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Minutes of the Meeting of Kessingland Parish Council held on Wednesday 10th October 2007 at the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Members present; Cllr Martin (Chairman), Cllr Baisdon, Cllr B Brown, Cllr R Brown, Cllr Burden, Cllr Crossland, Cllr Lawson, Cllr Morgan, Cllr Sinfield, Cllr Woodhead. Others Present; Mrs L Beevor (Clerk), PCSO Green. Agenda 1a) Apologies for absence Cllr Purkis, Cllr Provan (WDC), Cllr Starling (WDC), b) Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest. 2) To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 11th July 2007, Wednesday 12th September 2007 and Wednesday 26th September 2007. Amendment to minutes of 12th September - page 2, last para, first line, to read ‘consider the gates ‘to the lagoon' at the'. It was resolved that the Chairman could sign the minutes of 12th and 26th September subject to the above amendment. 3) Meeting adjourned for public participation. a) WDC No report b) Report from police representative The police report is attached to the main copy of the minutes. There were 23 crimes for September including 13 Criminal damage 2 Thefts 3 Assaults Questions i) PCSO Green was asked at what times of day the criminal damages were occurring? The meeting was advised that these were thought to occur mostly in the evenings. ii) PCSO Green was asked for details of the number of arrests made? The meeting was advised that having referred our request from the last meeting, the inspector had advised PCSO Green that he did not wish to disclose the arrest figures. Discussion took place regarding this reply and Council felt that some statistic advising them of how successful or otherwise the police had been with cases should be advised on a regular basis. The Chairman asked PCSO Green that Sgt Stone or Insp. Jones be present at the next council meeting so that this matter can be discussed further. iii) PCSO Green advised the meeting of the Kicks Project - funding for a co-ordinator is being sought . The project would be a 3/5 year programme and would be sport based. The Crime Concern Trust has taken on the project and is looking to Funding Bids. The Chairman suggested that thanks should be extended to Cllr Purkis for her original work in getting the project started, plus the valuable work that PCSO Green has contributed to and is continuing to contribute. The next meeting for the Kicks Project will be in December 2007. c) Report from SCC Cllr Goldsmith. i) Cllr Morgan reported on Cllr Goldsmith's behalf that he had been to see the situation at the by-pass and believes that it is dangerous as the water is very deep. i) Cllr Goldsmith will chase the situation with regard to Coopers Drive. d) Members of public There were no comments from members of the public. Meeting closed to public participation. 4. Chairman's Report a) Devolution - The Chairman advised that an e mail had been received from Glen Garrod, advising that devolution is presently on hold due to other priorities at WDC. However Louise Jordan Hall has since advised that for precepting and budgeting purposes, devolution of services should be incorporated for the year 08.09. b) Library - The service charge for the community room and offices for the Parish Council is expected to be in the region of £130 per month. The draft service charge for residents is expected to be in the region of £267 per month. The Parish Council RFO will be asked to attend meetings of the library group when finances are being discussed. The cafeteria at the complex will be on a franchised basis or will be placed for tender. c) Emergency Committee - The funding application to Community Champions was not successful. Therefore the Emergency Committee will come back to the Parish Council for the funds as previously requested and agreed. 5) Clerks Report and correspondence a) The clerk read to the meeting a letter received from the Chairman of the KSSC about its present situation. A letter from Louise Jordan Hall was also read to the meeting which advised that a second Four Towns Bus does not appear to be a viable option at present and that facilities existing within the village should be considered for the youth. Discussion took place in general terms about the support/lack of support that the KSSC receives from the village, its contribution to the community, and its financial viability. The matter is to be placed onto the next agenda so that a more detailed discussion can take place especially with regard to the Parish Council's involvement with the KSSC in the future. b) WDC - letter re Bascule bridge closures - on boards c) Letter re Bluetongue measures in Suffolk d) James Paget Hospital - meeting on 24th October 2007 re Hospital super bugs. e) Waveney Play Partnership - drop in event 8th November 2007 at Beccles Middle School. f) Letter from Safer Neighbourhood Team regarding High Path Kessingland read to meeting. g) WDC Community Engagement Strategy - Chairman to consider. 6) Reports from meetings attended. a) Cllr Woodhead and Cllr Burden had attended the Council surgery and had sent details of a residents request re drop kerbs to the clerk. b) Clerk advised that a resident of Catchpole Close had complained regarding the pathway behind her property - Cllr Morgan had been to visit the resident and had advised the clerk of the issues. c) Crime and Disorder meeting had been held. Minutes provided. It was suggested that the young people be allowed to use the KSSC more - this could also generate more income for the KSSC. Discussion took place regarding the use of the KSSC and any way in which the young people could be involved. The Crime and Disorder committee are organising an Open Day. 7) Questions to the Chairman for future agendas. No questions for consideration. 8) Planning applications and correspondence a) Ashley Nursery Site - Clerk was asked to contact Bruce Provan to see why the matter of the Ashley Nursery site is a confidential item on the WDC planning committee report for next week. b) SLP Wind Mast - Letter received advising that the enforcement officer is dealing with the existing mast. The application for the actual wind turbine is expected to come to committee next week. c) The Lowestoft Development Control Committee meeting is to be held on 17th October 2007 at 6.00pm and there are 3 Kessingland applications for consideration relating to Land South of the Nordalls, the Library and Very Sheltered Housing Complex, and the SLP wind turbine. All councillors were given a copy of the Lowestoft Development Control Committee report on the Nordalls site and the officers recommendation. Discussion took place as to whether the Parish Council would request a slot at the meeting and it was resolved that Cllr Sinfield would attend. A letter will be drafted prior to the meeting by Cllr Sinfield that will be sent to the members of the WDC planning committee. Planning applications DC/07/1741/VOC and DC/07/1742/VOC - variation of condition 1 of W1326/29 - to permit all year round occupancy at 28 Kessingland Cottages, and 26 Kessingland Cottages by Mr and Mrs Cockx. Council resolved to approve the application with the same conditions that had been required on the WDC approval of DC/07/1375/VOC 9) Finance a) Cheques for signature - A copy of the account balances and the cheques requiring payment was provided to all councillors and is attached to the main minutes. Cheques as detailed in the Receipts and Payments Book. It was resolved by all that the cheques as detailed could be signed including the church hall for £60 and Cllr Martin travel expenses for £60. . b) Bank reconciliation to 30.09.07 provided to all councillors. c) Wreath - wreath will be delivered to the Chairman for the Remembrance Service. Cost of wreath in region of £18.50. d) Youth Club - the clerk advised that the hangout had applied for their matched funding but from their letter it would appear that they believed they had until March 08 to come back to the Parish Council for more funds. The clerk advised the meeting that Council's original letter to the hangout had offered matched funding from November 2006. It was resolved by all that the matched funding offer for 1 year should therefore expire in November 07. Clerk to advise hangout. d) Part time employees Liability insurance - It was resolved by all that 2 part time employees should be added to the insurance policy to cover Paul Turrell and Mr West as appropriate. 10) Date of next meeting Wednesday 24th October 2007. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm. Chairman ...................................... Dated............................................
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