TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 2nd
February 2004 in Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm.
Present:
Cllrs K.Lawson, K.St Pier, M.Howe, C.Pool, A.Hill, S.Stott, S.Glew and
D.Howson.
In
attendance: Mrs C.McFarlane
(Clerk), Cllr M.McMullen (apologies for lateness due to Highways meeting), Mrs
K.Adams and Gareth Palmer from the Hertfordshire Mercury.
98.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
WERE RECEIVED from Cllr T.Robertson.
99. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
held 1st December 2003 were amended, agreed and signed by the
Chairman.
100.
MATTERS ARISING
Motorcycle Nuisance -
The Parish Council have not received any
complaints about motorcycle nuisance since the last meeting.
Leaflet Distribution –
Cllr A.Hill ascertained from the Royal Mail
that it would cost the Parish Council approx 18p per newsletter to distribute
a newsletter throughout the village. The Council agreed to circulate the
information and discuss it at the next meeting.
101. FINANCE
Accounts for Payment
– In accordance with the Council’s
Financial Regulations the schedule of payments amounting to £2,884.46 were
approved by the Council.
Tewin Charities
– Mrs K.Adams who has expressed
an interest in becoming a Councillor as and when a position arises, attended
the recent Tewin Charities meeting with a view to becoming a trustee. She felt
that the responsibility of a trustee can be onerous and the Council agreed to
find out whether any insurance was available.
Tewin Charities continue to find ways of distributing funds in accordance with their gift covenant.
Meeting Dates -
The Parish Council agreed the meeting dates for the forthcoming year.
Grass Cutting Contracts –
The Clerk has put a tender out to 3 contractors
for the Parish Council’s grass cutting contract.
The deadline for tenders will be on the 27th February 2004
in order to discuss the quotes at the next meeting.
102. PLANNING
Received:
Street Numbering and naming – New Property to
be called Westley Wood Farm House, formerly part of Tewinbury Farm.
Street numbering and naming – Development at
Crown Farm, Back Lane, Tewin comprising The Old Red Barn and The Old Hay Barn.
3/03/2344/FP – Mimram House, Tewin Water –
Two-storey side extension (amended) – TPC No Obj
3/03/2312/FP – 11 Grass Warren, Tewin – Single
storey rear extension (amended) -
TPC No Obj
3/03/2408/FP – 5 Churchfields, Tewin –
Demolition of garage and kitchen. Construction of 2 storey rear and side
extension and oil tank in front garden – TPC No Obj
3/03/2376/FP - Archers Hall, Archers Green –
Erection of Car Port and Store – TPC No Obj
3/03/1925/FP – 2 Grass Warren, Tewin – Two
storey and single storey front, side and rear extensions (amended) – TPC Obj
EHDC Decisions:
3/03/2123/FP – Whitespar, Queen Hoo Lane, Tewin
– Construction of tiled ridged roof over existing single storey structure. –TPC
No Obj – EHDC Granted
3/03/1735/FP – 36 Firs Walk, Tewin –
Replacement Dwelling (amended) – TPC No Obj – EHDC Granted
Access Across Lower Green:
The Parish Council await a response from HCC as to whether HCC (as
the land owner) would consider making a one-off payment to Tewin Parish
Council (as the leaseholder), in order to assist Tewin Parish Council in
maintaining the green as it is their duty under the lease agreement.
The Parish Council are awaiting a response from the new Committee at the Shire
Park Bowls Club concerning the availability of the land which was originally
designated as a playground under the original planning approval.
Enforcement Issues:
Excessive Signage at the Rose & Crown:
Further signage has been reported and removed from outside the pub.
Caravan sited at the Plume of Feathers:
This has now been removed
Warrengate:
EHDC Enforcement section has written to the owner of the plot asking
them to remove the shed and now await a reply. No action can be taken on the
laurel bushes.
103. HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Dangerous Trees at Hollybushes:
The two dangerous trees at Hollybushes have been felled.
School Lane: Roadwork’s are scheduled to start on the 15th
March 2004 and are likely to take 3 weeks as new drainage will be installed
and the road level will be raised.
The road will be shut and the 388 bus service diverted along Hertford Road to the B1000. Information on this will be available on the bus and at the bus stop nearer the time.
388 Bus Service –
In response to our request for HCC to review
whether the service needs to stop at Datchworth every day, HCC have asked the
operator for electronic ticket information about usage and will advise us of
the outcome.
Swallow Hole in Hertford Rd –
This has been reported and repaired and the
Clerk was asked to report it again as it is still sinking.
Salt bin Outside Tewin Stores
– This is empty and the Clerk has arranged for it to be filled.
Other Works
– The Parish Council approved various other
works to done such as replacing 3 oak posts, trimming trees on the corner of
School Lane and Churchfield Rd, removing a fallen tree from the Tennis Courts
and trimming of bushes around the car park.
Unsuitable for Heavy Vehicles
– The Clerk was asked to ascertain whether they
could put signs on the Hertford Road.
104. PAVILION & UPPER GREEN
Break In –
There has been another break in at the Pavilion
and the window temporarily repaired.
The Parish Council agreed to accept the quote from Mr Yates to repair
the window properly.
Fire Extinguisher – As the last one was stolen the Parish Council agreed to replace it.
Disabled Toilet – The
Clerk is awaiting information about the Disability Discrimination Act.
Drainage at Upper Green: The HCC Rural Estates Manager has given the Parish Council approval to carry out drainage works on the playing field in order to prevent surface water flooding the pavilion. Cllr A.Hill agreed to estimate the work required and its likely cost, to be discussed at the next meeting.
104. CORRESPONDENCE Received in December 2003
and January 2004
Tewin Stores -
The Parish Council agreed to send a letter of
appreciation to Peter Cole.
Recycling – EHDC responded to our letter requesting door to door collections stating that there was not enough money in the budget to extend the paper collection round as it would involve the purchase of an additional vehicle as both other freighters are operating at full capacity. EHDC continue to be committed to providing recycling banks where suitable sites can be found.
Village of the Year Competition –
The Parish Council agreed that they would be
very appreciative of Tewin Society completing the entry form.
Interparish Conference at Waterford on 18.2.04
at 6.45pm - The Clerk and one other Councillor will attend.
Tewin Allotments Association –
In response to their letter querying the
continuity of the current lease, the Clerk sent a letter to the leaseholder
asking him to confirm in writing his wish to renew the agreement.
Appraisal of Local Facilities for Local Plan
Review – The Council agreed to reiterate the Council’s objections about
categorisation (Tewin as a Category 1 village) and advise them that Tewin does
not have a playground.
105. PARISH PATHS PARTNERSHIP
The grant cheque has now been received.
Cllr K.St Pier agreed to go to the meeting on 11.2.04 between Paula Cheeseman
and Mr P.Holden regarding the addition of existing paths on the definitive
map.
106. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE
BODIES
Tewin School –
Mr J. Burton attended the last Governor’s
meeting on 25.11.03 and various administration matters were discussed.
Tewin Memorial Hall
– Nothing to report.
Tewin Website
– Nothing to report
107. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The
next meeting will be held on Monday 1st March 2004 at 7.45pm in Tewin Memorial
Hall. As there was no
further business the meeting was closed at 10.05pm.
Fault line: 01438 737321 District Team: 01992 526900 Assistant District
Manager: Val Weaver
Assistant Engineer: Ian Bishop
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No |
Priority
Ref: |
WORK IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND
REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER.
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DATE WORK SCHEDULED FOR |
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1 |
1b |
Bridge Reflectors
in Churchfield Road – White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
IB will contact Steve Minton
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2 |
1a |
Flooding -
School Lane Drainage and reset
kerbing nearer edge of the road.
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EHDC expect work to begin in 15.3.04
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3 |
1c |
Flooding around the Tewin
Memorial Hall – School Lane backing up and pushing manhole covers up on
path from Car Park to Hall – 12/11Ref 1038106 12/12 chased
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Camera cannot be arranged, as it is part of
the overall School Lane job.
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4 |
1d |
Flooding of water in Upper
Green Road opposite entrance to Godfries Close. 12/12 Ref 1042842 |
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5 |
1e |
Flooding
on Bramfield Road going to Bulls Green – Gulleys need clearing Ref:
1058851/1058853 2/3/03 |
Started on 19.1.04 |
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7 |
1g |
Flooding at Lower
Green/Hertford Road where point is being eroded. |
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Flooding outside 32 Upper
Green Road where pavement sinking |
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8 |
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Reinstatment of Verge - The
point of Lower Green near the Post Office is being eroded as cars turn –
Advice on stopping erosion |
IB will investigate granite edging |
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9 |
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Reinstatment of Verge in
Orchard Road after road works Ref 1058848 2.3.03 |
IB will chase Gas Board |
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12 |
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Swallow Hole - opposite 4
Hertford Road Reported to 24hr Fault line on 1.10.01 Ref 1004796/ 13/5 Ref
1020829 |
IB will chase Water Board |
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14 |
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Bridge Repair at Tewin Hill
– past farm – railings on bridge over stream are missing fencing Ref:
1068404 7.5.03 |
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16 |
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Kerbing - Two Loose
Kerbstones on drive opposite Tewin Stores |
IB will put on works list |
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17 |
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Kerbing |