MINUTES of MEETING OF THE COUNCIL on MONDAY 3^rd MARCH 2008 at 7.0pm at the COMMUNITY CENTRE in TOWCESTER ROAD

Present: P Collett (Chairman), P Beaurain, C Harrington, I Lefever, K Nicoll, D Powell, P Salmons, C Wells.

In attendance: D Dallyn (Clerk), Dist Cllr Tony Wilkinson, 5 Local government electors

1.1 P Collett was confirmed as chairman.

1.2 The Chairman informed the council that M Williams had tendered his resignation as a Cllr for personal reasons. Clerk to write letter of thanks to Mr Williams for his work on the Parish Council.

Proposed by P Collett and unanimously agreed that P Salmons take M Williams place as responsible for the Playing Field.

1.3 Proposed by I Lefever, seconded by K Nicoll and unanimously agreed that the procedure for co-opting a new member be written into Standing Orders.

1.4 The Chairman informed the council that the Clerk had tendered her resignation for personal reasons. Her month’s notice would finish on 31^st March 2008. She would prepare the agenda for the April meeting and conclude the end of year accounts even if these were undertaken after 31^st March and would prepare the accounts for audit at a later date for a fee to be arranged.

2. APOLOGIES: J Brennan-McCord

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

Item 5.1b Community Centre application: C Harrington, I Lefever, K Nicoll, C Wells as trustees of the Community Centre:

Item 8.1 GNAGS donation: C Harrington member of GNAGS.

4.1 MINUTES of the Meetings held on 4^th February 2007: Proposed by P Collett and unanimously agreed to sign these as a correct record subject to 3 corrections: Min 553.9.2 should read Brackley Cottage Hospital instead of Banbury Cottage Hospital; Min 554.10g should read Butcher’s Arms and Medical Centre instead of Community Centre; Min 554.11b should read Proposed by M Williams, seconded by P Salmons and unanimously agreed that Alan Burgess be asked to clear the New Road bank at a cost of £110.

4.2 Matters arising from the minutes: None

5. To consider and take decisions plus receive any reports on PLANNING matters:

5.1 APPLICATIONS:

a) S/2008/0146/P, 40 Falcon View. Conservatory to rear. Proposed by C Wells, seconded by I Lefever and unanimously agreed that there are no objections.

b) S/2008/0169/P, Community Centre, Towcester Road Community Centre, Towcester Road Proposed by P Salmons, seconded by D Powell and unanimously agreed that the Parish Council supports the application since it is good for the village.

c) S/2008/0178/P, 33 Falcon View. Single storey side extension. Proposed by C Wells, seconded by P Beaurain and unanimously agreed that there are no objections.

d) S/2008/0182/P, Mill Farm Bungalow, Mill Lane. First floor extension. Proposed by I Lefever, seconded by K Nicoll and unanimously agreed that there are no objections.

e) S/2008/0223/P, 23 Bengal Lane Greens Norton. Garage to side & single storey rear extension. Proposed by D Powell, seconded by K Nicoll and unanimously agreed that there are no objections.

5.2 AMENDMENTS: None

5.3 FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

                 a) PERMISSIONS:

                  i) S/2007/1518/P, 26 Smithland Court, 12 conditions.

5.4 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS:

                a) Notice of appeal re S/2007/0704/P, 20 Mill Lane. Two storey extension to rear and 2no. dormer windows to front. New detached dwelling on land to side with carports for both properties.

               b) Reply re Towcesterians application.

               c) Reply from planning enforcement queries. Reply re building adjacent to Bradden Road have been circulated. Clerk to enquire current status of hedge matter on Towcester Road.

6. Report on actions taken since 4^th February COUNCIL MEETING: None other than on agenda.

7. REPORTS BY PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEES OR MEMBERS and consider any propositions placed before the meeting:

7.1 Playing Field:

a) Problems experienced with football teams:

The 2 lots of GN youngsters are now working together.

Since there are no longer any changing rooms provided by the Parish Council it was proposed by P Salmons, seconded by C Wells and unanimously agreed to make the new terms and conditions for the playing field as follows:

That the football club be charged £20 per game with them marking the pitch and the Parish Council providing the nets.

That the cricket club be charged £20 per game with them doing the square.

The clubs to pay by the 1^st of each month in advance, to P Salmons.

The clubs to provide proof of Public Liability insurance and a fixture list prior to the start of each season.

Unplayed games in any month to be credited to the following month.

The main football pitch to be used only once over any weekend.

Clerk to inform both clubs.

b) Possibility of providing 2^nd small pitch, goals & line marker. P Salmons to have quotes for line markers. Goal posts can be obtained from Osborne’s at Wood Burcote. The pitch to be prepared as soon as a line marker has been obtained.

It was suggested the Youth Forum could apply for funds. P Salmons to ask Towcestrians if they can help.

c) Update on other work relating to playing field: The changing rooms need demolishing.

7.2 Pocket Park: Attached. Clerk to have reports posted on the website.

7.3 Jubilee Garden:

Conifers to be cut down 12^th, 13^th 14^th March.

D Powell already been authorised to obtain rest of the plants for the garden.

Agreed to accept past documents regarding the garden from Jonathan Kingsley-Smith.

7.4 Youth Forum: cheque for £16,000 for the shelter has been received and is in the Parish Council account.

Clerk to check whether planning permission is required for the shelter.

7.5 Seat on the Green: The plaque has been attached with John Basford and his wife present.

7.6 Housing Needs Survey report: Proposed by P Collett and agreed by 3 votes in favour, 1 against and 4 abstentions that the draft Housing Needs report be approved. Clerk to inform SNC.

7.7 Co-option of new Cllr:

Letter of application received from Mrs S Shepherd-Cross.

Proposed by C Wells, seconded by I Lefever and unanimously agreed that Mrs Shepherd-Cross be coopted onto the Parish Council. Clerk to inform her.

8. To consider, and action where appropriate, the following FINANCIAL matters:

8.1 To consider/agree PAYMENT of the following accounts:

Chq No.	Amount	plus VAT	Total	Payee	Details	Power
For payment
1669	348.19		£348.19	Mrs D Dallyn	Feb salary + home - tax	LGA 1972 s 112.2
1669	9.10		£9.10	Mrs D Dallyn	Feb mileage + postage	LGA 1972 s 112.2
1670	99.57		£99.57	Inland Revenue	Tax & NI on Clerk's salary	LGA 1972 s 112.2
1671	18.00		£18.00	CCA	Room hire February	LGA1972
1672	75.00	13.13	£88.13	N J Blackwell	1 x Jubilee Gardens	Open Spaces Act 1906 s 9&10
1673	42.17	7.38	£49.55	Aylesbury Mains	Street light repairs	Parish Council Act 1957 s 3
1674	114.99	20.12	£135.11	Briar Hill Engineer.	Service of Mountfield Mower	Open Spaces Act 1906 s 9&10
1675	15.00		£15.00	Keith Bishop	Repair of notice board	Parish Councils Act 1957 s 1
1676	250.00	£43.75	£293.75	Northants Land Dr	Infall chamber	Open Spaces Act 1906 s 9&10
1677	500.00		£500.00	GNAGS	Donation for shed	Allotment Act 1908 s 23
			£1,556.40

8.2 To record any RECEIPTS: SNC - £16,000 for Youth Shelter.

8.3 To verify Accounts for January and February 2008. Verified by D Powell.

8.4 To consider/agree QUOTATIONS:

     a) Installation of play equipment from Martin Lovell. Not yet received.

     b) Gravel path on Blakesley Hill from Martin Lovell. Not yet received.

Clerk to contact Martin Lovell to request these again.

8.5 Youth Opportunities Fund: I Lefever and M Potter will be investigating this with the Youth Forum.

8.6 CRB check for Peter Warden. Proposed by P Salmon, seconded by D Powell and unanimously agreed that up to £76 be spent on obtaining the CRB check for Peter Warden for the Pocket Park.

9. To receive OTHER REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL:

9.1 County Cllr:

Letter from Ben Smith re 2008/09 contribution – he has spent all of his 2007/08 allocation, but applications can now be sent in for 2008/09. Suggested dealing with damage to village green. Costed plans for this would need to be sent with the application.

9.2 District Cllr:

Letter received objecting to licence extension at Butcher’s Arms. Disappointed at response to Housing Needs Survey, since Greens Norton is very short of social housing. Asked for Parish Council’s support. Council tax is increasing by 4.9%.

9.3 Community Centre:

Letters of support for the change in opening hours application are being sent to SNC.

The rear wall and guttering have been repaired.

A working party is being got together to demolish the hut, which first needs emptying.

9.4 Neighbourhood Watch: Report attached.

9.5 Website: Reports to be posted on website if possible.

9.6 Village Hall: Report attached. Clerk to resend to Parish Cllrs.

9.7 Thanks were expressed to those who delivered the Community Panel letters.

10. To consider and action listed CORRESPONDENCE:

     a) NALC information: None.

     b) Variation of licence at Butchers Arms: Proposed by I Lefever, seconded by K Nicoll and unanimously agreed to send the following reply to   the Licensing Committee –The Parish Council strongly objects on the grounds that playing of live music at the Butcher’s Arms on a Sunday   afternoon is inappropriate bearing in mind the proximity of residential properties and churches.

     c) Green Space Toolkit: Clerk to give to Mike Potter.

     d) Letter from great Houghton PC re Asda Wind Turbine. Noted.

11. To consider and action any HIGHWAYS matters:

     a) Speed of traffic coming out of Falcon Manor: Clerk to write to residents.

     b) Speedwatch. Scheduled for August with Pattishall. Presentation to be made at Annual Parish Meeting to help find a new Cordinator.

     c) Gravel path from Benham Road. Nothing to report.

     d) Mowing - Atkins letter. Noted

12. To consider and action any LIGHTING matters:

     a) Faulty street lights: Outside 9 School Close.

     b) Extra light by Community Centre: No more information.

     c) Any other lighting matters:

13. To consider and action any FOOTPATH issues:

13.1 Footpath issues Cllrs. wish to report: Stiles in Bengal have been mended. Peter Warden has been liaising with NCC re installation of a kissing gate at Bengal View.

13.2 Report from Footpath Warden. None

14. To receive any NOTICE OF MATTERS FOR NEXT MEETING AGENDA:

       Extension of noticeboard. Youth Shelter planning permission. Village Green parking damage. Housing Needs Survey .

15. To Confirm DATE for NEXT MEETING – MONDAY 7^th April 2008

Meeting closed 9.55pm.