BURRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes prepared by Angela Snell

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BURRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL 298
Parish Council Meeting held on the 29th November 2011

Present Mr J Short (Chairman), Mr P Bailey, Mr M Evans Mr. B. Fraser-Smith Mrs E Griffiths, Mr P Keeley, Mr P Smale Mr K Pincombe, Mrs T Weston, Mrs A Snell (Clerk)

In attendance Mr Johnson, Mr G Short,Mr R Edgell-County Councillor

Apologies:– Mrs S Croft District Councillor

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.
Mr John Short declared a prejudicial interest in discussions regarding the smell situation and in planning 52924 at which time he will leave the room when the decision is being made, also the Methodist Graveyard issue.

Public Participation

Mr Gordon Short spoke to the meeting regarding a letter received from Rev Mark Noakes of the Methodist Church concerning the long term situation of the graveyard of Burrington Methodist chapel with the view that at some point in the distant future the chapel may not be here as an active church, and that safeguards for the graveyard need to be put in place for the local community. So a formal offer was proposed for consideration by the Parish council this being the transfer of the land being the graveyard and car park, transfer of endowments for the upkeep and the formation of a new body of trustees with representation by parish councillors, it was felt more information was required before a formal acceptance can be given. Mr Short was thanked for attending.

1. i. The Minutes of the meeting held on 18th October 2011 were agreed and signed.
2. Clerks report, i. Update on the smell situation, it was reported that the smell is still evident in the village at certain times it was also reported that as yet no approach has been made by SWW to adopt the pumping station. ii. With regard to the Chulmleigh school bus on a Thursday after homework club. Mrs T Weston declared a prejudicial interest and left the room, after discussion it was felt the amount to be considered was rather costly per child and insufficient children had put theirs names forward to make use of the bus, so it was agreed to not offer any support for this service, all in favour. iii. A meeting was held regarding the Active Villages project, a further meeting with Ms Louise Harris is to be held on the 5th December, various ideas have been put forward to spend the £3000. iv. Rubbish bin in the Square after contacting NDDC the clerk was informed due to cost the bin will not be replaced but was informed that rubbish that is generated from the shop should be disposed of in a rubbish bin provided by the shop information is to be forwarded to the clerk. The rubbish bin by the bus shelter is to be requested to be replaced as it is very bad repair.
3. Chairman’s Report, i Methodist graveyard, Mr J Short and Mr P Bailey left the room, discussion took place and it was agreed that the overall feeling was positive but subject to certain questions answered, the Parish Council will endeavour to make further investigations, a working party is to be set up and to respond by the next meeting.
4. Highways, Pot holes were reported at between Commonhead Cross and Middlemoor Cross. It was reported the work undertaken from Forches to Cross Park was very good but in carrying out the work from Meadow Park Drive to Cross Park the concrete gully that takes away water has been tarmaced over to the determent of water movement and it was considered that when it rains the


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water will now run down the road instead of in the gully and when icy will cause a problem, highways are to be informed of the considered detrimental job undertaken. A letter is also to be sent highlighting the good job undertaken at Northcote.
5. County /District Councillors items, Cllr Edgell reported that the parish grant of £2 per electorate is being considered to be phased out over the next three years, the consultation period ends on the 13th December a letter is to be sent objecting to this cut. It was reported in the NDC press release that the current government funding favours urban residents at £487 per head compared to £324 per head in rural areas. Cllr Edgell also reported on the Bouchland Farm junction with the A377 that the highway staff following the site visit are to carry our another set of visibility measurements to be presented at the next HATOC meeting in March.
As it was 9.30pm it was agreed to continue.
6. Finance, i. Approve and sign the following cheques from 1851:-
812 Mr R Turner £96.00
813 Mr R Elworthy £40.00
814 Clerk salary £450.00
815 Playdale £13,200.00
816 Burrington Parish Hall £19.80
817 SLCC £72.00
818 Old Gospel Hall Grant £100.00
Approve and sign the following cheques from 4535:-
204 Assigns £66.48
205 A+D supplies £28.80
All councillors were in agreement to approve the cheques .As at present there is insufficient funds to pay the remaining Playdale bill they will be contacted and asked for time to allow the grants moneys to be received.
ii. Old Gospel Hall Graveyard, a letter has been received from Mr L Parker a representative of the Trustee of the graveyard asking for a grant towards the maintenance , after discussion it was proposed by Mr B Fraser-Smith seconded by Mr P Smale to grant £100 to the Old Gospel Hall graveyard, all in agreement. The granted planning permission on the Old Gospel Hall in 1991 was discussed it was suggested these be searched and circulated to councillors iii. Grass cutting tenders. The grass cutting tenders were discussed it was proposed by Mrs T Weston and seconded by Mr E Griffiths to accept Mr M Bakers tender for the cutting of the Village Green and the three seats, a copy of his public liability insurance will have to be put on file before the contract can be signed. It was proposed by Mrs E Griffiths and seconded by Mrs T Weston to accept Mr R Elworthy’s tender for cutting the Millennium copse hedge, all in agreement. iv. Parish Precept, after discussion it was proposed by Mr P Smale and seconded by Mr B Fraser-Smith to precept £6800 for the 2012/13 year, all in favour.
7.i. Planning P C recommendations NDDC
PD/ENF 7116 Appeals by Mr G & M Hill in respect of land adjacent to Braggamarsh Wood & A377 A meeting was held on the 8th Nov the decision is expected in 5/6 weeks, both sides are applying for costs.
52642 Cavok Cottage Passed
52769 Aylescott, installation of 206 solar PV panels. Passed
52900 Golland Farm,


52913 Bedport Farm, general purpose agricultural building
Amended application with roof mounted solar array.
Mr J Short declared a prejudicial interest and left the room
Points raised:
1).The Parish Council considers this proposed application to be very sporadic and should be within the cluster of existing buildings. (Policy ECN7 and Policy ECN6) 300
2).This being a skyline development this will have a disproportionate impact on the landscape, and a greater intrusion on the countryside. (Policy ECN7 and ECN6)
3). If as suggested the applicant can get an articulated lorry down the lane why could he not put this proposed development down by the corner so it would be nearer the required destination.
4). The proposed shed is 2 metres higher than the original application so having a greater visual impact, and as it is an open sided building it will give little protection to the stored raw materials for the chicken feed.
By a unanimous vote of the councillors present the Burrington Parish Council recommends to ask Mrs Sue Croft District Councillor to call in this application.
52924 Bircham Farm extension to farmhouse
53032 Devon Air Ambulance Hanger Eaglescott installation of 204 Solar Photovoltaic panels on roof Two Parish councillors have visited the proposed site and can find no issue with this application so it was recommended to recommend approval, all in agreement.
52843 Brookdale extension By error this was omitted from the agenda, two councillors have visited the proposed site and feel the proposed development would be in keeping with the property, so it was recommended for approval all in favour, advice is to be sought from NDC as to the PC response.
8. Police Report, no report was available.
9. Hall Report, toilet Grant to be able to claim the toilet grant water usage has to obtained so an estimate has been received from Mr A Pidner to fit two water meters into the public toilets at a cost of £150 plus VAT, it was proposed by Mr B Fraser-Smith seconded by Mr K Pincombe to accept this offer after a vote with 8 for and one against the proposal was carried. Ii. The drainage around and on the MUGA was discussed as water is standing on the surfaces; maps of the actual drains are to be sought.
10. Play Equipment. The Play equipment has been installed and the feedback is very positive. The primary school children have raised £403.55 from a sponsored move by any other means than motor around the village, a further two children raised £69. Mrs T Weston and Mrs L Griffiths attended school today the 29th and were presented with the money and a certificate, they thanked the children very much for their excellent achievement.
12. Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations, it is proposed to hold a dance with a hog roast on Saturday the 2nd June £10 per head with a red, white and blue theme, with a family tea and fancy dress on Monday the 4th to be followed by the lighting of the Beacon.
13. Correspondence
i. A Hospice letter has been received of forthcoming events this will be posted on the notice board
ii) The North Devon Connect has also been received.
Date of next meeting:
The next Parish Council Meeting is to be held on Tuesday 17th January 2012,

…………………………Chairman …………………………Date
Dates of forthcoming meetings: Tuesday 28th February 2012 Parish Council Meeting Budget meeting
 

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

Minutes prepared by Angela Snell 

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