MARY TAVY
PARISH COUNCIL
Tuesday 10th
April 2007
Present:
Cllr T Pearce (Chairman), Cllr M Anning, Cllr J Higman, Cllr G Hill,
Cllr P Jarvis, Cllr P Hilborn, Cllr J Pendall, Cllr A Prosser, Cllr W Squire, (9)
Mrs C Williams (Clerk)
Others present:
No members of the public.
Apologies for absence:
48-2007 Parishioners time:
No parishioners were present.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7.30pm
49-2007 Declarations of
Interest:
There were no declarations of interest.
50-2007 Minutes of the
previous meeting:
Following agreement, the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13th March 2007 were signed, by the Chairman, as a true and accurate record.
51-2007 Matters arising:
51.1 The site of the old Blackdown garage
A meeting was held on 10th April 2007 with regard to the Coronation Hall lane between the Trustees of the Coronation Hall and the MTVM Playing Fields and Phil Markham and Colin Jarvis (both of DNPA). Chris Gubby of Highways was unable to attend due to family illness. DNPA are now aware of the options prior to the submission of full plans by the developers.
DNPA were asked if they could encourage the developers to demolish the canopy but the DNPA advised that they hold no sway to get this done and have 2 other garages within the National Park, in similar circumstances.
Cllr Anning expressed concern in view of the number of cars currently using the old garage site that there may be insufficient parking for the shop when the development takes place. The Chairman advised that extra parking for the shop was being provided on the eastern side of the main road.
51.2 Flooding
The Chairman reported the Tracy Windemer (WDBC) is still trying to contact the landowners who did not respond to the meeting about flooding. South West Water Estates are taking up the issue of the gurgie to try to get the situation resolved at the top of the main road. Highways have put a mains drain in the A386 above the Royal Standard. Highways have also put cameras down the drains connecting into Brentor Road and these are clear. Tracy Windemer and Highways are continuing to work to resolve the flooding problem.
A previous meeting in 1998 regarding flooding resolved that a storm drain was to be put in Brentor Road. The only work recalled was on the moor side of the cattle grid and rocks being placed in the stream to stop erosion.
Cllr Prosser reported a leak onto Brentor Road from the field before the cattle grid. She will try and contact the owners.
52-2007 Police: To receive
report from PC Reed: No
report received.
53-2007 Correspondence:-
Cllr Higman
arrived at the meeting at this point.
53.1 Confirmation received from Devon County Council
that they have no objection to a notice board being placed in the bus shelter.
53.2 Acceptance of our entry to the Best Kept
Village competition has been received with posters to display.
53.3 Local Councils Insurance renewal received.
Renewal premium is £551.86.
53.4 DNPA has awarded a grant of £250 towards the Community
Plan.
53.5 WDBC notice received of Parish Precept to be
paid on 11th April 2007 and 19th September 2007
53.6 Belstone Green Village Project an
invitation to an event on 22nd April. Anyone wishing to attend to
contact the Clerk.
53.7 DCC advise that the Parish Lengthsman is to
visit for 5 days on 18th June 2007 and 17th September.
Clerk to check this is correct.
53.8 5X30 Network Event to be held in Tavistock
15th May 2007.
53.9 An e-mail offering an old map of Mary Tavy
has been received. Clerk to try and obtain for local history group.
53.10 A letter regarding Memorial safety has been
received and passed to the Chairman of the Cemetery committee.
53.11 Defra and DAPC have advised of the
forthcoming Parish Appointments to the DNPA. This item is to be placed on the
May agenda.
53.12 South Devon Womens Aid has sent some
leaflets to raise awareness of Domestic Violence.
53.13 WDBC has advised that the draft West Devon
Local Development Framework is now available on line for comments to be made.
53.14 Tavistock College have sent a questionnaire
seeking opinion of it becoming a Trust school. After discussion it was felt
that there was at present insufficient information to make a judgment.
54-2007 Community Plan
Cllr Prosser reported that ideas from the
consultation day were being collated for the questionnaire. The Clerk reported that the bank account for
Community Plan monies was being opened.
55-2007
Financial Report -
55.1 Receive report from Responsible Financial Officer: The financial report detailing the following balances was circulated:
Current account - £5799.25
Cemetery account - £3807.45
55.2 The following payments were authorised: Clerk Salary £255.20, Burial Clerk Salary £5.88, Clerks expenses stamps £6.60, DAPC Annual Subscription £145.00,
P Jarvis Cemetery keys £9.37.
56-2007 Cemetery:
56.1 To receive
report from Chairman of Cemetery Committee: Cllr Jarvis presented a revised pricing structure and revised regulations
to include anchorage systems of headstones and clarification on double
internment. Cllr Anning proposed their acceptance and this was seconded by Cllr
Pendall. All agreed unanimous.
56.2 Transfer of Soil Church meeting has not yet been held. Cllr
Higman to raise at the next meeting and feed back to Clerk.
56.3 Churchyard Maintenance Cllrs Hill and Pendall are to fit the grave
markers one evening.
57-2007 Election:
12 parishioners have put their names forward
to stand for election. The election is to be held on Thursday 3td May
2007. The Chairman emphasised that
parishioners are able to vote for 9 candidates in the election.
58-2007 Receive reports
from members elected to outside bodies:
58.1 DNPA None.
58.2 Police Authority Meeting to be held 18th April 2007 in Okehampton. Cllr Prosser to pass details of Neighbourhood Watch coordinators to the Clerk.
58.3 Southern Link Recycling it was advised that all milk bottle recycling banks will now take all plastic bottles. Cllr Jarvis queried why a new pavement was recently constructed between Kelly College Prep School and Pitts Cleave Industrial Estate a full answer to this enquiry is to be sent to the Parish Clerk.
58.4 Coronation Hall - It was confirmed that the fete will be held on 9th June 2007. It is hoped that Tom Greaves will hold a talk on mining in Mary Tavy in the early autumn.
Cllr Higman left the meeting at this point. The Chairman thanked him for his support and the work put in whilst a member of the Parish Council.
59-2007 Clerks Hours Following discussion it was agreed to increase the Clerks basic contracted hours. Cllr Pendall proposed 10 hours per week this was seconded by Cllr Prosser. The Chairman proposed an amendment to 9 hours per week. This was seconded by Cllr Hilborn. A vote was held with 4 in favour and 4 against. The Chairman had the casting vote and the amendment was carried.
60-2007 Planning
60.1 Enforcement Order
-Miners Dry unauthorised stable block This is coming before the Development Control Meeting on 13th April 2007. DNPA wish to serve an enforcement order. All agreed to support the DNPA and the clerk is to send an e-mail to this effect.
60.2 To discuss planning
applications received
Axna Cottage Demolition of existing garages and construction of replacement garages with store over no objections.
Blackdown Nursing Home 1st Floor extension to provide administration office - no objections.
Croftner extension site visit to be held.
2 Manna Butts Cottages extension site visit to be held.
60.3 To receive notification on previous application
Old Dairy, Eastlands change of use to separate dwelling - granted with conditions.
The Glebe two
storey extension granted with conditions.
61-2007 To agree items raised
at the March meeting for inclusion on this agenda.
61 1 Axna lane works were promised to resurface the road last year but not done Clerk to refer to Highways.
61.2 Planning Register Cllr Jarvis will put the details onto disc and pass to the Clerk.
61.3 Beating the Bounds To be arranged by the new Council. Insurance is covered by the existing insurance policy.
62-2007 Annual Parish Meeting Agenda agreed for meeting on 24th April 2007.
63-2007. To receive items raised for inclusion on May Agenda
63.1 Parish member to be nominated onto DNPA.
64-2007. To agree the date of the next meeting - The date of Tuesday 8th May 2007 was agreed for the next meeting of the Parish Council to commence at 7.30pm to be held in the Reading Rooms.
The Chairman thanked all members for their support over the last two years and wished them well for the future.
There being no further business the meeting was formally closed by the
Chairman at 10.05pm.
C Williams
Clerk to the Parish Council 13th April 2007
Signed as a true and accurate record .Date .
(Cllr
T Pearce - Chairman)