MINUTES OF THE WRAXALL & FAILAND PARISH AGM MEETING
HELD FAILAND VILLAGE HALL 12 MAY 2009.
PRESENT: Cllrs. Ambrose, Law, Sheppard, Sage, Mrs Shaw, Thompson, Delmas & Pitt.
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. King & Mrs Moon, District Cllr. Roberts & Ruth Gofton.
IN ATTENDANCE: District
Cllr. Cook, Liaison Officer Sally Varley PCSO Charlotte Thompson.
PUBLIC: Nil
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. In the absence of any nominations, Cllr. Ambrose said that he was prepared to stand again. This was seconded by Cllr. Sheppard. Voting 6 for.
Cllr. Ambrose then signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
As Cllr. King had asked to stand down as Vice Chairman, due to health problems of several members of his family, Cllr. Ambrose nominated Cllr. Thompson as Vice Chairman. Seconded by Cllr. Delmas. Voting 7 for.
A vote of thanks to be sent to Cllr. King for the local knowledge and experience he has brought to the PC in the years he has been Vice Chairman.
The Chairman then asked for Apologies (as above) & Declarations of Interest in the items on the Agenda. NIL.
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CRIME
FIGURES – In the absence of PC Adam Clarke, PCSO Charlotte Thompson gave
the crime figures. Between 20 April and
10 May there had been 11 crimes:-
Criminal Damage, Theft of Pedal Cycle, Burglary at building site, corner Sixty Acres Close, Failand, Fraud by e-bay, Burglary of Ride-on-Mower from Sports Club, Theft of Trailer, Assault at NS Ag. Society, Burglary at Tower House Lane, 2 cases of Criminal Damage at Watercress Close, Theft of Shetland Pony from Cuckoo Lane.
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TYNTESFIELD
There was no report as Ruth Gofton was not with us. However Cllr. Ambrose said that he had been to the opening of the Saw Mill and that that venue had been good for the APM.
e) PROPOSAL - TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL MEETING WITH NTC AND ADJOINING PARISHES.
Nailsea is a dormitory town, now asking to make it sustainable
Cllr. Ambrose felt that we should have a meeting with surrounding parishes ~ Nailsea, Backwell & Tickenham. Voting 8 for.
f) PROPOSAL – THAT “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE” BE POSTED ON THE WEB SITE.. Voting 8 for.
g) PROPOSAL – THAT THE PC ESTABLISHES A “BUSINESS FORUM”?
Voting 6 for. Cllr. Law will ‘champion’ this.
h) PROPOSAL – THAT THE PC ESTABLISHES A SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION?
This would involve the Rural Community ~ there is not enough employment ~ it is the least sustainable; Improve Bus Services; Cycle Path; there are still a few areas not getting Green re-cycling. People want plastic bottle collections.
Cllr. Thompson voted as ‘Champion’ ~ Voting 8.
i) SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Comments to Clerk by 1 June 2009.
j) UPDATE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Mrs Patel wants more money for the site and so has tried other Affordable Housing Companies. Someone has come along and says he can build for less than ERH ~ that is questionable. We had said ‘rented’ property but we may have to concede some rented and some purchased.
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QUARRY
Reply from Graham Turner NSC read to Cllrs. This stated that NSC did not think
that the deposited stone harmed the amenities of the area to the extent that
enforcement action should be taken and so Section 215 Notice will not be used.
The site will continue to be monitored by officers and, if circumstances change
they will re-assess the situation.
a) PROPOSAL – THAT THE PC ACCEPTS THE PARISH PLAN – PRESENTED BY DOUG MACMILLAN.
Voting to accept in principle ~ 8.
b) PROPOSAL – THAT A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING IS CONVENED ON THE
PP AND ITS DELIVERY. Voting 8 for.
c) APPROVE “A VISION FOR THE PARISH OF W&F” FOR CORE STRATEGY.
All Cllrs. to let clerk know of any additions they wish to be added.
d) AGREE TO “RING FENCE” MONIES FOR PP ACTIONS.
a) APPLICATION 09/P/0614/F ~ Conversion of Coach House and outbuilding into 2 no. dwellings for Mr D Ord, Wraxall Court, Wraxall Hill, Wraxall
RECOMMENDATION - Support
b) APPLICATION 09/P/0615/LB ~ Conversion of Coach House and outbuilding into 2 no. dwellings for Mr D Ord, Wraxall Court, Wraxall Hill, Wraxall.
RECOMMENDATION - Support
c) APPLICATION
09/P/0655/F ~ Erection of a conservatory for Mr & Mrs Roberts,
RECOMMENDATION – Approve subject to the close proximity of a tree being taken into consideration and proximity to the road if the hedge were to be taken down.
d) APPLICATION
09/P/0657/F ~ Erection of a double detached garage for Mr & Mrs A
RECOMMENDATION - When the site was developed the entrance which has now been made was specifically banned by Richard Kent of NSC. However, the current owners of the property state that they have obtained approval (we query from whom) to make a new entrance and hard standing for 2 cars. The proposed garage is sited close to a Sweet Chestnut tree, but the applicant has had an arboricultural assessment made. The consultant has specified ways to protect the tree.
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d) continued……………….
The neighbour just below this site, Mr Hainsworth, has very strong objections to the building of the garage, mainly loss of amenity and the effect on the street scene. (Letter of objection has been sent to you with a copy to us and we also have a copy of a second objection from a Mrs S Reynolds)
Councillors attended the site and came to the following conclusions:-
1. The garage would be considerably lower than the house.
2. There are no windows on the side of number 26 (Mr Hainsworth) so the garage will not affect light into his house.
3. There will be very little ground disturbance according to the Arboricultural Assessment.
4. The garage on the other side of 26a is small and difficult to access because of a steep slope.
RECOMMENDATION ~ Approve.
e) APPLICATION
09/P/0658/F ~ Change of use from A1 to residential dwelling with erection of a
first floor side extension for Miss T Evans, Old Post Office,
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
f) APPLICATION 09/P/0687/LB ~ Installation of lift into existing lift shaft for disabled persons for ground and first floors following raising and permanently fixing historic lift to second floor for National Trust, Tyntesfield.
RECOMMENDATION – Approve.
g) Clerk reported on decisions made by NS Council on items which have previously been considered by this Council.
a) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES ORDERS
Two orders read out to Cllrs. Noted.
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LA20/19a – Contact has been made by NSC with the owners to resolve the issue.
LA20/21 – LA20/22a – Noted by NSC and will be looked into.
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER RE. LA20/30, LA20/31, LA20/32 & LA20.32a
HAVE BEEN MADE UNDER Public Path Diversion Order No 1 2009.
a)
Cllr. Ambrose gave a report of the meeting at which he told NTC that we would resist all that they want to take from WFPC. He suggested to NTC that a forum should be formed with WFPC, NTC, Backwell & Tickenham.
He asked if RSS informs Core Strategy or vice versa. Told that RSS informs CS.
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GYPSY & TRAVELLER ALLOCATION DEV. PLAN ~ VARIOUS
Cllrs. advised of various staffed exhibitions.
CPRE
11.30am. Speaker – Marina Pacheco Head of Planning CPRE National Office.
8 JUNE WALTON PARK HOTEL, CLEVEDON 2-6
10 JUNE PAGET ROOMS, PENARTH 2-6
TOWN & PARISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL WORKSHOP 11 JUNE
New Council Chamber, Town Hall, WSM 9:30 ~ 12:30 (CA & JT).
Various dates.
TARMAC want private meeting with PC – Date & Time to be set.
a) SPONSORSHIP BY TARMAC
Tarmac have presented a cheque for £2000 as sponsorship towards
Printing of the Parish Plan.
b) ASHTON
VALE TO
(As forwarded to Cllrs. 16 April 2009)
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BRISTOLS BIGGEST BIKE RIDE ~ Sunday 21 June 2009
Noted.
NATIONAL TRUST WALLS
E-mail received from NT Tyntesfield stating that the walls will be made safe in May/June.
RESIGNATION
E-mail received by Clerk from Phil Smith stating his intention of resigning. Clerk to e-mail stating that the resignation must be in writing, and signed and sent to the Chairman.
a) FIRST HALF OF PRECEPT RECEIVED - Noted
b) STREET FURNITURE MAINTENANCE ~ TENDERS. Only one received for seats and Notice boards. Clerk to write to person tendering, stating that there is now an extra board.
c) ANNUAL RETURN FOR YEAR ENDED 30 MARCH 2009 – Approved ~ signed by Chairman & Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer.
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GRASS MOWING
Cllr. King has complained that the grass is being mown before the spring bulbs have
finished flowering. Clerk has spoken to successful tenderer but they have not yet
mown those areas. Resident has seen children pulling up daffodils
d) ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT – Approved.
Chq
No. Payee Details
|
1825 |
Bob Sheppard |
Re: Loan of Microphone |
11:98 |
|
1826 |
Mrs Tavener |
Refreshments at APM |
40:00 |
|
1827 |
Inline Signs |
Reusable Banner for APM |
92:00 |
|
1828 |
PCAA |
Subscription |
50:00 |
|
1829 |
Tonkin & Daughters |
Repair to Notice Board on Elms |
60:00 |
|
DD |
BT |
Line Rental |
44:52 |
|
1830 |
Mrs Cobb |
Safety Checks ~ Millennium Green |
40:00 |
|
SO |
Mrs F Shattock |
Salary ~ April |
1069:77 |
|
1832 |
Cove (SW) Ltd |
Compliments Slips |
43.70 |
|
1833 |
Mrs F Shattock |
Reimburse |
32:35 |
GRANTS FOR PAYMENT – Approved
Chq.
No. Payee
Details
Amount
|
1834 |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
Grant |
120:00 |
|
1835 |
CPRE |
Grant |
50:00 |
|
1836 |
Cross Tree Centre Appeal |
Grant |
1000:00 |
|
1837 |
Failand & Portbury Cricket Club |
Grant |
250:00 |
|
1849 |
Neil Sims for Failand Volunteer Drivers |
Grant |
50:00 |
|
1839 |
MS Therapy |
Grant |
200:00 |
|
1840 |
Nailsea Community Transport |
Grant |
300:00 |
|
1841 |
Toy Box Toddlers |
Grant |
50:00 |
|
1842 |
Woodspring Assn for Blind People |
Grant |
150:00 |
|
1843 |
Wraxall Charities |
Grant |
100:00 |
|
1844 |
|
Grant |
450:00 |
|
1845 |
All Saints Church, Wraxall |
Grant towards Burial Ground costs |
1500:00 |
|
1846 |
All Saints Church, Wraxall |
Grant towards Church Yard Wall repairs |
500:00 |
|
1847 |
St Bartholomew’s Church, Failand |
Grant towards Burial Ground costs |
850:00 |
|
1848 |
St Bartholomew’s Church, Failand |
Grant towards |
300:00 |