St Michael Parish Council
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St Michael Parish Council Minutes of the Annual Meeting of St Michael Parish Council held at the School Room, Childwick Green, St Albans on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 6.30pm. Present: Councillor P Limebear Chairman Councillor G Dumpleton Vice Chairman Councillor S Craven Councillor E Rolfe Councillor E Rose Councillor S Slaughter Councillor R Woodward Helen Rook Parish Clerk 22/18 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Proposed by Councillor Rose, seconded by Councillor Rolfe and RESOLVED that Councillor Limebear be elected Chairman for the Council year 2018-19. 23/18 CHAIRMAN’S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE The Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Chairman was signed by Councillor Limebear and witnessed by the Clerk. 24/18 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Proposed by Councillor Rolfe, seconded by Councillor Rose and RESOLVED that Councillor Dumpleton be elected Vice Chairman of the Council for the year 2018-19. 25/18 VICE-CHAIRMAN’S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE The Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Vice Chairman was signed by Councillor Dumpleton and witnessed by the Clerk. 26/18 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE There were no apologies for absence. 27/18 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS None. 28/18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 20 MARCH 2018 The minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on Tuesday 20 March 2018 were agreed as a true record and were signed by the Chairman. 29/18 RESIGNATION OF CLERK Members noted with regret that the Clerk, Helen Rook, had earlier in the month tendered her resignation, effective 29 May 2018. It was suggested that Ms Carina Helm at HAPTC and Mr Andrew Reading, Clerk to Harpenden Rural Parish Council, might be approached for recommendations for appointing a replacement Clerk. Led by the Chairman, the members expressed their thanks to Mrs Rook for her valued contribution to the running of the Parish Council in the five years of her employment. 30/18 MATTERS ARISING Site at Appspond Lane – The Public Inquiry by Herts County Council, of an Appeal by Navitas Estates Limited, due to take place during May was now rescheduled to start on 10 July 2018. (30/18 continued) Refuse and recycling ) No comment Butterfly World/Rose Garden ) 31/18 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS RESOLVED to approve renewal of membership of Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town Councils at a subscription of £336.38. A Schedule of accounts was RECEIVED and CONFIRMED:- 29 May 2018 – Cheques 000460 - 000462 - £869.92 32/18 PLANNING APPLICATIONS The following planning applications were considered: New Planning Applications 5/2018/0826 The Walled Garden, Gorhambury Estate – Installation of equestrian arena with timber perimeter fencing. Members noted that additional lavatory facilities would be brought in especially for events. Decisions by SADC 5/2018/0294 Gorhambury, AL3 6AH – Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (details and samples) to omit the ramp and ramp access door [LG1, D1], the waterproofing to front steps, the new stair for the flats in the North Wing, the chimney Piece in the dining room - Approved 5/2018/0638 Centurion Club Hemel Hempstead HP3 8LA – Advertisement Consent – Display of two temporary free standing signs - Refused 5/2018/0195 Hawkswick Lodge Farm, AL3 6JG – Machinery store (part retrospective) - Approved 5/2016/0512 Centurion Club Hemel Hempstead HP3 8LA – Extensions to existing ancillary offices to provide 6 units of accommodation on the ground floor and a further 4 units within the roof space for staff and guest use and a reception area (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2017/1517) – Under consideration 5/2017/2353 Brethrens Meeting Hall, HP3 8LB – Extension to car park and alterations to layout – Approved Enforcement CMP/2017/150 The Punch Bowl, St Albans Road 33/18 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Minutes of SADALC Meeting 17 April 2018 were received without comment. It was reported that the Parish Council’s old noticeboard had been found in a weathered but otherwise apparently in reasonably sound condition. A quotation would be obtained to assess the viability for its restoration and eventual erection. 34/18 CLOSURE The meeting closed at 7.30 pm. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 11 September 2018 . Chairman ……………………………………………………………………………. Date ……………………………………. .