MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

held in The Library Room, Wendover

on 3 April starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 8.35 pm

PRESENT Cllr Gridley (Chairman)

Cllrs Mrs Ballantine, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Kearney,
Mrs McKechnie, Dr King, McPartland, Mrs Myers, Peeler, Weston, Wilkinson and Worth

2 members of the public; Press

Clerk: Fiona Lippmann

07/01 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllr Mrs Clayton

07/02 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Worth declared and interest in fishing.

07/03 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Chairman adjourned the meeting to allow members of the public to speak.

07/04 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
No comment.

07/05 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr McPartland noted that each speed limit review had been acknowledged and adopted.

07/06 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 6 March 2006
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting, following an amendment to the wording under 06/34, final sentence to read, "Mr David Lidington MP has pursued this issue of safety with the appropriate authorities". The Chairman signed the minutes. Proposed by Cllr McPartland, seconded by Cllr Mrs Gregory.

07/08 MATTERS ARISING from the minutes for information purposes only.
The Parish Council expressed their thanks to Cllr Peeler for his efforts in the creation of the new bicycle racks on Manor Waste. Gratitude was also expressed to Ian Gosling for his hard work in organising and erecting the new seats and waste bins.

07/09 FINANCE COMMITTEE held on 6 March 2006
The Chairman of the Committee gave a verbal summary, reporting that it
had been AGREED that the Clerk be given a full days training on the Finance Package, that grants totalling £4000.00 had been received towards the Hampden Pond project and that the cleaner to The Clock Tower had been taken on to the payroll.

07/10 PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on 21 March 2006
The Chairman of the Planning Committee presented the minutes, which were noted by the Council.

(a) It was reported that a 24m communications mast had been refused Planning permission, but had gone to appeal.

(b) Cllr McPartland reported that The End of the World site was being kept under observation for infringements.

07/11 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Planning Bulletin 9

06/00554/APP Conservatory; 5 Parton Close. No objections

06/00654/APP Two storey side extension; 30 Grenville Avenue
No objections

07/12 BUILDINGS AT RISK
It was agreed that this would be discussed at the next Planning Meeting

07/13 HAMPDEN POND
(a) It was AGREED that the Clerk and Groundsman would do a full Risk Assessment of the Hampden Pond fences and gates.

(b) It was AGREED that fishing would not be available on the Pond until such time as the water levels had risen enough to sustain fish.

07/14 AVDC - MUNICIPAL WASTE STRATEGY

It was AGREED that Cllr Peeler's comments would be taken as a basis for a reply.

07/15 FLYING WORKING GROUP
(a) Concern was expressed over safety after a report that a propeller had been found in a hedge. David Lidington MP is to pursue this with the relevant authorities.

(b) Environmental Officer's Report - clarification is needed on assumptions within the calculations.

07/16 CLERK'S REPORT

The Clerk's report was received and the contents noted.

07/17 MATTERS OF REPORT

a) RAF Community Work; it was reported that RAF Halton had offered a day's service from 60 recruits. It was AGREED that British Waterways would be contacted to see if they could help clean up the Wendover Arm Canal.

b) Cycle Racks; articles would be placed in the Bucks Herald and Wendover News, promoting their use.

c) Youth Council; Cllr Wilkinson would be attending the Youth Council Meeting.

d) Red Telephone Box; an agenda item regarding the red telephone box in the High Street would be raised at the next Planning Committee.

e) Thanks; Thanks were given to Ian Gosling for his comprehensive report on Hampden Pond.

f) BOAT; the Parish Council agreed that they were against the proposals to turn Public Bridleway No 1 and Nos 45 and 61 Wendover to byway open to all traffic. The Clerk will advise AVDC.

g) Library Car Park; it was noted that the refurbishment of the Library Car Park had started.

h) Goodson Map; it was agreed that the ideal place to have the map would be in the centre of the village.

07/18 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.35 pm.

Signed:
Date: 3 April 2006

Chairman