Grampound with Creed Parish Council

Present:

Cllr. Hardaker (Chairman)

Cllr. Blayney

Cllr. Lobb

Cllr. Mrs Lundie

Cllr. Paynter

Cllr. Mrs Sloan

Cllr. Still

Cllr. Mrs Tyler

Cllr. Webb

Cllr. Egerton (RBC)

Mrs Thompson (Clerk)

Minute

AGENDA ITEMS

Action

Chairman’s Welcome and Public Forum – Cllr. Hardaker welcomed Members to the Meeting.

44/2007

Apologies for Absence– Cllr. Hunkin .

45/2007

Members’ Declarations :

1. Declarations of Interest, in Accordance with the Agenda – Cllr. Hardaker declared an interest in item 49a/2007 as one of the planning application is next to his property. Cllrs. Still and Egerton declared for 49e/2007.

2. Declarations of Gifts over £25 – none

Clerk to record

46/2007

Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th March 2007 – AGREED as a true record.

47/2007

Traffic Matters –

1. Bus Shelter – Minute 32a/2007 refers. Cllr. Hardaker reported that planning permission had been granted. He will now arrange delivery. Cllr. Still will speak to Mr Tony Davies regarding installation.

2. Bench, Fore Street – Minute 32a/2007 refers. Cllr. Still reported the landlord of the Dolphin Inn is considering installing a smokers’ shelter, which could double as a bus shelter. Members were concerned at the impact on the conservation area. They felt it would be more appropriate for the smokers’ shelter to be sited at the rear of the building. Members would like to be kept informed. In the meantime provision of a memorial bench will be pursued. Cllr. Tyler will raise the matter with the Tuesday Club. The Clerk reminded Members that Restormel make grants, which could be used for the purchase of a seat.

3. 2 nd Speed Warning Light/Hand-held Speed Device – standing item. Minute 32b/2007 refers. No speed statistics had been received from th e Devon & Cornwall Camera Safety Partnership. Cllr. Hunkin to be asked if he can obtain a copy.

4. Resurfacing – Minute 32c/2007 refers. Members felt the workmen had done an excellent job, however, in some areas tarmac had been spilt, which needs attention. The turning into Old Hill has been damaged and the grass verges need reseeding. The sunken pipe track, below the thatched cottage in Old Hill, had not been repaired. The Clerk to write to County Highways.

Cllr. Tyler pointed out that the Council’s land, by the market cross, is looking scruffy when compared to the new road surface.

• Blocked Drains – noted the drain outside Albenga has been cleared, and CCTV confirms the drain is in good condition.

• Road Signs – RBC has agreed to replace Mill Lane and Pepo Lane road signs. Cllr. Tyler said the Pepo Lane sign was old and it would be better to have this repainted.

• Bollards – residents are to be asked if they can scrub the bollards, prior to them being repainted.

5. Bypass – standing item.

48/2007

Financial Matters

1. Accounts for Payment – Schedule No.1/2007-8, to a value of £4,685.47 was APPROVED for payment. Payment for the bus shelter will be held until the goods have been received and checked.

2. Town Clock – it was AGREED to commit to a 5 years service agreement, to qualify for a 15% discount.

3. Bus Shelter Insurance – the Clerk will ascertain exactly what the manufacturer’s vandalism warranty covers and if this will reduce the quoted insurance premium.

Clerk

49/2007

Planning Matters

1. Planning Committee – Cllr. Still spoke to the Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 nd April 2007.
   
   Cllr. Hardaker read a letter regarding the planning application for Trencreek Farm Country Holiday Par k . The Council has already made their decision on this application. Cllr. Egerton said she has requested a site visit and asked that the Environment Agency also attends. Cllr. Egerton advised checking the planning list for applications just outside the parish, which could impact on our residents.

2. Penhale Farm, Tregony – Minute 34b/2007 refers. There was nil to report. No further action at this stage.

3. Village Appraisal, incl. Affordable Housing – Minute 34c/2007 refers. A leaflet outlining the appraisal findings has been circulated to all households. It was thought beneficial to have a link from our website to the full report on Restormel’s website. It was AGREED to invite representatives from Rosemullion Homes to meet with Members on Monday, 23 rd April 2007 at 7.30pm to set up the consultation process.

4. Conservation Area Appraisal – it was AGREED to invite Ms Kate Newell, Restormel’s Conservation Area Appraisal Officer to talk to the Parish Meeting.

5. Planning Application – Cllrs. Still and Egerton left the Meeting for this item. Cllr. Sloan reported that CCC has refused the Council’s request to classify the Mill Lane to Trevillick footpath as “gold”. She added that the footpath is completely blocked by the dumping of soil from the development adjacent to Copperstones. It was AGREED the Clerk will write to Mr David Juleff and request the path be cleared, to avoid the issue of a CROW Act 130a section 63 notice. Cllr. Hardaker read to the meeting a communication from Restormel, which indicates the field must be reinstated to its original condition once work has finished. The Cornish hedge on the site has been partially demolished, contrary to the terms of the planning permission. It is understood that a retrospective application is to be made.

6. Tree Protection Orders – item referred to the Parish Meeting. The Clerk to obtain a larger map from Ms Joan Wadeson, Restormel.

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50/2007

Public Rights of Way

1. Golden Mill Footbridge – standing item.

2. Mower, Strimmer, etc. – Cllr. Hardaker is no longer able to store the grass cutting equipment and sought an alternative home. Cllr. Lobb offered to house the mower, the strimmer will be kept with Mr Geoff Hodgson.

3. Guided Walk Leaflets – Minute 22b/2007 refers. Noted a grant of £672 has been received towards the total printings costs of £772. Cllr. Webb asked for information to put in the leaflets.

4. Definitive Map – Cllr. Sloan reported she had checked the definitive map, and it is incorrect in respect of footpath no.12. The Clerk will point this out to CCC.

5. Cycle Route – Cllr. Sloan said there are sections of “old” road, which has the potential to be reused as a cycle route. For further discussion.

Clerk

51/2007

Town Hall – Heritage Centre – Minute 23a/2007 refers. Cllr. Hardaker reported the quotations received for building work to carry out repairs to the hall are prohibitively expensive. As a result the working party need to prioritise the more important items.

52/2007

Environmental Issues –

1. Renewable Energy – Minute 24/2007 refers. The reply from Mr Rodda, Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership was not to hand. Deferred to the next meeting.

53/2007

Annual Report – it was AGREED to adopt report. Additional copies to be made available for inclusion with the new residents’ pack.

54/2007

Parish Meeting – the format of the meeting will be the guest speaker (item 49d/2007 refers), followed by reports from the Parish Council, County Councillor, District Councillor and local organisations.

55/2007

Competitions 2007 – Council to consider entering the following:

1. Calor Cornwall Best Village of the Year Competition 2007 – it was AGREED to enter the competition, again, this year. Cllr. Sloan will complete the application form.

2. Cornwall Best Kept Village 2007 – Members did not wish to enter this competition.

Cllr. Sloan

56/2007

Diary Dates – the following items were noted:

1. Quality Council Conference – 12 th June 2007. Members AGREED to support, in principle, the Clerk’s request to attend the conference.

57/2007

Information Only Items –

1. End of Year Accounts – noted the accounts are now ready for review by the Internal Auditor.

2. CCC Unitary Bid – noted a meeting to be held on Tuesday, 24 th April 2007, 6.30pm to 8pm at John Keay House.

3. Good/Youth Citizens’ Award – noted the Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, 20 th April 2007 at 7pm. Cllrs. Blayney and Still will attend.

4. Election Results – Cllr. Still was thanked for all she had done during her time as a Councillor, including the professional manner in which she has chaired Planning Committee Meetings. All Members regretted her decision not to stand for election. The Clerk advised that the Council must co-opt a replacement as soon as possible, or Restormel could call another election to fill the vacancy. Members were asked to give this some thought before the next meeting.

5. Circulation Papers – Cllr. Lobb proposed that each month the Clerk allocates the papers received to a single Councillor to peruse. It was AGREED that In the future, the Clerk will weed out anything she feels is unnecessary, the remaining documents will be circulated to all Members as at present.

Clerk