New Alresford
Town Council
Meeting
of Town Council
Apologies: Cllr., Phillips, Yeldham,
Byrne, Jeffs
Press: 3
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DECLARATION OF
INTEREST - None MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF 10th May 2007 - Proposed: Cllr.
Luckham Seconded Cllr Power (AGREED) Actions carried
Forward Utilities - NATC were now the named customer on the three main Arlebury Park utility bills. Best Value - For the Facilities Committee to take responsibility for obtaining the best value utilities supplier and agree best value terms and conditions for Arlebury Park utilities. Item carried forward Steven’s Case - For the funding of Steven’s settlement see item 540.2 CITY COUNCILLOR’S
REPORT Cllr. S. Cook reported that the City had a new Mayor and things were settling down. There had been complaints regarding travellers at Appledown Lane and although this was technically within the Cheriton area, the problems affect Alresford residents and Cllr. Cook was investigating the situation. Cllr. Cook had objected, on behalf of the residents, to the planning application for 8 dwellings on land to the rear of 58 The Dean. Although this was not strictly within the Alresford boundary it was felt that the access to the dwellings would impact on Alresford traffic. City Cllr. Cook reported that he was on the economy and tourism. Cllr. Power – Q. Cllr. Power reported her concern that the partnership assembly had 3 bodies that were trying to achieve the same ends by diverse means and felt that a measure of co-ordination should be introduced. Cllr. Cook – A. Agreed that the bodies were not talking to each other but felt that the Strategic Partnership agreement with Hants would align the parties. ADJOURNMENT FOR
PUBLIC QUESTIONS Mr. R. Atkins Q1. Stated that the Henderson Green letter put the prime responsibility for electrical supply with NATC. A1. The documents were in the possession of NATC. Q2. Stated that there was no public notice given in respect of the Planning Committee Meeting. He informed the meeting that as The Dean application was a major project for 8 houses a public consultation would have been appropriate. He also stated that he was concerned Cllr. B. Jeffs had not declared an interest in the development and had not left the room when the development was under discussion. A2. The NATC comment on land adj. 58 The Dean stated ‘Overcrowded and in countryside. Re: Outside development boundary’. The reply had been formed by other Cllrs. present at the meeting as Cllr. B. Jeffs had declared a prejudicial interest in the development but had not left the room. The short closure date of the application had coincided with the newly elected Council which necessitate a quick response. All Planning meetings in future would be published on notice boards and the public would be welcome to attend. Q3. Stated that it was inappropriate to ask who or how his clients voted in the election. A.3 It was stated that this was not an NATC matter. A distinction between NATC members as individuals and their role as NATC Cllrs. was explained. Mr. G. Rees Q. Did NATC have Insurance cover for legal costs in respect of the Steven’s case. A. Insurance had covered part of the legal costs involved. COMMITTEES Planning Land adj. 58 The Dean – Concern over traffic was stressed. Clerk to inform WCC of traffic concerns Committee Chairperson – Election of Planning Chair to be reviewed at next public meeting. Planning Meeting Schedule – 3 weekly cycle commencing 20th June. The meetings will now take place in a public meeting room. It should be noted that if no planning applications are received then the meeting will not take place. Environment Effluent discharge into Titchen River – Representative will attend Tichborne meeting. Riverbank Timbers – To be repaired Pound Hill Bench – Passed to Town Trust Cycle Racks – To be reviewed inconjunction with Town Trust to ensure sympathetically located. Recreation Resolution: For Cllr. B. Jeffs to be included onto the
Recreation Committee. Proposed Cllr. Power Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) FINANCE Payments -
Resolution: To approve payments for May ,2007 (£70,658.74) Proposed Cllr.
Power Seconded Cllr. Cattle (AGREED) Stevens Costs - Resolution: To pay the costs all costs relating to the Stevens
case out of reserves. Costs to be
posted to 06/07 financial year. Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded
Cllr. Power (AGREED) Committee budgetary responsibilities – Resolution: Committees to work within their approved budgets. All Committee expenditure to be submitted to the main Council for ratification. Proposed: Cllr.
Gentry Seconded: Cllr. Luckham (AGREED) EVALUATION OF FULL
TOWN COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEETING SCHEDULE Resolution: To pass the responsibilities for both General and Policy Committee and Finance Committee over to the Full Town Council, thereby disbanding these Committees. Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Evans (Unanimously AGREED) Resolution: For the Town Council to meet 10 times a year based on a monthly cycle and to adopt the new attached schedule, with the amendment of Town Council Meeting being scheduled for Thursdays. Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Luckham (AGREED) Resolution: For Councillors in attendance to have voting rights. Proposed Cllr.
Gentry Seconded Cllr. Luckham (AGREED) Standing Orders Review Working Party:- The following Cllrs. volunteered to form the Standing Orders Review Working Party. Cllr. Gentry, Cllr. Power, Cllr. Cattle, Cllr. Luckham and Clerk. PERINS PARKING
UPDATE Cllr. Gentry and Cllr. Cattle attended a meeting to discuss a Permanent Parking area at Perins bottom Car Park. The proposition received a positive reception from all parties (Perins, WCC, HCC and NATC). In accordance with Statutory Requirements (Section 77) there would need to be a public consultation period of 12 weeks and approval from the Secretary of State, as the area is technically designated as a playing fields. There were a number of formal processes yet to be followed but the response was positive. The scheme would be run by WCC who proposed that the area would be managed as a pay and display car park. Access would need to be carefully reviewed in conjunction with routes to school. It was felt that this was a much needed facility in the town and Alresford residents and businesses together with Perins would gain from properly constructed car parking area.. ARLEBURY PARK
SOUTHERN ELECTRICITY BILL Resolution: For NATC to pay the £4.5k Southern
Electricity Bill for the Arlebury Park Building. Proposed Cllr. Gentry Seconded Cllr. Evans (AGREED) DATE OF NEXT
MEETING 7.30 Thursday 12th
July, 2007 at Town Offices, Upper Meeting Room,
Arlebury Park Closed meeting 8.30pm
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