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A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday the 11th day of JULY
2011 at the Methodist Chapel, Bell Street - commencing 7.30pm.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT: - Mr Garland (Chairman), Messrs. Lambert,
Cooper, Reeve, Spanswick, Mrs
Smith, Mrs McGeeney and Mrs Batten. Also present Mr White CC, Mr Dean & Mr
North NCC, Sqd Leader Neilds,
Mr Ramsey , Mr Samuels & colleague.
APOLOGIES - received from Mr Storey & Mr Glasscock.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - none declared.
MINUTES of the last meeting were taken as read, agreed and
duly signed by the Chairman.
PUBLIC SPEAKING - the Chairman suspended the meeting to allow members of public present to
address the meeting. Mr Ramsey advised that the two football clubs were in the
process of amalgamating into one, a few problems as already affiliated to
leagues. They have started fundraising as one club.
MATTERS ARISING
1 Feltwell Base - thanks
were expressed for the good display given on the 4th July. Clerk
asked Sq Leader Neilds if he had received enquiry re
traffic speeds along Paynes Lane & if there is a
base newsletter that the matter may be bought to personnel’s attention - he
would look into this. This is the last meeting that Sq Leader Neilds would attend and the Council expressed their thanks
for all his help.
2 NCC - Whitedyke
Bridge Repairs - representatives from NCC addressed the meeting,
Mr Dean advised that the present situation with this bridge is to strengthen
it. Originally it was proposed to replace it but with financial restraints this
is no longer possible. The bridge needs to be strengthened as at present it is
not deemed strong enough to take the large vehicles that uses it. This bridge
is the only link to the public highway so a weight restriction cannot be
considered. Mr Dean advised of the work required to strengthen & maintain
the bridge which will result in its closure for approximately 9 days and
enquired if the Council knew of viable alternative
access. After some discussion it was advised that C Brown & C Holman should
be contacted as they are the managers for the land owners in the area and it is
in their interest to maintain access. Mr Dean advised that it is hoped the work
will take place around February half term 2012. The Council will be kept
informed of the progress of this scheme. Mr Dean, Mr North & Cllr White thanked the Council and left the meeting at 8pm.
3 Property Bell Street -
Mr Samuels and colleague were invited to the meeting to show the proposed
pre-application plans for this property. A discussion took place and any
concerns were addressed and taken on board for consideration when full planning
permission is sought.
4 SNT - notice of SNAP meeting being held 3/8
at Downham Market.
5 Risk Assessment - flat
window received, RST Irrigation will fit it. Work on tennis court has been
done. Mrs McGeeney gave
report - gate latch missing near cub hut. Graffiti on shelter, it was agreed to
leave this for present. Weeds on concrete pad & zip line coating on chain
is slipping, Clerk to check. Mrs Smith/Clerk will do
next inspection.
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MATTERS ARISING CONT
6 REGBIO - NFN
7 Changing Rooms
- all Councillors
received a copy of notes from the task
group meeting. The first step is for the Parish Council to Minute an
undertaking to grant the football club a long term lease on the building (a
minimum of 26 years). Once the football teams have formed into one club then
they need to send a letter to the Council requesting a lease and also a grant.
Mr Lambert felt that the f/club should obtain grants before the Council agreeing
to give anything - Mrs Batten advised that the only
way the f/club can obtain any grants is if the Parish Council are willing to
make a grant. Mr Lambert did not think it correct that the Council makes any
decision on giving a grant unless all Councillors are
present, this was not deemed necessary as the Councils quorum for making
decisions is 4 and it could be several months before everyone can attend a
meeting. Any grant money from the Council would be given in stages as the work
progressed. Mr Reeve felt that as only about 70 people would use this facility
the Council had to be careful with public money, it was advised that the
building would not be for the sole use of the football clubs and that any other
organisation could use it but it would be managed by
the football club. Clerk to check that capital monies can be used for a grant. Mrs Batten advised that the Norfolk FA were very strict on
requirements for a sports building and that they would help the football club
with the project. The football club needs to form a constitution and come to
the Council with a business plan on how they intend running the building. After
further discussion the Chairman proposed that Feltwell Parish Council gives an
undertaking that a long term lease would be granted to Feltwell Football Club
on the changing rooms building upon an acceptable application, all agreed.
Planning had advised that consent to site a container was not required subject
to it not exceeding 4m in height & 200 m3 in capacity, Mr Ramsey confirmed
that the container did not exceed these measurements. Mrs
Batten proposed, seconded, Mr Cooper that the football club can site a container on the concrete pad next to the changing
rooms to be used as storage for the coming season, all agreed. In relation to
advertisements planning advise it would depend on the
nature of the advertisement. If it is for a business then generally it will
require advertisement consent, more details would be required when the time
came for someone wishing to install an advert on the container.
8 Land Registry - the
Chairman has fount a conveyance for the Oak Garden,
this is to be forwarded to solicitor together with other information required.
9 War Memorial - note
from Mr Scarff advising he will finish the wall ASAP. Reply from Ms Cock
advising that the volunteers do not feel able to paint the railings they think
this should be done professionally. Mrs McGeeney would try to get a group together to do this work, the Council has previously agreed to pay for
materials.
10 Allotment Enquiries - Clerk needs to
send OS map, pay fee £5 & complete a SIM form to try to ascertain ownership
of “Piggy Lane”.
11 Bin, Bell Street -
quote from Mr Scarff to install new bin £60, proposed accept Mr Spanswick, seconded Mrs Batten,
all agreed.
12 Village Sign - quote from Mr Fenn total cost £455, no other quotes received. After some
discussion it was agreed to hold on a decision as Mr Fenn
could not do work for 2-3 months.
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MATTERS ARISING CONT
13 BT Kiosk - looks as if it
has been tidied up.
14 Long Lane - notices received
re road closure work due to start 25/7 - during the first phase High Street
& Hill Street are to be made two way with a 20mph limit on, and during the
second phase Paynes Lane is to have a weight
restriction with High Street/Hill Street reverting back to one way - this will
mean a long divert for larger vehicles. The divert was
not put in place for the first phase as the length of time was deemed too long.
Clerk will put up notices around village and in magazine. This work is
necessary but is going to cause problems.
15 Grasscutting Verges - complaints
received, again, Clerk has made Borough aware - next visit due 26th
July - 4 weeks between cuts. Clerk to put Borough contact number in magazine so
residents can complain direct about work done. Mr Cooper advised there are two
men dealing with several parishes.
16 High Street Sign - nothing yet done
re this.
17 Proposed Incinerator - letters advising
of planning application & requests for responses to MP’s etc. Clerk read
out reply from DEFRA re letter to MP - advising that they are responding and
basically it is best to let local authorities deal with planning issues! It was
agreed as planning application was not at hand that responses must be made by
individuals, the Council has already made feelings clear to MP.
18 Register - Oak Garden - samples of fake grass shown, Mrs McGeeney would ask those who
supplied & laid the fake turf for the play group for a quote, agreed.
19 St Nicholas
Churchyard - Clerk reported paths, Mr Lambert would check if they have been
sprayed.
20 Report to Highways - no work yet done
re pot holes.
21 Skateboard Equipment -
the Council has been offered FOC a piece of skateboard equipment, the Clerk
read out requirements from insurance company re placing a piece of equipment
that included regular inspections, notices & cover restrictions re
injuries. Clerk to contact Lakenheath & Methwold clerk’s to see how their
skate parks are run & covered before a decision to accept this offer is
taken.
22 Hythe Road Footpath - letter from
resident asking if the narrow footpath can be made bigger, historically this
footpath has only ever been wide enough for one person to use and care must be
taken as the large verge supports the footings of the old wall. No action to be
taken, resident to be advised.
CORRESPONDENCE
23 Parking Enquiry email from lady
who is visiting village in August re caravan parks, Clerk to advise closest is
at Methwold.
24 WNBC - Internal
Drainage Board - representative nomination - Mr Lambert already on this board.
Notification of new property address’s for Hill Street & Short Beck.
25 E.Cambs. DC - managing growth
in E Cambridgeshire.
26 Norfolk Police - local policing
plan for Norfolk. Custody visiting.
27 Norfolk Older People
Strategy - Older people’s day.
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28 NALC - community groups
event 9/7. Summer picnic & sustainability event 27/11.
AGM resolutions for debate, nomination of officers. Norfolk link. Diamond jubilee celebrations
poster.
29 Brochures - All play . JNE. Clerk’s & Councils direct. AJP
Publishing. J Parkes.
Parish magazine.
30 CHEQUES - were signed for
the following - L Peckham £636.25, Methodist Church £22,
S Sargent £105.54, Post Office Ltd £128.58, K Mayes £20,
RH Lindsay £45.98, Viridor £56.40, CGM £1392, Shaw
& Sons £67.78, Berryman £114.22. On the 21st July the following cheques were signed - Land Registry £5, Monster Play £377.72
& AWA £66.63.
31 PLANNING - none for this
meeting.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
32 Walkway Hedge - walkway off The
Beck into St Mary’s hedge encroaching, Mr Reeves advised this has been
reported.
33 Report Highways - more pot holes
in Paynes Lane.
34 Vehicles Parked on Verges - Mr Reeves felt
that this matter should be dealt with as vehicles being advertised “for sale”
parked on verges is against the law. Chairman advised the verges are Highways
responsibility and these have been reported in the past but are a low priority,
Clerk advised if vehicle registrations & the advertised contact numbers are
reported to Highways they may deal with them quicker.
35 Inter-Village Games - Mrs McGeeney advised that
Feltwell had, once again, won this competition.
36 Computer - Clerk advised
she has had problems with computer, last minutes a different format as these
had to be done on her personal computer. Mr Mayes has fixed computer again but
it is getting quite old & was second hand when received. Clerk wanted
Council to keep this is mind.
Before closing the meeting the Chairman expressed sympathies on behalf
of the Council to Mr Storey & family for the sad loss of their mother, Mrs M Storey, who served on the parish council for several
years.
Next meeting to be held 8th August 2011.
Meeting declared closed 9.40pm.
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