Minutes of a meeting of Eye Parish Council
Thursday
23rd April 2009 in the Leeds Hall, High
Street, Eye.
at 7pm.
Consultation with the public until 7.10pm
2 Present – no issues
60) Declaration of Interests
Mr D McKean –
under planning, planning application for his property
61) Apologies for absence
Mr S Booth, Mr
T Hitchborn, Mr G Murphy, Coun R Dobbs,
Coun D Sanders and PCSO E Buddle.
The clerk
apologised for the incorrect date on the agendas.
Attendees:Mr M
Holmes, Mrs A Miller, Mr N Briers, Mr R Brown, Mr T Gee,
Mr A Goodsell,
Mr D McKean, Mrs A Meadows, Mr A Short, Mr A Smith and
Mrs A Walls.
Mr J Briers
has just died and did a lot of work in the cemetery and was a good
friend to the Parish Council.
A minutes silence was held in tribute to him.
62) Items for City Councillors
None present
63) Police – Law and Order
PCSO Buddle
told the meeting of a recent distraction burglary in which information
was quickly circulated on Ecops which lead to the perpetrators being
caught.
64) Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 19th
March 2009
Item 54 –
Transport, Roads and Footpaths was omitted.
The cemetery
fence was to have a quote for repair as well as replace.
Page17/09 -
The Parish Council is affected along with the other authorities as they
all only have one chance to comment
Once these
amendments have been made the minutes can be signed as a true record.
65) Matters Arising – not included in this Agenda
CALC have
confirmed that under the 6month attendance rule Mr G Murphy is no longer
a Parish Councillor and the meeting confirmed this.
The clerk will now notify the vacancy to the City Council who
will advertise thee position for the prescribed time and if no-one comes
forward the post can then be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
Mr Short has
requested to hire the Youth Club now the licence has come through but
has been told it is only for hire by youth groups.
He has spoken to Maurenn Phillip, is waiting for a call back from
Rachel Rouncefield and has also informed Coun Sanders of the situation.
66) Community Leadership Fund
£1700 has been
paid to the Parish Council from Coun Harringtons fund and £1012.50 of
this is for the Community Centre CCTV.
There has been
an application for funding from this years fund which will remain on
file until details of this years fund has been received in writing.
67) Finance
(i) Accounts for payment
The following accounts were approved for payment
Creditor |
Voucher
Number |
Details |
Nett |
VAT |
Total |
Chq
No |
|
Mrs B Stanojevic |
1 |
Wages - March |
£644.70 |
- |
£644.70 |
1747 |
|
Mrs S Short |
2 |
Wages - March |
£352.00 |
- |
£352.00 |
1748 |
|
Mr B Lucken |
3 |
Wages - March |
£252.50 |
- |
£252.50 |
1749 |
|
Mrs J Fisher |
4 |
Wages - March |
£189.15 |
- |
£189.15 |
1750 |
|
Cambs CC |
5 |
Clerks pension -March |
£179.31 |
- |
£179.31 |
1753 |
|
Anglian Water |
6 |
Water-Cemetery |
£37.03 |
- |
£37.03 |
1754 |
|
Smiths Gore |
7 |
Land rents |
£2,350.00 |
- |
£2,350.00 |
1755 |
|
CPALC |
8 |
Subscription |
£607.25 |
- |
��607.25 |
1756 |
|
ESPO |
9 |
Cleaning Mat – L/Hall Pavilion Stationery |
£70.34 £27.27 £5.00 |
£15.40 |
£118.01 |
1757 |
|
British Gas |
10 |
Gas – L/Hall |
£792.42 |
£118.86 |
£911.28 |
1758 |
|
Biffa |
11 |
Refuse – L/Hall - Cemetery |
£46.90 £64.20 |
£16.67 |
£127.77 |
1759 |
|
C Ruggles |
12 |
Allotments –Gravel & Supply/level crushed concrete |
£56.00 £250.00 |
- |
£306.00 |
1760 |
|
Marlow Gardner & Cook |
13 |
Insurance |
£3,174.04 |
- |
£3,174.04 |
1761 |
|
PAYE |
14 |
Final 2008/09 |
£921.78 |
- |
£921.78 |
1762 |
(ii) S137 Payments – None
68) Planning
Applications:
REF:09/00203/FUL Consultation on Without Compliance (Planning Permission) Proposed sand and gravel extraction with restoration to agriculture, nature conservation and recreational uses at Eyebury Quarry, Eyebury Rd, Eye. Furthest part from the village. No comment
Mr McKean left the room.
REF:09/00219/LBC
Consultation on listed building application.
Replacement of 3 dormer windows ( 2x front, 1x rear) at
No Comment.
Mr McKean returned.
REF:00314/ADV Advertisement Application – illuminated and non-illuminated, flags, traffic direction, site entrance, tenant’s directory and mast advertisements at Parkway Sports & Social Club.
No Comment.
Both Mr Short and the clerk had visited the site and made most welcome. Mr Short visited with Coun Murphy and Mrs Beasley the Chief Exec of the City Council. It was 8am and Mrs Beasley could see and was made aware of the traffic problem at that time of day.
The Garden Centre is to open in February 2010 – the clerk is to arrange a visit for Parish Councillors in September/October.
Mr Short asked about the flow of Carr Dyke and it is
towards
Decisions:
REF:08/01517/ FUL Refurbishment include Planning Application (Full)
Construction of new cereal processing plant – revised
at Dalgety Agriculture Ltd,
REF:08/01583/WCPP Variation of C2 of planning permission ref 06/00174/FUL, to revise the timescale for the implementation of the traffic management measures for the retained length of the A1073 highway to within a period of 1 year from the opening of the realigned A1073 highway. Permission Granted.
REF:07/01611/FUL Planning Application (Full) Mr J McIntyre, 7 Newstead Close, Eye Construction of detached double garage – retrospective. Permission Granted.
REF:09/00038/FUL Change of use to coffee shop at 51a High Street, Eye.
Permission Granted. E-Mail from Mr G Murphy on this. permission for 2 years given and any problems with the business to be reported to the planning authority.
REF:07/01674/OUT Planning Application (Outline) MPRU Developments Ltd
78 Bed Hotel at Land North of Filling Station,
The public inquiry will be held on 29th April at 10am in the Council Chamber.
Other Planning matters
PCC – Letter stating that the Consultation on Further Additional Minerals and Waste Development Proposals has now been published and comments are required by 12th May 2009. None are adjacent to the Parish of Eye.
38A High Street – there is a satellite and sky dish on the front of the property – the clerk will inform Mr Daley at PCC as this is in the Conservation Area.
Mr McKean raised the matter of the Parish Council having a Conservation Policy for Eye. This was discussed but the majority of members agreed with the Chairman who said that there is a Conservation Officer at the City Council and they have a policy for the area and Eye does not need a separate policy.
69) Community Plan –
a)
Minutes
Mr Smith
commented that
The Chairman
said he was bothered by some parts – specifying exactly where future
facilities are required and Mr Goodsell agreed as he believes it should
be just bullet points identifying the need and then later deciding where
and how to get it. Otherwise it gives the impression that the Parish
Council agree with all of the developments on land that we probably do
not wish to have developed.
Mr Briers
expressed concern that although Mr McKean is not representing the Parish
Council on this group it is full of Parish Council information.
A letter has
been received from Mr D Richmond as Chair of the
The clerk told
the meeting that she understands that the final plan is approved by the
Parish Council before it is sent to the City Council and will speak to
Mr R Smith on this. The Parish Council are the elected body of Eye.
b) Parish
Council representation
No other
members wished to be on this committee but Mrs Walls will represent and
report to the Parish Council and Mrs Parkin will be asked if she would
do this also.
Mr McKean does
not want to represent the Parish Council.
70) Cemetery
The new gates
and the adjoining look very good. We now need to encourage the correct
parking.
The Community
Service workers were there last weekend. The rabbits are eating the
flowers on the graves. The trees are being pruned as time allows.
The clerk has
applied for grant funding for the cemetery railings, one quote has been
received and a further two will be required before any work is
undertaken.
71) Allotments
There is a new
chain and lock on. The other lock has disappeared.
The allotments
have been let and the charges are £22, £15 and £11.
There are a
few spare in the “rough” middle part.
Green Road –
there is anew allotment holder who works for a DIY company who throw
away and broken bags and he will bring any relevant ones and use on the
allotments. Mr McKean said
that the area is open and bleak – could hedges be planted to help this?
Any hedges must be planted at least 9m away from any dyke.
72) Transport, Roads and Footpaths
The roundabout
on
There are two
drain covers near McDonalds which dip very low.
Notification
received that
The road sign
at
The drain
opposite the Youth Club is full.
The sign in
The dentists
have removed the graffiti from their shutters.
Peterborough
City Council will sometimes remove graffiti from private property – the
street wardens can help with this.
73) Leeds Hall, Recreation Ground and Amenities
The clerk has
asked a contractor to look at the hall roof because of water leaking
into the building. There is a problem with the flushing of the ladies
toilet – Mr Short is dealing with this.
A quote for a
service contract for the boiler for the Leeds Hall and the Pavilion has
been received from Nick Wilson H & P. Two other quotes were asked for
but no replies received. The quote is for £180 + VAT.
It was agreed to accept this quote.
Meeting of the Leeds Hall, Recreation Ground and Amenities sub-committee held on 4th April.
Apologies for absence were received from Mr S Booth, Mr R Brown and Mr A Smith.
In attendance were Mr M Holmes, Mr G Murphy, Mr A Short and Mrs B Stanojevic.
High Street planters – £348 left in the Community Leadership Fund and £20.78 in Wyevale vouchers. Derek to plant up the summer bedding.
Daffodils are to be planted opposite Toscanni`s in the autumn.
An amount is to be put in the budget each year for planter maintenance etc.
Could the Community Pay Back Scheme be used for works eg log roll edging
Mr Richmond as school governor will be informed about the new garden centre and their wish for community involvement.
The churchyard looks boring could trees/small shrubs (acers) plus flower beds be planted by the footpath. Could the city council provide the trees?
The clerk will ask Caroline at the City Council.
The landlords of the Spade and Shovel and the Red Lion are to be asked if they would put hanging baskets outside their premises.
The Blue Boar are to be asked to provide a receptacle for the front of their premises for cigarette ends.
The bollard in the High Street nearly opposite the Leeds Hall has been knocked out.
The Langley Pavilion –
There is rubbish at the far end and needs removing.
The gate to the rear needs locking.
The lounge carpet is to be professionally cleaned.
The caretaker is to be asked to empty the cigarette butt bin on a regular basis.
The doors still look good after being painted and are still graffiti free.
The clerk is to write to the football clubs congratulating them on the cleanliness of the pavilion.
Mr Lucken is to be asked to cut the outfield but has sprayed around the building
Letter from a member of the public asking if the Recreation Area should be used a golf range. The clerk will look into signage.
74) Environmental Matters
Mrs Walls
reported on the recent litter pick.
She would like
to thank Steve Crier, PCC, Dale and Lillian for printing and delivering
the leaflets and Coun Dobbs and Sanders for attending. 30 attended
altogether, 10 from the Youth Club and the ET newspaper came and took
photos.
Photos have
been posted on the web site as well as posters in the village which will
promote the web site. The new village sign photo needs to go on the
website
Three main
areas were covered – the church to Fountains Place, behind the skate
park to Hodney Bridge and the Lindisfarne Road, Recreation Area.
Mrs Meadows
has had complaints re motorcycles on private property and the noise they
make – this is a noise/nuisance matter for the City Council.
Mrs Meadows
and Mr Smith visited the Pode Hole Quarry – owned by Aggregate
Industries and all the management have changed since the last visit.
The Manager is
now David Kay and they will do separate evening site visit for the
Parish Council
The
reclamation is nearly complete as are the fishing lakes and is to
returned to the ownership of the owner.
The topsoil is
stripped right through to Willow Hall.
Mr Gee asked
if there is encroachment onto Willow Hall Lane– Mr Smith will
investigate.
There is 6
weeks extraction for the A1073 left.
They have12
occasions to operate outside the permitted hours and an assessment
report on the site has to be completed before any more can be issued.
The lighting
at the main gate is believed to be the responsibility of Highways
although the quarry pays the electricity
The clerk is
to do the new season Fishing Permits.
75) Other Correspondence
Smiths Gore – Notice of agricultural land rent review – Mr Gee will assist the clerk
with this. The income from the farmland helps to pay for the allotments.
PCC – Minutes of the All Party Policy Planning meeting held on 26th
February 2009.
PCC – Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting
PCC – Scrutiny Committee meeting Agenda
PCC –
Business Efficiency Scrutiny Panel Agenda
PCC –
Environment Scrutiny Panel
PCC – Copy of the report sent to Coun Sanders concerning the post-16 students
travelling to AMVC from Eye. Only 7 responses received out of 53,
original decision stands.
PCC – Notice of Parish Council Liaison meeting
Caroline Hall, PCC
– Caroline has been asked to plant trees along
CPALC – Minutes of the meeting held on 26th February 2009.
Louise Wilcox, PCC
– Louise has no direct involvement with Larkfleet.
Is the fence at
Dave Richmond, Eye Open Space
Group – Thank you for
the support shown by the Parish Council for this group and looking
forward to the open space area being transformed over the summer.
Jamie Moyses –
Email saying that he and his mum
– Annie Buckman used to hold regular line dances in the Leeds Hall until
2004 when his mum became ill with cancer.
Jamie would like to hire the Leeds Hall at a concessionary rate
to hold a charity line dance to raise funds for Cancer Research. Reply
that normal rates apply to all.
Traffic
Management, PCC – Letter received advising that the proposed parking
restrictions in
PCC –
Community Development Scrutiny Panel agenda for the meeting on 25th
March 2009.
Green Glinton Exhibition – Takes place on Tuesday 28th April from 3-8pm at Arthur Mellows and will be showcasing and demonstrating ways that residents can be more environmentally friendly.
PCC– Scrutiny Committee agenda and minutes for 29th April.
PCC – Forward plan from 1st May to 31st August 209.
PCC – Vacancy for a Parish Council Representative on the Standards Board. Anyone interested should contact Martin Whelan at PCC. Selection to take place on 28th May at the CPALC meeting.
Equality and Human Rights Commission – Letter and leaflet on the forthcoming Equality Bill which will harmonise and cover all seven equality strands – age, gender, disability, gender identity, race religion or belief and sexual orientation.
PCC – Letter telling of the business rate deferral scheme. This is to allow businesses to defer increases to 2010/11 and 2011/12.
76) Outstanding Items
The clerk has
asked for feedback from the Parish Liaison meetings
77) Notice of Business of Next Meeting
AGM on 21st
May 2009 – Mr Holmes, Mrs Meadows and Mr McKean all tendered their
apologies.