Farcet Parish Council

Full Council Meeting 8^th June 2010

Minutes

                 Present: Cllrs Blackford, Butler, Davies, Moore, Hyland, Watkins and the Clerk Mrs Rickman Rickman                                                                             


 

1.	To receive and approve apologies:   none
2.	To co-opt two new members to the council. Sarah Barker and Gareth Barker were welcomed to the council and signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
3.	Declaration of interest in items on the agenda: Cllr Blackford personal interest – items 14 and 15.
4.	To consider two applications to the council to become members.   Resolution: It was proposed by Cllr Butler, seconded by Cllr Blackford and carried that Ms Dennis is co-opted as a member.   Resolution: It was proposed by Cllr Moore, seconded by Cllr Hyland and carried that Mr Palmer is co-opted as a member.
5.	Resolution: It was proposed by Cllr Butler, seconded by Cllr Watkins and carried that the minutes of the meeting held on 11th May are approved.
6.	Matters arising from the meeting of 11th May: The top soil and grass seed has been laid on the Haddon Way field by SMP. The fish farm planning application has been rejected, but Cllr Butler informed the council that the matter will appear again.
7.	Public Forum: The meeting closed at 7.52pm. There were two members of the public present. One addressed the council about his proposal to develop land in the village and offered the council land for community use. The second was an applicant for the post as Councillor.  The meeting resumed at 8.12pm
8.	The council to consider the proposal of a gift of land.  The council agreed to hold a public meeting to present this to the residents. Resolution: It was proposed by Cllr Watkins, seconded by Cllr Hyland and carried that the council could not support such a development. The number of houses could not be supported by local services such as schools and the area of gifted land would not be sufficient to accommodate the proposed community space.
9.	SHLAA Land availability document. Cllr S Barker and Cllr G Barker declared a prejudicial interest in this item as their property is adjacent to one of the sites. They spoke about their opinions on the subject and left the room.   Cllr Butler talked through the consultation. Two of the sites would hold 30 houses each. If the development of a third site as mentioned in item 7 went ahead then all 60 would be given to that site.

10.	SHLAA – Gypsy and Traveller sites. Proposed sites – corner of Straight Drove – up to 10 site and Straight Drove – 2 sites. HDC are to provide permanent, temporary and transit pitches. The consultation is underway and ends on 9th July. The council will hold a public meeting.
11.	Appoint two representatives to a Planning Forum hosted by Huntingdonshire District Council. Cllrs Watkins, Hyland, Blackford, G Baker, Moore and S Baker showed interest. As the first meeting clashes with a Farcet planning meeting, the clerk was asked if attendance at a different time would be possible.
12.	Volunteers for a non-council Great Haddon Action Group requested by Yaxley Parish Councillor Ann Rees. As there has been a large negative response to the development, Peterborough CC is now reviewing the plans. They will announce a new public consultation. HDC, CCC and highways have all objected.   A letter is to be sent to Yaxley Parish Council thanking them for the invitation, however no councillors have volunteered to attend. The letter is to also include a request that in future, all contact with Farcet Councillors go through the Clerk.
13.	Public Interest Report from Moore Stephens The history of the hall management was explained to the new councillors. As the report has to be presented to the public, it will be included in the public meeting on 5th July.

     14.             It was proposed by Cllr Butler, seconded by Cllr S Barker and
                    carried that the accounts are paid.

15.	Consider a quotation for extra work from HP Blackford.   Resolution: It was proposed by Cllr Hyland, seconded by Cllr Butler and carried that the quotation for extra work is accepted.

 

16.	The monthly financial report was discussed. The Bank of Ireland balance is £33716.36. The current account balance  is £1648.04 and the saver account is £19751.53 There is £1.22 in the petty cash. The council have spent 27% of the annual budget.
17.	Resolution It was proposed by Cllr Butler, seconded by Cllr S Barker and carried that the Annual audit accounting statement presents fairly the financial position of the council and its income and expenditure.
18.	The report from the internal auditor was noted.
19.	The request for installing a seat in the bus shelter opposite St Mary’s Street was declined.
20.	The continuation of speed ramps on Peterborough Road was selected as the council’s application for the Jointly Funded Minor Improvement.
21.	Planning – 1000682FUL – erect a fence – 1A Manor Close. It was proposed by Cllr Watkins, seconded by Cllr Blackford and carried that the council recommend approval.
22.	The list of planning enforcements were read and noted by the council
23.	The discussion regarding match funding is deferred until the July meeting.
24.	The meeting with the Village Hall working party on 2nd June was attended by only one member of the working party. The councillors present discussed the future of the hall and it was agreed that the working party needs new members to form a formal independent committee.
25.	The police report listed 10 crimes. 3 thefts of milk, 1 property break-in, 2 thefts of copper wire, 1 arson, 2 vehicle break-ins.
26	Leaflet distribution – the discussion was deferred until the September meeting.
27.	There were no reports from representatives on outside committees.