TEWIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 5th December 2005 in
Tewin Memorial Hall at 7.45pm
Present: Cllrs K. Lawson (Chairman), K St Pier,
B.Evans, A.Hill, D.Howson and S.Stott.
In attendance: Mrs C. McFarlane (Clerk), East Herts
District Councillor M. McMullen and eight members of the public.
PARISHIONERS’ COMMENTS
The Tewin Residents Group attended to discuss the current position of
the East Herts Plan Public Inquiry and their presentation to the Inspector on
25th January 2006. The Parish Council said that they hoped to have
councillors observing the Inquiry sessions of local interest.
The
Williams brothers attended the meeting to advise the Parish Council that they
are in the process of acquiring the land along the Mimram Valley and wished to
reassure the Parish Council that they have every intention of keeping the land
exactly the same.
Mrs
Doreen Lloyd came to express an interest in becoming a Councillor as she now
has the time to give and is very interested in becoming involved.
92. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
WERE RECEIVED from Cllr Mike Howe and District Councillor Linda Haysey.
93. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
held 7th November were amended, agreed and signed by the Chairman.
94.
MATTERS ARISING
Vacancy
On Council – EHDC confirmed that they
did not receive any requests for an election to fill the vacancy on the Parish
Council. The Parish Council can now fill the vacancy through
co-option
as soon as possible.
Land
Adjacent to 32 Lower Green – The
Clerk was asked to ask the EHDC Tree Officer to have a look
at it
Mobile
Speed Sign – This is now working and
Cllr Adrian Hill will be organising a rota.
Police – Following on from the last meeting PC Woodward is
unable to obtain “Police Speed Check Area” signs for the village and suggested
Highways should be contacted.
Parish
Plan – Cllr S.Stott has recruited
another volunteer and hopes to arrange a meeting soon to discuss how to
proceed.
95. FINANCE
Accounts
for Payment - In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations
the schedule of payments amounting to £1103.71 was approved by the Council.
National Insurance and PAYE
for the Clerk
– Following discussions with the Inland Revenue, employer’s National Insurance
payments will in future be made by the Parish Council on a quarterly basis and
will amount to approx £30.
Precept – Cllr K St Pier proposed
and Cllr A.Hill seconded that the precept for the next financial year should be
Option C at £14,200 based on the Estimate to Year End and the Proposed Budget
for the next financial year.
96. PLANNING
3/05/2137/FP/JS
– 43 Bishops Road, Tewin – Conservatory – TPC No Obj
3/05/2182/FP/SD
– 55 Orchard Road, Tewin – Single Storey Rear Extension, porch, internal
alterations – TPC No Obj
3/05/2185/FP/JS
– Westley Wood Farm house, Churchfield Road, Tewin – Two Storey Side Extension
– TPC No Obj
Progress of Planning Application
3/05/1766/FP/LAH
– Tewinbury Farm – Erection of slim line Telecommunications mast – TPC Obj –
EHDC referred to Development Control Committee and recommended for approval
Planning Decisions Received from EHC
3/05/1755/FP
– Robins, Tewin Close, Tewin – Detached Double Garage – TPC No Obj – EHDC
Refused due to loss of trees.
Enforcement Issues
Land
Beside Mimram River – In accordance
with the Secretary of State’s guidance on issuing Article 4 Directions
(Circular 9/95) there is no longer a real and specific threat as the Williams
brothers are now in the process of purchasing the land at the Mimram Valley and
they have assured EHDC that they intend to keep the land as it is.
In view of this EHDC Planning Enforcement do
not have any evidence upon which they can issue an Article 4 Direction.
97.
YOUTH CLUB
The Parish Council was unanimous in thanking to Cllr
B Evans for organising the very successful drop in day with Datchworth Parish
Council on 3rd December. Over 60 young people attended and all the Clubs were
pleased to be invited to attend. The
Parish Council agreed to send letters of thanks to all the clubs and the
Friends of Tewin for arranging the refreshments.
99. PARISH
PATHS PARTNERSHIP
The grant of £1045 has been received for next year.
100.
CORRESPONDENCE
Cannons
Meadow Resurfacing- HCC has agreed to
come and inspect the road outside the school with a view to having it
resurfaced.
Speeding
on Icy Roads – In response to an
email regarding an accident on Hertford Road the Parish Council agreed to alert
Parishioners (via the Parish News) to the dangers of icy roads and to point out
that only the main bus route through Tewin is gritted.
Friends
of Tewin – The Parish Council agreed
to bear the cost of the electrical inspection and the issuing of the
Certificate in accordance with their insurance requirements. The Parish
Council agreed to write to the Friends
of Tewin confirming this.
Christmas
Tree Electrical Certificate – A
second opinion on the lights for the Christmas tree was obtained and the
Council agreed to use the second electrical contractor.
Unmetered
Supply on Lower Green – The
electricity company requires a map of the site and the Clerk agreed to supply
this.
Transport
Plan – Cllr K.Lawson responded to
this consultation on behalf of the Council.
101.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES
Tewin
School – Nothing to report.
Tewin
Charities Trustees – Nothing to
report.
Tewin
Memorial Hall – A health and safety
policy is being put together and will be presented to the Parish Council in due
course.
Tewin
Website – Nothing to report.
Sports
Club Liaison – Cllr M.Howe has
advised the Tennis Club that he is the new liaison Officer.
Locality
Policing Panel – Cllr D.Howson
attended the meeting 30th November. Policing priorities for the
rural areas were selected as tackling off-road motorcycles and anti-social
behaviour, tackling dwelling burglaries and shed/barn break ins and tackling
speeding.
102. In
accordance with the Parish Council’s Standing Orders Paragraph 63 the Parish
Council
unanimously resolved that, because of the confidential nature
of the business to be transacted
the public and press leave the meeting during the
consideration of specific issues relating to the provision of a playground in
Tewin.
103.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Parish Council
meeting will be on Monday 30th January 2006 in Tewin Memorial Hall
at 7.45pm.
As there was no further
business the meeting was closed at 10.40pm.
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(fault/leak reporting)
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WORK
IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING TO BE DONE AND REPORTED TO THE PARISH ENGINEER. |
ACTION |
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1 |
Flooding
at junction of
Margery Lane with Churchfield Rd as Drainage
ditch along Margery Lane has been cleared and gullies jetted again on 4.11.05 |
Still
flooding. Letter sent to Cllr B.Hammond |
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2 |
Flooding - School Lane – This has been reported and referred to the
design team. Cllr B.Hammond has also been written to. |
Reported
8/05 |
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3 |
Bridge
Reflectors in
Churchfield Road – White lining & chevrons to be repainted &
reflective discs/paint on bridge |
IB Noted |
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4 |
Kerbing – Two loose kerb stones on drive
opposite Tewin Stores |
IB noted |
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5 |
Trees
– Dead trees on
Churchfield Rd on Mr Sheriff’s land |
IB Noted |
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6 |
Ownership – Clarify ownership of access road off Godfries Close |
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7 |
Signs Heavy
Vehicles signs on Hertford Rd Tewin
Sign at Hollybushes – broken |
Ordered |
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8 |
Line
Markings – Most
done some missed such as School Lane |
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9 |
Flooding -
outside 12/14 Hertford Road. |
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10 |
Resurfacing
– Queen Hoo Lane
tarmac is breaking up. |
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Please be aware that Highways have a very limited budget and have to prioritise all work.