SHERFIELD ENGLISH PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held on Wednesday 30 September 2009
at Sherfield English Village Hall
PRESENT
Cllrs. Pybus (in the chair), Dovey, Leigh, Newman and Cllr.-elect Mrs. S. Cook.
ALSO PRESENT
One member of the public and Mr. J. Hartley (Parish Plan Co-ordinator).
APOLOGIES
There were none.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The minutes of the meeting held on 25 August 2009, which had been circulated, were approved and signed by the Chairman as a true record
MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
There were none.
NEW MEMBERS
Mrs. Sheila Cook, co-opted at a previous meeting, was welcomed to the Parish Council. Mrs. Cook duly signed a declaration of acceptance of office and took up her seat.
OPEN FORUM
Diversion of footpath at Horseshoe Farm
The owner of Horseshoe Farm reported that there had been some 12 withdrawals from the petition that had been started against the order that Hampshire County Council intends to make. There are approximately 45 signatures remaining on the petition. The procedure leading to a public enquiry continues and work on the footpath has been halted in the meantime.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
TVS.08779 Love Acre
Retrospective application for the siting of caravan for residential use and installation of septic tank
The Planning Committee resolved that it wishes to visit the site before submitting its comments
PLANNING DECISIONS
Reported that the following decisions have been made by Test Valley Borough Council:
09/01404/FULLS
Pipits Hollow, Church Lane
Permission
PARISH PLAN
Mr. J. Hartley reported. There had been a lively exchange of e-mail correspondence on the issue of speed limit reduction and traffic calming in the village, initiated on the basis of the action plan formulated within the Parish Plan. Whilst members agreed that traffic calming measures were needed, it was felt that no action by the Parish Council is needed at present.
Mr. Hartley hopes to commence work on a Village Design Statement later in the Autumn.
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman of Planning Committee
RESOLVED that this be held over until there is a meeting of all members and that Cllr. Pybus be appointed as Chairman of the committee in the interim.
HIGHWAY ISSUES
A reply is still awaited from Mr. D. Irving of Hampshire Highways to arrange a meeting in the village and to point out the defects and issues that the Parish wishes to be resolved.
VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Nothing to report
CORRESPONDENCE
Timberline/Wicksteed/Kompan – play equipment etc.
To SERP 2000
Test Valley Borough Council – Test Valley Access Plan (draft)
Clerk to reply
Test Valley Borough Council – developer contributions
Clerk to reply
CPRE – seminar for Councillors
Noted
Test Valley Borough Council – Core Strategy
Noted
Test Valley Borough Council – Statement of Involvement in Planning Matters
Noted
Parish Plan News
Noted
Citizens' Advice Bureau – AGM
Noted
Hampshire Association of Parish Councils – AGM
Noted
REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORTS
SERP2000
Combined Halloween and Fireworks event to be held on 31 October.
Footpaths
Nothing to report.
Village Hall
Nothing to report.
Press Officer
Nothing to report.
FINANCE
(a) Requests for funding
There were none.
(b) Payments to be authorised
There were none.
(c) Approval and adoption of accounts for year ending 31 March 2009
RESOLVED that this matter be dealt with at the next meeting.
One application had been received. RESOLVED that the candidate be invited to an interview at 7.00 pm on 28 October.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 28 October at 7.30 pm.
Chairman Date 2009