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New Alresford Town Council

Meeting of Recreation Committee Meeting

Held at the Arlebury Park

7.30pm Wednesday 29 September 2010

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PRESENT

Cllrs.  S Middleton, R Gentry, K Yeldham, T Ingram (Football), A Joyce (Cricket), S. .McCullouch (Youth),

H Ogus (Rugby)  

 

APOLOGIES

Cllrs J Cattle, M Power, C Burt (Youth Football), R McPartland (Tennis), C Surry (Perins)                     

 

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - Declarations of Interest on Agenda Items - None 

 

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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - Resolution: To approve the Minutes of 30 June 2010 as true and accurate.  Proposed: Cllr. Yeldham  Seconded: T ingram (AGREED)

 

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ACTIONS CARRIED FORWARD   - none to report

 

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None

 

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SPORTS AND YOUTH   

 

354.1

Football – Football season now under way.  TI has liaised with Pete Bridges to organise grass cutting.  Pitches currently being used on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in addition to the weekend.  Dog mess is still a problem. Parking can be difficult – car park being used by people not using the facilities.  Problem with litter on a Sunday morning at Arlebury and on a Monday morning at Stratton Bates.   Litter contractor to be asked whether he is willing to collect on a Sunday.  Biggest problem with youngsters in Arlebury, bottles smashed on paths and thrown in hedge.  List of times youths congregating to be made and passed to PC Hull.  TI needs keys for changing rooms 1 and 2.   The no drinking rule on the balcony to be enforced.  People probably unaware, signs needed.  TI asked whether open spaces funding included the provision of goals.   NATC:  Likely to be dependent on whether goals available for public use and

there are barriers erected at Arlebury, also fund essentially for new rather than replacement equipment but the question can be asked.  TI had received phone call from police advising that youth who broke into the ARC has been put on a final caution.  Finally, the youth section is up and running with ten youth teams this year.

 

 

 

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354.2

Cricket -  Have had good results this season including promotion.  AJ thanked the football club for their help with maintenance.  Now going indoors at Perins.  Will be liaising with TI re next year’s fixtures. 

AJ/

TI

354.3

Rugby – Season now underway, had lost the opening fixtures.  Concern that numbers might decrease now that practice is at Bighton.  Had a successful stand at Alresford Show, lots of interest.  The Rugby Club now provide parking stewardship for the show for which they are well paid.  Have lost their main sponsor but have found a replacement.  The RFU are aware of the proposal put forward by NATC and Bewley Homes and are keen to help with finance by way of grants and interest free loans for the rugby pitches, although won’t commit until they know exactly what is needed.

 

346.4

Tennis – Tennis club still waiting for approval to their Planning Application submitted in April.   

 

346.5

Perins – No Report

 

346.6

Youth –  Due to spending cuts the youth team have a recruitment freeze so are unable to put enough staff so have had to reduce opening times.  They are trying to recruit student youth workers and there is a possibility of a guidance manager from Perins helping out.   WCC are looking at ways to continue to provide services without spending.  SMc attending a seminar and will report back any ideas that NATC might consider.   PCSO Helen Ashcroft is seeking additional funding for the youth shelter.

 

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Finance:  The current figures were presented - No queries were raised.

 

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Stratton Bates Pavilion Update:  No report.  A list of repairs has been given to the maintenance team.

 

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Time Capsule, Memorial Gardens – request from 3rd Alresford Brownies.

 

349.1

Noted that there is outstanding work still to be done – removal of the crazy paving.  The path from the gate to the pavilion needs maintenance with puddles appearing in wet weather.  This could be done at the same time as the crazy paving.  Scalpings will be needed.  Consideration should be given to a sign indicating the site of the swimming pool.

 

349.2

Agreed that the most suitable position for the time capsule would be just through the gate on the left hand side.

 

349.3

Resolution:    That 3rd Alresford Brownies be granted permission to plant a time capsule with guidance from NATC on where to plant.  Proposed:  Cllr Yeldham        Seconded:   Cllr Jeffs          Agreed

 

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Recreation Grounds and Parks

 

350.1

Play Equipment Update – The agreement to release money from the Open Spaces Fund had been received on 28 September, so the order will now be placed.  One complaint had been received in response to communication with residents overlooking the proposed fencing extension, Cllr Power will be talking to this resident.

 

 

 

 

 

350.2

Stratton Bates

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350.2.1

Replacement Bin:  The bin by the pavilion had gone missing.  Replaced by SERCO at no cost to NATC. 

Resolution:  To install an additional bin at Stratton Bates adjacent to the dog bin at the end of the path.  Proposed:  Cllr Gentry         Seconded:  Cllr Jeffs             Agreed

 

 

350.2.2

Stratton Bates Hedge:  Cllr Gentry reported on the meeting of 27 September.  A recommendation will be put to the full Town Council that the hedge be laid by a professional hedge layer to a height of 1.3m. 

 

350.2.3

Pre-School Request to Hire Stratton Bates Pavilion:

Resolution:  To set a charge of hiring the pavilion at £5.00 per hour or £10.00 per am or pm session.  Deferred – applicant to view the pavilion and confirm what area is required before a charge is considered.

 

LM

350.3

Sun Hill Recreation Ground

 

350.3.1

Goal Posts Installation:  TI had not been able to progress – lack of safety certificate with proposed goalpost.  Queried what the insurance position would be in this case.  Item to go on next agenda.

 

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Next Meeting: To be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 3 November, 2010 at Alresford Recreation Centre

                                                                  Meeting Closed at 8.05pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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