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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH 2006 PRIOR TO THE MEETING PARISHIONERS WERE INVITED TO RAISE MATTERS OF CONCERN WITH CLLRS: § Perryway Landfill Site Mr Peter Morris reported continued problems with an unpleasant smell from the landfill site. The Chairman advised that correspondence with the Site Manager would be reported during the meeting. § Police Report PCSO Debra Hughes and PCSO Debbie Campbell gave Cllrs a brief update on reported crimes over the last month. There had been 7 reported incidents, bringing the total for the year to date to 76 with a detection rate of 35%. Both officers were members of the Safer Communities Team for the area and would be working to create closer links with the community. They hoped that an officer would be able to attend Parish Council meetings in the future to provide regular updates. Cllr Alexander reported there had been problems on Bridge Road with traffic travelling to and from the Motor Cross at Arlingham and asked if a police presence could be arranged to monitor this. PCSO Hughes agreed to pass the message to Control and hoped they would be able to assist. Chairman thanked the PCSOs for attending and they left the meeting. § Application for Tennis Courts in Lake Lane Cllr Howe declared a prejudicial interest and left the room while this matter was discussed. Cllr Speed took the Chair. The decision reached by Cllrs on the planning application discussed at the February meeting was unclear and Milner Woodhead circulated photographs showing the areas presently available for car parking. The original application for the Sports Centre specified provision of 60 additional spaces. The present application for the much smaller phase 1, indicated no additional car parking spaces would be required Nigel Wills circulated a Briefing Note to advise Cllrs of the parking availability and considered that forward planning between the groups using the CA would avoid any problems with congestion at peak times. Cllr Howe resumed the Chair oooOOOooo MINUTES OF THE MEETING PRESENTCllrs Alexander, Coole, Greenfield, Greenway, Howe (Chairman), Matthews and Speed were present, plus Lynn Ireland (Clerk) and 7 members of the public. APOLOGIESCounty Cllr Booth, District Cllr Smith and Cllr Clifford. 26/06 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST § Cllrs Howe declared a prejudicial interest in Planning Application S06/0086/VAR for Frampton Community Centre. § Mrs Ireland, the Clerk, declared a prejudicial interest in Planning Application S06/0491/FUL. 27/06 PREVIOUS MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting held on 11th January 2006 were amended as follows: Page 550, 4th bullet point in the first item to read “Parish Plan Action Point 6.4.1………” The Minutes were then approved as a true record of proceedings and signed by the Chairman. 28/06 PLANNING (a) decisions
(b) to consider applications for planning
(c) other planning matters § S05/0441/FUL - The Bell Inn, The Green The Planning Inspectorate have advised that the appeal regarding the extension to the car park has been dismissed. § S05/1601/LBC - The Malt House, Churchend Notification has been received that an Appeal has been lodged. After discussion, Cllrs agreed this Parish Council would advise the Inspector of its continued support for the application. § S05/0625/LBC – The Top Shop Notification has been received that an Appeal has been lodged. After discussion, Cllrs agreed this Parish Council would advise the Inspector of its continued support for the application. § S05/1852/FUL – Land at Whitminster Lane Notification has been received that the applicant has withdrawn the application for mobile lighting and alterations to the car park at the Youth Football Field. (d) land to the north of lake lane – s06/0086/var The Chairman declared a prejudicial interest and left the room during the discussion. Cllr Speed took the Chair. The last meeting had noted concern by residents about the lack of parking facilities for the proposed tennis courts. The Planning Department has asked Parish Council to consider additional information that car parking facilities will be made available using the spaces at the CA and school. Cllrs again discussed the application taking into account comments made prior to the meeting. It was considered that the access road, which would be required for the 60 additional car parking spaces, would be vastly expensive. The argument was put forward that the present car park is very busy during the time when the children are arriving at or leaving school. Cllr Alexander made a Point of Order that Parish Council had made its decision on this application and should not be discussing the matter again. Proposal Cllr Speed proposed Parish Council provide an amendment to the statement previously made, that provision of 15 spaces would be appropriate to support 3 tennis courts. Seconded Cllr Hunter Vote 4 in favour 1 abstention Cllr Howe returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair (e) planning service open house The Chairman had attended the Scheme of Delegation Workshop at the Planning Open House on 23rd February and advised that revisions had been made to allow for 5 letters of objection to be accepted rather than the previous 10. Also an objection from a parish council would require the application to be taken to committee for decision. The key point was that any objection would need to be supported by reference to the appropriate planning policy. 29/06 ACCOUNTS § Invoices to be Paid The following was authorised for payment:
§ Annual Audit Mr Iain Selkirk has advised that his fee for services as Independent Internal Auditor will be the same as last year. Proposal Cllr Speed proposed inviting Mr Selkirk to act at Auditor for 2006/07 Seconded Cllr Alexander Vote Unanimous § Accounts – Other The Clerk advised that NALC have proposed a 3% salary increase for Clerks for 2006/07. Cllr Speed proposed this be added as an Agenda item for the next meeting to allow a decision to be made. 30/06 DISTRICT/PARISH ELECTIONS (a) Nomination papers had been received and the Clerk distributed copies to existing Cllrs. The closing date for nominations is 3rd April. Cllrs were asked to encourage as many parishioners as possible to stand for election. Notices will be displayed on parish notice boards. (b) GAPTC are holding a meeting at Slimbridge Village Hall on 15th March entitled “Why Not Become a Parish Councillor”. Notices will be displayed on the village notice boards. (c) The elections will be held on 4th May and therefore the May Parish Council meeting will be rescheduled for 7.30pm on Wednesday 10th May. Notices will be displayed on the village notice boards. 31/06 CANALS PARTNERSHIP (a) The Chairman had circulated a report of the meeting attended on 8th February and a copy of the letter from the District Council advising the procedures for consultation. Cllr Alexander agreed to attend the next meeting on 17th May to represent this Parish Council. Cllrs Howe and Alexander will attend the Presentation and Tour on 13th April. Cllr Speed expressed concern that the opening up of the Canal would see an increase in the number of visitors to Frampton. This Parish Council urgently needs to consider how to deal with the increased traffic and requirement for car parking. (b) Cllrs Alexander, Speed and the Chairman will make a decision regarding the letter to residents of properties and landowners adjacent to the canal. 32/06 MOTOR CROSS AT ARLINGHAM Cllr Alexander reported that L.A. Sporting Ltd are planning to hold Sunday race days at Milton End, Arlingham on a regular basis. It is understood that a maximum of 14 race days are allowed per year without planning permission. Some noise disturbance has been noticed in Frampton but in particular, traffic travelling to and from the venue is speeding in Bridge Road and causing problems at the bridge crossing. After discussion Cllrs agreed to support Arlingham Parish Council in any action they plan to take. 33/06 VOLUNTARY LAND REGISTRATION Cllrs agreed at the last meeting that they expected the cost of voluntary registration would be excessive. However the Land Registry have advised the range affecting this Parish would be the minimum at 0 - £50,000 at a cost of £30. Cllrs discussed benefits of registering the small areas of land in Parish Council ownership. Proposal Cllr Alexander proposed that the lagger at Glebe Close be registered following its transfer into Parish Council ownership and that the small area at the War Memorial be registered at the same time. Seconded Cllr Greenfield Vote Unanimous 34/06 COUNTY COUNCILLORS’S REPORT No report. 35/06 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT No report. 36/06 CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS § Speaker The Chairman advised that Sinead Barker from GRCC would attend the June meeting to talk about housing needs of local residents and businesses. § Lagger at Glebe Close Parish Council will require the services of a Solicitor to deal with the transfer of the lagger at Glebe Close. GAPTC do not have a recommended solicitor and the Chairman will investigate a suitable appointment. § Landfill Site, The Perryway Parish Council had written to the Site Manager at the Landfill Site to pass on complaints about the smell from the site. The Site Manager has advised that leaks in the system have been causing the odour release and that works are underway to repair these. Cllrs were invited to visit the site to see works in progress. Cllrs discussed the continuing problems with smell from the site and the Chairman was instructed to write to the Environment Agency to ask for action to ensure the problem is rectified. § Twinning Visit A group of young people from the Bourgbarrè Youth Council are to visit Frampton over the Easter weekend and the Chairman is arranging for them to meet with members of the Stroud District Youth Council. There will be a small reception for both groups on Saturday 15th May and Cllrs will be invited to attend. § Annual Parish Meeting Cllrs are reminded that the Annual Parish Meeting is to take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15th March in the Village Hall. § Severn Voice Cllrs are reminded that the next meeting of Severn Voice is to take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22nd March at Whitminster Village Hall. 37/06 CORRESPONDENCE § Footpath at Bacca Box The County Council have written to residents likely to be affected by the Footpath Diversion Order. The matter is ongoing. § Invitations had been received for representation at the following meetings
§ Mobile Police Station The MPS will visit the parish on the 6th and 24th april. § Miscellaneous Various papers and reports were made available for Cllrs’ perusal. 38/06 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Cllr Hunter reported that there was a considerable amount of litter at the top end of The Perryway. Cllr Coole asked whether any village organisations have made applications for landfill tax money under the Entrust scheme. The Chairman was able to advise that the Church Wardens expect to apply for funding to assist with the extension of the burial ground project. Cllr Greenway reported flytipping on the grassed area adjacent to the Church. The Chairman will check and advise the District Council if appropriate. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.31pm.
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