MINUTES OF THE ST NEOT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 13TH JUNE 2018 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, O Burrows, S Daniel, A Bellringer, N Ball and G Rogers. Poppy Critchon, Richard Strowbridge Chris Timms for part of the meeting Sue Blaxley (Parish Clerk) The Chair opened the meeting at 7:30pm. Public Participation None 1. Apologies Apologies were received from Cornwall Councillor M Eddy. 2. To confirm the minutes of the last meeting The minutes of the meeting held on 9th May 2018, having previously been circulated, were agreed as an accurate record. 3. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda None 4. To receive a report on any matters arising from the previous meeting Councillor N J Ball asked why the parish council has decided to take ownership of the BBQ when it is a village asset and has been for years. The Chair explained that, at the last meeting, Councillor H Bunt said that he stores and delivers the BBQ to users and was concerned about liability in the event of an accident. The Chair explained that the BBQ is now included on the parish council’s insurance policy and is valued at £1,000 in the event that it is stolen or severely damaged. However, she said that, in terms of public liability, every organisation that uses it must have their own public liability insurance. 5. To receive the Chairman’s Communications The Chair explained that the Police are emailing newsletters to parish councils on a periodic basis. She also said that the proposal under the Boundary Commission Review is that the ward of St Neot, Warleggan and St Cleer will remain as it is now. She explained that an appeal has been lodged to the Planning Inspectorate by the occupier of the unauthorised caravan at Colliford Lake and that the Planning Committee has resolved to write a letter to the Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of the parish council, supporting Nigel Gidding’s submission and the actions of Cornwall Council in this respect. The Chair said that the next stage is for the Planning Inspector to visit the site. She said that she is still following up the noise survey data for the Tredinnick turbine but has not received any further update from Cornwall Council. The Chair read out an email from Martin Eddy, on behalf of St Neot Local Historians, thanking the parish council for their generous grant towards the community archaeological excavation this summer. She also read out an email from South West Lakes Trust informing the parish council that they intend to close the lower car park at Colliford Lake in order to concentrate visitors’ parking in the other car parks which will make them busier and safer. South West Lakes Trust say there is sufficient provision in the other car parks and that these car parks link to the walking routes in the area. They also say they are hoping to improve the look, feel and toilet facilities in the upper car park. It was agreed that all the car parks at Colliford Lake get used and that, at the present time, the toilets are closed. Councillor C Smith said that if the lower car park is closed, visitors will find somewhere else to park, either on the road or grass verges. He said the distance between the car parks is too great to close one of them. Councillor O Burrows said that South West Lakes Trust may be seeking to gain more control over the area. It was proposed by Councillor Dr L Jones and seconded by Councillor N J Ball that the Clerk responds to South West Lakes Trust saying that the lower car park should be kept open as all the car parks at Colliford Lake are used and that to close the lower car park will result in potential users parking elsewhere as opposed to in the other car parks. All Councillors voted in favour of this proposal. 6. To answer any questions from Councillors, previously notified to the Clerk None 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 2nd June 2018 and to appoint a volunteer for the next surgery on Saturday 7th July 2018 Councillor S Daniel said that she had attended the market and that a parishioner had asked that the 30mph sign on Tripp Hill be moved further up the hill next to the cattle grid. It was proposed by Councillor S Daniel and seconded by Councillor D Rogers that the Clerk submits this request to Cornwall Council Highways Department. Councillor S Daniel also said that a member of the WI hired the Pavillion but had to spend an hour cleaning it before it could be used. She said that the kitchen area is filthy and that hirers should not have to clean it before they use the facility. It was noted that the Pavillion is used by the Post Office, the Scouts and the Art Group. It was agreed that these users would be asked how they find the facility at the start of their sessions and that further consideration be given to employing a cleaner for the pavillion at the next meeting of the parish council. It was proposed by Councillor Dr L Jones and seconded by Councillor C Smith that the £10 fee paid by the WI for hiring the Pavillion be returned to them. All Councillors voted in favour of this proposal. Councillor S Daniel also reported that Mrs Merrett-Jones thanked the parish council for cleaning the drains in Lampen Lane. The Chair thanked those councilors who had undertaken this work Councillor Dr L Jones said that she would attend the market on Saturday 7th July 2018. 9. Liskeard/Looe Community Network Panel To elect a parish council representative for the Liskeard/Looe Community Network Panel It was proposed by Councillor Dr L Jones and seconded by Councillor S Daniel that Councillor D Lucas be appointed as the parish council representative on the LLCNP. All Councillors voted in favour of this proposal. 10. To receive reports from - a) Liskeard Have Your Say Panel None b) Cornwall Councillor M Eddy Cornwall Councillor M Eddy had submitted a report which read as follows: “Please accept my apologies for not being with you at your meeting this month. In the newsletter I reported the extra funding for road repairs as being £3 million which was the position at that time, but at the Full Council meeting in May it was agreed to bring forward the capital budget for roads meaning that there will be an additional £30 million over 3 years. This will: * target areas of deterioration where potholes have already formed and those areas where condition data indicates that they will occur; * deal with longstanding maintenance issues which have the potential to adversely affect highway condition; and * support schemes which make a demonstrable and noticeable difference to the local community. Perhaps at your next meeting we could have an item on the agenda to review the roads and generate a list of those that are worn out and need repair. Discussions about the waste contract renewal continue with a recommendation going to the Cabinet that from 2020 households are issued with a 180 litre wheelie bin or seagull proof sack for waste (depending on what will work best for the household and the collection service), and two food waste caddies - one for inside the home and one for outside. If you have any views on this please let me know. Locally, BT have started to approach households in rural areas to assess the work required to run fibre broadband to those premises. This may involve a cost to the household and I am waiting to hear what that may be, if anything. I am grateful to Cormac for the emergency repairs made to the road at Carpuan to allow the carers continued access, all done within two days of reporting. The officer dealing with the Colliford enforcement reports that the owners of the site have submitted the forms to register an Appeal against the Enforcement Notice. The next step is to wait to hear from the Planning Inspectorate as to when the appeal will be heard. The key point is that until the Appeal has been heard and the decision made the Notice has in effect been paused. Cornwall Council has written to neighbours seeking their views and the Parish Council might wish to consider expressing its views before 27th June to the Inspector who will conduct the hearing.” It was agreed that the entire road from the A30 to the A38 past Colliford Lake, Trevenna and Tredarrup needs attention as does the road from the cattlegrid on Goonzion towards Lestow and the road which access Trevenna and onto Trevina. In addition, it was agreed that the drainage on the road out of St Neot past Carnglaze Caverns needs attention. c) Goonzion Commoners None d) Bodmin Moor Parishes Group None 10. To authorise the signing of orders for payment, including – Julie Ball (Toilet cleaning – June) - £150.80 Mrs L Ledbury (Grass cutting) - £360.00 Mrs S Blaxley (3 month’s salary and expenses) - £2183.38 Classic Fire Ltd (Fire alarm/extinguisher service) - £276.00 Richards (Repairs to Cott Yard) - £32.54 A Martin (Plants for Cott Wall) - £12.00 Heat Pump Servicing Ltd (Repairs to heat pump in Cott Yard) - £281.40 M A Smith (Plants and compost for planters in Doorstep Green) - £12.48 Mrs L Ledbury (Grass cutting) - £360.00 Julie Rowe (Cleaning Cott Yard) - £62.50 Christian Smith (Signs for picnic table) - £36.00 It was proposed by Councillor D Lucas and seconded by Councillor G Rogers that all of the above orders for payment be authorized apart from the second invoice to Mrs L Ledbury as this relates to work which has not yet been undertaken.