Draft

New Alresford Town Council

Full Council Meeting

Held at the Arlebury Park

                                                                                                                       7.30pm Tuesday 6th July, 2010          

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Present

Cllrs Middleton, Cattle, Evans, Jeffs, Mansfield, Power, Yeldham

 

In Attendance

 Cllr. Cook, Cllr. E. Jeffs, Cllr. Porter

 

Apologise

Cllr. Gentry, Luckham, Phillips, Read, PSCO Hull

 

982

Declarations of Interest on Agenda Items - Cllr. Evans declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest on Minute 989 Alresford Forum Annual Renewal as he conducts business with the Alresford Forum.

 

983

Minutes of Meeting held 1st June,  2010

Resolution: To approve the Minutes of 1st June, 2010 as true and accurate.

Proposed: Cllr. Evans  Seconded: Cllr. Power. (AGREED). 

 

983.1

Minute 978 (1st June) - Stratton Bates Pavilion.  This item to be put onto the next Agenda for requirements and procedures clarification of the brief.  Cllr. Power stated she will not volunteer to produce an extended brief. 

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984

City/District Cllr. & Police Report - Cllr. Cook expanded on his written report stating that the traveller’s enquiry had been aborted and WCC were likely to apply a new enforcement order. He was waiting to hear whether the Spring Gardens scheme would be proceeding.  Cllr. E. Jeffs outlined various items in his report.  He remained on the Planning Committee and was appointed to represent the Conservative Group on the LDF.  WCC were tightening up on rent and benefit fraud.  WCC had announced a corporate change programme “Transforming Winchester” in response to pressure on public expenditure aimed at improved public services and communications.   The LDF Committee meets on 22nd February and will discuss how Government changes affect the LDF process and PPS3. The Barton Farm appeal to be heard in September.  Cllr. Power asked whether NATC attend enforcement hearings.  She was informed that this had not previously been the procedure. Cllr. Porter handed out a written report.  She outlined the proposed funding process and requirements hoped to be implemented for the continuance of the CAB Outreach.  Police - Not in attendance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

985

Public Participation                                                            meeting adjourned

Mr. Atkins gave his interpretation of the recent WCC Standards Board Committee hearing.  He revealed the identity of the accused in his written statement distributed at the 13th May Public Participation section outlining this complaint allegation.   Mr. Atkins declared that he would be forwarding further submissions to the Audit Commission in light of their recent determination of the NATC 2006/7 accounts.  He spoke as an individual and a Trustee informing the meeting of a Town Trust topic where he would obtain legal representation to fight the matter.

                                                                                                meeting reconvened

 

986

Chairman’s Report - Cllr. Power made the following comments on the Chairman’s written report.  The £20k promised for the West Street Development was not there.  She clarified that the Parish Plan would be a response to the LDF on the Town’s aspirations for the next 20 years.  There would no longer be a requirement for 600 new houses in Alresford.  There was now the opportunity to remove from the LDF what was not wanted by the community.  LDF revisions would be put forward by the Committees for community comment and submitted to WCC by October. 

 

987

Finance  - Payments: Resolution: To approve the May Payments of £21,679.77 and the June Payments of £46,561.49.  Proposed:  Cllr. Power.  Seconded:  Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED)

 

988

Alresford & District Community Centre (Cllr. B. Jeffs declared a personal interest in this item as she was a Member of the ADCC Fundraising Committee) - The Council raised no objection to the ADCC building reverting from the current title Community Centre back to the original title of Town Hall.  Clerk to write informing ADCC that no objection to this suggestion had been raised.

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989

Cllr. Evans left the meeting.

Alresford Forum Annual Renewal - Resolution: To approve and endorse the payment of £1,080 for the annual renewal of the Alresford Forum. Proposed: Cllr. Yeldham. Seconded: Cllr. Mansfield.(AGREED) (Against: Cllr. B. Jeffs.)   Cllr. Evans returned to the meeting.

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990

Committee Reports

 

990.1

Recreation Committee 

 

990.1.1

 

WCC Litter Pick - Resolution:  To agree for WCC to organise a litter pick in and around Alresford including Recreation grounds.  Proposed: Cllr. Power.  Seconded; Cllr. B. Jeffs. (AGREED)

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990.1.2

Stratton Bates 100 yr. Celebration: The Council was handed a report detailing the arrangements made, to-date, for the forthcoming 100 yr. celebratory event.  Event to be staged at Stratton Bates on Sunday 22nd August.

 

990.1.3

Girl Guides 100yr gift to the Community:  Clerk to write to the Girl Guides informing them that they would be happy for them to install a bench at Stratton Bates near the proposed new toddler area to commemorate there 100yr landmark.

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990.2

Environment Committee  - Nothing to report.

 

990.3

Tourism Committee  Resolution:  To approve the maintenance of emergency minor repairs to the Millennium Trail up to the over-all value of £500. (Resolution to go forward to the next meeting as more detail was required).  It was recommended that when this resolution was represented for consideration a caveat is introduced stating ‘that prior to any works being execute by NATC; HCC be given the opportunity to carry out the requisite repairs by an assigned date.  Should they be unable to comply then HCC to be invoiced for the work carried out by NATC on their behalf.

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990.4

Planning Committee  Resolution: To approve verbal representation by the Chairman regarding S106 contributions relating to Long Barn and Land rear of John Arlott Close Planning applications.  Proposed: Cllr. Power.  Seconded: Cllr. B. Jeffs (AGREED).  Clerk to write to WCC in respect of the Linden Home planning application stating that an inspection of the site revealed a footpath to be practical for this area and that a footpath to be made a condition of the application.    

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991

Reports from Outside Bodies

 

991.1

CAB - Cllr. Yeldham reported on the CAB outreach surgery. A 2nd meeting had been convened with limited attendance.  This meeting decided that surrounding parishes be asked to contribute .25p per electorate towards the continuance of their local CAB surgery.  NATC would be receiving a request to commit to an annual grant. Other local bodies were also being approached for funding.  It was felt that a charitable organisation was the ideal body to run “Friends of Alresford Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach” (FACABO).  A resolution requesting NATC financial commitment to the project to be given consideration by council.  Item to be scheduled for the next Full Town Agenda. Clerk requested to include an update on the CAB position in the forthcoming NATC Forum article.   

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991.2

Chamber of Commerce - Clerk was requested to ask the Town Trust whether they were informed of the TV commercial made in Broad Street which had created congestion in the centre of the Town.  NATC were not forewarned of this activity.  The Chamber of Commerce were appreciative of the Perins Car Park now being opened on Sundays until 1.00pm.  There was confusion as to whether the car park would be closed on Bank Holiday Sundays and the Clerk to clarify this matter.

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991.3

WDA - Clerk to confirm the NATC nomination to Committee of  Cllr. B. Holyome and to inform the organisation that Cllr. B. Jeffs had been elected by NATC as their outside body representative.

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991.4

Alresford Society No meeting had been held but the Council were reminded that the Society were reviewing candidates for their Silver Salver award and to inform Cllr. Power of any candidate they wished to be considered.

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991.5

Greening/Climate Change The solar cinema had been a success at the Music Festival and the promotion to install home insulation continued.  An Owl meter which helps in the reduction of consumption could be loaned from the Greening organisation.

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992

Next Meeting - Resolution:  To approve an unscheduled addition Full Town meeting on Tuesday 3rd August Upper Meeting Room, Alresford Recreation Centre. Proposed:  Cllr. Mansfield.  Seconded:  Cllr. Yeldham (AGREED)

 

992.1

Items for 3rd August Agenda -  (a) Perins Car Park Opening  (b) Building Maintenance - Formation of a Cllr. working party to review and implement a program of maintenance and repair on all Council owned properties. (c) Stratton Bates Pavilion (d) CAB (e) Millennium Trail Maintenance.

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                                                                             Meeting closed 8.20

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman’s Signature……………………………………………………………………….Date………………..

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