated
details of Local facilities form completed for Acre records . Copy
of Harvest Magazine for September/October b.
CALC. - Special edition 6 of Bulletin circulated with agendas - copy of model
Financial Regulations to be copied to Finance Committee members for
discussion. Agenda,
papers and details of resolutions for Annual Meeting on 12th October. Freedom
of Information Act - several papers - to be an agenda item at November
meeting. Details
of Accounts Workshop 9th November. Copy
of the CALC Constitution Details
of Wildlife Training Workshops to December 2002 c.
CCC Briefing
paper on Local Authority Services pre budget 2003/2004 circulated to
Cllrs. Details
of Experience Corps Scheme
for over 50’s to offer skills/ experiences to others. Copy
of Cambridgeshire Local Transport Plan Annual Progress Report (APT)
2001-2002 d.
Government Department Correspondence Countryside
Agency - Rural Services Standards 2002
Details of new qualification scheme for Parish Clerks
Invitation to apply for Doorstep Greens Grant Freedom
of Information Act 2000 - Declaration
form accepting Model Publication Scheme or details of a specific scheme
to be submitted by 31st December e
ECDC. - Details of Community Safety Partnership meeting 30th October Parish
Precepts initial letter re 2002/2003 Parish budget Brochure
for Arts in Cambridge on Tour October to December Decision
Lists for :-
Community services Committee
3rd September
Planning Committee
4th September
Environment and Transport Committee
10th September
Policy and Resources Committee
11th September Meeting
Agendas f.
Additional post - Cambs Constabulary list of crimes recorded for August 2002
- 7
for Bottisham
September
- 5 for
Bottisham Histon
Police Sector September and October Newsletters Details
of Sawston Community Police meeting 10th Oct - Cllrs Boal and Tilley
informed Details
of Histon Community Police Forum meeting 29th October. Cllrs Boal and
Rayment to attend Copy
of Clerks and Councils Direct for September - information on the
Changing Face of Rural Crime Production Section 17 of the Crime and
Disorder Act 1998 in box file for general reading Care
Network Newsletter September 2002 Hereward
Housing Report 2002 and September Newsletter Copy
of Association of Burial Authorities information July/September Details
of Conference re successful running of voluntary organisations 29th
October at Duxford Air base cost £40. Conference
at Ely Maltings 1st November - The Challenge of Climate Change. 7. Committee
reports A.
Planning 1.
Planning Approvals made by ECDC since last Council meeting. a.
02/00606/FUL 31 Tunbridge Lane (old Surgery) erection of 3 dwellings. b.
02/00324/FUL - Demolition of a pair of semi-detached houses and erection
of 4 town houses at 82-84 Beechwood Avenue 2.
Planning applications sent to ECDC with the following comments :- a. 02/00815/FUL - 117 High Street (Noel’s Cottage) carport and
bedroom extension - no objection but a thatched roof requested as this
is within the conservation area. An amendment
for a reduction in the roof pitch has since been received and is
under discussion b.
02/00849/RMA - 42A High Street - demolish single storey structure and
erect a one bed roomed house - no objections but regret losing a retail
outlet without a replacement being incorporated in the development. 3.
Planning Application under consideration, a. 02/00847/FUL Parsonage House 106 High St - double detached
garage to front of the property. 4.
Other matters a.
A tree preservation order E/03/02 made
on 3rd July on the lime tree in the back garden of 18 Arber Close has
not been confirmed. The Tree Officer Cathy White was most helpful. b.
Planning meeting held with Geoff Hall, Principal Forward Planning
Officer, Nigel McCurdy from ECDC Planning Department and Cllr John
Abbott Chairman of both the Council and the Planning Committee on 18th
September was positive and productive. c. Parish Plan. discussed at Sept 18th meeting d.
E/0300902/CW (Cambridge County Council) Green Gables Newmarket Rd -
retrospective application for use of land as a scrapyard.
A site meeting was held on 18th September and Helen Wass has
responded to our comments. The street way needs to be made more
accessible and a decision made about the area set aside for mobile homes
and questions on access answered. A meeting on 9th Oct. will consider
this application. e. 02/00294/FUL - 44 Lode Road - demolition of bungalow and
erection of 2 houses. Planning permission given. High Court case is in
progress to question the judgment. f. Bidwells are preparing a draft development plan for housing
near the new surgery in Tunbridge Lane. Copy of Appraisal document and
comments by ACRE on the report sent. Cllrs Buchanan and Tilley will meet
Mr Hopwood to voice thoughts and ideas on behalf of the village. Provision of footpath to new Surgery from Park Estate to be
considered. B. Environment 1.
Cllr Astill reported that a kissing gate had been ordered and
arrangements made with Mr Bugg to clear the present gate and erect the
new gate on the Bendyshe Farm footpath. This work will be funded with a
grant from the Parish Paths partnership and Cllr Astill had met the
officers when he attended a Farm Walk recently. 2. An answer to our request for a CCTV from the disused Ely Car
Park units is expected later this month.
Mr Harding has been reminded that our claim was made last
December. 3.
Joel Morgan, has quoted £105 for the work as seen on the roof
of the bus shelter in the High St. This was agreed with a proviso
that Cllr Boal or the Clerk should be contacted if extra expense was
necessary after further inspection. Tenders were not submitted by Kim Sheldrick and Matt Merri. 4.
Mr Bugg has completed the removal of undergrowth at the Village Pump
situated outside 53/55 Bell Road. A letter has been received from Mrs
Pearson thanking the Council and volunteering to maintain the site once
the pump and fence have been painted. 5. Andrew Tipple from Eastern Highways visited Bottisham on 18th
Sept to check on the uneven dropped kerbs in Lode Road/ High Street and
the stones left by contractors on the grass in Lode Rd causing concern
to Mr Bugg when grasscutting. The
Clerk will contact Mr Tipple. 6.
Cllr Astill will check the condition of the permissive path from Cedar
Walk to the High St. 7.
The hawthorn tree to the rear of 16 Spring Lane in the cemetery hedge
will be considered for removal as the tree is dying. The Tree Officer
Cathy White will be asked to check the safety and any tree work
necessary on this and the lime trees on the cemetery path backing on to
Downing Close. 8. Lee Nightingale has resigned as litter picker and an advert
has been placed in the notice boards. 9.
The condition of the path between Downing Close and the High St. needs
to be considered. 10.
Wasp nests in the cemetery and the bus shelter in the High St have been dealt with. 11.
The ownership of the tree, with low branches requiring trimming, outside
8 Tunbridge Close is to be ascertained. C.
Finance. 1.
The precept meeting will be held on Mon 25th November at 7.30 pm in the
Round Room 2.
The Clerk will contact Alan Fair the Clerk from Brinkley to act as our
internal auditor. D.
Cemetery Cllr Laister reported that :- i.
Information from the County Council Property and Procurement Division,
Legal Department concerning land suitable for a new cemetery is still
awaited. Following advice from the CALC County Secretary the Clerk will
write asking the date when the information can be expected. ii.
An additional 55 grave spaces have been identified in the current
cemetery following a comprehensive review by
Cllrs Laister, McCartney and the Clerk. There is too, additional
space available along side the path for a line of children’s
graves. iii.
The charging policy was considered and it was confirmed that the
charge of £45 for a grave space is for a single or double depth plot.
The Clerk has charged £90 for a double depth plot each since her
appointment and will arrange for the necessary refunds to be made. The
level of fees for 2003/2004 will be discussed at the Precept meeting. iv.
Guidelines need to be made at the next cemetery meeting about the
maintenance of plots by the bereaved and the areas of planting allowed.
The Clerk will write in the meantime to one villager who has used the
complete 9ft by 4ft space. v. The Clerk will obtain a list of
contractors for the repair or replacement of footpaths to Holy
Trinity Church. She will contact Shirley Blake at ECDC concerning the
availability of a grant. A member of the Parochial Church Council or the
Diocese will be invited to attend a meeting to discuss this matter. vi.
Cllr Laister will complete the application form for 10 yew and 5
holly saplings freely available under the Parish Planting Scheme. These
will be planted in December. Mr Bugg will be asked to remove 2 alder
trees and an old pine tree and to coppice an ash and sycamore tree. Cllr
Buchanan will place a poster in the Royal British Legion requesting help
in clearing the hedge of weeds and ivy. vii.
Mr Bugg has advised that there is a blocked soakaway in the gully on the
north side of the Church. The Clerk will contact the Churchwarden. vii.
It was agreed that a payment of £120 should be made to E J Webb
and Son because a second grave needed to be prepared after
a resident requested two graves side by side. Inadvertently
payment had been made for a double depth grave on instructions from the
Funeral Director acting for her. 8. Notified business. a. Cllr Buchanan will investigate the premises at the old
Telephone exchange in Bradfords Close presently available to let as a
possible Parish Council Office. b. Cllr Leake has been in contact with Kelly Green at ECDC about
the poor condition of the Millennium Oak Tree. c. Cllr McCartney suggested the planting of trees to the south
side of the Scout Hut where the sunflowers have grown successfully this
year. 9.
Accounts The
following cheques were signed TXU
Energi - monthly account
8.61 Mr
Bugg - 9th village /
churchyard and cemetery
cuts
500.00 T
Bugg - clearing of area around pump Bell Rd
140.00 S
F Overton - Salary 246.00 S
F Overton - Stationery office items
33.00 H
Buchanan - Stationery office items
18.00 Eastern
Contracting - quarterly maintenance
30.57 E
J Webb and Son - digging of second grave plot
120.00 CCC
Bottisham Village College - room hire duplicated cheque
original cheque 1076 to be stopped
57.52 10.
Next Meeting Monday 4th November 2002. 7.30pm
Round Room at Bottisham Village College
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