2062 09/10/14 M I N U T E S of the ORDINARY MEETING of The DEVIOCK PARISH COUNCIL held at THE COASTAL ZONE, DOWNDERRY at 7.30pm on Thursday, 9th October 2014. PRESENT: Parish Cllrs. D. T. Parry, Chair, Hessenford Ward Ms. H. M. Brockbank, Downderry Ward J. P. Candy, Seaton Ward * S. J. Parry, Seaton Ward Mrs. A. Robinson, Hessenford Ward Mrs. M. C. Williams, Seaton Ward * Also Cornwall Councillor, Trelawny Division Tim Pullin (Parish Clerk) 1. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS & REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS TO SPEAK ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: 1.1. To receive declarations of interest from councillors on items on the agenda No declarations were made. 1.2. To receive requests for dispensations for disclosable pecuniary interests (if any) No requests were made. 1.3. To grant any requests for dispensations as appropriate No requests for dispensations had been received. 2. 10 MINUTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD for public comment on the items below: A member of the Downderry and Seaton Association addressed the Meeting regarding item 12.4.1. on the agenda (Broads Yard Car Park). Possible development of land at Beach field, adjacent to Broads Yard Car Park, Downderry, would require access through that car park. Concerns were expressed as to alterations to the car park that would be required to allow this. By requesting transfer from Cornwall Council to the Parish Council, decisions on the future of the car park would be in the hands of local people. Possible development was more likely because of the lack of a current Neighbourhood Plan for Deviock Parish. The Parish Council was asked to consider two actions:- a) Writing to Cornwall Council to request transfer of a lease on the Car Park b) Table an agenda item for further discussion at Parish Council in the near future Further to questioning the speaker stated that he was speaking on behalf of the planning sub- group of the Association. A second member of the public requested any information relating to the recent Speed-Visor trial at Narkurs. C. Cllr. J. P. Candy stated that he had not yet heard from the Cornwall council Highways Dept. on this matter but would chase it up. There being no further members of the public wishing to address the meeting the Chair closed the public participation period. 3. APOLOGIES: 3.1. Apologies had been received from Cllrs. D. T. Foote, Mrs. A. Ratsey, Ms. M. E. Temlett & Mrs. A. Thorpe. Action 3.2. Resignation of Cllr. R. J. Daniel: The Chair informed members that he had received a letter By: th of resignation from Cllr. R. J. Daniel (dated 7 October 2014), the reason being because of his continuedFROM ill health. The ChairTHE proposed PARISHthat he to write an appropriate WEBSITE reply and requested Chair & suggestions from members as to how best to mark Cllr. Daniel’s long and distinguished Members membership of the Council over a period of many years; this was seconded by C. Cllr. J.P. Candy and agreed unanimously by the Meeting. 2063 09/10/14 ORDINARY MEETING OF 9 th October 2014 (Continued) 4. MINUTES: 4.1. Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 10th July 2014 It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. M. C. Williams, seconded by Cllr. Mrs. A. Robinson and AGREED by the Meeting to accept the minutes as a correct record, subject to minor amendment. 5. REPORTS ON MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: 5.1. Cllr. S. J. Parry referred to item 10.4.2. of the minutes and asked C. Cllr. J. P. Candy if any progress had been made regarding the re-installation of metal benches on the Seaton Triangle. C. Cllr. Candy replied that discussions had taken place with Cornwall Council Park Ranger, Jenny Heskitt and that the benches would be installed at a suitable time before Spring 2015. 6. POLICE MATTERS: The Clerk informed members that a meeting of Deviock Speed Watch volunteers was planned for 21 st October 2014 at the Coastal Zone, Downderry. The Chair drew member’s attention to the duplication of police information that existed. 7. PLANNING: 7.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 7.1.1. PA14/07498 Mr. Daniel Pengelly WHISPERING PINES, LOOE HILL, SEATON Erection of a concrete block and Cornish stone garden retaining wall to the southern boundary, reinstatement of a previous single garage and increasing the width to allow for two vehicles off road with patio/decking area over, rebuilding of an existing central garden retaining wall, reconstruction of an existing patio, rebuild existing property access steps in concrete with steel safety rails and new vehicular access from the north rear private road. (Case Officer – Roz Baker) After discussion Cllr. S. J. Parry proposed support of the application; this was seconded by Cllr. Mrs. M. C. Williams and agreed by the Meeting (one abstention). 7.2. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA: No applications had been received. 7.3. PLANNING APPEALS: No appeals had been received. 7.4. PLANNING DECISIONS: 7.4.1. 16.09.2014 PA14/04822 REFUSED Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rice Location: Higher Tredis Farm Sheviock Torpoint PL11 3ER Proposal: Installation of 1no. Endurance E-3120 50kW wind turbine with hub height of 24.8m and overall tip height of 34.5m including control kiosk and temporary infrastructure 7.4.2. 26.09.2014 PA14/06284 S52/S106 and discharge of condition apps Applicant: Murex Energy Limited Location: Land At Wilton Farm Trerulefoot Cornwall Proposal: Submission of details to discharge conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 in respect of decision no. PA12/11941 (Solar Farm) C. Cllr.FROM J. P. Candy informed THE members that PARISH he would be investigating whetherWEBSITE any “Community Action Benefit” condition had been made part of the planning consent relating to PA14/06284. By: Cllr. Candy 2064 09/10/14 ORDINARY MEETING OF 9 th October 2014 (Continued) 7.5. PLANNING CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence had been received. 7.6. MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS: 7.6.1. Cllr. Mrs. H. M. Brockbank drew the attention of members to recently felled tree, adjacent to Briar Cottage, Trewall Lane, Downderry. Cllr. Brockbank requested that an investigation should take place as to how permission had been granted for this and how the contract for the work had been awarded. C. Cllr J.P. Candy stated that the tree had stood on Action By : land that was deemed to be part of the public highway and therefore Cornwall Council Highways Dept. was the responsible body involved. C. Cllr. Candy agreed to investigate the circumstances Cllr. Candy relating to the work that had been carried out 7.6.2. Cllr. Mrs. M. C. Williams stated that the site meeting with Parish Tree Wardens to identify trees suitable for Tree Preservation Orders had not yet occurred. C. Cllr. Candy suggested that councillors should bring requests for the protection of trees or groups of trees to the meeting for consideration by the Council on an individual basis. Cllr. S.J. Parry stated that it was impractical to conduct a T.P.O. survey of the entire Parish. Cllr. Ms. H.M. Brockbank stated Cllr. Brock- that this was what had been agreed at a previous meeting and should be implemented. Cllr. bank Brockbank agreed to contact the Tree Wardens in order to arrange a site meeting. 8. FINANCE: 8.1. Income & Expenditure 8.1.1. AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2014 Barclays Bank Interest 63.10 HM Revenue & Customs: VAT Refund 2,791.65 Cornwall Council – Precept 2014/15 (2 nd half-year payment): 11,957.49 Total £ 14,812.24 Parish Loan Fund Repayments: St. Germans & District Twinning Association – (Loan £633.00 over 2 years – First repayment June 2013) 50.00 Downderry Village Hall & W.M.C. - (Loan £500.00 over 2 years – First repayment July 2013) 41.60 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2014 INCOME TOTALS £ 14,903.84 8.1.2. EXPENDITURE: AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2014 VAT £ Nett £ TOTAL £ Cornish Times Limited – Rocknose Tender Advertisement (01/08/14) 19.80 99.00 118.80 Cornwall Council – Clerk’s Salary July 2014 0.00 1,243.32 1,243.32 Just Rods – Seaton Public Toilets – Drains clearance 0.00 70.00 70.00 Roger Prowse – Downderry Memorial Gardens – Paving and raised flower bed 0.00 500.00 500.00 Mr. B. C. Lofts – Downderry Memorial Gardens – Repairs to shelter 0.00 270.00 270.00 Wallgate – Seaton Public Toilets – Liquid Soap 10.00 50.00 60.00 Wallgate – Seaton Public Toilets – Flush Controller Unit 17.40 87.00 104.40 Mr. John Bird – Seaton Public Toilets – Supply & fit new tap in disabled toilet 0.00 20.48 20.48 CORY Environmental – Seaton Public Toilets: Nappy Bin servicing – Sept. 2014 3.00 15.00 18.00 PWS: Public Toilet supplies (Inv. A96554/A97056) 54.63 273.13 327.76 Cornwall Council – Clerk’s Salary August 2014 0.00 1,243.32 1,243.32 Wallgate – Seaton Public Toilets – Replacement Flush Valve Cable 5.00 25.00 30.00 Cornish Times Limited – Revised Rocknose Tender Advertisement (19/09/14) 19.80 99.00 118.80 Direct Debit Payments: None 0.00 0.00 0.00 Standing Order Payments: MR. J. BIRD – August 2014 Cleansing Contract Payment (Downderry & Seaton) 0.00 448.00 448.00 MR. J. BIRD – September 2014 Cleansing Contract Payment (Downderry & Seaton) 0.00 448.00 448.00 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2014 EXPENDITURE TOTALS £ 129.63 4,881.25 5,020.88 RatificationFROM of this expenditure THE was proposed PARISH by C. Cllr. J. P. Candy , secondedWEBSITE by Cllr. Mrs. A. Robinson and approved unanimously by the Meeting. 2065 09/10/14 ORDINARY MEETING OF 9 th October 2014 (Continued) 8.2.