Present:
Mr G W Bisson – Chairman,
Mr M Abbott,
Mr F Alexander,
Mr E Gailor,
Mr D Newport,
Mrs P Wyeth
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
In attendance:
Mr Ben Craig (Advertiser and Times)
211. Co-option of Parish Councillor
The two candidates, Mr Paul Boyes and Miss Rosie Edser, who had put their names forward for possible co-option to the Parish Council, gave presentations to the Parish Council.
A secret ballot then took place and this was checked by the Clerk and Mr Craig, as an independent scrutineer. Mr Boyes had an absolute majority.
RESOLVED: That Mr P Boyes be invited to join the Parish Council as a co-opted member.
212. Public Participation
None.
213. Disclosures of Interest
None.
214. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Professor K E Barber, Mrs A Butcher, Mr J Charlesworth, Mr M Rollé and Mrs A Trend.
215. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting dated 9 May 2006, having been circulated, were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
216. Matters Arising
Mr Alexander said he was not clear on the exact meaning of the statement made by Mr Kendal at the last meeting that “Hampshire County Council is the only Council in England that do not take into account the value of a person’s home for means testing”.
The Clerk felt that this referred to care in the home/community and not care in a rest home. This matter was clarified by Mr Kendal later in the meeting.
217. Committee Structure
No further comments were made on this matter.
RESOLVED: That Mr Boyes fill the vacancies on the Recreation Ground and Cemetery Committees.
218. Minutes of Committee Meetings
The minutes of the following Committee meeting held since the date of the last meeting were presented:
Planning Committee (23 May)
Concern was expressed regarding the errors made and level of support given to the Parish Council by the New Forest NPA since it took over responsibility for planning matters.
RESOLVED: That this matter be considered further at the next meeting of the Planning Committee.
Ineos had given another presentation at Ocknell House regarding their proposals for that site. Access had been improved and they would like to build some affordable housing.
There was local opposition to this and to the suggestion of sports facilities in the form of a boys’ football pitch.
219. Reports from Representatives of Outside Bodies
The Chairman, on behalf of the Village Lights Committee, thanked the Parish Council for their grant of £300.
220. Fenwick Hospital Update
Plans had been mooted to privately fund a matron/manager for a cost of £80,000 over 2 years. The NF PCT had intimated that there would be no operating theatre, no beds and no day care facilities of any description if the hospital reopened. All that was envisaged was clinics.
RESOLVED: That the Chairman attend the forthcoming meeting and express the Parish Council’s disappointment and the view that the hospital should be reopened for respite care, etc.
221. Speed Indicator Device
The Chairman reported that the survey had been very successful. It was felt that the speed of traffic had slowed down and many people were disappointed that the device had been removed. Another survey would be conducted in September.
222. Parish Plan
RESOLVED: That as Mrs Butcher and Mrs Trend had expressed an interest in this item the examples of completed plans be passed to them for perusal.
223. Correspondence
HCC - What is our future? Explanation of SEERA draft South East Plan proposals submitted to the Government and its implications for Hampshire. Comments required by 23.06.06.
Hampshire Highways Newsletter.
Hampshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework Strategy.
Countryside Access Plan consultation draft. Comments to be submitted by 31.08.06.
NFDC - Information Bulletin – June 2006.
NFDC - Licensing Act 2003 – Premises – Variation of Licence: Crown Hotel.
NFDC - Licensing Act 2003 – Premises – New Licence: The Greenwood Tree, 65 High Street
NFDC - CCTV Statistics for April
New Forest Patient & Public Involvement Forum - Minutes of AGM. Information passed to Mr Newport.
NFALC - Notification that AGM will be held on Thursday, 29 June in the Council Chamber at Appletree Court at 7.30 pm.
Dr Julian Lewis, MP - Information regarding adjournment debate re model code of conduct. Also offer of advice to Parish Councils if required.
224. Bypass Correspondence
Mr Charlesworth had prepared a letter to be sent to Mr Ken Thornber, as Leader of Hampshire County Council, with copies to Parish Councils and all interested parties.
It was proposed that this be sent together with a document from the Chairman.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk send out the letter and document.
225. Fault Log
Councillors were reminded to inform the Clerk of new faults and those that had been repaired.
226. Accounts
The Clerk submitted the accounts as detailed on Appendix A for payment.
RESOLVED: That accounts as detailed in vouchers 1188 to 1192 totalling £1,438.78p be approved and paid.
227. Memorials and Purchases
Confirmation was given for the following memorials granted since the date of the last meeting:
Thea Sowter Memorial Stone |
£74.00 |
NP |
Gordon Biddescombe Additional Inscription |
£37.00 |
P |
Madeline Belgin-Penny Memorial Stone |
£74.00 NP |
NP |
Confirmation was given for the following purchases granted since the date of the last meeting:
| Simon Cook Burial Plot |
£148.00 |
NP |
| Desiréé Strange Burial Plot |
£74.00 |
P |
228. County Councillor’s Report
Mr Kendal reported that there had been complaints regarding noise from motorbikes between the two roundabouts at Cadnam. Meetings had taken place regarding the Stagecoach franchise. Support from Parish Councils would be helpful regarding the Rural Access Plan.
229. Items for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for June meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by 4 July 2006.
230. Rumour Corner
Copies of a questionnaire prepared by Mr Rollé concerning the Recreation Ground had been circulated to all Councillors present with the request that it be passed for distribution to interested parties.
Mrs Wyeth requested that the question concerning whether people would make more use of the park if it was sited in a different place be removed and she did not feel there was any alternative site.
RESOLVED: That the questionnaire be circulated with the necessary deletion.
Mrs Wyeth asked if permission had been granted by the Forestry Commission for water to be installed at the Cemetery. The Clerk said permission had recently been given although there was a fee of £100 for the necessary licence.
Mr Boyes asked if it was necessary to have a mains water supply at the Cemetery.
RESOLVED: That further discussion take place before any action is taken.
In the absence of any other business the Chairman thanked those present for attending and closed the meeting.
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