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Present: Angela Clear (Chairman and District Councillor), Sue Roger-Jones (Vice-Chairman), Thérèse Evans (District Councillor), Di Frost, Justin Gamblin, Jenny Hollis, Michael Sadler-Forster Five members of the public, Parish Clerk Nicki Oliver 1 To receive apologies for absence: Parish Councillors Mike Bennett and Mike Carter, County Councillor Freddie Allgood. 2 To receive declarations of interest on agenda items: none. 3 To adjourn meeting to allow participation by members of the publicResident Morgan O’Connell wished to raise his objection to any proposals to make a grant to Wickham Festival and also objected to expenditure on signage and a chairman’s badge of office. It was noted that these proposals and decisions had followed a democratic process. Dr O’Connell also noted that residents attending the LDF workshop made it clear that they felt Wickham should remain a village and had concerns regarding its proposed status as a ‘Key Hub.’ Dr O’Connell requested again that the A334 be downgraded to a B road. 3.1. Report from County Councillor 3.2. Reports from District Councillors 3.3. Other questions from members of the public 3.4. Chairman’s announcements The Village of the Year judges are visiting on 22nd April to judge Wickham’s entry into the National finals. 4 Meeting resumed to approve the minutes of the Full Council meeting 14th January and 11th February 2008. Minutes approved and signed. 5 Matters properly arising from those minutes not included belowUpdate on request from Scout Group for a bottle bank at the Community Centre. Request to be formally considered at the Community Association meeting to be held on 25th February.6 Agenda items: 6.1 Proposal to co-opt councillor to fill vacancy. It was agreed to co-opt Colin Roke. 6.2 Community Safety issues: to receive concerns from councillors / members of the public. It was noted that tyres have been slashed in Mosse Court. 6.3 To receive a report on Knowle issues. A decision is due shortly on the pavilion planning application, Berkeley has been unable to find a consultant to carry out an acoustic report for the skatepark proposals. Knowle Community Buildings Association has appointed a community buildings manager. 6.4 Forward Planning Committee report (Cllr Sadler-Forster) 6.4.1 To receive minutes of meeting 14th January 2008: minutes received. 6.4.2 To receive minutes of meeting 5th February 2008: minutes received. 6.4.2 To consider response to Fareham BC Issues and Options consultation. It was agreed to delegate responsibility for the response to Chairman, Cllr Carter and Clerk. 6.5 Youth Club Committee report (Cllr Carter)The Youth Club has secured a £24,000 grant to supply and install a Portakabin which although secondhand, is in good condition. 6.6 General Purposes Committee report (Cllr Evans) WCC funding of £1000 has been secured towards the production of a tourism leaflet. The new seat at the top of Dairymoor has been installed, a resident has raised concerns about litter around the seat but it was noted there was a bin within a couple of metres. 6.7 Lighting Committee report (Chairman) Ongoing repairs are being pursued, requests for new lights are to be followed up. 6.8 Planning Committee report (Cllr Hollis) 6.8.1 To receive minutes of meeting 21st January 2008: minutes received. 6.9 Recreation Committee report (Cllr Roger-Jones) A decision on the outline planning application for the new building on the recreation ground is due by 3rd March. A letter has been received from the Cricket Club asking for additional funding towards their new club house. 6.10 Traffic and Highways Representative's report (Chairman). Ongoing repairs are being pursued together with drain clearances and requests for ditches and gullies in Mill Lane to be cleared. 6.11 Water Meadows Trust report. (Chairman/ Clerk): nothing to report. 6.12 Finance Committee report: (Chairman/Clerk) 6.12.1 To receive minutes of meeting 21st January: minutes received. To consider the following recommendations: 6.12.2 Proposal to make grant of £827 to St Nicholas PCC over and above £1200 included in the precept for church yard maintenance. Resolved. 6.12.3 Proposal to make grant of £1000 to The Chill Zone (Knowle Youth Club) towards set up and running costs. Resolved. 6.12.4 Proposal to make grant of £2000 to Wickham if free entry to residents offered for one day of festival as in 2007 and subject to WCC granting a licence for a Wickham. Refer to next meeting, outcome of license review awaited 6.12.5 To receive External Auditors report comprising:
Received 6.12.6 Proposal to implement revised Clerk’s salary scale points 30 and 31 as agreed, to be implemented from January and April respectively. Resolved. 6.12.7 Proposal to amend the Finance Regulations following review: clause 3.4 amend sum from £200 to £400 (expenditure the Clerk may incur in an emergency) Resolved. 6.12.8 Proposal to make precept request of £82,545 for 2008/9 (represents an increase of £1 a year for a Band D household) Resolved. 6.13 Cemetery Committee (Chairman) 6.14 Annual Parish Assembly (Chairman/Clerk) Citizen of the Year – to discuss planning of event. Requests for nominations have been advertised. Invitations to all local organisation have been sent. The possibility of recognising residents serving in the forces was raised. 6.15 Wickham Fair - to discuss planning and policing of event (Cllr Bennett) The Police have advised a meeting will be held for interested parties prior to the event. 6.16 HCC public transport information survey update (Clerk) The results of the survey carried out in Wickham, Swanmore and Shedfield have been collated. Discussions have taken place to try and identify the most appropriate way of making public transport information easily available. A leaflet/map format is envisaged. 6.17 Report on recent meetings attended by Councillors/Clerk: Chairman attended a Working Closer with Parishes meeting with WCC Leader, WCC achievements were detailed together with budget proposals. Detailed notes available on request. Di Frost attended a meeting hosted by West Meon Parish Council on improving the A32. Ben Hamilton-Baillie, leading expert on the ‘shared spaces’ ethos, addressed the meeting. It was noted that the Forward Planning Chairman is hoping to invite Mr Hamilton-Baillie to a future meeting. 7. Recent correspondence: list circulated prior to meeting.8. Accounts for paymentIt was resolved to pay the following accounts:
9. Questions and comments from Councillors It was suggested the Parish Council should have a greater presence in The Square and agreed this should be an agenda item for the next meeting. Meeting closed 9.10pm 3.2 Report from District Councillor Thérèse Evans WCC has agreed a grant of £15,000 to the Community Association on condition that the Parish Council makes a grant of £8,000 Wickham Festival license is to be reviewed, there have been serious health and safety concerns for the last two years and conditions have not been fulfilled. It has been decided to review the license rather than prosecute. There has been an emergency meeting of Gosport Borough Council for a license application to use a site at Stokes Bay. 356 local people attended the WCC LDF Workshop in Wickham. 3.2 Report from District Councillor Angela Clear Cllr Clear attended her first Environment Scrutiny Panel in January, items on the agenda included the expansion of Southampton Airport and a review of the parking permit system. A meeting with residents of Elizabeth Close has been arranged to discuss issues of concern. 8 Accounts for payment It was resolved to pay the following accounts: December:
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