BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD PARISH COUNCIL

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1 BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 4 AUGUST 2016 AT BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD VILLAGE HALL Present: - S van Daesdonk (Chairman) G Hughes E D Sherratt (Vice Chair) A Kennedy M Naylor J Taylor L Bennett Minutes Mrs J Bucknell 3 Members of the public Action Points Responsibility Deadline 1 Chairman s welcome and opening remarks. The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, thanking them for attending. 2 Apologies for Absence Apologies were received from s A Jones, L Brant S Theaker and the Clerk 3 Parishioners Forum Nothing reported. 4 Police Report /ESBC / Semi-Rural Neighbourhood Co-ordinator No Police representative was present, nor was there a representative from ESBC. reported back on crime statistics and a debate which had ensued on Facebook. circulated the statistics and his report on them to all s ahead of the meeting. Barton has the highest crime rate in the area after Burton and Uttoxeter. Barton is also the largest of area after these two settlements. had undertaken some investigation in to what local shop keepers thought about the presence of Police personnel in the area. He found that they didn t see them. A debate ensued in which an example was given where a van was parked dangerously and a PSCO was on the spot to deal with it and another of an incident at the allotments. Whilst it was accepted that the cut in resources had effected Barton as in other areas, that not all shopkeepers or members of the public would see a Police presence. It was reported that ESBC J Jessel is taking this matter up as other areas are reporting a similar sort of thing. She will be meeting with PCC Matthew Ellis. PC to try and find out when this meeting is to be held. Perhaps suggest that PCC Ellis visit a Parish to see how people feel in semi-rural areas. It was decided that Jessel be asked for statistics on the footfall of officers in Barton compared to other areas. Residents should be encouraged to report all incidents to ensure all crimes are recorded so would warrant a larger Police presence in the area. 5 Minutes of the last Parish Council Meeting There was an error on the reporting of the noticeboard at Holland Sport Club the noticeboard is simply split down the middle for the Parish 1

2 Council to use one half, rather than the Parish Council having a side of it. With this amendment it was proposed by Taylor and seconded by Hughes that the minutes be accepted. All agreed. 6 Committee Reports : 1. Finance There had been no finance meeting, but it is hoped that there will be one held before the next PC meeting. All s were content with receipts and payments. 2. Village Enhancement Scheme Minutes from the meeting had been circulated to all s ahead of the Parish Council meeting. The final copy of the village information booklet was circulated. The packs are to be collated around 30 th August, to be distributed in early September. There will be a need for volunteers to deliver them. Expenditure to date is 240, it was proposed by Hughes, and seconded by Sherratt that expenditure up to a maximum of 1500 be allocated to this project. School drop off this project is awaiting costs. They have asked for a SWOT analysis. If anyone has any comments, please let Naylor know. The previous day a meeting was held with Tim Corbett, Richard Rayson and our Borough Councillors. The result of the meeting was that Parking Restrictions could only go ahead around the school if vehicles could be forwarded elsewhere to drop off. All s agreed that a space for buses to drop off would make little difference to the traffic issues, however if cars could use it, this would be better. The same area would be used, therefore the tennis courts could still fit as an area for children to wait for their lifts. It was also suggested at the meeting that if the scheme was combined with Better Barton, it may attract more funding. Road conditions were discussed following a meeting with Richard Rayson and Tim Corbett. It was obvious from this meeting that there was no funding to repair any of the roads, and they use purely accident statistics to prioritise any work they will do. 3. Transport & Environment attended a flood risk group meeting. Kier were in attendance to talk about surface water drainage. The levels of camera surveys have been reduced. They know where drains have collapsed and these will be addressed. This will commence in the autumn and will involve overnight closures of the A38. Barton Flood Alleviation Scheme is on hold presently pending SCC work. A SWOT analysis has shown that there is a cost benefit to the scheme. More houses have been identified than in the analysis, therefore Severn Trent were asked if they would investigate what effect on flooding, a development of houses would have. Severn Trent went away to consider the request. Newbold Quarry Pumping has stopped at Newbold Quarry and investigations are underway for other options for the lakes. Levels are very low at the moment. 2

3 A meeting was held with Corinne O Hare regarding Local Neighbourhood Plans. Corinne provided details of consultants who have done a good job in other areas. will have discussions with them and report back in September. The work would be grant funded. There is a need for approximately 80 affordable houses, and the demand for affordable houses would outstrip supply. has a copy of Tatenhill and Rangemore NDP. ESBC Local Plan states that developments will concentrate on Burton and Uttoxeter before outlying areas. Actions from the last meeting the mounds have been done, the work on the A38 will cost approx 400k. s van Daesdonk and Naylor attended a meeting regarding traffic and speeding. The result was basically that as there is no funding and no accidents or fatalities in the area so no action will be taken. A resident tabled a letter received regarding works on A38 15 Aug 3 Sept for essential lighting work between Alrewas and Barton, although the letter seemed to describe the Burton junction. The road will be closed over night during this time. Residents who need access will be escorted through the closure. A meeting with EON has been arranged for the day after the PC meeting. 4. Planning (s to refer to Addendum 2) There were 9 applications, mainly non contentious, and a lot permitted. Chair read through Addendum 2. Chair will check through all of the applications as there were only two s present at the planning meeting. is doing an assessment of TPOs within the conservation area. ESBC have asked if there are any trees that may require a TPO. ESBC do not have Tree Officers, they have to buy the skill in. Once a tree has been identified, a planning officer has to validate the order. As this is expensive they will not do it for every tree therefore there is a need to be selective about which trees are identified. 5. Village Hall Nothing to report. 6. Holland Sports Club The constitution is in final draft, and again there was no Treasurers report. They were told that unless there is one ahead of the next meeting that the Parish Council may have to consider sending in an Auditor. There is to be an approach to the National Forest for the noticeboard funding they have stipulated it is to be made of Oak. 7. Burial Ground Minutes of the last meeting were circulated to all s ahead of this meeting which along with spends were approved. Approval is required for the turning circle works. All quotes have been seen and all anomalies checked. An item will go into the Chime and on Facebook to tell people what will happen. The increase in burial plots will be from between van Daesdonk to write to the chosen contractor to confirm the contract with the schedule, stating it will be a fixed price. Acceptance of the quote 3 Chairman 1/9/16

4 proposed by Taylor and seconded by and agreed unanimously by all. The Parish Council memorial plaque and flower vases are now in place, and a resident is regularly leaving red roses. It was agreed that a photo of someone by the wall be sent to Tuesday People in the Burton Mail. A discussion ensued regarding the policy for larger plots for cremation remains. It was agreed that the current guidelines be adhered to. By giving a larger plot a precedence would be set. It was noted that there is space under the tree which would be unsuitable for graves as it could not be dug to depth. The gates are still a work in progress. 8. Parks and Open Spaces No meeting had been held. The maintenance contract needs revising along with the drawings to identify any errors or omissions. The committee will try and hold a meeting before the September Parish Council meeting. The removal of the Ash tree by the pond will commence around 22 nd August. The lumber will be left on site for collection by residents for firewood. ESBC have provided their version of a risk assessment document. This will be completed before the next PC meeting. Potters Way Taylor had made suggestions on the improvements but had not had a response. The Speed limit by Efflinch Lane to the Sports Club should be 5mph. Signs can be purchased for around 10 each which can be fixed to posts. Parent and child signs, Beware Pedestrians and a red area could be painted on the road with the word STOP in red. Therefore, approval was required for a spend of up to 650 was sought. This was proposed by Hughes and seconded by Kennedy. All agreed. Car Park - Gilvar Lining could also be used to re-paint the arrows and no exit markings on the car park. proposed that the area which is the problem with cars parking outside of marked bays be drawn up with another bay along the wall and yellow hatches. has measured the area and it would still leave enough room for lorries. This was agreed and approved for Gilvar to get on with it at the cost of two items carried forward from previous minutes. 9. Human Resources Nothing to report. P&OS Taylor 10. Allotments Thanks were expressed to Sean Gaynor for the work on the four plots not currently used. The last outstanding rent has also been paid. 7 Community Speedwatch The latest report was circulated and has been put onto Facebook. 8 Administration Councillors referred to items on Addendum 1 for consideration, all accepted. 4

5 1. Quotations received for removal of dead Ash Tree at Barton Fishpond: Flitchwood Tree Services 580; Midlands Tree Services 495 plus VAT. Midlands Tree Services accepted. 2. Hulls Environmental pest control at fishpond Country Services safetywear Correspondence The Schedule was referred to. 1. It was suggested that a naming ceremony of the new roads on the Bellways estate be held once the site was completed in A reply would be sent to Jill saying yes and a plan will be formulated. 2. A request had been received from the Barton Lions who wish to use the village hall to put on a Christmas Tea for those in the village who live alone. They have requested use of the hall for free and that the Chair of the Parish Council open the event. It was suggested that the Parish Council pay for the use of the hall. Date and time have already been set by the Lions so it is hoped that the hall is free. Agreed. 3. Previous Minutes action 9.1 covered above; 9.3 to carry forward 9.3 (7/7/16) 10 Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies Nothing received. 11 Councillors Reports 1. noted the items on Facebook a resident took photos of the post office van and others parked dangerously which caused his van to swerve nearly hitting a pedestrian. The resident is sending the photos to the companies involved suggesting they use the loading bay. 2. Naylor had requested legal advice on the S106 funding but nothing has been received yet. 3. CAMRA have awarded the Shoulder of Mutton. It was noted that the Royal Oak have received another award. 12 Clerks Report Nothing to report in the Clerk s absence. 13 Dates of Future Meetings: Thursday - Future meetings would be 1 September ( Bennett gave advance apologies), 6 October, 3 November, 1 December 2016 The Chairman thanked those present and closed the meeting at 9.10pm 5