BURRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes prepared by Angela Snell

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Parish Council Meeting held on the 26th August 2008

Present Mr J Short, , Mr P Bailey, Mr R Marriott, Mr P Smale, Mr R Snell, Mr D Stone, Mrs T Weston, Mrs A Snell (Clerk)
In attendance Mr J Tucker- County Councillor, PCSO Yorkie and Mr R Toms
Apologies: Mr.B.Fraser-Smith - Prior meeting
Mr M Evans- Prior meeting
Mrs S Croft- District Councillor

Public Participation
No members of the public were present to discuss The Boundary Commission proposals for the New Unitary Structure for Devon.
Mr Toms spoke on his planning application for Kingland Farm. See planning.
Declaration of Interests – Councillors are invited to declare any personal or prejudicial interest,
including the nature and extent of such interests they may have in any items to be
considered at this meeting. They are also reminded to consider whether in the light of recent
activities any items within their Register of Interests should be updated.

1. The Minutes of the meeting held on 26th July were agreed and signed.
 

2. The Minutes of the planning meeting held on 12th August were agreed and signed.
 

3. Clerks report, i. All Councillors were reminded if not already done so of their Declaration of
Interest forms to update and sign, ii. Two training providers one being DAPC offering training on
playgrounds on the 6th October at Merton and CCD on powering up communities on various dates
and topics was highlighted iii A letter from NDDC has been received asking if we require any more
sandbags it was felt the Parish Council has adequate, if any one requires empty sandbags they
are held by Mr Peter Smale at the Barton.01769520216. iv. CPRE have written to the Parish
Council will the outcome of the Best Kept village competition with a score of 90 points, a full copy
of the report will be posted on the Notice Board.
 

4. Chairman’s Report, i. A letter has been received from the Parish Hall Committee pointing out the recent spate of vandalism that has occurred to the MUGA people endeavouring to gain access and also to the Hall, etc the letter also put in the magazine is to highlight the problem. A discussion took place on the cost of the vandalism versus the cost of letting the youngsters go free, it was reported that the subsidised rate has been reintroduced. The defunct Youth Club has funds this was discussed to ascertain if this could be used as part of a match funding initiative with a new Rural Development fund which is trying to divert youngsters away from crime, or the Youth Work fund, to provide free use of the MUGA for youngsters, Mr R Marriott agreed to look into this and Mr Bailey is to report to the Hall committee. ii. The post office closure was discussed with the decision being announced soon, the Chairman has spoken to the Post mistress regarding the outreach systems.
 

5. Highways, a letter has been received from The Highways department in connection with the letter sent with issues to be raised at the next meeting with an additional letter specifically regarding the overhanging roof in the centre of the village to which it was stated the correct signage is in pace and no further action is to be taken. A pot hole was reported outside of Mr L Parker’s bungalow with a remention of past issues that have not as yet been resolved.
 

6. County and District Councillors items, Mr J Tucker reported that there has been standard of work issues with the Highways Lengthman gangs so if we have any concerns regarding work to report it. Ragwort, Natural England is now responsible to liase with landowners to remove and to inform it is the landowner’s responsibility to deal with. The road cleaning trial should take place during October /November. The DCC Boundary commission meeting is on Monday the 1st

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September at Chulmleigh. The Policing Authority should not be affected by these proposed unitary changes.

7. Finance, Approve and sign the following cheques from 1851:-
633 J and J bins £8.66
634 Parish Hall £30.60
635 Burrington PCC ref lights £60.00
636 Burrington Primary School ref lights £35.00
637 Burrington Methodist Chapel ref grant £65.00
638 Burrington Church Buildings Trust ref grant £185.00
639 Burrington Methodist Chapel re rent for MUGA £250.00
Transfer to 4535 re Grant & top up £600.00
Transfer to 4535 re lights outside Hall £55.00
Transfer to 4535 re lights on Sports area £85.00
640 Burrington Church buildings trust re grass cutting £300.00
641 DAPC AGM £60.00
The damage that has been caused to the MUGA was discussed, after correspondence to acertain responsibility the conclusion being it is not covered under the Parish Councils insurance.
 

8. Planning P C recommendations NDDC
44488 DAAT @ Eaglescott (Helicopter pad and hanger) Passed
44369 Balls Corner (5 dwellings, 2 with shared equity affordable dwellings) amended plans An email has been received regarding the correct procedure for accessing the S106 open space money on this development. How this money could be accessed and possible use was discussed.
46953 Bedport, one farm Managers dwelling & office
46792 Bridge, two oil tanks passed
2 North Parks
47238 Kingland Mr R Marriot declared a personal interest. The proposed alterations were felt to be sympathetic and in keeping with the existing building using natural slate etc. There is no visual impact to surrounding dwellings. But concerns were raised as to the visibility at the road entrance to the property, but the owner stated he had sought advice on this and was informed this was in order. The Parish Council agreed to recommend approval, proposed by Mr P Bailey seconded by Mr R Snell, all in favour.
 

9. Police Report, PCSO Yorkie reported there had been 3 telephone calls in the last 30 days, one traffic related, one intelligence related and the last reporting the vandalism to the MUGA fence. Concerns were raised as to the car parked on the road outside Jenny Fox Cottage on a regular basis PSCO Yorkie is to speak to the owner of the car.
The new South Molton Station telephone number: 01769575053
10. Nick Harvey MP is holding a Surgery on the Thurs 11th September from 2.45pm to 3.15pm opposite the PO.
11. Outdoor play equipment for adult’s ref: possibility of grants available was discussed and is ongoing.
12. Correspondence i). Newsletter from South Molton Information Centre


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ii). The Life long Learning conference is to be held on the 11th September at Newton Abbott Race course.
Mr B Fraser Smith and Mr M Evans were representing the Parish Council at the Northern Devon Boundary commission meeting at Chulmleigh, with a Devon County Boundary commission meeting on Monday the 1st September also at Chulmleigh.



Date of next meeting – Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 23rd September 2008, 7.30 pm,


Open meeting session with Mr Joe Deasey
Northern Area Highways Engineer.

Do have your say.


Dates of forthcoming meetings:
Tuesday 28th October
Tuesday 25th November Budget Meeting

Parish Clerk, Angela Snell: 01769 520265, rjandarsnell@aylescott.fsnet.co.uk

Minutes prepared by Angela Snell 

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