| SNITTERFIELD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Please note: For minutes of the Annual Finance Meeting 2007 click here |
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF SNITTERFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 12TH MARCH 2007, COMMENCING
AT 7.30 P.M. |
| 01. | APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE County and District Councillor R.G. Hobbs |
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| 02. | DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST | |
| Councillor Miss Kimberley | Planning Application
07/00083/FUL Spring Farm House, Warwick Road, Black Hill Prejudicial Interest |
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| 03. | MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting held on 12th February, 2007, having been previously circulated, were agreed and signed by the Chairman |
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| 04. | MATTERS ARISING | |
| (a) | Affordable Housing |
| Nothing
further to report on the availability of land off Bearley Road. It was agreed to have a site visit to the land off Park Lane |
| (b) | Best Kept Village Competition |
| After
discussion, it was agreed that it would not be appropriate to submit an
entry. The need for a community effort was emphasised and improvements to certain areas, including the Cemetery It was further agreed to consider submission of an entry in 2008 |
| (c) | Annual Parish Meeting |
| Dates
for the Annual Parish Meeting and the April Meeting of the Council, provisionally
set at the last Meeting, were confirmed The Chairman undertook to invite representatives of the Village organisations to attend The Clerk undertook to book the Village Hall |
| (d) | Green Energy |
| Councillor
Jones said that he had been unable to produce revised fuel costings, as
the new prices had not yet come into effect It was agreed to proceed on the basis of quoted prices for green energy Councillor Jones to liase with the Clerk on the way forward |
| 05. | FINANCE |
| Receipts |
| (a) | Charifund |
Investment Dividend |
£63-30
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| Payments to be Authorised |
| (a) | ABB |
Repair to street
light |
£35-25
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| (b) | ABB | Repair
to street light Kings Lane |
£35-25
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| (c) | Jukes pest contol | Mole Control - quarterly payment |
£75-00
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| (d) | Powergen | Electricity Supply
to Village Hall (Direct Debit) |
£22-00
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| (e) | British Gas | Gas
Supply to Village Hall (Direct Debit) |
£121-00
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| Proposed Councillor
Miss Kimberley, Seconded Councillor Mrs Morlidge 'that the listed payments be authorised' So resolved, nem con |
| Correspondence |
| Severn Trent Water | Statement - water supply - Atteys Field. In Credit |
£18-80
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| 06. PLANNING MATTERS |
| Applications |
| (a) |
Mr. Aspi Mobed |
Change
of use from partly garden and partly storage of vehicles to predominately
parking of vehicles with perimeter planting. Change of use of agricultural
land to parking (all retrospective) |
07/00083/FUL
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| Submission | Two
Councillors have declared interests for this application. The remaining
Councillors all support this application for the reasons stated in the
response dated 31-08-06. 'Evidence confirms there has been a business activity on this site for more than 10 years. Also, we support local business opportunities because they offer employment and help the local economy' |
| (b) |
Mrs. B. Bainbridge |
T1:
ash - crown reduce by 25% |
07/00252/TREE
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| Submission deferred |
| (c) |
Snitterfield Sports Club |
Changing
Room and mower store |
07/00183/FUL
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| Submission deferred |
| (d) |
T. Mousley |
T1:
sycamore - fell |
07/00409/TREE
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| Submission deferred |
| The Chairman reported
that he had attended a Meeting of the Area Planning Committee on 8th March 07/00083/07 - Spring Farm House, Warwick Road, Black Hill He had been unable to make a verbal submission because of a declared interest. He said that the application had been refused and he gave a summary of the reasons for the decision 06/03606/FUL - Sycamore House, White Horse Hill He had made a verbal submission, but the application had been approved. He gave a summary of the reasons for the decision and commented that this was based on an amended plan which had not been seen by the Parish Council The Clerk reported on correspondence with Mr. Gary Fisher, Team Leader, Planning Enforcement with regard to Corner Cottage, The Green. He had been advised that it was proposed to take enforcement action, subject to the view of the Highway Authority on highway safety. Instructions would be prepared for the legal team, but action would depend on priority of other cases |
| 07. CORRESPONDENCE |
| Stratford
on Avon District Council |
|
Tree Warden Scheme |
Noted. To be brought up at Annual Parish Meeting |
| Enjoy
England |
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Celebrate St George's Day |
Noted. No further action decided |
| Warwickshire
Association of Local Councils |
| Nominations for Attendance at Royal Garden Party | Councillor Stammers nominated to attend |
| Mrs.
Sarah Protheroe |
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Event: Snipe 7 |
Noted and supported in principle - to await further details |
| 08. | CARBON FOOTPRINT PROJECT |
| Councillor
Jones reported on the initial meeting of Snitterfield Low Carbon Group,
attended by five members. The decided aim was to have ready the draft
terms of reference in two weeks It was the intention to involve the School as much as possible and that they be asked to come up with a name and logo for the Group It was intended to launch an exhibition at the Village Hall and various ideas for the stand had been discussed The Group had discussed various projects for Carbon Reduction in the Village After discussion, it was agreed to arrange the exhibition for Sunday 1st April, leaving it in situ for the Annual Parish Meeting on the following day The Clerk undertook to book the Village Hall accordingly |
| 09. | COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS FROM COUNCILLORS |
| Councillor Miss
Kimberley Referred to the Clerk's Pay and Conditions and asked if any progress had been made in obtaining a copy of the 'Green Book' The Clerk said that he now had the details of supply It was agreed to go ahead with the purchase Councillor Mrs. Morlidge Referred to Councillor Jones' comments at the February Meeting and his subsequent e-mail to all Members on the subject of the creditable state of the Parish Council finances. She said that the comments were most appropriate and she suggested that they should be forwarded to the Editor of 'Snipe' Asked about the current situation with regard to car parking in Highfield Close The Chairman understood that an Enforcement Notice had been served on a certain householder in Highfield Close relating to carrying on a business of car valeting. Councillor Hobbs had since advised him that a submission at the forthcoming Meeting of the Area Committee would be inappropriate Councillor Jones Expressed his concern at the decision of the Planning Committee in respect of Sycamore House. He was opposed to the demolition of an old building and its replacement by a building of modern design He expressed his appreciation of the efforts of the Chairman in arguing the case of the Parish Council He was also concerned at the number of extensions and luxury new homes in the Parish and said that there was a growing differential between low and high priced accommodation Councillor Fitchford Referred to the matter of the Cemetery path discussed at the February Meeting and asked if progress had been made The Clerk said that he was pursuing the matter of a second quotation There being no further business, the Chairman declared the Meeting closed at 9-15 p.m |
| PERIOD OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE MEETING OF SNITTERFIELD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 12TH MARCH 2007 |
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