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MINUTES
OF THE MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON
SOLAR HEATING PANELS Councillors considered the
aesthetics of the design would be important in this parish.
The Chairman thanked PRIOR TO THE MEETING
PARISHIONERS WERE INVITED TO RAISE MATTERS OF CONCERN WITH CLLRS:
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Street
Cleaning has not been carried out since March and the gutters and gulleys
along The Street are blocked and in need of clearing.
The Clerk will contact the District Council to enquire when the
cleaning will be carried out.
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The
drainage ditch into The Narles is blocked and requires clearing.
The Chairman confirmed that the Environment Agency and the Internal
Drainage Board have this included in their work schedule.
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Chairman Agenda
Item 5.4 - Cllr Howe declared a prejudicial interest as senior member of the
Trustees of the Community Association. When
the item was discussed the Vice Chairman would take the meeting and the
Chairman would leave the room to enable Cllrs to discuss the item.
Cllr
Howe briefly explained the request from the CA for support in funding
essential repairs to the canal bank, which forms the western boundary to the
Recreation Ground in MINUTES
OF THE MEETING PRESENT
Cllrs Alexander, APOLOGIES 158/07 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllrs 159/07
PREVIOUS MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting held on 160/07
EMERGENCY PLANNING Rev
Cheesman opened by thanking all members of the Steering Group for their work
in drafting the Emergency Plan. The
requirement for a plan of action became evident following the large-scale
flooding in June 2007, and although most residents in this parish had escaped
relatively lightly, the need for a comprehensive plan was highlighted for the
future. Copies
of the Draft Emergency Plan were circulated and Cllrs studied each section in
detail. The following points were
noted:
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The Plan had been based on a model already
approved in Hampshire and the Gloucestershire County Emergency Plan.
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The Plan covered all possible emergencies,
not just flooding.
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The Plan aimed to set out the criteria for
giving assistance to the local community in the event of a local or national
emergency.
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The Plan set out how the local community
could assist the emergency services in such an emergency.
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It had been hoped to
involve other Severnside parishes but at present none was prepared to take
this forward.
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Parish Council would need to investigate the
insurance requirement at 5.4.2 and the emergency fund of £2000 at 5.4.3.
The
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The Plan would need
to include a list of ‘vulnerable people’. Parish Council would not be able
to hold such a list as this would contravene the Data Protection Act.
It was agreed that individuals could volunteer to be included on the
list. The
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Ward Cllrs would be encouraged to
get to know every parishioner in their
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If Parish Council agrees to adopt the draft
Plan, the document will then be finalised.
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Cllr Alexander has been sourcing items for
flood prevention for the parish to keep in stock.
Aqua-Sac ‘no sand required’ sandbags are priced at £2.99 each but
it was hoped for a discount for bulk purchase.
On
behalf of the Parish Council, Cllr Alexander congratulated The Rev Peter
Cheesman on all the work he has put in to the preparation of the Draft Plan
and recommended Council adopt the Plan as drafted.
Proposal Cllr Alexander proposed that Council adopt the draft Emergency Plan Seconded
Cllr Vote
Unanimous Parish
Council was also asked to consider the appointment of an Emergency Management
Team to assist with finalising the Emergency Plan.
It was unanimously agreed
that the present members should continue with the additional of Cllr M Lewis. The
Chairman concluded by requesting that Cllrs carefully study the draft
Emergency Plan and make any su Cllr Wagstaff left the
meeting 161/07
PLANNING (a)
decisions of the district council
(b)
planning applications
Cllr K (c)
meeting with The Chairman circulated a report of the meeting. The District Council have agreed to establish dedicated Planning Teams to concentrate on specific areas in the hope that increased local knowledge would assist when applications were received. Cllrs noted and agreed the contents of the Report. (d)
other planning matters The
District Council Planning Team is now in place and an officer has contacted
this Parish Council about application S07/1583/FUL – Royanne, 162/07
ACCOUNTS
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Invoices
for Payment
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Financial Update Cllrs
noted the contents of the Financial Statement for October 2007 prepared by
Cllr M Lewis.
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Budget
for 2008/09 Cllr
M Lewis circulated a draft of the budget proposals based on a 2½% increase in
the current precept. This needs to
be completed at the December meeting and Cllrs were asked to consider the
proposals and let Cllr M Lewis have any amendments before next meeting to
enable him to finalise the papers.
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Other
Finance -
FoS PCC. Confirmation of receipt and
thanks for the donation for grass cutting equipment. -
Audit.
Moore
Stephens finalised and approved Audit. Chairman
thanked Cllr M Lewis for enabling this. - Request from Frampton-on-Severn Community Association. Cllrs
Proposal
Cllr Alexander proposed a grant of £500 to the CA for the repairs to
the canal bank Seconded
Cllr Vote
Unanimous 163/07 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Cllr Wagstaff had had to
leave the meeting, so the Chairman advised that Cllr Wagstaff had attended the
Site Identification Meeting. A
number of sites across the Severn Vale area had been discussed.
Longney considered there might be a small site in their parish,
Fretherne and 164/07 STREET LIGHTING SCHEME Cllr Alexander reported that the County Council have provided their proposals for the scheme. The Police have to consider the scheme before implementation, but it is hoped to start the project in this village in the New Year. An item will be submitted for publication in the next issue of the CA Newsletter. 165/07 FOOTPATH SIGNPOSTS Cllr Price advised the
County Council report was awaited before any further action could be taken. 166/07 NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDENS The Chairman reported the
District Council have confirmed cost for the Neighbourhood Warden as £200 for
half day per week. The cost for
2½ days per week would be £1000 although this would not possible at present
due to staff shortages. Cllrs
agree the £200 option at the end of the trial period, but wished to register
interest in extending hours at some time in the future if this were possible.
It was further agreed to invite 167/07 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2007
The Chairman reported that
the event has now been finalised and a schedule had been published in the CA
Newsletter. The parade will form
up at 168/07 The Chairman had attended
the recent meeting and circulated his report outlining the progress in the BWB
bid for funding. A decision from
the Lottery would be announced on 14th November. 169/07 DATE FOR JANUARY 2008 MEETING Cllrs unanimously agreed to
postpone the January meeting until the second Wednesday of the month 170/07 No report. 171/07 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT No report. 172/07 CORRESPONDENCE
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Bus
Stop at Claypits Eastington Parish Council
has enquired if this Parish Council had any plans to place a bus shelter at
the stop at Claypits. After
discussion it was decided this would not be appropriate.
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Meetings Parish Council has been
invited to send representation to:
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Minutes of the meeting held
on 17th September were circulated to Cllrs.
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Car
Parking Various leaflets and
information sheets concerning the new parking regulations
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GAPTC Calendar of training events
for 2008
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Mobile Police Station Will visit the parish on 3rd
and 21st December.
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Miscellaneous Various papers and reports were made available for
Cllrs’ perusal. 173/07 CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
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Refuse
Collection
– in response to a request for the waste bins at Frampton Stores to be
emptied the District Council had confirmed they would take action to ensure
that all bins were emptied. Cllr
Price advised that this had taken place for the last 3 weeks. 174/07 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Cllr Alexander reported:
(a)
Tree works in the lagger
at Glebe Close should be completed within the next two weeks. (b)
Consultation regarding the Conservation Area will probably take place
in January 2008. Cllr Clifford reported: (a)
The Environment Agency is carrying out drainage work at The Pill and
Wixters Brook. (b)
FCE has requested the removal of the ‘To Let’ sign at top of The
Perryway. (c)
Giffords Circus will be visiting Frampton from 28th July to (d) FCE
have contacted parishioners around The Green to
advise that fireworks parties are not allowed on The Green. (e) The
Cricket Club are having problems with their insurance.
This will be added to the Agenda for the December meeting to enable a
full discussion to take place. There being no further business the meeting was
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