New Alresford Town Council

   Meeting of Town Council

                Held at the Arlebury Park 7.30pm Thursday 4th October 2007                                             

 

Present:                   Cllrs Gentry (chair), Middleton, Cattle, Phillips, Yeldham, Read, B.Jeffs,

In Attendance:                City Cllr. E.Jeffs, Cook, County Cllr. Porter

Apologies:                Cllr. Luckham, Evans

Press:                      M.Farrell, C. Harris, M.Gould

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DECLARATION OF INTEREST  - None

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF  27th September 2007

Proposed: Cllr. Cattle Seconded Cllr. Yeldham (AGREED)

 

ADOPTION OF CODE OF CONDUCT AMENDMENT 12.2

Resolution: To adopt the Code of Conduct Amendment 12.2.  Proposed Cllr.B.Jeffs. Seconded Cllr.Yeldham (AGREED)

 

CITY AND COUNTY CLLR. REPORTS

Cllr.S.Cook

Reported that WCC had again rejected Station Mill in favour of the original scheme.  This was an unfavourable local decision.  The Meadow Lane development had been withdrawn.  The proposed Railway Cutting Development had unresolved issues and no application had been received.  It was considered that the Railway Cutting consultation was poorly organised with insufficient led time and inadequate publication.  The developers to be invited to a Public Participation meeting to properly discuss this development.  Environment and Access were congratulated on the Perins Car Park.

The Bus route controversy was being reviewed

Cllr.E. Jeffs

 SID (Speed Indicator Detector) had registered numerous speeding vehicles.  The device would be moved to other areas to monitor speeding in and around the Alresford area.  Complaints had been received in connection with the proposed Railway cutting development and disappointment was expressed regarding the WCC decision on the Station Mill development. 

Cllr. J. Porter

Cllr. Porter’s written report did not raise any questions from either Council or Public.

 

ADJOURNMENT FOR PUBLIC QUESTIONS

Mr. Atkins – Informed the Committee that Elaine Wickham had resigned as APSSC book keeper as she was unable to obtain creditor information.  Mr. Atkins informed the meeting that Cllr. Gentry was working for APSSC with regard to their creditors and should therefore disclose an his interest..   He issued a statement on his objections to NATC running a licensed business (Statement attached). NATC thanked Mr. Atkins for his comments and stated that his objections had been noted.

Mr. Pitter – Mr. Pitter informed the Committee, as an APSSC Director, that he spoken to Elaine Wickham and she had not informed him of her intention to resign.

Mrs. M. Harley – Reported that the clearing of the South Road/Ashburton Road path carried out by SERCO had been poorly executed and that the area required further attention.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Recreation

Football Funding Resolution

Open Space procedure in respect of prior notification and inspection had not been followed, in 2006, in respect of the Football Club £10k shortfall.  The Open Space’s Officer reported that funding for projects could not retrospectively be sourced from Open Space Funding.  NATC 2006 legal costs in respect of the Steven’s case had depleted reserves and in consequence NATC did not have the financial resources available to fund the Football Club £10k shortfall.

Notice Board Resolution

The resolution to install a notice board at a cost of £950 was deferred in order to investigate other alterative suppliers.

Tennis Club Resolution

The resolution to stand guarantor for the Tennis Loan was discussed.  It was suggested that it would be advantageous to all parties to fund £36k from Open Space Resources and loan the Tennis Club £18k over 10yrs. This would avoid an on-going payment from the precept and negate a potential liability against our reserves. A resolution regarding this matter was deferred to obtain additional facts. 

Tourism

Resolution: For Full Council to ratify the expenditure of £2,000 towards the Alresford Pocket Guide.

Proposed Cllr. Middleton Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED)

Planning

Resolution: To change the Planning quorum from 3 members to 2 members.  

Proposed Cllr.B. Jeffs Seconded Cllr. Middleton (AGREED)

Other Resolutions regarding Planning Schedules to be agreed by Planning members not a Full Town matter.

Planning Applications and Comments No contentious applications received and members of the Council were asked to forward their suggested exceptions sites to Cllr. B. Jeffs.

 

 

 

 

FINANCE

Payments

Resolution: To approve payments for September 2007 (£15,675.13).

Proposed Cllr. B. Jeffs.  Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED)

Sage Report

A new SAGE financial report @ 30th September 2007 was distributed for comment.  The report itemised items received (not paid).  Comments on the layout and design were welcomed and should be forwarded to the office.  An Income sheet is being designed and would be presented to Council upon production.  A variance column was requested on the summary sheet. 

Steven’s Case Breakdown

A breakdown between compensation and legal costs in respect of the Steven’s case was requested.

Budgets

All Committee budgets to be made ready for 29th November meeting were the Precept would be set.

 

ARLEBURY PARK SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB (APSSC)

The Clerk updated the Council on the following APSSC points:-

  1. An advertisement for a Steward would be posted as there was a delay with the originally considered candidate.
  2. Thanks should be extended to Colin Tester and Colin Pitter for their continued help and support during this transitional period.
  3. Negotiations were underway with Greene King but alternative suppliers were available if a suitable agreement could not be reached.

 

WINCHESTER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

Resolution: For Cllr. Yeldham to represent NATC at the Hampshire Association AGM and to vote in support of their agenda Resolutions 1 and 2. Proposed Cllr. Middleton Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) 

Resolution:  For Cllr. B. Jeffs to replace Cllr. Yeldham as WDA representative upon his retirement.

Proposed Cllr. Cattle.  Seconded Cllr. Phillips (AGREED)   

 

MEETING DATES

Town Meeting

Resolution:  To hold a Special Town Meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 25th October 2007 in the Community Centre to update the Alresford Community of NATC past commitments and future proposed strategy.

Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Yeldham (AGREED)

Date of Next Full Town Scheduled Meeting

7.30pm Thursday 29th November 2007 at Town Offices, Upper Meeting Room, Arlebury Park.

 

Meeting Closed 8.30pm

 

 

 

 

                                           

 

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