Penton Mewsey Parish Council Minutes of Meeting 15th January 2007 Penton Village Hall 1930 hrs
Present: Councillors (quorum = 3) | Clerk | Ward, Public, Other | John Cavanagh (Chairman)
Martin Smith (Vice Chairman)
John Isherwood
Lorna Nias
Rodney Bennett | Geoff Townson | Three members of the public
(19 attended preceding Open Forum). Two members of Penton Grafton PC (part-time) HCC Councillor P. West (part-time)
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Absent with Leave: Cllr. H. Vialou Clark. Apologies received: Ward Councillors Southern & Lashbrook The meeting was preceded by an Open Forum (7.30 - 8.30pm) whereby nineteen members of the public raised issues regarding the latest application for the Rothsay site. Agenda Items 001/07 Opening Remarks (a) Welcome to visitor: Ellie Charnley, Candidate for Shipton Bellinger Ward. (b) Requests for Future Leave of Absence: none.
002/07 Minutes of the last meeting (27th Nov 2006) Resolved that Minutes were an accurate record. Minutes signed by Chairman.
003/07 Declarations of Interest
Rodney Bennett reminded those present that he has registered his beneficial interest in land adjacent the western limit of the Rothsay site.
004/07 Planning Applications (a) Rothsay: PMPC Objection, for the following reasons (text sent to TVBC):
A public meeting was held in Penton Village Hall on 15th Jan 2007 with 25 persons attending. Whilst recognising a need for nursing homes for the elderly in the greater Andover area, PMPC has the following Reasons for Objection
Countryside & Strategic Gap: Building proposed is considered inappropriate for this site. Seek clarification on height and footprint compared with the Outline Plans and the existing derelict buildings.
Road Safety: Since the application for Outline Consent was made, ten new dwellings have been built at Penton Corner and the A342 lay-out adjacent the site has been modified as a response to recent fatalities. The current application does not reflect these changes. There is no emergency entrance/exit or a one-way system with separate entrance & exit. A roundabout would improve safety on this very busy road.
Client Base: It is neither clear what the client base and client mix will be nor how the internal lay-out is appropriate. Recommend that the internal lay-out be redesigned to follow current best practice for self-contained 'family' units within the whole building. Need to apply conditions to restrict the facility to a Nursing Home for the Elderly only (60 years+?).
Parking: Appears inadequate for staff & visitors. More information needed.
Protected Species: It is understood that the Rothsay buildings have been identified as a maternity roost for Pipistrelle bats, thus this issue has also to be addressed. (a) Folly Cottage (tree): Fell diseased Chestnut tree. PMPC: No action required.
(b) Penton Park Trees Inventory
Action: Messrs Bennett & Midgley to undertake by end-February 2007.
(c) Local Government White Paper: John Isherwood attended briefing in Winchester 28/11/06 and has since reported to PMPC by E-Mail & paper copies.
005/07 Consultation on TVBC Dog Control Orders - "Traffic Lights" TVBC seeks PMPC input by 23rd Feb regarding public places in PMCP where dogs should be excluded ("red"), kept on leads ("amber") or allowed off the lead ("green"). Agreed that "red" should apply to only the Recreational Field & Playground (as now). There should be no "amber" and the TVBC dog-walking area west of the Charlton Playing Fields should be "green".
Action: Clerk to respond to TVBC accordingly.
006/07 Parish Boundaries & Parish Plan
(a) Boundaries: Clerk presented a map proposing a limited extension of the PMCP/PGCP boundary westwards to include those dwellings in Penton Grafton, to create "The Pentons CP". PGCP could be renamed as "Weyhill & Clanville CP". Advice received from TVBC is that a boundary change process can be initiated if both PC's write to TVBC. This process would include consultation with the electorate throughout the areas concerned.
Action: PGPC to discuss at next meeting 29th January.
(b) Parish Plan: Although interested in principle, PMPC would rather have the boundary changed first. Such a schedule could also be included in any letter to TVBC re boundary changes.
007/07 Affordable Village Housing
Nothing further to report from Ewelme.
008/07 Rivers, Drainage, Sewerage (a) Newbury Hill: The work has been completed.
(b) White Hart Lay-by: HCC have advised that that the contractor is scheduled to start by late February.
(c) Foxcotte Lane: HCC work schedule (in circulation envelope) shows a new culvert is planned for 4Q'07.
(d) Stream Bed: Rodney Bennett asked if the stream bed between Penton bridge and the Foxcotte Lane culvert should be dredged. Agreed to wait until the new culvert is in place.
009/07 Roads, Traffic, Signs, Pavements & Verges (a) Newbury Hill & Lane: Street nameplate to be moved into Newbury Lane, timetable unclear. TVBC letters sent to all householders clarifying addresses, including postcodes.
(b) Trinity Rise: The tarmac walkways are very slippery due to moss etc.
Action: Clerk to contact Testway Housing
010/07 Bus Services & Shelter Maintenance
Lorna Nias raised concerns over transport to Andover Hospital.
Action: Lorna Nias to draft letter for Clerk to send to Hampshire Action Team in time for meeting at Thruxton on 6th February. 011/07 Rights-of-Way, Common Land (Pond) & PMPC Land (Trinity Rise) (a) Blacksmiths Lane:
Action: Rodney Bennett to prepare scope of work and materials cost estimate by end-January so decision can be taken at next meeting March 5th.
(b) Penton Pond & Ford: Flowing but no action required at present.
(c) PMPC Land Trinity Rise:
Action: Clerk awaiting Mr Payne for site meeting to verify that PMPC land and Trinity Rise pavement is made good.
012/07 PMPC Notice Boards
Restoration of the wooden Trinity Rise board has been completed and the board re-erected. Councillors expressed their pleasure at the quality of the workmanship. Invoice received and paid.
013/07 Audit, Finance & Personnel
(a) 2006-07 Parish Council Budget status
Clerk tabled latest bank reconciliation and budget update. Accounts approved.
Parish Council Payments since meeting of 27th Nov 2006 H.E. Vialou Clark: Trinity Rise Notice Board refurbishment (budget £150) = £148.00 P Midgley: The Pentons Neighbourhood Watch (as per budget) = £100.00
Parish Council Receipts since last bank statement 28th Dec 2006 None
Parish Council Balance at 28th Dec 2006 = £ 4073.03 Comprising Business Reserve = £ 3973.03 Plus Current Account = £ 100.00
(b) Photocopier 4Q'06 4Q'06 Copies Receipts PMPC 24 Nil (not charged)
PRC 561 £ 28.05
Other 1284 £ 64.20 WGT 491 £ 24.55
Total 2360 £116.80 Charges WGT Paper cost £ 41.30 Net Income £ 75.50 SMS Service (min 500/month) £ 43.78 (excl. VAT) PMPC Balance £ 31.72 Invoice SMS Office Equipment Ltd = £43.78 + VAT £7.66 = £51.44 Cheque signed.
(c) Clerk's Expenses & Charges 4Q'06 Costs (postage, phone/fax, materials, audit travel) = £ 53.13
Charges £45 (computing) + £607.50 Salary = £ 652.50 Total Outgoings = £ 705.63
Income (Third Party) = £ 116.80 Balance to be paid to Clerk, agreed by Council = £ 588.83
Cheque signed
(d) Hall Rental Jan - Dec 2006
Invoice received from PRC for £128.00 (budget £150) Cheque signed
(e) Donations
Lorna Nias advised that PRC Chairman would be sending a letter to PMPC regarding the purchase of new fridges for the Village Hall.
(f) Clerks' "Get Together" Thursday 15th Feb, Weyhill. Cost £5.00.
PMPC agreed Clerk should attend. Cheque signed.
(g) Budget for 2007-08: Clerk presented predicted status end-March 2007 and a proposed budget for 2007-08 (£4500 precept already requested).
Action: To be finalised at next meeting
014/07 Correspondence (info only) · Andover Guildhall: acknowledgements received from TVBC re PMPC letter. · 6th Feb: Hampshire Action Team Meeting, Thruxton. No takers. · 28th March: TVBC Rural Mentoring & Parish Plans Conference. No takers. · Handout of one Circulation Envelope
015/07 Any Other Business (info only): None
Meeting Closed at 2210hrs
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