MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL

ON WEDNESDAY 1^st OCTOBER 2008  

POLICE REPORT

Sgt Steve Irvin reported there had been 5 crimes reported in the last month.  Two burglaries had occurred whilst the fair was on The Green but there was no evidence to show these were connected with the fair. 

Traffic management during the Frampton Country Fair had been praised.  The change in car parking locations due to the wet weather meant there had been some delays on The Green, but overall the system had worked well.

Sgt Irvin left the meeting

PRIOR TO THE MEETING PARISHIONERS WERE INVITED TO RAISE MATTERS OF CONCERN WITH CLLRS:

·          Car Parking in Phillimore Gardens

Mr Richard Wathan referred to previous discussions about the provision of additional parking spaces in Phillimore Gardens and asked if Council would include provision in the forthcoming budget to enable a donation to be made towards the project.   

The Chairman confirmed that the Responsible Financial Officer would be asked to take this into consideration although until a scheme is put forward by the District Council the level of support from Parish Council could not be calculated. Parish Council would need to be sure that whatever scheme were proposed, a real net increase in off-street parking would result.

Mr Wathan left the meeting

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

PRESENT

Cllrs Alexander, Greenfield, Howe (Chairman), K Lewis, M. Lewis, Speed and Wagstaff were present, plus Lynn Ireland (Clerk) and 3 members of the public.  

APOLOGIES

Cllrs Clifford and Price, County Cllr Booth and District Cllr Smith. 

111/08   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None received.  

112/08   PREVIOUS MINUTES

Minutes of the Meeting held on 3^rd September 2008 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.  

113/08   PLANNING

(a)    decisions made by the district council

(c)        planning applications

 (d)       other planning matters

No matters were reported.

114/08   ACCOUNTS

(a)           Invoices for Payment

The Chairman advised he would be seeking an alternative service provider to take the place of BT.

(b)           Financial Update

Cllrs noted the contents of the Financial Update for September prepared by Cllr M Lewis.

(c)           Other Finance

§          Budget – Cllr M Lewis circulated a draft paper to be considered in full at the November meeting. 

-    Extension to the burial ground - Council would wish to know what plans the PCC have to take this forward before any final decision was made for the forthcoming budget.

-          Perryway Footpath - it was agreed to remove the sum set aside for the creation of a footpath. It was unlikely the required funding would be available from the County Council.  Planning Permission would be required before any contact could be made with Sustrans.

§          Parish Office – the Community Association have advised the rent for the parish office would be increased to £50 per annum. 

§          Community Association – the agreed donation to the Community Association towards costs of repairs to the canal bank (Minute 162/07) was requested and will be added to the Agenda for the November meeting.  

§          Computer Equipment – Compello have quoted £30 plus VAT to install computer equipment previously used by the Clerk in the parish office.  Cllrs agreed this should now be carried out.  

§          Precept – the second instalment of the DC Precept has been received in the sum of £6445.00.

115/08   HIGHWAYS          

Cllr Alexander reported:

§          Whitminster Lane - the resurfacing has been completed.

§          Fromebridge Lane – Parish Council was requested to contact highways to request the potholes be filled.

§          Parish Lighting – the scheme is being costed by Highways and the matter is ongoing.

§          Traffic Lights A38/Perryway Junction – a meeting is being arranged with interested parties to take this forward.

116/08   WATERCOURSE WARDEN SCHEME – TRAINING EVENT  

Cllr Alexander had attended the event and had advised David Greenfield, the Watercourse Warden for this parish, of details.  Local landowners have given permission for the Warden to go onto their land if required.

117/08   THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

·          Local Watercourses

The Chairman advised he would prepare a paper for the November meeting to report the responses from the statutory agencies regarding ownership of various local water courses.

·          Wicksters Brook

Cllr Alexander reported that a site meeting had been held with EA and BW.  A report received of the outcome was very unsatisfactory and Cllr Alexander asked for Council’s approval to a letter he had prepared in response.  All agreed. 

118/08   SEVERN VOICE MEETING

Cllr Greenfield reported on items discussed at the Severn Voice meeting held on 10^th September.  The next meeting, due for March 2009, is to be hosted by this Parish Council and it had been requested that David Hagg and the Leader of the Council be invited to attend.  The Chairman was asked to contact the Chairmen of the Severn Voice parishes to get their views before contacting Mr Hagg.  It had also been agreed to invite John Ward from British Waterways to a future meeting of the Group.

119/08   COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

No report

120/08   DISTRICT CLLR’S REPORT

No report.

121/08   CORRESPONDENCE

Council was invited to send representation to the following:

·          Frampton Feast  Fair

The Village Society requested the provision of more litter bins at the Fair.  It was agreed to refer this matter to Frampton Court Estate.

·          Village & Community Agent

Sunnyside had been awarded a special commendation at the Celebration of Achievements of Older People event on 25^th September.

·          Sunday Bus Service

Revised timetable for the 91a Gloucester – Dursley.

·          Severn Tidings

Quarterly magazine from the Severn Estuary Partnership.  A membership scheme is being introduced at a cost of £40pa. 

§                 Miscellaneous

Various papers and publications were made available for Cllrs perusal.

122/08   CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS

·          Dursley Gazette

                The paper was to print an article about the review of the Conservation Area in Frampton and asked if any Parish Councillors would be willing to attend a photo opportunity at a suitable location in the village.

·          Consultation  Election Day - Weekend Voting

The Chairman has submitted a response on behalf of the Council.

·          Consultation – Balance of Power

The Chairman has submitted a response on behalf of the Council.

123/08   ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Cllr Speed asked if it was time to review the Flood Risk Assessment.  It was agreed to add this to the agenda for the November meeting to enable discussion.

Cllr Wagstaff reported a meeting has been arranged to discuss affordable housing with the officer who has replaced Jon Shaw at the District Council.

Cllr K Lewis reported:

(a)     The Head teacher of Lakefield School was anxious for a pedestrian crossing to be provided across Bridge Road.  Cllr Alexander advised he would take this up with Highways. 

(b)     The shrubs surrounding the car park in The Oval require trimming.  Cllr Alexander advised he would take this forward.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.32pm.