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[ March 06 ] [ April 06 ] [ May 06 ] [June 06 ] [ July 06 ] [ September 06] [ October 06 ] [ November 06] [ December 06 ] [January 07 ] [ February 07 ] [ March 07] [ April 07 ] [ May 07 ] [June 07 ] [ July 07 ] [ September 07 ] [ October 07 ] [ November 07] [ January 08 ] [ February 08 ] [ February 08 (1)] [ March 08 ] [ April 08 ] [ May 08 ] [ June 08 ] [ July 08 ] inutes of a meeting of the above Council held at Wickham Community Centre on Monday 19th February 2007 at 7.15pm. Present: Mrs A Clear (Chairman), Mrs J Mallett (Vice-Chairman) Mr M Carter, Mr M Coles, Mrs D Dudley, Mrs T Evans (District Councillor), Mrs J Hollis, Dr M O’Connell, Mr M Sadler-Forster, Mrs S Roger-Jones Mr F Allgood (County Councillor), four members of the public, Parish Clerk Mrs N Oliver 1 To receive apologies for absence: Mr N Jackson, Mr P Clohosey (District Councillor)2 To receive declarations of interest on agenda items: none. 3 To adjourn meeting to allow participation of members of the public3.1. Report from County Councillor: please see attached report. 3.2. Reports from District Councillors: please see attached report. 3.3. Other questions from members of the public Cllr Evans questioned the procedure for the closure of Springles Lane; Cllr Allgood confirmed that as there had been an objection the proposal would be heard by HCC Cllr Kendal before the decision is made. Cllr Carter raised concerns that the EIP for the South East Plan is looking at proposals for the North Fareham SDA to use Wickham Sewage Farm and that traffic management for the proposed 10,000 houses and employment land is to be on the basis of changing people’s behaviour. The impact of traffic on roads north of the SDA has not been addressed. 4 Meeting resumed to approve the minutes of the Full Council meeting 15th January 2006. Cllr Evans believed that minute 6.1 should be altered to reflect the decision made: 6.1 To receive an update on the Kairos affordable housing project and proposed questionnaire. It was agreed to Minutes amended and signed. In light of the above Cllr Evans questioned why the item had returned to Full Council. Cllr Mallett explained there was an anomaly in the Standing Orders that questioned the right of a Committee Chairman to a casting vote. 5 Matters properly arising from those minutes: included above6 Meeting resumed to consider the following agenda items: 6.1 Proposal to carry out Market Town Health Check (or parts of) or review of the Parish Plan during 2007. (Chairman/Clerk) No decision made but the Clerk clarified that the process could proceed with or without the involvement of the Parish Council. 6.2 To discuss recent flooding problems in Wickham, consider proposals to overcome future problems – update (Chairman) HCC has confirmed plans to survey all drainage systems in the village and repair as necessary. The Chairman circulated an action plan she has prepared and delivered to residents likely to be affected by flooding. 6.3 Village Design Statement review progress report (Cllr Sadler-Forster) refer to next meeting. 6.4 To receive update on European Market proposals for 2007 (Cllr Carter): the market organiser would like to hold a two day market in The Square, it was felt traders would not be supportive. A suggestion to hold the market on the recreation ground is to be discussed with the organiser. 6.5 To receive a report on Knowle issues: refer to next meeting. 6.6 Youth Club Committee report (Cllr Carter): An excellent ‘Drums for Fun’ event was held on 8th February. The Youth Club has raised substantial funds and has purchased a drum kit and electric guitars. 6.7 General Purposes Committee report (Cllr O’Connell ): Parking on the pavement outside Kutis is to be monitored. 6.8 Lighting Committee report (Chairman): Residents in Roberts Close are to be consulted before an order for a new light it placed. A request for a light in Buddens Road was made. Action Chairman/Clerk. 6.9 Planning Committee report (Cllr Mallett). 6.9.1 To receive minutes of meeting 22nd January 2007 Minutes received. 6.9.2 Proposal to support Wickham Affordable Housing Group in its plans to deliver a Defra housing needs questionnaire throughout the parish including a covering letter signed by the Chair of the WAHG and the PC Chair. Resolved (5 in favour , 5 against, Chair used casting vote) 6.9.3 To receive other proposals in respect of agenda item 6.9.2: not required. 6.10 Recreation Committee report (Cllr Roger-Jones). 6.10.1 Proposal to consider the principle of taking responsibility for the village green, other public open space and community building at Knowle on terms to be agreed and to subsequently determine the best way to manage these in consultation with the Knowle community. Resolved. 6.10.2 To receive update on proposals to construct new Scout headquarters on the Recreation Ground with a facility that would include changing rooms and shared kitchen for the sports pitches. Further discussions to be held with the Scouts to develop plans. 6.11 Traffic and Highways Representative's report (Chairman). Repairs to the top of Titchfield Lane are complete and a great improvement. Plans for proposed yellow lines in the village have been prepared by Winchester City Council in response to the Parish Council’s request. Proposals will be subject to consultation with residents and the business community. 6.12 Water Meadows Committee Report. (Cllr Mallett): a tree survey has been carried out by Paul Collins, his tree surgeon, Cllr Hollis and Clerk, work needs to be carried out to remove dead trees and dead wood from otherwise healthy trees for safety reasons. Paul Collins to quote for work. 6.13 Finance Committee report: no report this month 6.13.1 To arrange date for next meeting: meeting arranged for 26th February. 6.14 Cemetery Committee (Chairman) 6.14.1 Progress report Tier 1 Hydrology survey – update, clarification on a couple of issues has been requested from the Environment Agency. The EA will not permit burials into standing water, no clay sites have been granted permission for burial. 6.15 Report on recent meetings attended by Councillors/Clerk including:
6.16 Annual Parish Assembly – to receive ideas/proposals including Citizen of the Year awards: it was agreed to add an award for Life Time Achievement for service to the community. 7 Recent correspondenceMike Carter – copy of SHUV submission to EiP Peter Chegwin Festival update WCC Live for the future event publicity WCC climate change workshop notes WCC Kutis lighting on enforcement list WCC Ferndale garage on enforcement list WCC Revised layout for Knowle rec ground and skatepark plan Proposed Cemetery hydrology report Environment Agency response to report Two emails from people who like the website HCC problems with the Meon Valley mini bus contract, trying to sort out. Swanmore Community Management committee minutes WCC Pre-production consultation on the development of an affordable housing supplementary planning document. PC’s view requested. To next Planning Committee HCC Winchester Passenger Transport Area Review notes from 14th Dec meeting HCC invite for Clerk to attend ‘People, Places and Hampshire Highways’ conference 27th March HCC A32 Signage clutter meeting report 10th Jan Enjoy England Celebrate St George’s Day magazine Communities and Local Government – a revised model code of conduct for local authority members consultation NALC review of the quality town and parish council scheme update. Audit Commission appointment of external auditor information Ongoing projects update: The new notice board is ready for installation, contractor needs good weather forecast. There is a grant possibility towards cctv, estimated cost for The Square £6500, the police need to approve the proposed system as part of the grant application process which is in hand. The refurbishment of the Station Close car park is progressing well. Plans for yellow lines around the village are being prepared by WCC for consultation. 8 Accounts for payment: It was resolved to pay the following accounts:
9 Questions and comments from Councillors It was questioned whether the PC could consider funding office accommodation costs at the Community Centre for a Police Community Support Officer. The Chairman has been approached by the WCC co-ordinator for Safer Neighbourhood Panels. An invitation to a future PC meeting has been made. A police liaison meeting to discuss Wickham Fair will be held on Thursday 8th March 3pm at the Jubilee Hall, Bishops Waltham. Meeting closed 9pm 3. Reports 3.1 Report from Mr F Allgood County Councillor The proposal to close Springles Lane is to be determined by Cllr Kendal on 20th March, the delay is due to an objection from a resident of Springles Lane. The 40 mph speed limit on Titchfield Lane and Fontley Road came into effect on Monday 26th February. Cllr Allgood is meeting Colin Taylor to discuss flooding in Wickham. HCC is carrying out a special project to look at proposals for 30mph limits in Hampshire villages over the next two years. The South East Plan Examination in Public is going well, the National Housebuilders Federation believes the figures for new housing should be higher. The area faces possible difficulties in providing sufficient water supplies to new developments. The South East also has to accept London’s waste. At the recent meeting of the Hampshire Action Teams there was a strong request for road maintenance improvements together with increased support for young and elderly people. 3.2 Report from Mrs T Evans District Councillor A licence request has been made for Wickham Festival to be held in a field off Mill Lane. Winchester City Council has a grant recommendation for £2000 towards the festival. Cllr Evans has asked that the grant be linked with community work or young people. The budget for the Knowle Community Building will be agreed shortly.
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