AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 10th September 2007 at 7.45 pm in Amport School Hall.
1. Present
Mr I. Morrison, (Chairman), Lt Col Stephens, (Vice
Chairman), Mr Bill Gore, Ian Long, Mrs Diana Preston, Mr Nicholas Hoare, Carolyn
Mallam and Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk).
Apologies, Tim Southern, Jean Arnell and Mrs Sarah Hammer.
5 members of the public.
The village correspondent was absent.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes were agreed and signed, having been proposed by Bill Gore and
seconded by Charles Stephens
3. Matters Arising from the last meeting
Nothing that will not arise at the this meeting
4. Reports
The Green and Amport Fen
David Horne reviewed his report which had been read by
all the councillors present; he felt there were 2 options;
1. To continue being reactive as at present when a problem arises, such removing
a fallen tree. Or
2. To be proactive and catch up on much needed clearance, produce a plan for
ongoing maintenance and support of the Fen and the Woodland which surrounds the
Green.
To this end David Horne has followed up a communication from the Probation
Service offering Community Service Workers at no labour cost to the Parish. An
initial visit was made where the Service felt that the Fen would be a suitable
ongoing project for the Community Service Workers.
The proposal was to have workers for a period from Thursday to Sunday of this
week inclusive and further workers on Wednesday of next week as the Portaloo
would still be in place at no additional cost. The cost of the Portaloo was
£105+VAT for a week (the minimum period).
Ian Morrison then asked Parish Councillors their views on this project;
councillors were told that David Horne would be present throughout the workers
visit. This would be in addition to the supervisor who works with the Community
Service Workers.
Four other councillors felt that this scheme should be given a chance, and
despite some misgivings, the risks were small.
Members of the public expressed their concerns over people coming to the village
with criminal records.
It was felt the school should be informed of this project and this would be done
ASAP IL/IM
At this point it was put to a vote that the workers should come for
the 4 days this week and next Wednesday as a trial and that as much supervision
as possible would be provided in additional to the probation service and David
Horne.
5 voted in favour 2 against (Carolyn Mallam and Diana Preston)
The cost of the Portaloo was approved. Proposed by Charles Stephens and seconded
by Bill Gore.
(Carolyn Mallam then left the meeting) as did 3 members of the public.
Footpaths and Highways
The footpaths will all be cut by the end of the week,
a problem has been reported with a group of mountain bikers using footpaths but
this was felt to be an isolated incident and no action will be taken.
A tree is reported to have blown down on Green lane between the Monxton road and
Broad lane; Bill Gore will endeavour to check on this. WG
Ian Long reported that the 30mph sign in the Monxton Road outside Dr
Hoole’s garden has been knocked down, Ian Morrison will speak to Cynthia
Kirkup and ask if the contractors working on her cottage know anything about
this or can help re erect it. IM
HAPTC reported that school’s are being given the opportunity to join a ‘20mph
is plenty’ scheme and this is something the Parish Council may well be
contacted about in the near future. This would involve a speed limit of 20mph
outside the school.
The Clerk reported that the block bus shelter at Weyhill near the roundabout has
been demolished by a vehicle, in the absence of any more information the clerk
will check with the local police to determine if any details of the incident are
on file and make an insurance claim.
VDS
The final consultation has finished and Charles
Stephens is to get 12 copies printed for examination and final approval. Then a
new printer will need to be found for the main print run of the Village Design
Statement CS
Tesco Application
Ian Morrison reported that the likely date for the
planning application to come before the northern area planning committee will be
Dec 3rd; this meeting will be held at ‘Lights’ to allow public
participation.
Maddie Winter, head of planning, is set to address the next meeting of TV Assoc
PC on Thursday, councillors were asked to attend if possible. Diana Preston
stated she was going.
Ian Morrison reflected on all the meetings held over the summer and felt that at
present the decision as to whether to grant permission to the Mega shed was
finely balanced. There have been calls to set up a fighting fund to which the
Parish Councils will be asked to contribute but overall Ian Morrison considered
that it should be down to individuals to contribute if a professional outside
planning consultant was needed.
Charles Stephens reported that the MOD was not going to object.
5. Planning Applications
 | 07/02283/TREEN Willow crown lift, remove conifer hedge and sectional removal of beech hedge – Flagons No Comment subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 07/02375/TPON Fell 1 Beech Tree Brook Cottage The Green No Comment subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 07/01952/TREEN Row of 8 various trees crown and Fell cherry , crown lift Willows ash and conifer Nether Cottage The Green No Comment subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 07/02181/TPON fell Beech Mussett Cottage The Green No comment subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 07/02387/FULLN Erection of two storey side extension to form Annexe Lime Cottage Amesbury Rd Weyhill No Objection subject to Highways |
| 07/02481/FULLN Erection of storage building and covered area New |Abbey House, Fyfield Road Weyhill. No Objection subject to environmental concerns |
6. Planning Results
| 07/01775/LBWN Internal timber strengthening to kitchen, utility room and hall - The White Cottage, The Green, Amport Permission |
| 07/01797/FULLN Provision of dormer window to facilitate provision of first floor accommodation and erection of shed Weyhill Barn Amesbury road. Permission |
| 07/01813/LBWN Alterations and conversion of garage and provision of dormer window to facilitate the provision of additional accommodation Weyhill Barn. Permission |
| 07/01792/FULLN Extended residential cartilage and erection of detached double garage with enclosed storage area Sarson Farm Monxton Rd Amport Andover. Permission |
| 07/01167/FULLN Erection of single storey rear extension to form kitchen 10 Fairways Weyhill Andover. Permission |
| 07/01775/LBWN Internal timber strengthening to kitchen, utility room and hall - The White Cottage, The Green, Amport Consent |
| 07/01797/FULLN Provision of dormer window to facilitate provision of first floor accommodation and erection of shed -Weyhill Barn, Amesbury Road, Weyhill Permission |
| 07/01813/LBWN Alterations and conversion of garage and provision of dormer window to facilitate the provision of additional accommodation -Weyhill Barn, Amesbury Road, Weyhill Consent |
| 07/01955/FULLN Erection of detached dwelling Boldre, Sarson Lane Refuse |
| 07/02029/FULLN two storey extension and erection of porch and provision of dormer window in west elevation 9 laundry Cottages Cholderton Rd Cholderton Permission |
| 07/01910/FULLN Erection of replacement house and garage block on site of existing house and garage Middlecot House Quarley Permission |
7. Finance
The following cheques were presented for signature by Ian Morrison and Charles Stephens- all were approved by those councillors present.
| David Horne | for portaloo hire | £105 + vat £123.37 |
| S A Hoare | salary July+ Aug, expenses 62-23 for 3 months | £503.11 |
| Mr Welch | grass cutting Aug | £234.00 |
| Mr Bushnell | Bus Shelters | £48.00 |
| 3 cheques were signed by Ian Morrison and Charles Stephens prior to this meeting and were approved tonight by all councillors present. | ||
| TVBC | Election expenses | £ 28.45 |
| Mr Welch | grass cutting July | £234.00 |
| Peter Derbyshire | publicity (other Parishes are sharing this cost with Amport –final cost to Amport approx £100 –under the amount approved at the last meeting) | £352.50 |
The budget update was reviewed by Parish Council and there were no queries from Councillors.
8. AOB and Correspondence
The clerk will write to Ashley Smith and Tanya Garman who have both expressed
an interest in joining the Parish Council, they will be invited to the October
meeting.
Anti Litter Posters have been sent by TVBC and these have been placed on the
notice boards.
Ian Morrison reported on correspondence from TVBC on the need for affordable
housing, a discussion followed and councillors felt that sufficient affordable
housing was available and that no specific requests for low cost housing have
been received.
Bill Gore gave his apologies as he will be away for the next meeting.
Ian Long asked that the new building project at the School be an agenda item
for the next meeting, Ian Morrison asked that somebody from the school
building sub-committee give a report to the parish council, and also would
like numbers of out of area children whom attend the school.
The invoice (£300) for grass cutting was approved by councillors and will be
sent to the school however it was agreed that no invoice for last year will be
sent as the grass cutting during that summer was unsatisfactory. It was
confirmed that 3 cuts of the Green were undertaken during August and 3 cuts
are scheduled for September.
Ian Long further asked the PC if a form of bike store could be placed on the
Green for daytime storage of bikes used by school children. This again will be
an item for further discussion.
Followed by meetings on Nov 19th and Dec 10th both at the school.
The Meeting closed at 9.20 pm.