Minutes Nov 2003

Month by Month Minutes - for easy search

November 2003

DRAFT MINUTES OF A MEETING OF MAWNAN PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2003 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL

PRESENT : Cllr D Gartside (Chairman), Cllrs Mrs M Briars, N Gilmore, C Hibbert, P Moyle, R Sadler, R South, R Taylor

In Attendance : P C Mike White
Mrs A Loomes – Tree Warden
C Cllr N Hatton

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (this item will not exceed 10 minutes)
There were no comments from the public.

121/03 TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Dearnley away on holiday.

122/03 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
a) In Items on the Agenda
There were no declarations of interest in items on the Agenda

b) Of gifts of a value of more than £25
There were no declarations of gifts of a value of more than £25.

123/03 TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
It was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Briars and

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of October 16th be approved and signed by the Chairman as a true record.

124/03 TO REPORT MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES NOT ON THE AGENDA (for information only.)
114/03 j) Village Boundary Stone – The Clerk reported that repairs had been carried out and that the stone had been restored.

125/03 AGENDA ITEMS
a) Parish Councillor Allowances – to consider whether to refer to the District Remuneration Panel
The Clerk outlined the new legislation regarding the payment of allowances to councillors for their time and also for their travelling and subsistence expenses when representing the Council either in or outside of the parish.

After some discussion, it was proposed by Cllr Sadler, seconded by Cllr Mrs M Briars and

RESOLVED that
a) Mawnan Parish Council would not pay Remuneration Allowances to Councils.
b) Mawnan Parish Council would pay travel and subsistence allowances to Councillors and would seek the recommendations of the County Remuneration Panel in order to set an approved rate.

b) Memorial Stone at Trebah
The Chairman confirmed that the owner of the land was concerned at repeating the memorial already in place at Trebah and would like clarification of the wording to be used. The Chairman and Cllr Hibbert agreed to approach Miss S King, a local historian, to try and agree a suitable wording.

c) Parish Council Toilets refurbishment
The Clerk reported that Kerrier D C were refurbishing the public toilets and creating an additional toilet with disabled access. At the same time some of the fittings were being replaced and the building was being decorated. She confirmed that she had also requested that the drains be rodded.

d) 1st Response
The Chairman reported on the first meeting of the 1st Response team which recognised that for some serious emergencies, an ambulance might not reach a rural area in sufficient time. It was planned to train members of the public to administer first aid and to train them in administering defibulation. More volunteers were required and he urged anyone interested to take advantage of the training available.

e) Kerrier D C Radon Survey
The Chairman reported that free Radon Survey Kits were now available to residents of Mawnan Smith and it was suggested that this information would be placed on the Council’s website for information.

f) Maenporth Beach
The Clerk reported that she was still waiting for a response from Mr Hughes of Carrick D C and in the meantime Cllr Sadler would take the matter up with the leader of Carrick D C. She would advise Councillors of the date of the meeting in due course.

g) Cornwall County Council Innovations Project – to consider joining a County Pilot Project
The Clerk reported on a new initiative by Cornwall C C to link parish councils with nominated staff at County Hall. It was hoped that these links would support parish councils in carrying through local projects. After some discussion on the merits of being involved in such a pilot, projects at Maenporth and traffic calming were identified and it was therefore proposed by Cllr South, Seconded by Cllr Hibbert and

RESOLVED that Mawnan P C write to the County Council requesting to join the pilot scheme.

h) Tree Protection Orders at Castle View Park
This item was deferred to the next meeting.

126/03 CORRESPONDENCE
A schedule of correspondence had been circulated and the following items were raised :

Kerrier D C Annual Parish Meeting – Cllr Dearnley to be asked to attend.
Kerrier D C Planning Training – Cllrs Gartside, South, Taylor to attend

127/03 REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

County Council – Cllr Hatton commended the Council on its Parish Leaflet. He reported that the Central Government Grant had been increased in some areas due to the standards achieved by the County Council. The budget for 2004/5 had yet to be confirmed. Cllr Hatton confirmed that the money set aside for traffic calming in the village by the Area Committee must be spent by the end of March and so the work should be starting soon. The Chairman questioned Cllr Hatton on the view of the County Council towards the Council tax changes for second homes.

Kerrier District Council – Cllr Sadler confirmed that the District Council were looking at the Council tax changes for second homes but feared that those homes let out would simply change to business rate which would have no benefit to the district council at all.

Kerrier D C have been asked to contribute towards the cost of Newquay Airport, but do not see why the bill should fall on the districts rather than the county council.

The Peer Review has been very successful and a visit from the Inspectors has been very complimentary about the progress made.

The public can now put questions to the full council at Kerrier by giving 2 weeks notice of the question which Cllr Sadler felt to be a positive move.

128/03 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) To Approve Minutes of the Planning Committee for Site Meetings Carried Out Since The Last Council Meeting
b) To Consider Planning Applications Received From The District Authority
i) Mr & Mrs P Mann, Penwarne Barton Farm, Penwarne – Use of land as a pony racing track with ancillary parking, extension to existing agricultural building to provide fodder store and use of part of existing building for sales of horse, ponies and ancillary equipment and as an indoor exercise area, erection of 18 loose boxes, erection of a club house and installation of a septic tank. The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

ii) Mr & Mrs Pliatsikas, Croft Wilkies, Penwarne Road, Mawnan Smith – Change of use from garage to self contained unit The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant.

iii) Ms L Vincent, Mimosa Cottage, Mawnan Smith – Topping of one lime tree The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

iv) Mr A Dugdale, The Studio, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a dwelling The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

v) Mr & Mrs Powell, Tide End, Trenarth Bridge, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a replacement dwelling (amended design) NO OBSERVATIONS

vi) Ms J Stevens, Flat G, Goldmartin Square, Mawnan Smith – Change of use of premises into a residential dwelling NO OBSERVATIONS

vii) Mr & Mrs Dumont, Stranraer, Carlidnack Lane, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a dwelling The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

viii) Mr & Mrs Dumont, Stranraer, Carlidnack Lane, Mawnan Smith – Erection of a detached domestic garage and alterations to dwelling The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

ix) Mr & Mrs Ballard, Bow Green, Trelawney Close, Maenporth – Erection of a replacement dwelling The Council requested a site meeting to be held on November 25th, 2003 is suitable to the applicant

c) To Note Planning Decisions of the Planning Authority

129/03 FINANCE AND PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Cllr South confirmed that he had checked and signed the invoices for November. It was proposed by Cllr Gilmore, seconded by Cllr Hibbert and

RESOLVED that the Accounts presented for payment on the attached schedule be approved for payment.

130/03 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
a) Police – P C Mike White reported that calls to the police in the previous month had been similar to the previous year; there were some ongoing investigations in the area concerning travelling criminals.. P C White felt he might be able to help with manpower to work on restoring some of the parish footpaths if projects at Maenporth were taken forward.

b) Footpaths - Cllr Mrs Briars ask that the Paths Leaflet be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. She also reported that the tenders had been advertised for the path trimming.

c) Trees – The Clerk reported that she had received an offer from a visitor to the parish to donate some trees to be planted in the area, but she had no details of the amount of money or the number of trees available. It was agreed that Cllrs Moyle, Hibbert and South would work with the visitor and report back to the next meeting.

d) Trustees – Cllr Gartside reported that the Mawnan Wives had donated a sum of money to the Junior Playing Field and he expressed the thanks of the Trustees for this gift.