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BOTTISHAM PARISH COUNCIL 9/04 UNCONFIRMED
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE COLLEGE – 6th September 2004
PRESENT - Cllrs Boal, Bryant, Buchanan, Clark, Clarke, and Tilley attended. District Cllr McLean attended for part of the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES were received from Cllrs Astill and O’Dell, County Cllr Fitch and District Cllr Leake.
2. CO-OPTION OF COUNCILLORS It was proposed by Cllr Tilley and agreed unanimously that Alan Bailey, Carol Morris and Sandra San Vicente the 3 applicants for the vacancies to be filled by co-option be elected. Declarations of acceptance were signed and they remained at the meeting. 2 other residents have expressed interest in joining the Council.
3. MINUTES for the meeting held on 5th July were agreed and signed.
4. MATTERS ARISING These were dealt with under specific agenda items.
5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT a. Cllr Tilley reported on the meeting of 18th August to discuss ECDC future office requirements. The questionnaire sent for completion by the Parish Council will be returned noting that there is no consensus of opinion but that individual Cllrs will complete the forms issued to them. b. Cllr Tilley reported that 40 Parish Council Chairmen attended the CALC meeting on 3rd September. It covered the running of Council meetings. It would appear that our meetings are conducted in a professional manner.
6. REPORTS OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS. The report issued with the Agenda by County Cllr Fitch was accepted.
District Cllr McLean reported on matters arising from the minutes of 5th July. a. Any green waste, which is too large for the brown sacks, may be placed in a cardboard box. Brown sacks should be replaced on a 1-1 basis. This will be in the Cresset District Council notes. b. Vouchers are no longer available to previous users of the Bottisham Broadband Project.
Cllr McLean tabled a paper covering the closure of Ely Swimming Pool on 5th January 2005 for essential repairs and grants available to community organizations and individuals for the installation of solar power hot water heating. It was noted that the number of households on the Council tax register has increased by 2000 households over the last 3 years keeping East Cambs near the top of the national growth rates. Cllr McLean will question the unclear information on the Trilogy website concerning signing up to join the system. It was noted that BT are increasing the size of the site areas in East Cambs. A site is still being sought for the recycling of plastic items. Cllr McLean will ascertain the likely size of the container required and details of the items to be collected.
7. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence as listed to 26th August was noted. Additional correspondence received 27th August – 6th September a. ECDC. A request for up-to date information on facilities within Bottisham will be answered. Healthy Living Magazine for Autumn 2004 Policy and Resources Decision List for the meeting on 23rd August b. ELY SECTOR POLICE FORCE 4 crimes recorded for Bottisham for August. c. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Networking East Publication – connecting People, Places and Issues in Community Regeneration. Consultation papers relating to a draft code for Local Government Employees and a review of the restrictions of the political activities of Local Authority employees and pay of political assistants.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING. The report of the position at 26th August as circulated was adopted.Cllr Buchanan reported that Matters arising from the minutes of 5th July - a. Cllrs Leake and McLean are continuing to make enquiries about the Chapel at Green Gables at Muckdungle Corner to investigate whether a planning application for change of use has been made. b. The Bowling Club has made formal application for the display of advertising material.
Comments have been sent to ECDC for the following applicationsa. 04/00940/FUL – Swynford Paddocks Hotel – Construction of new single storey fitness and leisure suite. This is a large development on a large site. It is close to neighbours and we believe that there will be objections from them. We have concerns about the landscaping of the area and question whether any mature trees will be disturbed. Are there any Tree Preservation Orders on this site? There will be an increase in traffic onto a busy road. When a site visit is made the site should be viewed as a whole including the 2 large marquees on the site. On planning grounds we have no objections. A copy of the Council’s comments will be made for Cllr McLean. Mr Bell and Mr Chennells who attended the meeting whilst this application was discussed will also be sent copies. Copies of their letters to ECDC are held in the file. b. 04/00985/FUL – 3 Stocks Close – Single storey extension to the rear of the property. To extend the length of the storeroom. No objections c. 04/01017/FUL – Badgers Holt 1 West Walk - 1.8m wall around southern boundary adjacent to West Walk. No objection as this will replace a very poor hedge. d. 04/00989/FUL – 59 Jenyns Close – single storey extension. No objection. Cllr San Vicente declared an interest as the owner of the property. The recommendation had been referred to ECDC before she was co-opted on to the Council. The full Council gave formal approval to these comments.
Applications under consideration 04/01053/FUL – 24 Peacock Drive – Lean to extension of a single storey porch/conservatory
Other matters a. There has been a stop to the development in Arber Close (previously Cremgah) under application 03/00111/FUL. A further application is awaited so that work can recommence. b. 03/01152/FUL – Land adjacent to 42 Bell Road. A copy of the amended plan as agreed in December 2003 has now been received. c. The Traveller’s Liaison Officer from ECDC has been asked to visit the A1303 site where a caravan has appeared again.
b. ENVIRONMENT AND CEMETERY. The report of the position to 26th August was discussed.
The Environmental meeting arranged for 21st July 2004 was not held. A meeting will be arranged in September.
a. A1303 – Bell Road Junction. Correspondence will continue with Malcolm Mugridge of the CCC Accident Investigation Team as the Council feels that the safety of villagers would be improved by speed restrictions in this area. The Police need to arrange speed checks and the support of County Councillor Fitch will be requested. b. Eastern Tree Surgery has been asked to remove a large branch on a tree overhanging Bell Rd footpath. c. Jointly Funded Minor Improvement Scheme. The interactive Speed signs need to be activated before the village contribution of £900 is made. The claim for 2005/06 will be discussed at the environmental meeting. d. Highway work. i. Remedial work to the newly installed dropped kerbs at the Triangle is awaited. ii. Re-surfacing of High St completed but yellow lines from Post Box to corner of Beechwood Avenue still to be re-instated by W S Atkins. iii. Work on footpath in Bell Road near St Peters Field and footpath work on Park Estate is to be completed shortly e. Bell Rd footpath adjacent to the Bell Public House kerbing and resurfacing will be completed shortly. The Clerk will ask Andrew Tipple CCC Highways to arrange for the continuation of cycle path markings. f. Mr Bugg will commence the work in the Churchyard as itemized, in September. He has confirmed that a 11th and possibly a 12th grass cut will be necessary this year. g. Parish Paths Partnership. Cllr Astill has ordered a kissing gate for the A1303 end of footpath through the CCC Countryside Services to save delivery charges. This will be available by October. h. Public Lighting maintenance and Services changes agreed as stated. i. Hereward Housing. A letter is awaited concerning the alterations to the fence to the rear of 20 Downing Close. j. X11 and X12 buses to come through the village for some of the daily services still in hand.
The Clerk reported on the following items a. A pane of glass has been smashed in the A1303 bus shelter. Cllr O’Dell will be asked to arrange for new panel to be installed. b. The cherry tree to the front of 15 Tunbridge Close is to be felled on the advice of the Tree Officer. Cllr Fitch (owner of the property) will make a donation of £40 towards the cost. c. A decision concerning the donation of a seat in memory of a resident in the Churchyard was deferred until the next meeting.
CemeteryCllrs Boal, Clarke and Tilley have yet to meet with the David Lewis, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church to discuss a new policy concerning maintenance, burials and the burial of cremated remains. A recommendation on policy needs to be prepared for the next council meeting.
c. FINANCENothing to report.
9. NOTIFIED BUSINESS
a. Cllr Buchanan has arranged a reception on 10th September for John Walker. A framed certificate will be presented to him giving him the Honorary position of an Elder of the Parish of Bottisham. The Clerk will contact the Newmarket Journal. b. It was agreed that Cllrs Bailey and San Vicente would serve on the environment committee and Cllr Morris on the Planning Committee. Committee membership will be reviewed in April 2005.
9. ACCOUNTS Signed on 21st June by Cllrs Buchanan and Boal
E-on Energy Electricity Income Account – quarterly maintenance 25.85 Anglian Water - water usage in churchyard 4.59
Signed on 29th June by Cllrs Buchanan and Boal
T Bugg – 6h village and churchyard and cemetery grass cuts 517.00 The Prospects Trust –Clearing of Church and Downing Close paths 51.00T Bugg – 7h village and churchyard/cemetery and 3rd old cemetery grass cuts 564.00 Leo Bond – Litter Picking 25.00
Signed on 24th August by Cllrs Buchanan and Tilley
CALC – Chairman’s meeting 3rd September 30.00
Signed at the meeting by Cllrs Clark and Clarke
S Overton – Salary July and August 570.00Laura Petley – Litter Picking – two rounds 50.00 Leo Bond – Litter Picking 20.00 Laura Petley – Delivery of Council letter 18.00 First Copy Corporation – Printing of Council Letter 56.00 The Prospects Trust –Clearing of Golden Ball path 68.00T Bugg – 8h village and churchyard and cemetery grass cuts 517.00
Next Meeting – Monday 4th October 2004 7.30pm Round Room at Bottisham Village College
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