AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 19th April 2010 at 7.45 pm at the Committee Rooms at Weyhill Fairground
1. Present
Mr Ian Morrison (Chairman), Lt Col Charles Stephens
(Vice Chairman), Mrs Jean Arnell, Mr Bill Gore, Mrs Sarah Hammer, Mr Ian Long,
Mrs Diana Preston, Mr Ashley Smith and Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk)
Apologies, Mrs Tanya Garman, Mr Nicholas Hoare, HCC Councillor Pat West and Mr
Tim Southern TVBC Councillor.
The village correspondent sent her apologies.
3 members of the public were present.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meetings.
The minutes from the March meeting were approved and
signed having been proposed by Charles Stephens and seconded by Bill Gore.
3. Matters Arising from the last meeting and Declarations of
Interest
No declarations of interest were offered.
A potential Parish Council candidate, Mrs Chris Clarke, was unable to make the
meeting tonight, therefore the selection of the replacement member of the Parish
Council will be decided at the May meeting when it is hoped both Neil Warren and
Christine Clarke will be able to attend. Mrs Clarke to
be invited /IM
It was generally felt that the new path on the Fen had hardened and
was perfectly satisfactory.
Bill Gore reported that he had himself cleared the blocked paths at East
Cholderton, at no cost to the Council and was thanked for all his work. Bill
reported that the stiles on the footpath from Sarson lane to the railway bridge
were satisfactory although they did not all have the step at right angles.
4. Reports
The Green and Amport Fen
The moles have for the time being disappeared from the
Green and the grass is in excellent condition now that Mr Welch has commenced
cutting for the season.
The goal posts were discussed, they will need to come down for the fete, and it
is to be an Agenda item
next time as to whether they stay down for the summer.
The Track
The specification was discussed in principal with Ray
Alborough from TVBC who felt that the current proposal would not produce a
surface that would last very long. Edging to the track and a tar macadam surface
would extend the life of the repair but would cost considerably more. Mr
Alborough is aware that it is a sensitive site within the village and a site
meeting will be sought with him to discuss further options Agenda
item at next meeting
Footpaths and Highways
Bill Gore said the first cut of the footpaths would go ahead when required.
The map showing the extra salt bins and gritting routes will be sent to HCC.
5. Planning Applications
 | 10/00563/LBWN Erection of porch utility area to rear April Cottage Monxton Rd Amport. No Objection PSC |
| 10/00400/FULLN Retrospective application for the retention of 4 flood lights to east elevation of unit 3 Lenham Storage Southern Ltd Fyfield Rd Weyhill. No Objection PSC |
| 10/006644/TPON Fell 1 Yew tree Upper Haydown Cottage East Cholderton No Objection subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 10/00594/TREEN Fell 2 Ash trees Upper Haydown Cottages East Cholderton No Objection subject to the aboriculturist PSC |
| 10/00699/FULLN Provision of canopy over entrance at Nos 1-6 and building of retaining walls at Sheppard Almshouses The Green No Objection |
| 10/00557/TREEN Tree works at Spinney Hill Wiremead lane East Cholderton No Comment |
6. Planning Results
| 10/00201/FULLN Erection of a conservatory to side and provision of window to replace door in north elevation - 1 New Cottages, Furzedown Lane, Amport Permission |
| Consideration by committee – 09/01357/FULLN Erection of dwelling at Land Adjacent Westmead Amesbury Rd Weyhill. 1 April 2010 |
7. Finance
| The following cheques were presented at tonight’s meeting : | ||
| S A Hoare | April salary | £243.55 |
| Site Equip | deposit for Porta loos | £24.91 |
| The cheques were signed by Ian Morrison and Charles Stephens | ||
Bill Gore was put forward as the replacement signature for Diana Preston on the Parish Council bank account and the relevant paperwork will be organised clerk
| 6 cheques were signed before the meeting by Ian Morrison and Charles Stephens and were approved by councillors present tonight | ||
| Southern Water | £15-45 | |
| Southern Electricity | £ 22-22 | |
| Andover Pest Control | £50-00 | |
| Knighton Tools | litter pickers | £97-47 |
| Amport PCC | graveyard maintenance | £250-00 |
| Sawpod | work on trees | £329-00 |
| The cheque for the subscription to HALC was unsigned as councillors felt more time was needed to decide whether to be a member or not. Agenda item next time | ||
The Final accounts for the year ended 31st March 2010 were approved by all councillors present and signed by Ian Morrison and Jean Arnell.
8. AOB and Correspondence
The
Section 106 update from TVBC was discussed, Sarah Hammer asked the council to
consider spending the money in the part of the Parish where it had been
generated. This was agreed by all councillors present. TVBC will be asked what
happens to funds if no local application for them is received.
Consult Tim Southern
Ian Long undertook to
complete the TVBC survey on the need for sports facilities within the Parish,
any other Parish Council member who wished to do so was urged to complete the
questionnaire.
Neil Warren’s application for financial support for the Porta loos needed at
the Fete was discussed; the company providing them had suggested that 3 plus a
disabled Loo were needed. After
discussion it was proposed by Ashley Smith that 2 ordinary + 1 disabled portaloo
might be sufficient, this found favour with all members of the council and
expenditure up to £212 was approved.
Ian Morrison suggested to the Council that an effort should be made to improve
the mobile phone signal within the parish; he proposed that he should speak to
TVBC about the planning position on the erection of a new phone mast. IM
Jean Arnell again asked if anything could be done about speeding
motorists through East Cholderton, it will be included in the Parish Magazine to
raise the awareness of villagers and Jean Arnell will contact Pc Williams so see
if the Police will come and set up a speed trap through East Cholderton Jean
Arnell
Ashley Smith informed the council that he had spoken to Harold about
the proposed bench on the footpath between Sarson close and Waterloo Bridge, in
principal the bench could go ahead and Ashley Smith
will determine the cost and style for the next meeting, it was proposed that the
bench could be dedicated to the memory of Bob Horne.
A working party is to meet at 5pm on April 27th to help clear the Fen
– please come along and help, waders would be an advantage.
Bill Gore expressed concern that the picnic bench was not bolted down.
The Meeting closed at 8.55 pm.
The Annual General Meeting be held at Amport School 7.45pm on Monday 17th May