Present:
S Johnson (Chairman), K Mansbridge (Vice Chairman), K Tubb,
S Creed-Castle, P Watt, C Parr, D Snook, C Sage, C Everidge, C Bailey,
J Sandford, D Newson, D Newman and 9 Members of the Public.
2115 Apologies:
G Brierley and M Robinson.
2116 Meeting Suspended for Public Discussion
Period:
Mr Newman asked about details on the Wakelys Farm, Whitchurch
Canonicorum planning approval. Mrs Rorstad asked why were the agendas
not on the Wootton Fitzpaine notice boards and not on the web site until
Saturday. Cllr Snook apologised for not putting the agendas on the notice
board and the Clerk said she would contact Tim Heap regarding the web
site query. She also spoke regarding Five Penny Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine
planning application and said that the Parish Council could not give
the view of residents and not taking their views into account. She asked
that the question of sustainability of the scheme was mentioned to West
Dorset District Council.
Miss Caddy reported that she could not wait
another year for a solid white line to be put on the A35 between The
Bakery and the Bus Stop at Morcombelake. She also reported that The Rookery
at Morcombelake is being rented out and states two parking spaces which
in fact are highway. Finally she reported that Knapp Cottage at Morcombelake
have built a new wall and is further out than the original and that there
is a lot of foliage in the area making pedestrians walk on the road.
It was agreed that the Clerk, Cllr Everidge and Cllr Watt looked into
these matters.
Mr Milburn asked if the Parish Council could look into
the earth and plants which have been left in the layby outside Dydholm,
Whitchurch Canonicorum. It was agreed that the Clerk look into this matter
and copy letters to Mr Milburn. Action: Clerk, Cllrs Everidge & Watt
2117 Declarations of Interest:
The meeting was re-opened. Cllr Sage
declared an interest on Wyld Meadow Farm, Monkton Wyld planning application.
2118 Resolution to Approve the Annual General Parish Council Minutes
Held on the 11th May 2009:
The minutes were agreed as acceptable, proposed
by Cllr Tubb, seconded by Cllr Parr, all agreed and signed.
2119 Actions
Following Last Meeting:
The Clerk reported that an email has been sent
to Upper Marshwood Parish Council regarding accidents on the A35 and
a reply is under correspondence. She also reported that the Stanton Parish
Meeting actions were underway. 2120 Planning Applicants Presentation:
Joyti Fernandes said that she was here to answer any questions on the
Five Penny Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine planning application if there were
any questions/queries.
2121 Planning:
Applications to Consider:
Five
Penny Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine:
Cllrs Snook, Mansbridge and Sage looked
at this application to retain two agricultural worker dwellings. Approval
was recommended on the conditions that there is an agricultural tie and
that its a sustainable unit. It was also agreed to comment that there
are letters of objection as well as letters of support.
Wyld Meadow Farm,
Monkton Wyld: Cllrs Snook and Mansbridge looked at this application to
extend an agricultural building. Approval was recommended.
Prime Copse,
Marshwood: Cllr Bailey reported that this late application had addressed
the issues of a flood risk appraisal and amendments to the eaves. It
was proposed by Cllr Bailey that no objections be put forward, seconded
by Cllr Sage, all agreed.
Applications to Note:
Frodsham Motors, Morcombelake:
Cllr Everidge reported that this application was as a result of concerns
raised and the concerns have been addressed. Screening and drainage were
comments given to West Dorset District Council.
Cow Byre, Hawkchurch:
Cllrs Snook, Mansbridge and Sage looked at this application to form workshop.
The concerns over noise pollution had been addressed and approval was
recommended.
Approvals to Note:
Artwave, Morcombelake - Wakelys Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum - Hinkhams, Whitchurch Canonicorum - Jasmine, Morcombelake - Higher Abbots Wootton Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine - Charmouth Tunnel, Charmouth.
Refusal to Note:
Wakelys Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum.
Withdrawal
to Note:
Prime Copse, Marshwood.
Listed Building Enforcement Notice:
Sunnyside Cottage, Whitchurch Canonicorum.
2122 Reports:
Cllr Newson
thanked the Parish Council for his 'get well' card and Cllr Johnson welcomed him back. The only item to report is the new Shoreline Management Scheme which goes up to 2025 but will have no effect for the Char Valley area. Cllr Creed-Castle reported that the poster for the exhibition will be ready for distribution at the next Parish Council meeting. She reported that she took part in the Sir George Somers celebrations and was presented with a plaque. It was agreed to frame the plague and that the Clerk write to the Parochial Church Council asking for permission to hang it in the church. Proposed by Cllr Parr, seconded by Cllr Sandford, all agreed. Mr Newman reported that the church path is now being repaired and that Dorset County Council were paying the bill and will then sort out ownership of the land. He also reported that gates and bridges are available for the Char Valley Way and landowners will be contacted. Cllr Parr reported that she has had confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order for Monkton Wyld. Cllr Parr also reported that she had attended a Bridport Local Area Partnership and items discussed were the Climate Change Strategy and the Lengthsman Scheme. Cllr Snook reported that she had attended a DAPTC meeting and there was a talk by a Planning Officer, Sustainable Community Acts, Lengthsman Scheme and draft minutes on web sites discussed. Cllr Tubb reported that there is a lot of refurbishment to be carried out on the Village Hall cottage. There is a Treasure Hunt in July, web site is under discussion and the playgroup may become a Sure Start scheme. Cllr Snook reported that the Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall kitchen plans are progressing well, new stage lighting is to be given by Bryanston School, the Fetes provisional takings are around £2,400 with ¾ going to the hall and ¼ to the church. She also reported that there is to be a mobile skate park at the end of August and that garage rents have gone up by £1 per week and hopefully a new Chairman has been found. Cllr Watt reported that lots of work is being carried out at the back of the James Hargreaves Community Hall with a disabled parking space installed and the graveyard is to be tidied up too. There is a picnic arranged for June. Cllr Mansbridge reported overgrown hedges and Briggs Farm and Bowshot Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine. Cllr Tubb said that there was no way for Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall to have the mobile skate park as no flat surface available. Cllr Watt asked if any news on the VAS and Crossing for Morcombelake, the Clerk reported that nothing had been heard. Cllr Everidge reported overgrown hedges on the south side of the A35 in Morcombelake and litter along the road too. She also reported signs overgrown with vegetation too. Finally she reported that Ship Knapp Morcombelake will be closed from the 15th June onwards for work on the gas line. Cllr Snook reported finger posts still missing in Wootton Fitzpaine and the bridge railings at Green Pitt Knapp at Wootton Fitzpaine need repairing. Cllr Parr reported that Luscombe Well Road at Ryall is in a poor state. Cllr Johnson asked if Cllr Tubb could look into a lack of bins in the Whitchurch Canonicorum playground. Action: Cllr Tubb & Clerk
2123 Report from Whitchurch Canonicorum Parish Meeting:
Cllr Johnson
gave a report from the Parish Meeting. Items discussed were, affordable
housing, Sir George Somers Day, Vacancy for Parish Councillor and general
road maintenance. It was proposed by Cllr Sage and unanimously agreed
that a letter be sent to Dorset County Council, Oliver Letwin and Cllr
Brierley expressing concerns over the lack of maintenance of roads in
the area.
2124 Report on Work/Estimates for Wootton Fitzpaine Playing
Field:
Cllr Snook reported that work on the playing field hedges and
ditching needs to be carried out every six years and this expensive is
for the Parish Council to bear Nearer the Autumn three estimates will
be given to the Parish Council.
2125 Update on Affordable Housing:
Cllr
Johnson reported that Rob Asprey said that the suggestion of using the
Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall site for housing did have merit and
will be looked into.
2126 Report on the George Somers Day Celebrations:
Cllr Watt reported on the celebrations and said that it was a very successful
day. There was a fete at Berne Manor with dancers and games. Cllr Everidge
reported that it looked as though around £170 is coming back to the Parish Council. Mr Newman reported that it was a unique day. It was proposed by Cllr Watt, seconded by Cllr Everidge that the Parish Council belong to the Twinning Association to be kept informed of all events in future.
2127 Finance: Clerks Report/General Matters:
The Clerk reported that
the VAT Repayment has been paid into the account, £425.36. She also reported thanks from the Citizens Advice Bureau and Victim Support for the Parish Councils donations. She also reported that Dorset Cruse Bereavement Care have asked for a donation. Cllr Bailey proposed at donation of £50 for their good work, seconded by Cllr Snook, all agreed. Finally she asked if the Parish Council would like a new Arnold Baker book for £53, it was agreed not to buy another one at the moment. Resolution for Payment Approvals: Clerks Salary for June 2009, £397.75 - James Hargreaves Community Hall, £12.00 - Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall, £17.50 - Mr Wright, £272.00, Lyme Regis Twinning Association, £7.00 - Dorset Cruse Bereavement Care, £50.00 - Proposed by Cllr Mansbridge, seconded by Cllr Bailey, all agreed.
Resolution to Approve Accounts for Year Ended 31st March 2009: The accounts were agreed as acceptable, proposed by Cllr Tubb, seconded by Cllr Creed-Castle, all agreed. It was agreed to write to Simon John Christopher Ltd thanking him and his team for carrying out the audit once again.
2128 Correspondence:
Chideock Parish Council, VOSA Site - Lyme Regis Twinning Association, Thank you for George Somers Day - Mrs Wright, Playground Defects - West Dorset District Council, Election Notices - CPRE, Summer Fete details - West Dorset District Council, Section 106 for Wakelys Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum - Bridport Local Area Partnership, Sustainable Communities Act - Dorset County Council, Structural Maintenance List - Dorset AONB, Golden Cap Day - Upper Marshwood Vale Parish Council, Accidents on the A35 - DAPTC, Circular - West Dorset District Council, Food Digesters - West Dorset District Council, Minor Amendments to Southover, Morcombelake planning - James Hargreaves Community Hall, Newlsetter - Bridport CAB, Invite to AGM - Dorset
County Council, Driver Courses.
2129 Items for Next Agenda:
Draft Minutes
for Web Site and Affordable Housing.
2130 Any other business: No other
business.
2131 Date of Next Meeting:
Monday 20th July 2009 at 7.30pm
in the Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall.
2132 Close of Meeting: 9.28pm. |