Minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 6 March 2006

PRESENT Cllr Gridley (Chairman)
Cllrs Mrs Ballantine, Mrs Clayton, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Kearney,
Mrs McKechnie, Mrs Myers, Peeler, Weston, Wilkinson and Worth
5 members of the public; District Cllr Richards; Press
Clerk: Ann Hooton and Fiona Lippmann

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming back Cllr Mrs Myers. He also welcomed Fiona Lippmann, the new Clerk, and thanked the outgoing Clerk, Ann Hooton, for all her work on behalf of the Council. A vase was presented to Ann Hooton as a token of appreciation.

06/32 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs, Dr King and McPartland

Mr Wilding reported that there had been four 'Airprox' incidents during January to June 2005, two of these incidents were Cat A and one was Cat B, and one Cat C, the lowest risk category being Cat C. He expressed his concern over public safety due to this significant increase, based on the recorded number of incidents, being 13 over 10 years previously. Mr Wilding has spoken on BBC Three Counties Radio regarding the noise factor and safety. He was supported by Mr David Lidington MP.

The Local County Councillor reported that she was pursuing the condition of pavements in the Aylesbury and Tring Roads, but had been informed that there were no Category 1 pavements there. Members' attention was drawn to the fact that BCC would be providing funding for the PCSO. Current priorities included the consultation on schools' admissions.

Following the amendments that Cllr Mrs Kearney had not been present
(06/14), and the change of date from 8 March to 15 March of the Community Policing meeting in Aston Clinton(06/18), it was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting, and they were signed by the Chairman. Proposed Cllr Mrs Ballantyne ; seconded by Cllr Jerry Weston.

It was noted the Chairman had not received an invitation to the Queen's Summer Garden Party (06/29)

The Chairman of the Property Management & Tourism Committee presented
the minutes and the recommendations were agreed with the following
amendments:

a) Flags; additional expenditure of up to £800 was agreed for the purchase of flags and poles.

b) Income from Markets and Fairs: it was agreed that income generated by the Local Produce Market will be vired from the General Account to the Property Management & Tourism budget. Proposer Cllr Mrs McKechnie; seconded by Cllr Wilkinson.

06/00300/APP Erection of three detached bungalows and two detached car ports and creation of new access; Land adj. Chinook Nash Lee Road. The Parish Council had no objections in principle, subject to clarification of the roof ridge height.

06/00326/APP Single Storey rear extension; 42 Grenville Avenue The Parish Council objected, it was felt the size would be detrimental to No 44 Grenville Avenue.

06/00341/APP Creation of new vehicular access for agricultural building; Wing Flat, New House, Hale Lane. No objections.

It was reported that the Bowls Club had been booked for a meeting of the Youth Council, scheduled for 9 March at 7.30 pm. It was noted that no comments had as yet been received from the schools.

It was reported that the Youth Group had already purchased their pool table, which has resulted in the VAT not being reclaimable.

It was noted that some funding is available from BCC for dropped kerbs. BCC are prioritising these, there will not now be a need for these to be funded by the Local Committee.

06/45 FOOTPATHS
It was reported that a complaint had been received regarding the mud left on the pavement by walkers crossing the Ellesborough Road. The Footpaths Committee agreed to look into options on reducing this.

a) Waste Management; it was reported that a meeting had been held at County Hall and that a pilot scheme for garden refuse would be implemented. It was hoped that an improvement would be seen within 5 years.

b) Graffiti; it was reported that new graffiti had been seen on Back Street. A concern was expressed that graffiti was not being cleaned up.

c) Wendover Arm Trust; a concern was expressed as to the state of the canal at Wharf End Road. It was reported that the Information Board was being taken down and the new one was awaiting a cage. It was stated that this is under the remit of British Waterways.

d) Rocky Lane; the Parish Council approved that the Ordinance Survey Map be changed to read 'Rocky Lane' instead of 'Chesham Lane'.

e) Registered Property; a query was raised as to whether all land owned by the Parish Council had been registered with The Land Registry. The Clerk will look into this and make recommendations.

f) Heron Path; it was reported that due to the lack of a barrier by the church, horses were using Heron Path.

g) Skateboarders; skateboarders were reported as using the Library car park. PC Griggs is to be informed.

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.15 pm.

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING