Minutes April 2003

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April 2003

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MAWNAN PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT THE MEMORIAL HALL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2003

PRESENT : Cllr Mrs E Lawry (Chairman), Mrs M Briars, M Dearnley, D Gartside, I Martin, R Sadler, Mrs P Salisbury, M Tremayne

47/03 TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs Boulton and Moyle. It was also noted that C Cllr Hatton would be arriving late.
48/03 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
a) In Items on the Agenda
8 b) Field at Castle View Park – The Clerk declared an interest as a neighbour
b) Of gifts of a value of more than £25
There were no gifts to declare.
49/03 TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
The Clerk apologised for the date errors on the Minutes circulated and confirmed that dates had been amended in the copy prepared for signing by the Chairman. Having been previously circulated it was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr Mrs Briars and
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on March 20th, 2003 be approved and duly signed by the Chairman
50/03 TO REPORT MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES NOT ON THE AGENDA (for information only.)
a) Local Elections
It was noted that there had been some difficulties with the PIN numbers circulated by the District Council but it was hoped that these had been resolved and that e-voting would be successful in the parish.

b) Mawnan Public Toilets
The Clerk reported that there had been no further vandalism at the toilets and that they were open for use.
c) Parish Council Insignia
The Clerk confirmed that she would be writing to the school to thank the children for their help in designing the new Council emblem, and that a framed copy would be given to the school.

d) Councillor Sadler noted the death of Mr Christopher who had served the Council as Clerk for some years. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to his family expressing the Council’s condolences.
51/03 AGENDA ITEMS
a) Village Booklet
Cllr Martin confirmed that the booklet had gone to print and that 8,000 copies would be available for distribution throughout the village by various means. The Committee was hopeful that there would be a small surplus from the original donations which would be used towards the distribution costs. The Council expressed their great thanks to Cllr Martin, Cllr Mrs Briars and Miss S King for all their work on a very professional booklet.

b) To receive and adopt Mawnan Parish Council Risk Assessment
Cllr Gartside explained that the Assessment was the result of several meetings of the Finance Working Party and he recommended it to the Council as a sound document. It was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr Dearnley and

RESOLVED that Mawnan Parish Council receive and adopt the Risk Assessment as recommended by the Finance Working Group.

c) Boskensoe Corner
Cllr Mrs Briars asked whether there was any possibility of improving the visibility for cars turning out of Boskensoe onto the main road. It was noted that there are road improvements planned for around the turning which might improve matters but at all previous site meetings with the County Council there had been very little support for traffic improvements at this junction. It was believed that the poor visibility ensures that traffic is careful and turns out slowly thus preventing accidents. It was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr Sadler and

RESOLVED that the turning at Boskensoe be reviewed after the traffic calming improvements had been completed.

d) Memorial Stone at Trebah
The Chairman reported that she had spoken with Mr & Mrs Kessell who had asked for a meeting to discuss the proposed site as the ‘concrete road’ was not a right of way. It was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr Mrs Briars and
RESOLVED that the Clerk write to Mr & Mrs Kessell and Major Hibbert to arrange a meeting to consider where to site a memorial stone on the footpath above Trebah Beach.

Cllr Gartside asked that it be minuted that although Cllr Boulton was not standing for re election to the Council he was keen to remain involved with this project and help wherever possible.

52/03 CORRESPONDENCE
a) CALC – mailing including notification of annual fee for 2003
b) Countryside Agency – new pack of Parish Plan Guidance
c) Kerrier D C – forward planning decisions May 2003
d) Kerrier D C – Minutes and Agendas for May meetings.
e) Kerrier D C – Code of Conduct briefing for new councillors
f) Cornwall C C – County Waste Strategy
C Cllr Hatton joined the meeting
53/03 REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
a) County Council Cllr Hatton confirmed that the sign at Trenarth Bridge had been replaced and that the paint order for the various finger posts around the village had been organised. Cllr Mrs Briars noted that many of the road signs around the area were becoming dirty and illegible. The Council felt that all parishes should be encouraged to act locally and help themselves by organising their own cleaning.
b) District Council Cllr Sadler confirmed that he had checked the cost of a Planning For Real exercise for the Village Plan and that the cost of £2000 quoted by the Rural Community Council was accurate. It was noted that Mabe Parish was hoping for a co-ordinated approach joining with neighbouring parishes to carry out a wider plan.

The Council thank Cllr Sadler for his work on behalf of the parish during the past 4 years.
54/03 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) To Consider Planning Applications Received From The District Authority
i) Ms D Hughes, Nansidwell Manor, Old Church Road, Mawnan Smith – Erection of an orangery NO OBJECTIONS
ii) Mr M Hough, Bar House, Bar Road, Helford Passage – Construction of a swimming pool and erection of a pool house NO OBJECTIONS
iii) Mr & Mrs D Sykes, Barnes Cottage, Grove Hill, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a replacement conservatory extension to dwelling NO OBJECTIONS
iv) Mr R Ashworth, Land North of Castle View Park, Mawnan Smith – Formation of a vehicular access. The Clerk declared an interest and took no part in the discussion on this application. The Council noted that there were 2 other accesses to the field off the public highway and requested that if the application be granted, then all other accesses be permanently closed off. The Council also requested that the materials used to create the access and close off the old accesses be traditional and in keeping with the Cornish hedge.
b) To Note Planning Decisions of the Planning Authority
i) PA03/00100/F Mr & Mrs Smith, Mount Pleasant, Bareppa, Mawnan Smith – Reconstruction and extension of fire damaged dwelling APPROVED
55/03 FINANCE AND PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

S Mason Salary 4/04, petty cash £391.45
C Nancholas Toilets etc £92.70
Carwinion Playing Field Trust 1st ½ annual donation £3000
Junior Playing Field Trust 1st ½ annual donation £1750.00

Petty Cash

Purchases 23.71
Mileage 37.80
Phone 20.00
Postage 3.54
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85.05

It was proposed by Cllr Gartside, seconded by Cllr Martin and

RESOLVED that the amount paid to the Clerk in respect of rent be reviewed by the Finance Working Party at its next meeting.

56/03 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
a) Footpaths
Cllr Mrs Briars reported that she had investigated reports of electric fencing across a path at Penwarne and after talking to the farmer the fencing had been removed. The new paths booklet highlighted the path at Bar Beach which now needed a good trim and then way marking. The Contractor had been asked to clear the opening from the beach.
b) Junior Playing Field Trust
Cllr Gartside reported that the Lottery Bid for funding the work at the Playing Field had been unsuccessful and that the Trustees were due to meet to consider alternatives. He was currently talking to Playwise to seek other ways of funding the improvements.
c) Mawnan Parish Website
Cllr Dearnley reported that the website had been well received but that he was still missing input from some village groups and also small businesses run from home. He was hopeful that more details would be provided as word spread.
d) Signposts
Cllr Tremayne confirmed that he had received 8 offers of help to paint the village finger posts. The County Council felt that it was too dangerous for the team to paint the sign at Penwarne as it was so close to the roadside. He was now waiting for the paint to carry out the renovations.
57/03 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Thursday, May 15th, 2003, at 7pm followed on by the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council