Minutes of a meeting of the STANFORD IN THE VALE PARISH COUNCIL  held on Wednesday 2nd February 2005 in the Millennium Hall.

 

There were no questions/comments from Parishioners

 

Present:          Mr.P.G.McMorrow(Chair)               Mr.S.Bambury(Deputy Chair)

                        Mr.G.Hughes(Senior Councillor)      Mr.P.Gill

                        Mr.B.Burls                                         Mrs.G.McMorrow

                        Mrs.L.Miles

 

                        Mrs.A.Fitzgerald-O’Connor(County Councillor)

                        Mr.R.Sharp(District Councillor)       Mr.D.M.Dew(Clerk)

 

1/2/05  Apologies:      Mr.M.Mullen                Mr.M.Isaacs                Mrs.F.Shires

                                    Ms. C.White(Internal Auditor)

 

2/2/05  Declarations of Interest by Councillors on any Agenda Item

 

            Cllr.Hughes – Item 6 Chairmans report (Re: URC project)

            Cllrs.McMorrow – Item 8 Planning applications ) STA/16812/2 Flower Barn

 

3/2/05  Minutes of Meeting 1st December 2004

 

            item 11/12 Budget and set precept 2005/2006  - 2nd line after … recommendations

            insert which had been circulated before the meeting.

            Following this addition:

 

            ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr. HUGHES

            SECONDED BY Cllr.GILL

            IT WAS RESOLVED that the minutes be approved and signed as a true record

 

4/2/05  Report of County Councillor

 

            New sewage works in Faringdon will not be proceeded with and congratulations were

            in order to the group that resisted the planned site and the increased transport of

            obnoxious substances through the area.

            Attended a meeting in Shrivenham regarding Swindon expansion. Findings to report

            to SE England Authority

            County budget probably under 5% increase with service provision as par

            Hansons applied for sand extraction at Longworth.. Traffic study A420 to be

            carried out.

 

5/2/05  Report of Clerk

 

·        Freedom of Information Act now in force – Clerk has been appointed by Government as the relevant officer for this parish. Information is now to be made available although a charge will be made (£10 plus copy charge)

·        Football Club have provided an indemnity certificate regarding new rec field gate

·        Vale of White Horse DC will be renewing/ siting road signs within the parish

 

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·        Enforcement Officers still looking at Upper Crale

·        Oxfordshire Highways to investigate signage to business park (Ware Road) both within the village and from A420 to stop use of country lanes

·        Reported the tremendous amount of paperwork received from government depts which he had to read – for example today 84 emails

 

6/2/05   Report of Chairman

 

·        6 trees have been felled. Goodwood Tree Care donated the wood to the Tsunami appeal, all wood being sold and money donated

·        District Council has planted various trees in the village

·        Vehicle damage to greens – TNT has admitted liability. Cleanaway will not admit that their vehicle caused damage and have proved difficult to deal with unlike TNT. The estimate for repair by Natures Keepers was £345 which is 50% less than previous repair bills and which TNT have paid.

·        Road crossing – Oxfordshire Highways intend to commence works during school holidays but will carry out further visibility checks beforehand. Children will be instructed in the use of the crossing

·        URC/Wessex Trust project ( Cllr Hughes declared an interest and left the meeting during the discussions). There is to be further extension to the carpark and the URC will apply to the PPC for a further grant.

·        Toddlers playarea – new equipment to be purchased following consultations with parents. It is already established that a see-saw is number 1 choice and supply, install and make good estimate is £1225.. Also identified is a Compan Puppet a swinging climber and it is recommended that this be installed first at an estimate of £2750

·        New mini goal posts are needed – Cllr.Gill to purchase after consultation with OPFA

 

ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr.HUGHES

SECONDED BY Cllr Mrs.McMORROW

IT WAS RESOLVED that  mini goalposts,see-saw and puppet be purchased

 

·     A ariel runway is due to be started in the recreation field and the youth shelter

to be modified

·       Dept of Environment have classified Stanford as a flood area. This is

extreme as there are only two properties which come under this heading. Do not let your insurance company take advantage of the misleading classification.

·                   There have been attempted scams in the village of callers bringing news of a        

      prize draw win. Be on your guard

·   The Council with the Stanford Interest Group considered the “out of pocket “

    of various persons involved in the research and reform of disputed accounts to

   1997. Whilst Councillors were waiving their expenditure and time involved it

   was felt that two persons in particular should receive recompense and the PPC

   should meet their expenses.

 

ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr BAMBURY

SECONDED BY Cllr BURLS

 

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         IT WAS RESOLVED that  correspondence to be sent to PPC requesting the

         expenses.

 

7/2/05  Correspondence

 

·        Oxon CC – Transport review – Noted

·        Oxon CC - South East Plan Oxfordshire

·        Office of Deputy PM – Improving neighbourhoods

·                                           - Giving Communities more say

·                                           - Freedom of Information Act 2000

·        Citizens Advice – Thanks for donation

·        Oxon Assoc for Blind – Thanks for donation

·        Stanford Village Hall – Application for grant

·        Standards Board – Monitoring Officers guidance

·        HLB Audit – Display of audit notices

·        Wiltshire CC – Swindon joint study

·        Oxon Community Vol Assoc – Training

·        SE England Regional Assembly – Public consultation

·        V of WHDC – Local Plan 2011 pre-enquiry changes

·        ORCC – Best Kept Village entry

·        OALC – Chairman’s invitation to Buckingham Palace Garden Party

 

8/2/05  Panning applications

 

·        STA/18532 10 Cottage Road – proposed two storey extension

·        STA/18937 65 Hunters Field – proposed two storey side extension and single

           storey front extension. Demolish garage and erect

           new garage reposition access

·        STA/17807/2 Mill Farm – Erect building to house water pump/storage tank

·        STA/18945 3 Cox’s Court – Erection of single storey rear extension

·        STA/16812/2 The Flower Barn – Erection of garage Chairman declared an interest and left the meeting during discussions

 

ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr BAMBURY

SECONDED BY Cllr HUGHES

IT WAS RESOLVED that the applications be supported

 

9/2/05  To approve monthly statement of accounts

 

            ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr BAMBURY

SECONDED BY Cllr Mrs.McMORROW

IT WAS RESOLVED that the accounts be approved

 

10/2/05            To authorise accounts for payment

 

            Dec/Jan

 

            Easyspace                    Email                                                       4.69

            SLCC                          Membership fees                                   82.00

 

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            D.M.Dew                     Salary, expenses                                   672.48

            J.Northcote                  Salary                                                   124.80

            Cotswold Playgrounds URC                                                   2585.00

 

            February

            D.M.Dew                     Salary,expenses ,training                       830.46

            J.Northcote                  Salary                                                   124.80

            Goodwood Tree care   Aborial                                    1363.00

            Simon Jackson Elect     MUGA box repair                                   56.37

            Oxon CC                     Planning                                                   20.00

            Village Hall                   Grant                                                       20.00

            Cotswold Playgrounds URC                                                    3290.00

            BT                               Telephones                                              55.49

            CPRE                          Membership fees                                   25.00

            University of Glos         Education fees                                        347.00

 

   ON THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr Mrs McMORROW

   SECONDED BY Cllr BURLS

   IT WAS RESOLVED that the payments be approved

 

11/2/05            Report of District Councillor

 

                        District Council had been restructured reduction of 5 to 3 directors to save money, this

                        led to staff reductions. Spoke about grant applications

 

12/2/05            Recreation and Leisure report

 

                        Cllr.Gill presented his report

 

We have positively moved into the New Year with all medium term plans completed. The MUGA and Skate Park are very much open and being well used. The actual opening was a little wet but, none the less, a fitting tribute to the efforts of our young people, the Parish Council and the whole community.

There will be smaller additions in the future similar to the bench and refuse bin that were erected before the end of 2004.

The long-term plans set in May 2000 to acquire more recreation space are still being pursued but this can only happen if suitable land becomes available.

Meanwhile junior and senior football training continues on the multi use games area on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ladies netball meets on Wednesdays 6.15-7.30pm. If interested contact Lisa Mayall on 718736.

At present the tennis nets have been stored for the winter but if you are really keen to play contact Mike Mullen 718883 or Peter Gill 718224.

Bookings for any activities can be discussed with Peter Gill 718224.

We charge per hour for any groups who do not live in the Village.

The Parish Council continues to cover the cost of lighting the recreation areas which at present is 4 nights per week (Mon/Wed/ Fri/Sat) 6-9.30pm.

Once again if you have any ideas about the use of the recreation areas please

 

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contact any of the councillors or come to our council meetings. You may also

have ideas on future projects. Many people have been surprised but pleased with the accomplishments thus far, so further views, I am sure, will be positively received and considered.

Your co-operation in caring for all the Recreation Areas in the village is very much appreciated and in particular by using the rubbish bins and clearing all dog mess!!

On that final note I am afraid the amount of dog mess on our footpaths is not decreasing and is very distasteful and disheartening. Please note the Parish Council will notify the District Council of names and addresses of dog owners who are seen ignoring the mess left by their dogs.

 

Sincerely,  Peter Gill - Chair Leisure and Recreation

 

13/2/05                 Date of next meeting

 

                             Tuesday 5th April 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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