HEVERSHAM PARISH COUNCIL

 

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 29th June, 2009 at 7.30pm, in the Athenaeum, Leasgill.

 

Present: Councillors: Peter Shaw; Tom Grindey; Andrew Lucas; Tony Parker, Ailsa Hulme; Gordon Capstick; Adrian Bland; County Councillor Roger Bingham, District Councillor B Woof the Clerk and two members of the public.

 

759  Apologies for absence. – District Councillor B Woof apologised for missing the meeting on 18th May due to illness.

 

760  Declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda. – Cllr. Grindey declared an interest as he lives near  to 3 Holly Close (planning).

 

761  The Minutes of the Meetings held on Monday 18th May 09 were signed as a true record by the Chairman.

 

762  To hear matters raised by Members of the Public for future consideration.

· There are trees bordering the “Field of Dreams” which are growing very tall and in need of attention.

· Concern was expressed about satellite navigation systems guiding vehicles which are too large through parts of Heversham.

 

763  Reports

a)            Field of Dreams (Clerk) -  Natural England have informed the Council that due to a lack of information regarding the many owners of the field they are unable to act.  The Clerk is to write to say they did it last year, why can’t they do it this.  She is to let Cllr. Shaw see the letter before posting.

b)          Noticeboard (P Shaw/Clerk and A Hulme) see minute 766.

c)           Mower Demonstrations (Cllr Grindey/ Bland). – see minute 764.

d)          Highway Steward (T Parker). There has been a good hole filling session on the roads.

e)           Website (A Lucas) – No progress.

f)     Equipment Report. (T Grindey) – The mower is still working fortunately.

g)           Weekly playground inspections. (A Bland) – There is a crack in the post on the “Juke Box” which needs looking at.  Cllr. Bland will keep the inspection book until the next meeting.

h)           Any relevant matters from District Councillor Brenda Woof. – Re: Core Strategy. On 8th July 2009, Cabinet will consider a revised timetable for preparing the Allocation of Lands DPD. Public consultation on preferred site options is likely to start in December with the final report appearing in 2010. All comments received will be considered.

i)             Any relevant matters from County Councillor Roger Bingham.  - There have been some major changes following the recent elections with 41 new members.  Cllr. Bingham will have £11,000 to spend on local projects; Heversham will have £1,000 of this.  It is to be spent on improvements such as drop kerbs and signposts.  Cllr. Bingham intends to survey the local signs.

 

764  Which mower to purchase. – No demonstrations have been arranged as yet but Cllr. Grindey is going to approach Hayton’s about having one.

 

765 a)   The Clerks replacement and contract details. -  Mrs Jacqueline Davidson, the preferred applicant attended the meeting and was welcomed by the Council.  The contract will be negotiated with Cllr. Shaw and and will be offered for approval at the next meeting.

       b)  The practicalities of the transfer. - Cllr. Shaw will house the filing cabinet containing the old records; only the working documents will be passed to Jacqueline.

 

766  The new noticeboard. – Not to be placed on the wall of the Athenauem but at the end of the car park or beside the post box.  The supplier and design not yet decided upon.  There have been no comments received in response to the notices about the moving of the board’s location.

 

767  The Leasgill Quarry Trust fund meeting, will be held on 14th September at 7.30pm, at County Cllr. Roger Bingham’s home.  Cllr. Baldwin and Cllr. Bingham will be representing Milnthorpe Parish Council.

 

768  How to make the Council meetings shorter.

· Councillors should consider the Agenda items in advance and pre-prepare to ensure swift execution.

· Councillors should not side-track into issues that are not Parish Council business and not on the Agenda.

 

769  The following Planning Matters were considered:

a)  Applications

·    3 Holly Close. SL/2009/0491 Two storey side extension. (Cllr.Grindey left the room whilst this was considered.) - No objections.

b)  Planning decisions notified by SLDC:

·        The Stables, High Haverflatts, Milnthorpe. Replacement windows. Permitted.

·        16 Dugg Hill, Extension and alterations. Permitted.

·        Horncop Bungalow, detached double garage. Permitted.

c)  Planning Applications dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 29 and comments made as indicated:  None.

 

770  Correspondence

a)      Tim Faron writes to ask for financial support when he runs to support Cancer Care South Lakes. – The enclosed poster to be displayed.

b)      Cumbria CVs News, invitation to the Census briefing on 7/7/09 at Penrith, 11.30-1.30 and notice of AGM in Kendal on 22nd July 09, 12.45-3.30pm..

c)      CCC Write about Minerals and Waste – recommended work on the Site Allocations policies and enclose proposals map.

d)      Cumbria Community Foundation Newsletter Spring 2009.

e)       Recycle for Cumbria Review.

f)Overhead Wires Project Newsletter Spring 2009.

g)      SLDC Writes about a Parish Council representative on the Council’s Standards Committee. (Emailed 5/6/09 as deadline was 26/6/09)

h)      Brochure on noticeboards. ariensigns.co.uk

i) Highways Agency gives information to help reduce journey times.

j)Cumbria Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit – Workshops.

 

771  The following payments were authorised:

·        L D Challenor salary to end July, £810.41, cheque 100092.

·        L D Challenor Gratuity, £255.29, cheque 100093.

·        Playground equipment, £676.14, cheque 100095.

·        Athenaeum VAT  £1351.17, cheque 100094.

 

772  Items for Information (no decisions or action permitted)

The grass is getting long near Panorama on Princes Way.  This will probably not be cut until after the wild flowers have seeded.

 

773  Items for consideration for a future agenda. Purchase of  the Noticeboard and  mower.

 

774  To note that the date of the Council meeting is Monday 24th August 2009.  Items for the agenda, to reach the Clerk before Friday 14th August and copies of reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 17th August.

 

 

Mrs LD (Denise) Challenor

Clerk to the Council