Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday, 14th February 2007
at Kings Worthy Community Centre, Fraser Road, Kings Worthy
Present:
Councillors: Rosemary Sign [Chairman]
Peter Warrener [Vice-Chairman]
Derek Brockway
Stan Howell
Liz James
Clerk: Colin Arnett
Public: None
RA/07/12 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Marshall.
RA/07/13 Minutes of the Meeting held on 10 January 2007.
The Minutes were agreed as a true record of the meeting with one amendment – RA/07/04 Pavilion – delete “ring fenced” add “intended” - and were signed by Cllr Sign.
RA/07/14 Public Question Time
None
RA/07/15 Matters Arising from the Meeting of the 10 January 2007
RA/07/04 Village Design Statement – Cllr Brockway was delighted to report that the document had now been published and that WCC had refunded the design and printing costs.
Cllr Sign thanked Cllr Brockway for his considerable efforts in bringing the project to a successful conclusion.
The clerk was asked to distribute the document to all parish councillors, those originally involved with the project and to other interested parties.
Action – the clerk
RA/07/10 Village Correspondent – a meeting had been arranged on the 22 February 2007 with the Hampshire Chronicle and those parishioners who had expressed an interest in assisting with contributions to the local press.
RA/07/16 Appointment of Grounds Supervisor and Tree Warden
Cllr Sign outlined the meeting with Kelvin Mason who was willing to undertake the role. Members agreed to recommend to PC that Mr Mason be appointed.
The clerk was asked to contact Mr Mason regarding a colleague who could undertake the role of tree warden.
Action – the clerk
RA/07/17 Project Updates
- Broadview – a meeting has been arranged with the landscape architect involved with the development on Lovedon Lane to consider the options of opening the top of Upper Broadview. Cllr Brockway indicated that it would be another link in the village footpath network. The Worthies Conservation Volunteers should be consulted on any proposals.
- Burial Ground – Scandor had started work on the refurbishment of the crematoria area. The option of pebbles between each tablet was being considered.
- Eversley Park – proposals for replacing the play equipment are to be considered at the strategic review meeting next week. Cllr Sign indicated that the entrance to the bottom football pitch should also be reviewed.
- Firs Crescent/Fryers Close – these schemes will be discussed with the landscape architect next week.
- Hinton Fields – proposals to bring the land adjacent to Hinton Drive into public ownership have been included in the submission on the Open Space Provision within the parish. Quotations are being sought for work on the trees adjoining the houses bordering on Church Lane.
- Church Green – Members highlighted the need to consult the residents of the new development on the proposals for the area. The clerk was asked to contact Shentons to establish whether this process could begin prior to the land being transferred to the PC.
Action – the clerk
- Village Green – the improvement work had now been signed off with the contractor. Proposals to extend the play area are to be discussed.
- Bus Shelters/Notice Boards – preliminary work is to start on the project to replace the shelter at Abbots Worthy and the notice boards within the parish.
- Football –The clerk was asked to investigate funding from the Football Association to improve the bottom pitch at Eversley Park.
Action – the clerk
RA/07/18 Clerks Notices
- Junior Football – a request had been received to extend the playing season into May. Members agreed not to extend the season to allow the maintenance contractor to restore the pitches. The managers are welcome to attend the next R&A Committee meeting.
- Sporting BTC FC – Members agreed that they be allowed to use the bottom pitch for next season.
- Willis Way Seats – a request had been received from a resident of the area for additional seats on the green. Members agreed to survey the neighbourhood.
- Lower Broadview – concern had been raised by a resident backing onto the area that the trees in the hedgerow were in need of attention. It was agreed to defer this matter until a tree warden had been appointed.
The Finance Committee had expressed concerns over the funding of the vandalised Pink Chestnut tree which was to be replaced and relocated in the Burial Ground. Cllr Sign considered that a replacement was the responsibility of the PC. The analogy with the memorials at the Burial Ground was not appropriate as these should be insured by the relatives against damage.
- Kim Bishop Walk – an order had been placed for the crown lifting of an Ash tree which was causing concern to residents of adjoining properties.
The clerk was asked to establish the ownership of the bank area.
Action – the clerk
RA/07/19 Chairman’s Notices
- Project Programme – Cllr Sign hoped that the major projects would be completed during 2007.
- Dog Bins – Cllr Warrener highlighted recent complaints regarding dog faeces being deposited in litter bins. WCC are considering the use of litter bins for this purpose in the future, however at present only dedicated dog bins should be used. The clerk was asked to establish the cost of moving a dog bin to the outside of the KWC.
Action – the clerk
RA/07/20 Date of next meeting
The next meeting was scheduled at 7.30 pm on the 14 March 2007.
The meeting closed at 9.20 pm. |
