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Sunningwell Parish Council
DRAFT SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL BY THE NEXT PC MEETING
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SUNNINGWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 25th NOVEMBER 2009
Present: Cllrs E
Bennett (Chairman), H Lynam-Smith, and J Russell.
In attendance: M W Rothery (Clerk)
118/09 Apologies for Absence
Cllrs T Foggin, D Graham, and C
Wise. OCC Cllr Arash Fatemian
119/09 Interests
Cllr Russell declared a personal
interest in any matter relating to the cricket field. Cllr Bennett declared a
personal interest in any matter relating to the former Warnborough College
site.
120/09 Minutes of the parish council meeting held on 28th
October, 2009
The Minutes of the meeting held
on 28th October,
2009 were approved, and signed by the Chairman.
121/09 Matters
Arising from the Minutes
Minute 111/09 Flood Alleviation Scheme The Clerk reported that Cllr
Wise had undertaken to discuss the proposed design change with Peter Dela; however there was no information as to
the outcome. Cllrs were concerned at what they saw was an unnecessary delay to
the project. Cllr Lynam-Smith undertook to discuss this urgently with Cllr Wise
and advise councillors by phone or e-mail.
Action: Cllr Lynam-Smith to call Cllr Wise.
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Minute 111/09 Transport Needs Survey Councillors confirmed that
survey forms have been delivered to all homes in the parish.
Minute 111/09 Redundant Red Telephone Box The Clerk reported that
BT will only accept applications for adoption with the power supply remaining;
it could be disconnected afterwards although BT have advised that this could be
expensive. BT had advised that the annual power consumption was between £30 and
£50. Members considered that there would be some benefit in having the phone
box lit at night. It was therefore decided to proceed now to apply to adopt the
phone box. It was understood that the telephony apparatus will be removed by BT
prior to adoption.
Action: Clerk to make formal application
to adopt the kiosk.
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122/09 Land Surrounding the Village Pond
The result of the search enquiry
from the Land Registry was considered. Members felt that further clarification
from the Land Registry was required, and to this end Cllr Lynam-Smith undertook
to call the Land Registry.
Action: Cllr Lynam-Smith to call the Land
Registry
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123/09 Land at the Cricket Field
The Clerk confirmed that he had
advised Church Warden Bob Evans that the PC would fund the costs that would be
incurred should the PCC decide to make an application to the Land Registry.
124/09 Proposed erection of a further shed on the
Cricket Field.
Cllr Russell reported that she
understood that the cricket club was proposing to erect another shed on the
cricket field for storage purposes. Members were concerned that the shed should
be of an appropriate size, shape and materials, and in an appropriate location,
and that these matters should be discussed with officers of the club. In the
meantime Cllr Lynam-Smith undertook to ascertain whether planning permission
would be required.
Action: Cllr Lynam-Smith to discuss with
Susan Dawson, Planning Officer, VWHDC
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125/09 Playground
Cllr Russell reported that she
had discussed options with Roger Davis of OPFA, who had advised that the
present equipment was virtually unserviceable and not worth repairing. The
present economic situation meant that funds were very limited and that only
well prepared and planned projects, supported by the local community, were
likely to receive grant aid.
Members noted that the swings
were regularly used. It was decided that the existing swings be completely
removed and replaced, together with the provision of a few seats for adults.
Cllr Russell agreed to prepare a detailed specification for the work, and
consult the cricket club. When the specification has been finalised the Clerk
would obtain quotes from if possible three suppliers.
Action: Cllr Russell to prepare draft
specification for the replacement of the swings, and to consult other
councillors and officers of the cricket club.
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126/09 Local Transport Plan 3 2011-2030
The Clerk apprised members of those
projects listed in the consultation document that impacted on Sunningwell and
the surrounding roads network. Generally these were relatively minor schemes
for which members were supportive, although the lack of detail precluded
meaningful consultation. Two significant
exceptions were: (i) the proposed diamond interchange at Lodge Hill, which
members considered would lead to more housing development on the edge of the
parish and create a rat run; and (ii) the proposed foot- and cycle path between
Sunningwell and Bayworth, which members felt was not required and could lead to
a loss of trees and hedgerows.
Members considered that schemes
to reduce substantially the traffic noise from the A34 (which was expected to
increase in the future) and speed reduction measures in Foxcombe Road, Boars Hill, should be
included in the plan.
Action: Clerk to respond accordingly to
the consultation document.
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127/09 Finance
(a)
It was resolved to approve the following payments:
Cheque no.
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Payee
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Details
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Total £
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VAT £
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1214
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B Cross
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Litter Warden (Nov, &
Oct exp)
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99.26
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1215
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M W
Rothery
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Clerk Salary & exp
Oct/Nov 2009
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975.20
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(b). It was agreed to re-convene the
meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee on Tuesday 1 December at 6pm, at The Chairman’s house.
128/09 Planning
(a) The following applications
had been considered in between meetings in view of the deadline for comments:
SUN/21008 Demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of four bedroomed detached chalet bungalow. 10 Long
Furlong Road, Sunningwell Comment:
OBJECT (i) potential invasion of privacy, (ii) restriction of light to
neighbouring properties
SUN/21015 Proposed loft conversion to form 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
3A Brumcombe Lane,
Bayworth Comment: NO OBJECTION
(b)
The following application was considered:
SUN/21022 Proposed two storey and single storey extensions. 19
Sunningwell. Comment: NO OBJECTION
129/09 Correspondence
The full list of correspondence
has been circulated to members by e-mail; the following items were discussed:
Item 265 it was agreed to discuss the draft management plan for the
Glebe at the next meeting
Item 275 it was agreed to
decline the request from Marcham PC to purchase jointly a flood gauge
Item 291 members noted the Tree Preservation Order on all trees
situated at Wood Croft, Foxcombe
Lane
130/09 Other Business
Members noted the emergence of new
potholes, particularly leaving Bayworth towards Sunningwell, and the Clerk was asked to
report same to the highways department and the OCC councillor.
131/09 Next Meeting -
Wednesday 27th
January 2010, at Sunningwell Village Hall
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.10pm
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