TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 5th July 2004 in Tewin
Memorial Hall at 7.45pm.
Present: Cllrs
K.Lawson, K.St Pier, S.Glew, A.Hill, M.Howe, D.Howson and S.Stott.
In attendance: Mrs C.McFarlane (Clerk), District Cllr
M.McMullen and T.Robertson.
28. APOLOGIES FOR
ABSENCE
WERE RECEIVED from Cllr C.Pool.
29.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held
7th June 2004 were amended, agreed and signed by the Chairman.
30. MATTERS ARISING
Police
Meeting – Cllr A.Hill and the Clerk
met Sergeant Singleton, PC Paul Scott and PC A. Woodward. With regard to
motorbike nuisance they have issued 60 cautions and some fines and wished to
encourage parishioners to continue to report incidents to the police.
The
police assured us that door-to-door questioning following burglaries is done
although in some cases there has been a time delay due to shift patterns.
A
digital speed reduction sign is available to the Parish Council in order for them
to collate data to justify speeding problems. It was suggested that Tewin
Society might also wish to assist manning this sign.
Police Community Support Officers are currently in training and whilst they will have fewer powers than police officers they will provide an added presence in the community.
Village
of the Year Judges’ Meeting – Cllr
A.Hill and the Clerk met the judges on Friday 11th June 2004 and
subsequently have been advised that Tewin won a commendation in the business
section.
31.
FINANCE
Accounts for Payment – In
accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations the schedule of payments
amounting to £1893.78 was approved by the Council.
Internal Audit for Year Ending 31.3.04 – Mr P.Marshall conducted an internal audit of the Council’s accounts and completed and signed the Audit Schedule. No issues were raised.
Audit Schedule for Year Ending 31.3.04– In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations the audit schedule was approved and signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
Budget
– It was agreed that an analysis of
the expenditure versus the budget to date should be prepared for the next
meeting.
32. 388 Bus Service - Notice of Motion
The Council unanimously agreed to formally respond to Herts County Council concerning the proposed changes to the bus services.
The following resolution was approved unanimously.
TEWIN
PARISH COUNCIL deplores the proposed changes to the 388 bus Hertford to Welwyn
Garden City bus service and in the interests of parishioners calls upon the
Hertfordshire County Council to maintain the current service, thus removing
much anxiety and potential hardship to many people of all ages.
33. PLANNING
3/04/1008/FP/SD – 55 Orchard
Rd, Tewin – Two new garages.
3/04/1101/FP/EH – 31
Orchard Rd, Tewin – Proposed single storey side extension and new dormers to
pool house.
Playground Questionnaire –
The Council has received a number of
responses to date. The Council agreed to put a reminder in the Parish News to
the effect that the questionnaire was distributed in the Link magazine -
responses would be appreciated even from those without a direct interest in a
playground and spare questionnaires are available from the shop or the Clerk.
CL148 – The Council agreed to inspect the site before the
next meeting.
34.
HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Highway Repairs – Following conversations with Val Weaver, Assistant
District Manager at Highways several orders have been placed for outstanding
work to be done throughout Tewin in the near future. These are detailed on
Appendix 1.
Restoration
of Lower Green Edge opposite Tewin Memorial Hall – The Council agreed to accept the quote to have the
edge partly turfed and partly seeded in September.
Drainage at Upper Green: The works to rectify the flooding commenced successfully on 5.7.04. The cost to date totals £884.59 versus the budgeted amount of £1400 due to a competitive quote for gravel and sand. The Council thanked Cllr A.Hill for his time and effort.
35.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Woodland
Management Survey – In accordance with the survey’s recommendations the Council
agreed to get a quote for having the grass/bracken cut next June/July in the
woods at the junction of Queen Hoo Lane and Bramfield Road.
Dangerous
Tree on Churchfield Rd – The Clerk
was asked to report this to Highways.
36.
CORRESPONDENCE
Proposed
Improvement to Footpath Lighting
Acknowledgement
from Oliver Heald, MP for North East Herts, confirming his support for the
388-bus service.
Tewin
Cricket Club – re. proposed plans for extensions to the Pavilion. The Clerk was
asked to respond stating that the Council is looking forward to seeing the new
plans.
Notification
that the Electricity Meter Change at the Pavilion will be on 6/7/2004
37.
PARISH PATHS PARTNERSHIP
FP15
– Kirkham Contracting has been asked
to trim the hedges along this path.
FP26
– Kirkham Contracting has been asked
to repair the step by the road at the lower end of FP26 near Tewin Stores.
38.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin
School – Nothing to report.
Tewin
Charities Trustees – Nothing to
report.
Tewin
Memorial Hall – Nothing to report
Tewin
Website – Nothing to report
39.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be
on Monday 6th September in Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm.
As there was no further
business the meeting was closed at 10.20pm.
Fault line:
01438 737321 District Team: 01992
526900 Assistant District Manager: Val Weaver Assistant Engineer: Ian Bishop (last
meeting 26.2.04)
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Ref: |
WORK
IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER. |
ACTION |
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1 |
Flooding
-Outside No 25 Upper Green Road - Outside No 32 Upper Green Road
where pavement is sinking. - Margery
Lane junction with Churchfield Rd (see below) |
VW Works
Order Placed for new gulley & old system cleared Works
Order placed |
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2 |
Collapse of the side of the road
along Upper Green |
VW noted |
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3 |
Erosion of Green - Point of Lower Green nr the Post
Office - Point of Lower Green opposite
Tewin Memorial Hall |
VW works
order placed to kerb and make good |
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4 |
Trip Hazards - Grass Warren outside old peoples
bungalows also bollards needed |
IB noted |
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5 |
Potholes -Outside
106 Orchard Rd and down round the corner to the drain -Churchfield
Rd drain past the Tewinbury turn off - Swallow
Hole Along Hertford Road |
IB noted To be
Surface Dressed Works
Order Placed |
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6 |
Digging
out of Drainage ditch along Margery Lane |
Works
Order Placed |
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Bridge
Reflectors in
Churchfield Road – White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
IB
Noted |
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Bridge Repair at Tewin Hill – past farm –
railings on bridge over stream are missing fencing |
Works Order Placed |
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Kerbing - Two Loose Kerbstones on drive
opposite Tewin Stores - Damaged and Missing Kerbing to
be replaced outside the Memorial Hall. |
IB Noted To be done same time as points on
Lower Green |
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Ownership
- Clarify
ownership of rails in front of houses on Upper Green Road – Clarify
ownership of access road off Godfries Close |
Riversmead
noted |
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Gulleys
– Ian Bishop
stated that a gulley survey would be undertaken to assist cleaning crews |
19.7.04 |
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Signs Heavy
Vehicles signs on Hertford Rd Tewin
Sign at Hollybushes - broken |
Ordered
IB IB noted |
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Salt
Bins Ordered a
new salt bin for outside Tewin Stores |
VW
Ordered |
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Line
Markings Many need
renewing as fading |
IB Noted |
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General
Disrepair Archers
Green |
Works
Order Placed |
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