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MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY 9th JULY2007
Present: Cllr M Smith (Chairman)
Councillors: Mrs B Powell, P Privett, G Preston, Mrs K Tomkins, G Preston
In Attendance: PC C Vickery
Apologies: Cllr M Jolly, Cllrs G Brown, R Giles
44. Apologies
Apologies were accepted and approved.
45. Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 11th June 2007 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.
46. Police Officer’s Report
PC Vickery reported two crimes in the last month; one domestic non-crime (child related) and 1 theft from a motor vehicle. In reply to Cllr Privett, PC Vickery stated the recent incident in the station car park was within the area of responsibility of the British Transport Police and would appear on their records. PC Vickery then left the meeting.
47. County and District Councillors’ Reports
Neither Councillor was present.
48. Declarations of Interest from members and Officers
No declarations were made.
49. Planning matters
- a. 07/1745/FUL 7 Westminster Close, erection of rear ground floor extension and two storey side extension to replace existing garage. No objections.
- b. 07/1581/FUL Talewater Works, erection of 2 light industrial units on existing site. Concern was expressed at the height of the proposed northerly building in relation to the remainder of buildings on the site; at the erection of fencing on the western and northern edges of the site which did not appear part of the application (and was above 2 metres in height) and of the additional heavy traffic where lorries delivering to the wood treatment unit have to park on the highway at a dangerous bend. Members agreed to recommend refusal.
- c. 07/1346/FUL 60 Wells Avenue, replacement porch (amended plans). Although the size of the proposed porch had been reduced, it was still considered by the nature of the material, to be obtrusive. Members recommended refusal.
- d. 07/1871/FUL 6 Salisbury Avenue, retention of decking. No objections.
- e. 07/1354/FUL land adjacent 2 South View (Toolgate Corner), erection of dwelling and construction of access. Granted by EDDC.
- f. 07/1195/FUL 96 wells Avenue, conservatory. Granted by EDDC.
- g. EDDC letter dated 25th June 2007 Development Control Briefing. Members took note.
- h. EDDC letter dated 4th July 2007 Management of Planning Applications (in response to Minute 27). Members were less than impressed with the reply by the Chief Planning Officer which had failed to provide an acceptable response to the concerns raised by Members at their June meeting. It was Resolved the Clerk reply in strong terms that it was unacceptable for EDDC to merely state that all information on plans was on the EDDC website when EDDC had originally written to respondees.
50. Finance
The following payments were authorized:
- 1525. - HM Revenue & Customs - £87.30 - Clerk’s salary
- 1526 - Clerk £254.18 - Clerk’s salary/expenses
- 1527 - A Spry £215.00 - Village handyman
51. Village Handyman’s Report
Mr Spry had carried out hedge cutting around the allotments site and repairs to the noticeboard, and this was the reason for an abnormally high bill.
52. Correspondence
- a. Proposed Senior Council for Devon. Members were handed leaflets and took note.
- b. EDDC letter dated 2 July 2007 Play Monies. Members were delighted to read EDDC had been successful with their Lottery bid and that Feniton would receive an all-weather play surface in due course.
- c. Mrs D E Taylor Council Vacancy. Members took note of Mrs Taylor’s application to be considered for co-option and agreed to await the response from the advert in the July Parish magazine before making a decision.
- d. Road closure Notice C97 area of Colestocks House. Members took note of the intended closure on 25 – 27 July 2007.
53. Late Entry Correspondence
There was none.
54. Clerk’s Report
The Clerk briefed Members on a meeting he recently attended at the Sports and Social Club where a property developer had made suggestions as to how he might develop the site, which was currently for sale, for the mutual benefit of both the Club and himself. The Chairman and Clerk would be attending a further meeting at the Club on 11th July 2007 when it was hoped all interested parties would be represented.
55. Individual Member Responsibilities
Cllr Mrs Tomkins reported the Chairman of the Youth Centre Management Committee was Mr John Partridge, 6 York Crescent.
Cllr Mrs Powell raised the matter of judging the allotments and gardens. The Chairman would not be able to present the prizes at the Flower Show as he would be out of the country. The Vice Chairman undertook to stand in. Cllr Mrs Powell was asked to let the Clerk know of the winners by 6th August 2007.
Cllr Privett reported he had found good news regarding the adoption of sewers. He would not be present at the next meeting of the Plan Group (23rd July) but the item would be on the agenda.
56. Date of next meeting. Monday 13th August 2007 (if required).
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2040 hours.
…………………………………………………..Presiding Chairman
Last Updated 8th October 2008