MINUTES OF A MEETING OF LONGPARISH PARISH COUNCIL |
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COMMITTEE ROOM OF THE VILLAGE HALL ON APRIL 2, 2001 at 19.30 |
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Mr R Dawnay (Chairman) |
Mr J Barber (Vice-Chairman) |
Mr J Woodcock |
Mrs M J Darrah |
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Mr R Bourne |
Mrs J Jolliffe |
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Mr C Dewbury |
Mrs G J Goodliffe |
IN ATTENDANCE Mr P H Jarrett (Clerk)
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APOLOGIES Mr I Bush |
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APPOINTMENT OF CLERKThe Chairman told councillors that interviews for the post of Clerk to the Council had been conducted on 21 March 2001, and that the interviewing panel recommended the appointment of Mr Paul Jarrett with effect from 1 April 2001. The appointment was agreed nem con, and Mr Jarrett was formally invited to join the meeting. |
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CO-OPTION OF A NEW COUNCILLORMrs Jo Clear had indicated her willingness to stand for co-option, and Mr Dawnay believed that she would be particularly valuable to the Council as a representative resident of North Acre. As Mrs Clear was in attendance at the meeting as a member of the public, Mr Dawnay invited her to address members of the Council. She said that having lived in the village for 27 years, and having raised four children here, she had an overall general knowledge and deep interest in matters concerning the welfare of the village. As she was past retiring age, she also had the time to offer. PROPOSED Mr Barber; SECONDED Mr Bourne; and AGREED NEM CON that Mrs Jo Clear be co-opted as a member of Longparish Parish Council with immediate effect. Mrs Clear joined the meeting, and was formally welcomed to the Council by Mr Dawnay. |
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGThe minutes of the meeting were agreed and signed as a true record. |
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MATTERS ARISING |
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Mr Bourne queried the current position of Council Standing Orders. The Chairman suggested that change proposals should be included as an agenda item for the next Parish Council meeting. |
CLERK |
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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF 12 MARCH 2001The minutes of the meeting of 12 March were agreed and signed as a true record. |
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MATTERS ARISING01/26 Playground
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Mr Dawnay suggested that the subject of the playground and its maintenance should be made a specific agenda item for the next meeting. |
CLERK |
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PLANNINGTVN.04661/3 - Tudor Cottage Erection of replacement 1.8m high boundary fence and pedestrian gate.i) Removal of existing fence DECISION: NO OBJECTIONii) Erection of 1.8m high boundary fence. Mr Barber was unhappy with this proposal. He considered such a fence not to be in keeping with the property, and it would also be detrimental to the village. Mrs Darrah agreed with this view. (It was noted that the Design Statement does not include fences.) Mr Woodcock said that the applicant would be likely to feel aggrieved as permission had already been granted to a similar fence opposite. However it was noted that this earlier application had been approved by TVBC. DECISION: OBJECTIONReason for objection: The height and style are not in keeping with the character of the half-timbered cottage in this prominent part of the village. The Council is also concerned that the proposed fence would impede sight-lines. Additional Comments:
TVN.013887/1 128 NORTH ACRE ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY AND PORCH.DECISION: NO OBJECTION. |
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR CLEAR-UP DAY ON SATURDAY 7 APRIL |
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Mrs Jolliffe is organising and co-ordinating the operation. Mr Richard Fry is bringing a shredder, and Mr Paul Knipe will provide a chain saw. Food is to be provided in the pub between the hours of 10.00 and 13.00, and Messrs Fry and Knipe are to be invited to partake! |
JJ |
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Mr Bourne will arrange for a land-anchor to tie down the Millennium bench, and this will be placed in position on the day. |
RB |
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Mr Dewbury reminded members of the urgent need for advertising, requesting members of the village to assist in the clean-up. Mrs Goodliffe kindly offered to produce and distribute appropriate material. |
GG |
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VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY PROJECTThe Chairman reported on a meeting held on 16 March to discuss the project. There is clearly a who does what decision to be taken between the participants which include the Parish Council, the PCC, the Church Commissioners and school authorities. A commitment to £7.5k is needed in order to pay fees, and for the preparation of outline plans. Mr Barber told the Council that 150 members of the public had given their support. He added that it may be possible to obtain a grant but application must be made in advance. An investigation is also to made into the possibility of a lottery bid. No architect should be briefed until all such factors have been resolved. Mr Woodcock asked how many children from the village would benefit from the scheme, and how many would come in to the school from outside the village. He said that an accurate projection of numbers is essential. Mr Dawnay noted that during term-time the main hall would be used for lunches; is this likely to cause a clash of interests with public use? It was believed, generally, that this would not be a problem. |
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CORRESPONDENCE
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It was agreed that the clerk should reply to Mr Perren, thanking him for the information, and giving him the Councils views 2. The provision of grit bins Mr Perren conveyed to the council the current HCC policy which is not to install grit bins for a number of reasons. These include vandalism, environmental damage from spillage and leaching, and that those likely to spread salt are unlikely to have public liability insurance leading to the Highway Authority being held responsible. They are also considered to be unsightly. |
CLERK |
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In the light of these comments, the Council decided to write to Mr Perren to ask for his advice regarding an alternative solution, as the road is a minor road, and accidents are very likely to occur on the incline. 3. Hampshire Association of Parish and Town Councils |
CLERK |
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A letter had been received stating that Parish Councils input is not adequately being taken into account. Mr Bourne suggested, and all members agreed, that the Planning Officer be invited to attend a meeting of Longparish Parish Council, in order to explain the current position. |
CLERK |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETINGThe next meeting of the Longparish Parish Council will be held in the village hall at 19.30 on Monday 14 May 2001. There being no other business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 21.45 |
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