147/08

Apologies and Reasons for Absence

Cllr Mrs S Burgess (Family Illness), Cllr Drew Nevins (Family Commitment), Cllr Mavis Lady Dunrossil (County) and Cllr Mark Tufnell (District).

148/08

Acceptance and signing of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 March 2008  

Cllr D Cotton and Cllr Mrs P Rainey were added to the list of attendees then the Minutes were confirmed as a true and accurate record and signed by the Chairman.

Proposed:  Cllr Mrs P Rainey                Seconded:  Cllr C Hancock

149/08

Declaration of Interests

Cllr Mustoe declared an interest in the Confidential Item 163/08

150/08

To Discuss any Matters Arising from the above Minutes not included on the Agenda

Single Yellow Parking Line in the Market Place

This needs to be taken up with the Council’s Stakeholder contact, Jenny Watkins

Memorial for Rose Miles

The Clerk reported that this has been included in the Parish Magazine article but not progressed further.

Market Place Bus Shelter

To be progressed.

151/08

Finance:

151.1/08

To Receive Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2008

Noted. 

151.2/08

To Receive a Report from the Chairman

The Chairman confirmed that everything is on budget.

151.3/08

To Consider Bank Reconciliation and Budget Status up to 28 February 2008

The Bank reconciliation was unavailable and the Budget status was noted.

151.4/08

To Consider Bills for Payment for March 2008

Proposed by Cllr Mrs P Rainey, Seconded by Cllr C Hancock and unanimously RESOLVED to pay.

151.5/08

To Consider Donation Request from Northleach Explorer Scouts

Awaiting further information.

152/08

Police Report

To Receive Report from attending Police Officer

PCSO Williams arrived late due to a fatal traffic accident in Stow.  He explained that he has been helping with collection of MUGA Questionnaires and that half of the area has been collected twice but this has not improved the response rate.  It is generally believe that most people have no particular view.
 

153/08

County and District Councillor’s Reports

To Receive Reports from Councillor Mavis Lady Dunrossill (County) and Councillor Mark Tufnell (District)

Neither Councillor was available.

154/08

Public Question Time

Mr J Astic asked if this item would be better at end of the meeting so that visitors are able to listen to debates before asking questions.  It was agreed to try 2 Public Question Time slots at either end of the meeting for two months and then review.

Mr Astic also asked about the possible installation of a public seat outside the Cotswold Hall.  It was explained that nothing had yet been decided and that the permission of the Hall Trustees and Gloucestershire Highways would be required.

155/08

Planning and Tree Works

155.1/08

Schedule of Current Applications and Decisions

The Clerk advised that a Decision has been received from CDC’s Tree Officer regarding the trees that have been removed at Corston Cottage without prior permission and that some of the trees must be replaced.

155.2/08

To Receive Report from the Chairman

Cllr Mrs Lawrence drew Members attention to the application for Union Cottage and requested Members to look particularly at the parking issue in view of the volume of local opposition.

156/08

Property and Premises Maintenance Committee

156.1/08

To Receive Draft Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2008

Noted.

156.2/08

To Receive Report from the Chairman

Cllr Wellman expressed concern that some of the bridges that have been built across the river are creating a silting problem.  The Clerk confirmed that the Environment Agency booklets have arrived and will be sent out to property holders bordering the river shortly to explain responsibilities.

157/08

Westwoods Committee

157.1/08

To Receive Report from the Chairman

Cllr Blades confirmed that he and Cllr Mrs J Pullin are to obtain the curtain material and that the Centre should achieve its budgeted income by the end of the financial year.  He added that a complaint has been received from The Historical Society regarding the increased rates which had been based on a misunderstanding, the recently purchased lining for the Fortey Hall has now been used for a function and the Maintenance tower has been delivered.

158/08

Study Groups and Projects – Update Attached

158.1/08

Traffic Calming

158.2/08

Multi Use Games Area   

Cllr Mrs Pullin reported that the response rate to the Questionnaire had been disappointing and that there was little interest from residents.  Less than 10% had been returned from approx 50% of the addresses.  Attempts are being made to collect from the remaining addresses.  The Explorer Scouts were helping with the collections as it had been decided not to use the Youth Club members in view of recent problems.

158.3/08

Town Council News

Nothing to report.

158.4/08

Town Plan

A meeting is to take place on 3 April to restore the Steering Group and plan further action.

158.5/08

Youth Forum / Council

Nothing to report.

158.6/08

Allotments

The Clerk reported that a site visit is being arranged with Thames Water to progress the water supply.  Members advised that a stand pipe from the Westwoods Centre may be a considerably cheaper option but in any event a device to shut off supply overnight should be considered.

It was agreed to set up a Working Group to look at a private water supply, formulate a lease and put the necessary agreements in place with the proviso that the Allotments need to be self financing.  The Working Group will include:  Councillors John Mustoe, Chris Hancock and Alan Wellman.

158.7/08

Town Drainage and Flooding

Nothing further to report

158.8/08

Town Resilience Plan

The Northleach Fire Service is to be consulted on putting a Plan together.

159/08

Correspondence:

159.1/08

CDC Street Trading Consent re Sale of Ice Cream

§  Glen Ford

§  Kevin John Reid

No Objections.

159.2/08

Mr P Sayers – Terrestrial TV Reception

Following receipt of Mr Sayers enquiry, Mr Steve Dore had been consulted.  It was agreed to ask Mr Dore if he would speak at the Annual Town Meeting.

160/08

Chairman’s Report

Nothing further to report

161/08

Parochial Church Council News

Cllr Cotton advised that there had been good attendance at the Easter Services and at two very good concerts the week before.  Lighting in the Churchyard is now working but the problem has yet to be identified.

162/08

Action:

Any Other Business

Cllr Cotton advised that resurfacing of All Alone and School Hill is desperately needed.  The Chairman replied that the work needs to be co-ordinated with drainage work but all Highways maintenance work has been delayed due to the cost of repairs due to flooding in other parts of county.  It was agreed in the meantime to report on the number of potholes.