Present:
Mr M Bőckle (Chairman), Mr F Alexander, Mr G Bisson, Mr P Boyes, Mrs H Klaassen and Mrs A Trend.
In Attendance:
Mrs M Weston (Clerk to the Council)
1. Election of Chairman
RESOLVED: That Mr Böckle be elected Chairman for the ensuing year.
2. Election of Vice Chairman
RESOLVED: That Mrs Trend be elected Vice Chairman for the ensuing year.
3. Apologies for Absence
An apology for absence was received from Mr J Charlesworth and Mr M Rollé.
4. Declarations of Interest
Mr Bisson declared an interest which he considered to be personal but non prejudicial in Agenda Item 9/Minute 10.
5. Minutes of the Last Meeting
The Minutes of the Amenities Committee meeting held on 22 February 2010 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.
6. Matters Arising
Bulbs
Cyclamen bulbs had been planted in the Cemetery, Haskells Close, the corner of Knightwood Avenue and around the tree near Calpe Avenue.
7. Bridleway – Silver Street to Blackwater
The Chairman explained that the proposed improvements had not proved so easy to implement as had first been thought. It had been discovered that the path was only designated as a bridleway in part and was also an SSSI.
Efforts were being made to ensure that the entire track became a bridleway and there had been excellent public support. None of this should, however, detract from negotiations to bring the track up to a suitable standard and efforts were being made to try to bring this about.
8. Benches and Bus Shelters
The contractor, Weed It and Reap, had done a good job and had completed the programme of work, plus one extra shelter.
Mr Boyes stated that he felt that the seat opposite to the entrance to Wellands Road needed to be replaced and the bus shelter on Southampton Road was inappropriate. It was also noted that the bus shelter at Clayhill, the seat beside it and another seat at Goose Green needed attention.
RESOLVED: That Mr Böckle look at the seats and shelters mentioned above and the Committee agreed to adhere to his decision.
9. School Shelter
Plans produced by Simpson Hilder were shown to the Committee. It was noted that in order to accommodate the shelter the street sign would have to be moved and the Parish Council would be liable for the expense incurred. Materials used would be the same as the school roof. It was noted that English Oak should be used and posts should be protected at ground level. Amendments were agreed as follows:
(a) One continuous roof if possible.
(b) Protection of wood at ground level.
(c) Relocation of bus stop and timetable signs.
(d) Check proximity of relocated road sign is correct.
(e) Number of people the shelter is rated to hold.
(f) Possibility of two seats to compliment the shelter.
RESOLVED: That Mr Böckle take amendments to the architect and ask for a new budget estimate.
10. Great Mead
It was noted that the Parish Council had agreed to contribute towards the cost of a commemorative tree for the Twinning Association which would have a seat placed round it and the Association would be writing to the Parish Council concerning this matter.
11. Notice Board
The Parish Council had agreed to make a contribution towards a new notice board at the Community Centre. This would enable the removal of the present notice board at the exit to the car park.
RESOLVED: That a notice be placed on the present notice board alerting residents to the fact that information from the Parish Council would, in future, be placed on the notice board at the Community Centre. The Clerk would then arrange removal of the notice board and the ground would be made good.
12. Any Other Business
(a) Graffiti
RESOLVED: That the Parish Council purchase materials and clean off the graffiti.
(b) Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Mrs Trend stated that it was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and asked if the Parish Council would be marking the occasion in some way.
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