CHEDWORTH
PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 10th
OCTOBER 2011
PRESENT; Mr P Sibbald (Chairman) Mr A Bell, Mr G Brister,
Mr D Broad.
Miss L Gallagher, Mr J King, Mr T
Watt and Mrs E Broad (Clerk).
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting
held on the 12th September 2011 were
agreed and signed as a true record.
It was agreed to open the meeting to allow Mr
Robson to update the Parish Council on the CLT's project, which he did. As this item had not been included on the
agenda for this meeting it was agreed to include on the agenda for the 14th
November meeting.
Mrs Jess indicated she also wished to bring
an item to the attention of the Parish Council.
The Chairman invited her to speak.
Mrs Jess asked the Parish Council to request the number 55 bus from Moreton in Marsh to Kemble be diverted to the Farm Shop in
Chedworth to allow college students to use it.
Currently the nearest stop for the bus is Fossecross. It was agreed to include this request on the
next agenda. Council then reconvened.
It was felt to be a good idea to put time
aside at the beginning of the meeting to allow the public to raise any
matters. It was suggested this could be
included in the Standing Orders.
MAIN MATTERS:
Taking Stock of Chedworth Parish Council:
a) Setting
of a Four Year Plan: Mr Brister had produced the third draft of the consultation
document which he had circulated. After
some discussion it was agreed that Mr Brister and Mr
Bell would come up with a shorter document which would be circulated with the
Hill and Valley next month. It was
agreed that a ceiling of £100.00 would be allowed for the printing of the
document. The Chairman agreed to speak
to Stuart Lewis regarding the circulation with the Hill and Valley and also
whether Mr Lewis could arrange the printing of the document.
b) Reviewing
Standing Orders: It was agreed that
Mr King would incorporate the suggested amendments and circulate a final draft
for the next meeting.
c) How
to get help from the new Parish Council:
Miss Gallagher had the production of a final draft for circulation in
hand.
Communication between Parish Council and the
Public:
a) Facebook and other Social Media: Miss Gallagher reported this was going well
and she was still looking into joining Twitter and Facebook
so information could be posted on both.
b) The
Parish Council Website: It was
agreed that Mr Bell would assist the Chairman with this. Miss Gallagher undertook to deliver a copy of
the Welcome to Chedworth leaflet to the new residents who had moved in
recently.
Chairman.......................................
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MATTERS FOR UPDATING AND DISCUSSION:
Footpaths:
a) KCH
22, Footpath below Parsonage House:
This was still outstanding. The Chaiman agreed to remind the landowner about it. Discussion ensued about the need to leave
items on the agenda when they were awaiting action from the landowner. It was agreed to contact the original
complainant explaining the Parish Council's actions and if further matters
arise regarding the problem to put it back on the agenda. With regard to this item it was agreed to
reply to Mr Aveline.
b) KCH
44, Footpath near Denfurlong: This was in hand with the landowner.
c) Dangerous
Animal on Footpath: A further reply
had been received from Mrs Duggleby saying she would
speak to Mrs Davidson. Mr Brister had spoken to Mrs Tice and the foal was not
currently in the field.
Traffic in Village and Road Matters:
a) Winter
Maintenance & Grit Provision:
The Chairman reported that the salt and grit was to be put in the barn
at Manor Farm. The Chairman asked for
help in cutting up the drums to hold the gritting salt on Wednesday
evening. Mr Watt volunteered to assist.
b) Purchase
of Grit Spreader: It was agreed to
purchase the Fuji Grit Spreader for £1557.00 plus VAT. GCC would not take responsibility for the
machine or cover it on their insurance but they have agreed to cover half the
cost. Mr King reported on the insurance
aspect. Zurich will include the grit
spreader on insurance provided the full Parish Council insurance is taken up
with them. Allianz, our current insurer,
will not include the spreader on the insurance.
Comparison of equivalent quotes shows that Zurich cost is slightly lower
than the existing Allianz one and also the level of cover is slightly
better. It was noted there will a
£100.00 cancellation fee from Allianz which is deducted from the pro rata
premium refund. It was proposed by Miss
Gallagher and seconded by Mr Watt to transfer the Parish Council insurance
policy to Zurich, agreed. The Clerk and Mr King would work together to transfer
the insurance.
Defibrillators:
a) Purchase
of the Third Defibrillator: A cheque
had been presented from the Chedworth and District Conservative Association for
£785.00 which had been made payable to Chedworth Parish Council so we will have
to send a cheque to the Community Heartbeat Trust. It was agreed to ask the Community Heartbeat Trust
for a statement of account for the third defibrillator so it was clear how much
money still had to be raised. The
Chairman raised the question of further first aid courses before winter sets
in. Mr Broad and Miss Gallagher agreed
to check the availability of the Village Hall so the dates could be arranged
and advertised in the Hill and Valley.
Items Arising from Email:
a) Parish
Council Reserves FOI Request from BBC Radio Gloucestershire: The Clerk reported this had been completed
and sent off. The Clerk was duly
thanked.
Chairman........................................
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b) Signs
to the Seven Tuns and Roman Villa:
The information regarding sign to the Seven Tuns had previously been
given to Mr Davenport Jones. Miss Gallagher
suggested that the item regarding signs to the Roman Villa should be taken off
the agenda as they were just about to shut for the Winter. Mr Broad suggested that the Roman Villa sign
at the top of Tuns Hill needed a clean.
c) Fields
Road Speeding Email from Mr and Mrs Shaftoe: After some discussion it was agreed to invite
Mr Steve Norgate, Road Safety and Traffic Management
Officer who had undertaken the recent checks on Fields Road to the next meeting
and also to invite Mr Shaftoe along.
d) Gloucestershire
HomeBuy Roadshow: Mr Broad reported on this event which had not
been well attended due to very short notice being given.
The Grass Keep Field
a) The
Expiry of Grass
Keep Tenancy 31st October 2011:
Mr Baker had indicated he wished to renew the tenancy. It was agreed to renew the tenancy for a
further six months for the same rent of £140.00. It was further agreed to query if the fencing
identified as previously needing attention by Mr Baker was still outstanding.
b) The
Diggers Opening up Membership: An
email had been received from Joanne Leigh asking if the Parish Council had any
objection to the membership being opened up to the whole of the Hill and Valley
area. This was agreed with one
abstention. The current untidy state of
the site was raised, it was agreed to monitor it.
PLANNING:
Applications:
No objection raised
from Chedworth Parish Council
11/02524/TCONR
The Old Farm Tree Works
CD
7114/E Honey Furlong Conservatory
11/04026/TCONR
Badgers Rake Tree Works
The application for Wooden Stables at The
Summerhouse has been put on hold and details deleted from the website due to an
error in the application.
Cotswold District Council Approval:
CD
1789/H Fosseleigh - Garage
CD
7532/A Wookeys Tump Extension, Garage and Dormer Window
CD
0311/S Apple Cottage Extension
CD
7114/E Honey Furlong Conservatory
11/04291/TCONR Ashcombe
Edge Tree Works No Consultation
11/04121/TCONR
West Meadow Tree Works No Consultation
11/04026/TCONR
Badgers Rake Tree Works
Chairman.......................................
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FINANCE:
1. Bibury (Playing Field Cutting September) £133.20, prop. A Bell, sec. D Broad.
2.
Chess Storage and Interiors Ltd (Fuji Salt Spreader & Light)
£1868.40, prop.
P Sibbald, sec. J King.
3.
Council in receipt of £1535.00 Part Precept from CDC.
CORRESPONDENCE:
a) CDC
Community Resilience Update:
Information on producing an Emergency Plan had been received. It was agreed not to proceed with a plan at
present.
b) Gloucestershire
Wildlife Trust Report 2011:
Noted. Mr King pointed out that
there was a major loss of wildlife reported in Gloucestershire.
c) Boundary
Commission 2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in England
Noted.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Items for the Hill and Valley:
Several items to be included were identified.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Mr
King raised this. It was agreed to think
about it and discuss further at the next meeting.
The meeting concluded at 9.25 pm.
NEXT MEETING: Monday
14th November 2011 at 7.30 pm.
Chairman.....................................
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