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Minutes of the meeting held at Treloweth Community Hall, on Thursday, 21st February 2008, at 7.00 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillors M. Moyle, C. Bickford, C. Bishop, Mrs. T. Bishop, Mrs. D. Cousins, P. Cousins, Mrs. J. Dunstan, Mrs. U. Emmerson, Ms. A. Fuller (from point mentioned), P. Holmes, C. Jordan, M. Mullard, C. Skinner.

08/02/01 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Lawrence (another meeting)

08/02/02 MEMBERS TO DECLARE PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS (INCLUDING THE DETAILS THEREOF) IN RESPECT OF ANY ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA The Chairman introduced Mrs. Melanie Williams, the new Administrative Assistant.

08/02/03 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was one member of the public present and two members of the public arrived subsequently.

Mr. Russell wished to address the Council regarding his recent resignation; however as a non parish inhabitant the Chairman offered to meet with Mr. Russell after the meeting or at any time convenient to him to discuss his complaint. A heated discussion arose. Mr. Russell refused to meet the Chairman after the meeting. The Chairman informed the meeting Mr. Russell’s resignation would be raised later in the meeting.

08/02/04 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of the 17th January 2008 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman

08/02/05 CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE MINUTES Cllr. Ms. Fuller arrived during this item. 08/01/10 – The Chairman read advice from the CAPTC regarding a grant application from the Camborne Supporters. The meeting agreed to contact the applicant with a copy of the advice and to consider any grant application from the Youth Band as soon as practicable after its receipt.

08/02/06 ACCOUNTS To receive financial statements for the month of February and to present February accounts for payments. The accounts and finance reports for the month of February 2008 were presented, as appendix A.

Resolved: That the February accounts be paid.

To nominate a Councillor to check the invoices, cheques and Sage for the month of March 2008. CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page

Cllr. Moyle was nominated to check the invoices, cheques and Sage for the months of March 2008.

08/02/07 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence received by the 12th February was considered. 08/008 – CCC – Annual Minerals & Waste Monitoring Report 06/07 – (copied to all Councillors) - noted . 08/009 – CCC – Public Footpath no. 4 - (copied to all Councillors) - noted 08/010 – Macsalvors– Donation for Pool in Bloom - (Copied to Councillors). – 08/011 – Devon & Cornwall Police Authority– Liaison meeting (copied to all Cllrs.) – noted. 08/012 – Audit Commission – Appointment of external auditor-copied to all Cllrs. 08/013 – Cornwall College – sports relief. The Chairman read the letter. 08/014 - One Cornwall – Public/third sector property register 08/015 – Kerrier Older Peoples Forum – Over 50’s life skills forum 08/016 – Kerrier District Council – Casual Vacancy East Hill. The Chairman read the letter. A Councillor asked if a copy of Mr. Russell’s letter had been forwarded to Kerrier District Council. The Clerk informed the meeting that a copy of the letter of resignation had been forwarded to Kerrier District Council. The Chairman informed the meeting that he had sought advice from Kerrier District Council prior to the meeting.

08/02/08 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES’ WORKING PARTIES The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of the 31st January 2008 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman.

The minutes of the Regeneration meeting of the 7th February 2008 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE MINUTES OF COMMITTEES’ WORKING PARTIES Planning Committee Meeting

08/005 – The Chairman of the Planning Committee informed the meeting that additional information had been received that clarified the situation.

08/023 – the Chairman declared a personal interest as a neighbour to the applicant.

Regeneration Committee Meeting The meeting discussed the recommendation from the committee ‘that a new bus shelter is erected (dependant on a Cornwall Council grant and planning permission) outside Taylor’s Tyre Service, Barncoose Terrace. That the Parish Council pays for the erection of the bus shelter, using CCC suppliers and any additional cost towards the shelter. It was resolved to amend the recommendation to read: Resolved: that a new bus shelter is erected (dependant on a Cornwall Council grant and planning permission) outside Taylor’s Tyre Service, CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page

Barncoose Terrace. That the Parish Council pays for the erection of the bus shelter, using CCC suppliers and any additional minor costs to the value of £500.

Resolved: that letters are forwarded to the 2007 officials of the Remembrance Service to confirm their availability for this year’s event.

A Councillor queried the date for the Carol Concert. It was agreed that the matter be discussed at the Regeneration meeting.

08/02/09 REPORTS (i)Chairman’s Report – The Chairman suggested that a letter of appreciation and a certificate be forwarded to Mr. Russell for his work as a Councillor. The meeting agreed to the suggestion. Members were informed that the Clarence Coombe Memorial Award would be advertised and copies of the advertisement were circulated to all Councillors. The Chairman reminded Members of the Code of Conduct training meeting on Tuesday, 4th March 2008. (ii)Police Report – There were 264 calls made (214 last year), 70 crimes had been committed (68 last year) and 28 arrests had been made (21 last year. The problems of graffiti in Four Lanes and vandalism, underage drinking in Pool and motorbikes on footpaths was raised. (iii) Finance Member’s Report – Cllr. Moyle informed the Council that the wages, invoices and cheques for the months of February 2008 had been checked and that an additional £1500 had been transferred from the Business Account to cover invoices. (iv)Clerk to the Council – report circulated to all Councillors. (v)Written reports: written reports/minutes from the Carn Brea Advisory Committee and the Tehidy Country Park Partnership meeting were circulated. (vi)Verbal reports – There were no verbal reports.

08/02/10 TO CONSIDER THE CAMBORNE-POOL-REDRUTH REGENERATION TRANSPORTATION PROPOSALS Councillors had been given the opportunity to view the plans prior to the meeting. A discussion pertaining to the transportation proposals ensued. Resolved: that a letter be written i) expressing concern that the link with Dolcoath Road was too close to South Crofty’s drift shaft and requested that assurance be sought that this would not effect future mining operations. ii) advising that the Parish Council would like Carn Brea Avenue to be open to two way traffic in the interim but banning Heavy Goods Vehicles. (This road successfully filtered traffic for years). iii) Is it possible to have a cycle way and/or pavement over the railway footbridge during and after construction of the road.

A Councillor proposed that the Council object to the road. The motion was seconded. A vote was taken of 2 for the motion 10 against. The motion was lost. CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page

08/02/11 TO DISCUSS THE PROVISION OF A NOTICE BOARD FOR TREGAJORRAN AND FLY TIPPING IN THE AREA The Chairman suspended Standing Orders to allow a member of the public to speak on the fly tipping in Tregajorran. Photos of the area were circulated. The local resident informed Councillors that piles of metal, glass, food and abandoned household appliances blocked the access to fire vehicles, encouraged vermin and caused noxious fumes (when set on fire by vandals). The Council was informed that Cornwall County Council and Kerrier District Council had been informed. The Chairman re-instated Standing Orders and informed the meeting that the area had been cleared by the District Council at a cost of thousands of pounds, however the situation continued to be ongoing and that a meeting had been arranged by the County Council (with the three District Councillors) to discuss the situation.

Resolved: that letters are written to Cornwall County Council and Kerrier District Council advising that the Parish Council are appalled that nothing is being done to alleviate the fly tipping in the area and requesting that an officer attends a Parish Council meeting to explain to Councillors how the problem will be dealt with.

It was agreed that the District Councillors report back on the County Council meeting and that the Chairman and Vice Chairman meet with the local resident to locate a site for a notice board.

08/02/12 TO DISCUSS THE PROVISION OF DOG BINS IN THE PARISH a

The Chairman suspended Standing Orders to allow a local resident to speak on the issue of dog fouling in Four Lanes and in particular the dog fouling in the King George Playing Field. The Chairman reinstated Standing Orders.

A Councillor reported that he had noted that during the past twelve months bins in the Parish had been removed but had not been replaced. It was agreed that Councillors supply the Clerk with a list of locations (using lighting column numbers) where bins had been removed or where Councillors considered that bins should be placed. It was agreed that a letter be forwarded to the Chief Executive expressing the Council’s dismay that a reply had not been received to the invite issued to an officer to attend the Full Council meeting.

It was agreed that a letter be written to the Local MP requesting that the reintroduction of the dog licensing fee.

08/02/13 TO RECEIVE THE COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ‘ORDERS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS IN ENGLAND’ CONSULTATION DOCUMENT AND FORMULATE A RESPONSE

Resolved: that the document be noted. CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page

08/02/14 TO DISCUSS CORRESPONDENCE FROM KERRIER DISTRICT COUNCIL ‘CHOOSING A NAME FOR THE NEW ROAD AT BARNCOOSE HOSPITAL’ AND FORMULATE A RESPONSE

Resolved. That Barncoose Avenue be recommended as the name for the new road at Barncoose Hospital.

08/02/15 TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND PUBLIC UNDER STANDING ORDER 66 The Chairman informed the meeting ‘that in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw’.

08/02/16 TO CONSIDER QUOTATIONS FOR AN ARCHITECT TO DRAW UP PLANS FOR AN EXTENSION TO TRELOWETH COMMUNITY HALL Quotations from four suppliers were circulated. Resolved: that quote 2 be accepted.

08/02/17 TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF STAFF Resolved: that the appointment of Mrs. Melanie Williams as Administrative Assistant is confirmed.

The meeting closed at 9.00 p.m. CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page