TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 29 October 2001 in Tewin Memorial
Hall at 7.45pm.
Present: Cllrs
B.Briggs (Chairman), J.Burton, C.Bowden, D.Compton, C.Pool and K.St Pier
In attendance: Mrs C.McFarlane (Clerk), Cllr M.McMullen and
Cllr M.Hargreaves.
75
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE from Cllr K.Lawson and Cllr S.Glew
76.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held 24 September 2001 were amended, agreed and signed by
the Chairman.
77.
MATTERS ARISING
Flagpole Cleat The Chairman reported that Mr
Tyler could manage with the broken cleat.
Mimram Valley Report Nothing to report.
Three Valleys Water Restoration Work Nothing to report.
19
Bishops Road Cllr
C.Bowden reported that 2/3rds of the house has been knocked down and he
believes this is not in accordance with the plans. The site is covered with
rubbish and he has seen rats. Cllr C.Bowden spoke to the builders about the
rubbish but cannot contact the owner to ask him to call Environmental Health re
the rats. Cllr McMullen said that he would follow this up with the Enforcement
Officer and report to Cllr C.Bowden.
Rose & Crown As we have still not heard anything the Clerk was asked
to ring Greene King.
Wheelie Bins The Clerk reported that Wheelie bins
are available to Parishioners upon request only and will not be issued to
everybody.
78. PLANNING
New Applications:
3/01/1714/FP/NJ Land West of Back Lane, Tewin Erection of Hay Barn TPC
No objection subject to the field and the barn being used for agricultural use
only.
DRB/PAB/8783 Proposed Expansion of Stansted Airport TPC No Objection
Decisions:
3/01/1504/FP/EH-Cheyne Cottage, 14 Hertford Road, Tewin Demolish
& Replace Existing Detached Garage - TPC No objection EHDC Granted
3/01/0894/FP-8 Desborough Drive, Tewin Wood Two-storey front & two Storey side extension and extension to outbuilding. Amended Proposal TPC No objection to house extension. Objection to outbuilding extension EHDC Refused
3/01/0294/FP 2 The Walled Garden, Tewin Water, Digswell Single storey conservatory to rear- TPC Objected EHDC Refused
3/01/0409/FP 46 Firs Walk, Tewin Wood Single Storey Side and 2 Storey Rear Extension. Amended Proposal TPC Objected EHDC Granted
3/01/1242/FP 2 West Riding, Tewin Wood Alterations and Extensions TPC No objections EHDC Refused
Withdrawals: - None
CDA Rural Housing: Depending upon the outcome of the Local Plan the Council
will then decide whether to approach CDA Rural Housing.
Local Plan Review: Nothing to Report
Regional Plan: Nothing further to report.
Other Planning Matters:
New Storage for The Bowls Club - The Chairman explained to the Bowls
Club that the original planning approval stated :
I.
There
shall be no storage of grounds maintenance equipment or materials, or any other
goods or refuse on the site, other than within the building hereby permitted.
II.
Permission
is unlikely to be granted for any additional building or more intensive use,
due to the sites Green Belt location.
In view of this the
Parish Council felt that they were unable to comment.
Field R/O 7 Acres, Tewin The Clerk has chased the Planning Dept several
times and Cllr M.McMullen will follow up with the Enforcement Officer.
White Cottage, Archers Green The Chairman reported that the
person responsible for reporting the latest building activity declined to take
the matter further.
Farm Buildings R/O Rose & Crown The Clerk was asked to send a
letter determining the status of the will following the death of Miss M.Sadler
over 6 months ago.
Unauthorised Tipping of Soil on Land to the West of the
Concrete Path
Despite chasing there is nothing to report so Cllr M.McMullen said he will
follow up with the Enforcement Officer.
Pheltern Lodge,
Queen Hoo Lane
Despite chasing there is nothing to report from EHDC regarding the possible
breach of planning at Hoo Corner, Highfields, Harlton Lodge and Pheltern Lodge.
Cllr M.McMullen said he would follow up with the Enforcement Officer.
79. FINANCE
Accounts for Payment In accordance with the Councils Financial Regulations
payments amounting to £4119.09 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Tewin Society They reported that they have bought the flag at a cost of
£44 and the remainder of the Village of the Year prize money will go towards
bulbs.
Litter Collection Since the last meeting a volunteer form the village has
come forward and also EHDC have come back with a quote. The Parish Council
agreed that As EHDC can to do the litter collecting within the current budget
the Parish Council agreed that they can have the contract.
The Chairman was unable to retrieve the reflective jacket
and gloves
The Chairman undertook to repair the bin in the middle of
Lower Green.
Claim by Mr I. Williams re Felled Oak Tree and Activity on
CL129 Nothing to
report we are still awaiting a response to our letter dated 4.8.01.
Donation
for Tewin Parish News - The Parish Council agreed to donate £75.
Grant for Tewin Memorial Hall The accounts are to be circulated
and this is to be discussed at the next meeting. A grant of £750 has been
allowed for within the budget.
Year End Forecast The Clerk circulated a year-end forecast with notes to
all Councillors and budget proposals for the *FYE3/2003 will be discussed at
the next meeting.
* FYE
Financial Year End
80. HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Road Works Outstanding Refer Appendix 1
School Lane Cllr B.Hammond is dealing with the situation and D.Standen
is proposing to get permission from the owner of the field to see if water can
be drained into it. EHDC are reviewing the situation regarding Mouchel.
Back Lane EHDC Highways and Paths confirmed that the manhole is not
their property and Thames Valley Water also stated that it was not theirs.
However EHDC Paths (Ian Blomley) confirmed that they would repair the surface
around the manhole once the repair of the manhole had been completed. The Clerk
was asked to get 3 quotes for repairing it and to ascertain whether the cost
could be recouped from the PPP.
Lousehole Bottom The Clerk was requested to report some rubbish further up
the footpath.
Access to Grass Warren Garages Nothing to report.
Bus Service Nothing to report.
Grass Cutting Kirkham Contracting cut the grass south of the garage twice
a year.
Sign on Upper Green Stuart Kirkham will be putting up the sign shortly
and once up the remainder of the wording will be added by the Chairman.
Subsidence opposite 4 Hertford Road Nothing to report.
81.
RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES FOLLOWING INSPECTION ON 24.4.01 & 14.5.01
Pavilion Repairs After the last meeting a lower quote of £1100 came in from a local company who were very keen to do the work. Following a meeting with this company the Chairman accepted the quote. The majority of the work has now been completed satisfactorily and the remainder of the work is being followed up. We are awaiting a quote for the replacement of the rotten window. As a result the Parish Council will no longer need to transfer an extra £2000 from reserves.
Keys - The Clerk to retrieve keys from Mr Tyler and Mr Colebrook.
Boot scraper - The Chairman has offered to make a boot scraper and bolt it to the paving stone in order to deter the banging of boots on the newly painted windowsills.
Repair
of Post on Green Outside the Plume of Feathers Nothing to report.
82.
PAVILLION & UPPER GREEN
Pavilion Path - The Chairman suggested that some paving stones should be laid to complete the path to the Pavilion. Cllr J.Burton proposed that the Cricket and Football Club be made aware that the Parish Council will pay for the paving stones if they will lay them.
Cricket Club -The Clerk to provide Cllr C.Pool with a copy of the letter sent to the Cricket Club chasing them about end of season tidying up etc as not everything has been done.
The Parish Council has been notified of the appointment of a Pavilion and Cricket Club Officer but has had no contact as yet.
Pavilion Users Group - The Chairman suggested that a Pavilion Users Group be set up with representatives from each Club. The Council decided to delay this decision.
Astroturf & Run up Dimensions
- The Clerk to chase as we are still concerned over the run up
dimensions.
Upper Green Posts Awaiting Stuart Kirkham to complete.
83.
CORRESPONDENCE
Tabled:
EHDC Area Forums
EHDC Standards Committee
HCC
Local Agenda 21 Community Grants 2001/2002
Circulated
in October: - East Herts Council Meetings in
October
-EHDC
Weekly List of Planning Applications
-
Minutes
of EHDC Meeting 18 September
-
NALC
Draft Corporate Plan
-
HCC
Travel Wise Magazine
-
Policy
Update Allowances for Members of Local Authorities and Similar Bodies
-
Zurich
Municipal Risk Assessment Seminar
-
East
& North Herts Health Authority Magazine
84.
PARISH PATHS PARTNERSHIP
The
required forms have been sent off.
The
Clerk was requested to order some new Waymarking signs
There
have been reports of motorcycles on some paths where stiles have been removed.
Cllr K St Pier to get quote from Kirkham Contracting for putting in staggered
fencing. The Clerk was asked to obtain clarification on the latest policy
regarding removal of stiles & kissing gates and copy to Cllrs K.St Pier
S.Glew and K.Lawson.
85.COMMON
LAND
CL148 Mr Cooke apologised for the continuing delay and requesting ideas as to where he could locate a log. The Clerk to follow up.
86.REPORTS
OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin Society We have received a letter from them,
which is to be put on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
Friends of Tewin Nothing to report
Tewin School Nothing to report.
Tewin Village Memorial Hall The Supporters Club now has 160
members and is a major fundraiser and a great success.
Tewin Website Nothing to report.
87. DATE
OF NEXT MEETING
It was agreed that the next Council meeting would be held on
Monday 26 November 2001 at 7.45pm in Tewin Memorial Hall.
88.ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS
Remembrance Day Wreath Cllr D.Compton volunteered to lay the wreath at St
Peters on Nov 11th. The Clerk to contact Mr Bateson.
Fly Tipping
The Clerk to report fly tipping on the B1000 Lay by
Hedge on
Memorial Hall Driveway Can this be pruned? The Clerk to chase.
Apologies from
Cllr C.Bowden for not being able to attend the next meeting.
As there was no
further business the meeting was closed at 10.05pm.
Fault line:
01438 737321
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No |
Priority Ref: |
WORK
IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER. |
DATE WORK
SCHEDULED FOR |
|
1 |
1b |
Bridge
in Churchfield Road White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective paint on bridge |
No
white lining this yr. Reflective posts to be organised by the bridge. |
|
3 |
1c |
Churchfield
Rd - Exposure of jagged edge of tarmac to be repaired |
Completed |
|
5 |
|
Damaged
and Missing Kerbing to be replaced outside the Memorial Hall. |
Awaiting |
|
6 |
1a |
School
Lane Drainage - |
Still
flooding. EHDC & Cllr B.Hammond dealing with. |
|
7 |
1e |
Lower
Green signs damaged signs have been ordered not yet replaced. |
Signs
are still not ready 26/9 |
|
8 |
|
The
Hazels Guard Rails - to be repainted by HCC. |
|
|
12 |
|
Plume of Feathers potholes to be repaired. |
Order to
be placed with Highground within the next week 24/9 |
|
13 |
|
37 Upper Green Road - pothole to be
repaired. |
-- |
|
14 |
1d |
29
Upper Green Road - Drain to be unblocked. Reported
to 24hr Fault line on 1.10.01 Ref 1004795 |
Completed |
|
15 |
|
21 Upper
Green Road - 30mph sign fallen over |
To be
pursued |
|
16 |
|
9 Upper
Green Road - Inspect collection of water. |
To be
pursued |
|
17 |
|
Tewin
Hill - Sign missing half way up Tewin Hill on the right past the farm. |
To be
replaced |
|
20 |
|
Bramfield
Road going to Bulls Green (outside Sold board) - flooding caused by a blocked
drain needs cleaning |
To be
looked at during next drains sweep in November |
|
22 |
1f |
Back
Lane Potholes around manhole cover need repairing Reported
to 24hr Fault line on 28.9.01 Ref 1004653 |
|
|
23 |
|
Drain
opposite Tewin Stores needs clearing Reported
to 24hr Fault line on 1.10.01 Ref 1004793 |
|
|
24 |
|
Drain
opposite 12 Hertford Road needs clearing Reported
to 24hr Fault line on 1.10.01 Ref 1004793 |
|
|
25 |
|
Subsidence opposite 4 Hertford
Road Reported to 24hr Fault line on
1.10.01 Ref 1004796 |
|