New Alresford Town Council

Meeting of Environment Committee

Held at Arlebury Park

7.30pm Wednesday 21^st November 2007

Present: Cllrs Cattle (Chair), Gentry, Yeldham, Phillips

Apologies: Cllr Jeffs

In Attendance: HCC Cllr Porter

Press: M Gould – Alton Herald

		Action
47	1 Apologies for Absence Cllr Jeffs sent apologies
48	2 Declaration of Interest on Agenda Items None
49 49.1 49.2 49.3	3 Minutes of meeting held on 19 September Proposed: Cllr Yeldham Seconded: Cllr Gentry (Agreed) Matters Arising 3.1 Broad Street Replacement of broken paving slabs and missing bollards Cllr Porter advised that the HCC had rejected the proposed replacements as they were not considered to be dangerous and therefore not a priority. It was agreed that a letter expressing disappointment and concerns be sent to HCC Alison Quant and Mr Taylor. Copy to English Heritage 3.2 Millennium Trail Clerk requested annual Maintenance schedule and costs, awaiting response from HCC Recreation and Heritage, Countryside Service - Mr P Thomson – clerk to continue to pursue 3.3 Trees in Broad Street Clerk wrote to NATT to request crown lift and cut back of epicormic growth to the above. Response from NATT not their responsibility. Clerk received correspondence from HCC Arboricultural Officer T Bradnam indicating that NATT have responsibility and attached supporting documentation. NATT to be contacted by letter enclosing copies of documentation received.	Clerk Clerk Clerk
50 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5	4 Public Participation 1 Land on the corner of New Farm Road and The Avenue A signpost has been erected on this site, it is understood that this location comes under the NATT. Cllr Cattle to view site and if still in situ clerk to notify NATT by letter and cc to WCC 2 Railings on West Street Two Farnham Theatre posters having been erected. Letter to be sent requesting removal 3 Community Association M Gould raised concerns of signs being erected in this location 4 SEEDA Cllr Porter advised that bid has been successful the amount of £60,000 will be made available for the period 2009/2010. Remaining supportive paperwork to be completed in next 10 days. It was noted that Bighton Parish had offered support of 10% of their precept = £300. Appreciation of their positive contribution was acknowledged. The Chair requested written confirmation Cllr Porter agreed it would follow. Cllr Porter invited Cllr Gentry to a Working Party of the Town Partnership Transport Group on 10^th December at 6.30pm to be held in the Alresford Conference Room – Room to be booked by Clerk Cllr Cattle asked if he could also attend – Cllr Porter agreed	Cllr Cattle/Clerk Clerk Clerk
51	5 Community Transport The Chair read email received from Sara Kendall WCC Traffic & Transport Technician, Access and Infrastructure. Letter to be sent to Town Trustees	Clerk
52	6 Parking in Alresford The Chair advised of email received from Saul Jeavons. It was agreed a response to be sent advising that their would be a full update on this item in the New Alresford Forum January 08 edition which will be published at the end of December 07.	Clerk
53	7 Proposed Lining Schedule The Chair updated the meeting following conversation with Steve Woodward HCC Principal Road Safety Engineer that it had been agreed to extend the lining by widening this narrowing the lane. It was also advised by Cllr Porter that the bollard at New Farm Road is to be changed to a reflective bollard. Cllr Porter advised that the 40 mph signage were to be upgraded to the larger sign.
54	8 Cycle Racks in Broad Street The Chair confirmed that the Town Trustees had agreed for racks to be located and raised in Bays 5 & 6. A resolution had been agreed for this to proceed	Clerk
55	9 Allotments 9.1 Letter of support from Revd Black. The Chair acknowledged this letter of support from Revd Black for Mr Harrison’s request to for an Allotment. The Chair recognised Mr Harrison’s personal situation and confirmed that he is now on waiting list. 9.2 The Chair indicated that enquiries have been made to extend the allotment site by possibly another 10 sites. Awaiting outcome of enquiries. Current waiting list is 23.
56	Finance Proposed Budget of £13,100 for 2008 was tabled to committee members for a Resolution to be put to the Full Council for ratification on 29^th November 2007. Proposed by: Cllr Phillips Seconded by: Cllr Yeldham (Agreed) Proposed budget to be passed to Town Clerk	Clerk
57	Date of next meeting: 8^th February 2008 It was noted that this day not suitable for the Committee. The Clerk to liaise with the Town Clerk to seek to change date and Clerk to advise Councillors accordingly	Clerk
58	The meeting closed at 8.15pm