New Alresford Town
Council
Meeting of Town Council
Apologies: Cllr. Luckham, Middleton, Porter,
Hollingbury, Cook
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Declarations of Interest on
Agenda Items Cllr. Power declared an interest in Item 697.3 Resolution: To investigate the removal of
sub-standard street lighting maintained by NATC and request HCC to install
modern street lighting in adopted roads. Cllr. Gentry declared an interest in items 697.4.3 Planning resolution in respect of Stiles Yard and 697.4.4
43, West Street (the old co-op
site) Minutes of the meeting held on 10th
July, 2008 Proposed: Cllr. Phillips Seconded
Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED) Actions Carried Forward from 10th
July, 2008 Byelaws - Under
investigation Arlebury Park lower
toilets refurbishment has been completed. Repairs to the Flint
Wall awaiting quotes Repairs to Perins Fence
awaiting a response District and County Councillor’s
Report Cllr.
E. Jeffs The reply from A. Hickman had been sent and a response is needed by
the end of October. The document
omitted to included parking restriction in Sun Lane. There
was to be an LDF workshop on Tuesday 16th September and he would
forward the Agenda. This meeting was
invitation only. The
Winchester Silver Hill program was moving ahead and the financial viability
was continually monitored in light of the economical climate. Public Participation
(meeting adjourned) Tony Bravery Q The Community Centre had been inspected by three bodies resulting in the requirement to renew the Town Hall plaque on conservation grounds. This restoration would cost approximately £7k. As the City Council no longer had an historic fund budget the Community Centre have no alternative than to approach NATC for funding. A It was suggested that a grant application for this restoration be completed and NATC would consider the application when reviewing next years precept. David Goodman Q Referred to the Agenda Item 10.2.1 (W.I. donation of an Oak Sapling) and pointed out that unless the sapling was of a substantial size it had every likelihood of being vandalised A DG was thanked for his advise. Depending on the size it may be worth ascertaining whether an old tree guard could be found to protect the sapling. Margaret Gould Informed the meeting that it was an extremely small sapling. Geoff Sayer Q The Informed
the Council that large amounts of money was being found for car parking and
cyclists but that the dropped curb outside Hankins Court in Jacklyns Lane
remained as an outstanding WCC repair.
This curb continued to be a hazard to pedestrians and was particularly
problematic for those in a wheelchair.
It also requested that it would be beneficial to ask the Giles Group
to participate when reviewing roads to ensure wheelchair passage was taken
into consideration. A. The Hankins Court dropped curb despite numerous reminders from both WCC and NATC Cllrs. this job remained outstanding . It had been ascertained that the curb was in the WCC program and had been allocated a Job. The matter would continue to be chased until the work had been accomplished. NATC thank Mr. Sayer for help from the Giles Group and they were in agreement that benefit would be gained from participation from this group. Mike Atherton Q Suggested that Cllrs. go around the town in a
wheelchair to ascertain the problems encountered by Wheelchair users. He also informed the Council that the Town
Trust residue commemorative money that could used to purchase trees. A. Mr.
Atherton was thanked for his suggestions. (meeting reconvened) Police Police Presentation The new Alresford PC Ben Stonely
introduced himself to the Council. He
is a dedicated Alresford resource and hoped that his presence would alleviate
the problems encountered in the area.
He informed the meeting that the continued closing of the Alresford
Police station was the result of the unavailability of funds. Criminal Record Bureau Checks Council were not positive to CRB checks on the
grounds that Councillors were requested to declare offences prior to taking
office and that they did not have sufficient contact with children or
vulnerable adults for a check to be permitted by the bureau. Resolution: To move to next business. Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded
Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) Continuing closure of Alresford Police Station This matter had been explained
by PC Stonely but if the situation did not improve then a letter of complaint
would be sent to Hampshire Constabulary.
Finance Payments Resolution: To approve payments for July
,2008 of £55,327.31 and for August, 2008 of £40,2018.97 Proposed:
Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Power (AGREED) The payment to T.Ingram of
£11,667 had been made and shown on the August payment list. Council agreed to this payment in light of
having received most of the Football Foundation money. It was noted that the final
Dorlebury Invoice for £12k had been paid. Finance Reports The financial reports were
reviewed resulting in the following resolution. Resolution:
To approve the revised budget. Proposed Cllr.
Gentry Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) The figures predicted that
reserves would be increased to £59k. and that the ARC net income would be
£324 after start up deductions had been repaid. It was requested that the
election cost of £3,567k was distorting the administration figure and should
be shown on the bottom line. Parking Resolution: To enter into a Service Level Agreement with WCC to increase Civil
Enforcement Officer coverage to 5 days per week upon completion of the Perins
car park. If required discussions and
investigations to review possible ticketing and also resident and business
parking for the Town Centre. Proposed Cllr. B. Jeffs Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) Resolution: For NATC to seek opinions on the alternative parking arrangements
proposed outside the new Co-op to incorporate bus
stop and disabled access. Proposed
Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED) It was suggested that
public opinion be sought through the Forum Article and leaflets placed in the
Co-op. Names and addresses
should be requested to guard against duplication of voters. A disabled bay should be considered and it
must be acknowledged that highways may object to angle parking. Resolution: To approve the extension
of the 30mph in the Avenue to beyond the new traffic island Proposed Cllr. Phillips Seconded Cllr. Power (AGREED) Clerk to advise HCC
Committee Reports Committee Structure. - Carried forwarded to next meeting. Clerk to despatch revised Standing Orders. Recreation Committee The
resolution for the planting and future protecting of an Oak sapling by the WI
was deferred. The clerk was
requested, in light, of the small size of the sapling to ask the WI to
present the sapling for planting once it had been brought on to a hardier
growth as experience had shown that small saplings are prone to vandalism. Environment Committee Resolution: To investigate the removal of sub-standard lighting maintained by
NATC and request HCC to install modern street lighting in adopted roads. Proposed
Cllr. B. Jeffs Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) The Committee had
installed 4 new dog bins and new cycle racks in Broad Street. Pinglestone Road was
on-going. It had been agreed to
install a bench at the Stratton Bates bus stop and a site visit had been
arranged. It was suggested that
residents views be sought prior to installation. Planning Committee
Cllr.
B. Jeffs was requested to step away from advising on the Railway Cutting as
it was considered any advice given would compromise objectivity when a
revised application was submitted. That
a review be under taken of the Planning Committee with a view to reducing
number of meetings and streamlining process.
Item to be put onto the Planning Agenda for 23rd
October. When large or controversial
applications are received all Cllrs. were to be notified in order that they
are given the opportunity to attend and comment. Resolution: That
all formal representations to WCC Planning Committee or Department be
approved by NATC Full Council prior to submission, Proposed Cllr.
Gentry Seconded Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED) Resolution: For LDF feedback and comments to go through the
Planning Committee and for all resolutions to be ratified by Full Council
prior to submission. Proposed Cllr. B. Jeffs Seconded Cllr. Phillips (AGREED) Resolution: To
agree Planning pre-consultation meeting conclusions for Stiles yard. Proposed Cllr.
Phillip Seconded Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED) Serious
consideration should be given to access safety issues in particular ambulance
and fire. Resolution: To
convene a Special Public meeting on 23rd September in respect of 7
dwellings proposed at the rear of 43 West Street. Proposed Cllr. Phillips
Seconded Cllr. B. Jeffs
(AGREED) It
was felt that the access was dangerous and that the properties were not in
character. Tourism Committee Resolution: To approve
the Watercress Festival Association’s request for Arlebury Park to be used
for Car Parking on the day of the Festival at a fee of £500. Proposed
Cllr. Phillips Seconded Cllr. B.
Jeffs (AGREED) It
was confirmed that T. Ingram was in agreement with this proposal and that the
Football club would take responsibility for parking at this site on the day
of the Festival. Alresford Recreation Centre Resolution: To ratify
the cost of new equipment to the value of £3,100. Proposed Cllr. Power
Seconded Cllr. Yeldham
(AGREED) Resolution: To approve an additional £4k for start up
expenses to be administered by the Clerk and ratified by the Chair of
Finance. Proposed Cllr. Gentry
Seconded Cllr. B. Jeffs
(AGREED) Resolution: To pay
C. Pitter and C. Tester a total of £756.25 in full and final payment for
goods and services now being used for benefit the ARC Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Yeldham (AGREED) Reports from Outside Bodies Town Partnership - The Partnership
were now able to use the Health-check to assist in obtaining grants. Town Trust - The Eel house would
open to the public on Sunday 14th September. 4K was needed to finalise this work and
the Trust may approach the Council for a grant contribution towards this
task. Meeting Dates and Items for next
Agenda Agenda Items for 9th September. Town Partnership Memorandum of
understanding - Cllr. Power’s
paper. Committee Structure Precept - Items for consideration for 2009/10 Precept Date of Next Meeting Thursday, 7.30 9th October, 2008 at Town Offices, Upper Meeting Room,
Arlebury Park The
Chairman closed the meeting at 9.25pm. Chairman’s
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