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Goodleigh Parish Council

 

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 6 September 2011 at 7:30pm in Goodleigh Village Hall

 

Present: Cllrs N Thorne (Chairman), J Cole, Mrs C  Karniewicz and  M Thorne.

                 

 In Attendance:   2 members of the public, Cllr R Edgell, PC Andy Ladley, Parish Clerk.                                 

 

Minutes of meeting

 

41.       Police Report/Items from the public

PC Andy Ladley reported that during the past month 7 calls made to the police. These were: 3 calls relating to missing persons – all found; 1 report of anti-social behaviour. The youth had been spoken to and advice given; 1 road traffic collision; parking issues at Longland Close; 999 call -  child playing with the telephone.

 

            Speeding had been highlighted as a persistent issue in the village.

 

The 08452 777 444 telephone number to contact the police on non-emergency matters was being replaced by a new 101 number. This was being rolled out across the whole country, so that there would be a national non emergency telephone number. Callers would be put through to the local call centre for the area from which the call was being made. The cost of the call would be 15p, regardless of the length of the call.

 

42.       Apologies

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr A Gockmann, PCSO Gareth Woolway.            

 

43.       Approval of Minutes of meeting held 5 July 2011

The Minutes of the last meeting were agreed and signed as a true record.

 

44.       Matters Arising from the Minutes

            Cllr Gockmann had raised some queries:

·       It was confirmed that there was a need for an additional two councillors on the council, as there were likely to be some important decisions to be made in the future.

·       Cllr N Thorne confirmed his willingness to store the bulk salt and to distribute it.

It was resolved to seek clarification regarding the filling of grit bins through the winter.

It was noted that some of the steps had been repaired.

                       

45.       District Councillor’s Report

      None – District Councillor not present.

 

46.       County Councillor’s Report

Cllr Edgell reported that the number of chief officers at County Hall had been reduced from 5 to 2, with a

corresponding reduction in the number of departments.

Cllr N Thorne express his dis-satisfaction with the arrangements at the Seven Brethren recycling facility, where the size of vehicles was restricted, regardless of the material being carried. Cllr Edgell promised to make enquiries.

 

47.       Planning 

1.              Applications.             None received.

 

2.              Decision - Approval

52343  Extension & Alterations to dwelling including raising of part of roof at Little Willsleigh

            3.         Other Planning Matters

Following an announcement in the local press, it was resolved to make enquiries into the amended plans for the Old Chapel.

It was resolved to contact Planning Enforcement regarding farm buildings being used as dwellings near Goodleigh Cross and near Hazelmere.

 

48.       Correspondence

1.   DCC had advised of plans to introduce Part-Night Street Lighting. This would involve switching off all streetlights in residential areas between 10.30am and 5.30am.

2.   Barnstaple Town Council were organising a Planning School on 8 October. It was thought that Cllr Gockmann may be interested in attending.

3.   DCC had advised that no-one had come forward from Goodleigh to offer to transcribe the Tithe Map Apportionment. Cllr Mrs Karniewicz expressed an interest, and took the details.

4.   The following items of correspondence were also noted:

 DALC Newsletter – July/August; NDC – Standards Committee Minutes 12/07/11; Clerks & Councils Direct – September 2011

 

49.       Surface Water/Drains/Highways

1.         It was resolved to request the lengthsman to attend to the problem with debris accumulating in Hogs Lane. 

2.         Flytipping at Chelfham Hill quarry to be reported.

3.         Damage to hedges on both sides of the road at Northleigh Cross was reported. This was thought to have been caused by agricultural vehicles. This was considered to be a matter between the parties involved.

 

50        Affordable Homes & Village Green

Unfortunately the planners had not been able to meet the landowner in July, but had suggested dates in August which were unsuitable. Cllr N Thorne agreed to obtain possible meeting dates from the landowner.

 

Copies of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment had been circulated to councillors. This survey had identified possible development sites throughout North Devon and Torridge.

 

It was noted that there was currently a Covenant on the use of the land at the Northleigh Hill Playing Field. It was considered that the cost of lifting this would need to be taken into account when considering the sale of the land.

 

51.       Fun Day

            Nothing further to report.

 

52.       Play Area

The report from Rospa had been received. It was agreed to forward the report to Russell Play in order that the recommendations could be carried out.

 

53.       Additional Councillors

Notification had been received from North Devon Council that the request for an additional two parish councillors would be considered at the next meeting of the Standards Committee.

 

54.       Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

It was noted that less than 50% of the children attending the village school lived in the parish. Nevertheless the school would be happy to be involved in the celebration, which would take place a half-term.

The Village Hall Committee would be willing to organise a non-profit making event in the afternoon, but due to the closeness to the Fun Day it would not be a Barn Dance.

            It was suggested that a street party could be held in the Village Hall area in the afternoon.

It was though that a bonfire and Barbecue could possibly be held at Bampfield in the evening.

 

55.       Western Power Distribution

            It was reported that warning signs had been erected.

It was resolved not to proceed with the moving of the transformer due to the likely high cost involved, which would be payable by the council.

 

56.       Christmas Lunch

It was agreed that the refurbished Village Hall would be a great benefit to the event, which would take palace on the 2nd Saturday in December.

Cllr Cole reported that he had a list of requirements for the lunch.

Instead of formal entertainment after the lunch it was agreed to show photographs of the village.

 

57.       Lease of Longland Close Play Area

            The new lease had been received for signing by the Chairman and Vice Chairman.

This was agreed.

 

58.       Matters from the Chairman

            None.

 

59.       Finance

1.     Review of cheque signatories

It was resolved that Cllrs N Thorne, A Gockmann  and Mrs C  Karniewicz should be added as authorised cheque signatories.

 

2.     Payments

JJ Bins July & August                           £  34.66           Cheque No. 388

T Squire – Clerks salary              81.82

& Expenses      12..92             £  94.74           Cheque No. 389          

                                    Came & Co – insurance                        £377.54           Cheque No. 390

 

The three accounts were approved for payment.

 

60.       Items for the next Agenda

            Affordable Homes;  Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; Christmas Lunch.

 

61.       Date of next meeting: Tuesday 4 October.

            Mrs Hamilton offered to take the minutes of the meeting in the absence of the clerk.

 

62.       Items from the Public                      None.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9:00pm.