Minutes of the St Neot Parish Council Meeting Held on Wednesday, 14Th June 2017 at 7:30Pm in the Committee Room, St Neot Social Club, St Neot
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MINUTES OF THE ST NEOT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 14TH JUNE 2017 AT 7:30PM IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, ST NEOT SOCIAL CLUB, ST NEOT Present: Councillors Dr L Jones (Chair), H Bunt, R Berrett, D Lucas, C Smith and G Rogers. Cornwall Councillor M Eddy Sue Blaxley (Parish Clerk) The Chair opened the meeting at 7:30pm. Public Participation None 1. Apologies Apologies were received from Councillors Mrs M Merrett-Jones, A L Bellringer and N J Ball. 2. To confirm the minutes of the last meeting The minutes of the meeting held on 10th May 2017, having previously been circulated, were agreed as an accurate record subject to omitting Councillor G Rogers from the list of those present and to make an amendment to minute 18, line 2 adding the following. “The Chair said that in Cornwall Council’s Seventh Planning Newsletter dated April 17th 2017, it says that in giving local consultation responses the need for both local councils and planning case officers to state specific policies in their responses and reports was also discussed. It was agreed to ask all Clerks to refer to their specific policies that would apply in their own Neighbourhood Plans, and also the Local Plan policies if possible, in their consultation responses to Planning.' 3. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda None 4. To receive a report on any matters arising from the previous meeting Councillor D Lucas said that he had cut the brambles away from the Holy Well. He explained that there are huge roots to the left of the door which need digging out and replacing with a rambling rose. This, he said, will grow over the area and will look attractive. He said that he will maintain it. The Clerk confirmed that she had sought the owners’ permission to undertake the bramble clearance but Councillor G Rogers said that he was not certain that Arthur Hooper actually owned the land in front of the well. It was proposed by Councillor G Rogers and seconded by Councillor R Berrett that Councillor D Lucas be authorised to purchase a rose and plant it next to the Holy Well. All councillors voted in favour of this proposal. Councillor C Smith explained that he and Cornwall Councillor M Eddy and Malcolm Woodward had met with representatives from South West Water regarding the pumping station in St Neot. He said that Malcolm Woodward had explained his log of problems. He said that the representatives explained that they have ordered a new pumping system which will be installed soon but that, in the meantime, a new pumping system has been hired and installed. Malcolm Woodward confirmed there had been no problems since this work had taken place. Councillor C Smith also asked South West water if the systems are adequate for the village. They confirmed that they are but there is a lot of clean water getting into the system which is being investigated. 5. To receive the Chairman’s Communications None. 6. To answer any questions from Councillors, previously notified to the Clerk The Chair said that Councillor Mrs M Merrett-Jones had reported that there is a fallen tree in the rear of the car park. Councillor C Smith said that he had already cut this up and the pieces are awaiting collection. 7. To receive a report from the Clerk None 8. Councillor Surgery at Local Produce Market To receive feedback from the Councillor surgery on Saturday 3rd June 2017 and to appoint a volunteer for the next surgery on Saturday 1st July 2017 Councillor R Berrett said that, unfortunately, he was unable to attend at the last minute but that any queries were directed to Cornwall Councilor M Eddy. Councillor R Berrett said that a parishioner had suggested installing a sign saying “St Neot” on Bush Hill. In addition, the WI wish to put some flowers on the telephone kiosk during the flower festival but note that it is due for painting. It was agreed that the WI could put some flowers on the telephone kiosk as whilst it is on the schedule for painting, it is not known when this will take place. 9. To receive reports from - a) Liskeard Have Your Say Panel None b) Cornwall Councillor M Eddy Cornwall Councillor M Eddy explained that he had spoken to Jonathan Rowe regarding the concerns about the sewage system at Trevenna. He said that a sample had been sent to SWW and the EA for analysis and was found to be within the scope of what is allowed to be discharged. He said that the complainants are concerned about the smell and that Mr Rowe acknowledges that he needs to install a stink pipe. Cornwall Councilor M Eddy confirmed that the system is regularly maintained and inspected and has been emptied twice since his meeting with Mr Rowe. Cornwall Councillor M Eddy explained that he had met with the Enforcement Officer regarding the dumping of tyres and the stationing of a caravan at Colliford Lake. The existing enforcement notice on the site is insufficient as it does not cover all the unauthorized development. The occupier of the caravan has claimed gypsy status so any enforcement action is on hold until their status has been investigated by the gypsy officer at Cornwall Council. In the meantime, the Enforcement Officer is ascertaining whether an enforcement notice can be issued regarding the tyres which have been deposited on the site. Cornwall Councilor M Eddy said he will keep the situation under review. Cornwall Councillor M Eddy said that Cornwall Council is now made up of a Liberal Democrat/Independent Alliance. He said that the committees are starting to have their meetings. He said that views are being sought on the electoral boundary review. He explained that the recommendation is to have 87 councillors in Cornwall. It was agreed that this will be discussed at the next meeting of the parish council. c) Goonzion Commoners None d) Bodmin Moor Parishes Group Cornwall Councillor M Eddy said that the current round of providing superfast broadband to rural areas is complete and there is further funding available prioritizing the 38,000 households in Cornwall who have very slow broadband speeds. It was noted that thousands of households have less than 4mgb. e) Liskeard/Looe Community Network Panel None 10. To authorise the signing of orders for payment, including – Julie Ball (Toilet cleaning – June) - £147.34 Sarah Dance (Grass cutting) - £180.00 Mrs S Blaxley (3 month’s salary and expenses) - £2133.53 Cornwall Council (Cornwall Local Plans) - £80.00 EDF Energy (Electricity for Pavillion) - £91.10 Emma Wilkinson (Website expenses) - £87.11 Classic Fire Ltd (Fire alarm/extinguisher service) - £125.40 St Neot News (March, April and May expenses) - £417.95 Chris Timms (Website expenses) - £19.57 Sarah Dance (Grass cutting) - £180.00 Mrs S Blaxley (printer ink) - £33.98 Christian Smith (materials for new gate and post) - £180.92 It was proposed by Councillor G Rogers and seconded by Councillor D Lucas that all of the above orders for payment be authorized. All Councillors voted in favour of this proposal. 11. To receive correspondence from - a) Cornwall Council None b) Others None 12. Finance Report To receive a current financial statement of the accounts The Clerk reported that this month we have received income of £115.50 for the use of the pavilion as a post office and £108 for website adverts. The accounts balance at £51,197.06. 13. St Neot Website To receive and consider correspondence regarding the St Neot website The Chair read out a letter from Emma Wilkinson apologising for not keeping up with updating the website. She also read out an email from Chris Timms explaining that he and his wife have recommenced the administration of the village website which they will update as necessary. They have also placed an article in St Neot News offering space on the website to advertisers for £3/month. He said the monies already collected outweigh the parish council’s expenditure on the website. 14. Doorstep Green and Playing Field To consider the provision of additional recreational equipment in Doorstep Green and the playing field Councillor C Smith circulated some brochures from Fresh Air Fitness illustrating some adult fitness equipment. He said there are many companies providing such equipment and some can obtain grant funding for the equipment on behalf of the parish council. He explained that for approximately £8,000 the parish council could purchase a double air walker, a double cross-country skier, an elliptical cross trainer, a table tennis table and some parallel gym bars. Councillor D Lucas said that views could be sought via St Neot News as to whether there is a demand for such equipment. The Chair said the equipment certainly needs to have an appeal to the majority. Councillor C Smith said that the views of the community could be sought at the carnival. He said that the parish council could have a float with various pieces of gym equipment on it and the views of the community could be sought as to whether some equipment is considered to be a good idea for the village. It was agreed that parish councillors would meet to build the float on Friday 23rd June 2017 from 6:30pm. It was agreed that a clipboard would be used to gather comments on the proposed equipment and that the Chair would compile a short speech regarding the idea which could be broadcast over the PA system at the carnival and that the Clerk would print some A3 pictures of the equipment for the float.