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held in The Library Room, Wendover
on 3 October 2005 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 9.55pm
PRESENT Cllr Gridley (Chairman)
05/170 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Toplis and Mrs Myers.
05/171 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Chairman adjourned the meeting to allow members of the public to speak.
a) Telecommunication Mast at Wendover Pumping Station; Two members of the public expressed their objections to the proposed telecommunication mast at Wendover Pumping Station, London Road because of the lack of adequate screening due to the mast being substantially higher than the trees. There are also health concerns due to the proximity of residential dwellings. There are other sites with better screening and fewer houses.
b) Parking in Wendover; District Councillor Richards has pursued the problem of inadequate parking provision in Wendover. He recommended that the Parish Council maintains pressure by writing to District Cllrs Mrs Paternoster and Mrs Baxter highlighting the continuing problem. This will be further discussed by the Planning Committee on 18 October 2005.
Mrs Elizabeth Richards drew members' attention to the brochure advertising the sale of Princess Mary Hospital site which has removed the Nurses Home from the area to be developed. This will make a significant difference to the hectares for which planning permission has already been given
05/172 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
A meeting had taken place with the local member, Group Capt Harrison and Mr J Wilding on flying activities at the airfield. Group Capt Harrison was keen to establish better relationships with local communities. He had instigated properly defined disciplines with a red card system in place should a breach of flying book conditions occur. Public meetings will be arranged in the near future. It was noted that the Station Commander is responsible for the safe running of the station but that the MoD is the ultimate authority. Mr Wilding will be submitting a report of the meeting subject to the approval of Group Capt Harrison
05/173 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
It was reported that work in the Witchell had now been done and there were several issues on a list to be considered. A cluster group of parishes has been set up, centred on Aston Clinton, to discuss common problems as part of the County Council communication with communities. It was AGREED that the Chairman will attend the next meeting on 30 October to represent the Parish Council and to evaluate the usefulness of the meeting.
05/174 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mrs Kearney declared an interest in planning application 05/02325/APP as she knows the applicant. Cllr Gridley declared an interest in application 05/02182/APP as he works for the landowner, the Water Board.
05/175 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 5 September 2005
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting, following a minor amendment to the date of the meeting, and they were signed by the Chairman.
05/176 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Minute 05/158 - maintenance work at Halton airfield; the query about maintenance has now been sent to the Minister by the local MP.
b) Minute 05/165b - Hiring fee for Ashbrook; payment has now been received in full with an apology. A request has been received for another booking with payment being paid in advance and this was AGREED.
05/177 FINANCE COMMITTEE held on 3 October 2005
The Acting Chairman gave a verbal summary, reporting that it was AGREED that the money invested in the fixed term bond should remain so and that the bond be changed to a fixed term of 6 months.
Cheque 5861 includes the management fee for the Parish Council website which requires regular updating to publish minutes and agenda.
05/178 LIGHTING AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE held on 20 September 2005
The minutes were noted and the recommendations contained therein were AGREED, with the proviso that minute 05/33g to employ a contractor to move the concrete bins be subject to the price.
It was AGREED, following suspension of Standing Order 24 (proposer Cllr Peeler, seconder Cllr Weston), that the objection to shared use of the footway connecting Dobbins Lane and Lionel Avenue be withdrawn in order to install safety precautions which would improve pedestrian safety. The Clerk will advise Bucks County Council accordingly.
05/179 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following responses were AGREED
a) Bulletin 34
05/02171/ALB Various externally illuminated fascia and projecting public House signage; King & Queen PH,
17 South Street.
The Parish Council notes that upward lighting is proposed. Whilst having no objections to the application in principle, the Parish Council would not wish to add any additional lighting pollution.
05/02195/APP Rear Conservatory; 22 Water Meadow Way.
No objection
b) Bulletin 35
05/02120/APP Erection of replacement garage 120 Aylesbury Road
No objection
05/02232/APP Single storey side and rear extension
49 Thornton Crescent; No objection
c) Bulletin 36
05/02182/APP Telecommunications equipment comprising one 24m high cypress tree mast supporting six antennas, three equipment cabinets, ancillary development and 1.8m high chain link fence; Wendover Pumping Station, London Road
The Parish Council notes that a similar application was refused permission by Chiltern District Council and would ask that AVDC similarly refuses permission on the grounds that it is inappropriate in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Metropolitan Green Belt because the proposed mast is substantially higher that the surrounding trees. The screening is inadequate in an environmentally sensitive area.
The Parish Council has continuing concerns over siting the equipment so close to dwellings and is of the view that this application, if granted would open the way for future similar proposals.
05/02215/APP Formation of lake and associated landscaping,
Russell Farm, Cobblers Hill No objection
05/02281/APP Addition of three roof lights to existing storey rear extension; 40 Hale Road No objection
05/02325/APP Conservatory; 11 Bryants Acre No objection
05/02328/ATC* Crown thin one horse chestnut by 25%
Holdens House, High Street.
The Parish Council will be guided by the District Arboriculturalist
05/180 PRINCESS MARY HOSPITAL SITE
It was AGREED to defer discussion on the sale catalogue and the implications of splitting the site into separate parcels of land for consideration by the October Planning Committee. It was suggested that the Wendover Society and Parish Council representatives meet prior to that time.
05/181 LITTER COLLECTION IN WHARF ROAD AND MANOR ROAD
It was reported that Manor Crescent was not included in the daily litter pick (week days only) around the school. It was AGREED that the Clerk will write to ask AVDC to include Manor Crescent on the work schedule. It was also AGREED to write to the Head Teacher, copies to Chairman of the School Council and Chairman of the School Governors to pursue the invitation to address the School Council on the topic of litter.
05/182 CYCLE RACKS OUTSIDE BUDGENS
It was confirmed that firms which were contracted by the County Council to install the cycle racks would be responsible for ensuring that no utilities would be adversely affected by the work. AVDC had also confirmed that the positioning of the racks would not interfere with any plans to improve disabled access at Stars Newsagents. It was therefore AGREED to contact Budgens to ask for a financial contribution for the racks which had originally been requested by the Manager of the store.
05/183 HAMPDEN POND
The Clerk had been advised that it would be necessary to apply for a temporary road closure in order to close the right of way to allow machinery to enter the pond area safely from Church Lane. It was AGREED that this would be put in place at a cost of £1,250.00. This will involve a minimum of 8 weeks to put in place and will need to allow for any delay in the project. As many users of Heron Path will be notified as possible.
05/184 POLICE LIAISON GROUP
A recommendation was received that the Parish Council should sponsor a mountain bike to provide flexibility and access to more restricted areas of the parish for the Area Beat Officer. It was AGREED that £1,000 should be put into the precept for this purpose.
05/185 FORWARD PLANNING
It was AGREED that the 'Wish List' compiled at the beginning of this Council's term of office should be discussed again at a meeting to take place after the Footpath Committee meeting on 25 October 2005.
05/186 CLERK'S REPORT
The Clerk's report was received and the contents noted. In particular, it was AGREED that the current method of publishing and editing the newsletter should be continued.
05/187 MATTERS OF REPORT
a) Dew Pond; a report was received on the feasibility of creating a dew pond with tree planting in Rope Meadow. This will be discussed at the meeting of Forward Planning in October
b) Hampden Pavilion; it was reported that youngsters were interested in taking moral responsibility for the pavilion. This will be delegated to the Recreation Grounds Committee.
c) Vine Tree residents; residents in Vine Trees have asked that the Parish Council writes to support their concerns over the state of footpaths, commuter parking which obstructs dropped kerbs and the lack of dropped kerbs for disabled users. The County Councillor reported that there was funding for additional dropped kerbs but that the Parish Council will have to put in a bid for funds from the Local Area Committee. She had taken part in an exercise to identify sites and will provide the Clerk with the details.
05/188 CLOSURE OF MEETING
The Chairman closed the meeting to press and members of the public under s1 of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, it being against the public interest due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
a) Accident on Manor Waste; The Clerk had written to the Parish Council's insurers asking for advice and notifying them of the incident. It was AGREED that the Clerk will write to the person concerned, advising her that the matter was now in the hands of the insurers. The Clerk was also instructed to write to Stars Newsagents asking them to stop vans parking on flagstones.
b) Local Press; the Chairman advised councillors that, if they exercised their right to write letters or articles to local newsletters, no implication must be made that the views expressed were those of the Parish Council but rather were those of an individual.
There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.55pm.
Signed:
Date: 7 November 2005
Chairman