Minutes of meeting Wednesday 17th June
2009 at Arlebury Park Upper Meeting Room
Present: Cllrs Yeldham, Middleton, Phillips, Gentry, Mansfield, Jeffs
Apologies: Cllrs, Cattle (Chair)
Minutes: Mrs B Gray NATC Assistant Clerk
Meeting chaired by Cllr K
Yeldham – Vice Chair
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Election of Committee Resolution to elect Cllr Cattle as Chair. Proposed Cllr Yeldham Seconded
Cllr Phillips (AGREED) Resolution to elect Cllr Yeldham as Vice Chair Proposed Cllr Middleton Seconded
Cllr Gentry (AGREED |
Clerk |
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Declaration of Interests - none |
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Minutes of Meeting held on 18th March 2009 Resolution: To approve minutes of 18th March 2009 as
a true and accurate record Proposed: Cllr Phillips
Seconded: Cllr Jeffs (AGREED) |
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Public Participation - none |
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Correspondence Dog Bins Alresford Society notified NATC of complaints received in Conservation
Area - ask if bright red colour is statutory requirement is another less
obtrusive colour possible? Committee discussed issues where dog bins have
been used with ordinary rubbish – decision to keep bins red to ensure
distinguishable from litter bins. Dog Warden Has erected further signs in Appledown Close
following a neighbour complaint of fouling on the green Litter Bin Memorial Gardens - Need for
further litter bin discussed and agreed that a bin could be erected outside
the Lych-Gate. NATC would have to pay for the supply and install, WCC will empty. Cllr Yeldham to speak with Church check original number of bins
on site, to determine whether new bin would be a replacement – may lower
cost. Resolution: To purchase an additional wheelie litter bin to be located outside Lych-Gate
at Memorial Gardens at a cost of £225.66 plus VAT Proposed: Cllr Gentry Seconded:
Cllr Jeffs (AGREED) Tulip style litter Bin by Petanque – Cllr Yeldham advised this style without a
lid and rubbish overflows. NATC litter picker to be made aware to ensure
regular clearance SID (Speed Indicator Display) Clerk to check lead time on unit and brackets. If long lead time
to proceed with order for Main Unit
at a cost of £2650. Cllr Cattle and
Cllr Jeffs to view and determine locations, need to have a 70mtr clear sight
line, needs to located high to deter vandalism. |
Clerk KY Clerk Clerk Clerk JC/BJ |
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Lighting Inventory 2009/10 Update Columns reduced from 45 to 18 Estimate and Inventory received by HCC to
be queried totals do not reflect the reduction. Discussion took place with regard to future plans. Cllr Gentry
advised on receipt of enquiry as to real cost will determine which columns to
retain which to upgrade. This will also affect the payback time period. Cllr Mansfield
suggested erecting lamps on opposite side of road to existing with regard to
the 42metre or less apart rule. Cllr Middleton
advised Ash Parish Council in Aldershot use contractor to erect columns a a
lower cost. Clerk to investigate costs |
Clerk |
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Alresford Town Partnership – Cllr Jeffs confirmed
Finances fine. John Arlott event 21st June. Grant from WCC not
allocated to this event. WCC grants to support sporting events. |
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Cycle Racks Style options
tabled. Various suggestions of possible locations discussed and agreed. Resolution: In consultation with Alresford Society to
purchase and install cycle stands in four locations in Alresford, Broad
Street stand to be as current style and to be actioned first for gradual
improvement budget permitting 1 To
purchase and install single Cycle Stand on gravel area in Broad Street costing tba per unit, installation cost tba 2 To
purchase and install single Festival Cycle Stand north side of West St,( old
BT box site) costing £169 per unit, installation cost tba 3 To
purchase and erect single Festival Cycle Stand on West Street outside Heidi’s Bakery costing £169 per unit,
installation cost tba 4 To
purchase and install single Festival Cycle Stand at the bottom of West St
costing £169 per unit, installation cost tba Proposed: Cllr Jeffs Seconded: Cllr
Gentry – (AGREED) |
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Allotments Waiting List
stands at 29 Periodic
Inspection showed 2 plots requiring investigation. Meeting with
Allotment Society’s Dave Basford to determine if one plot is unworkable as
advised by plotholder Awaiting further
detail re possible new site in neighbouring location – no indication as to
size costs etc clearing work halted during the nesting period
availability anticipated October 09 |
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Finance Cllr Gentry - Dog
Fouling and Litter Control now identified singly due to increases giving
clearer picture Clerk to get
clarification of Budget 2009/10 figure |
Clerk |
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Next Meeting 7th October 2009 |
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Meeting closed at 8.45pm |
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