GODSHILL PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk Gareth Hughes

Westfield House, Shore Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1RF Tel 01983 853232

A MEETING OF GODSHILL PARISH COUNCIL WAS HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL, GODSHILL AT 7.30 PM ON MONDAY6TH JULY 2015.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Councillors Banks,Button, Child (Chairman) and Thrower..

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: G Hughes (Clerk), IW Councillor Downerand seven members of the

public.

Mr Diment advised on the posts at Church Hill following the e mail from County Hall advising that they did not own the land. He offered to examine Parish Council minutes to provide more information.

Yasmin Nigh reported on her forthcoming event at Central Mead.

7.30pm to 8.00pm time allocated for residents of Godshill Parish to speak to the Council on

Parish matters

. MINUTES

89/15APOLOGIES.

Councillor Dyer

90/15DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.

None

91/15 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON1ST JUNE 2015.

On the proposition of Mrs Banks, seconded by Mrs Button it was –

RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved.

92/15 RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR

The Chairman reported that she had received a written resignation from Councillor

Dinsdale.

RESOLVED: The Clerk proceed with the advertisement of the vacancy and placement

of the associated notice.

93/15 MATTERS ARISING

1 An e mail had been received from the IWC regarding the posts at Church Hill. The

IWC were stating as they did not own the land then they would no longer maintain the

posts. Mr Diment had offered to research past minutes to obtain more information

regarding the responsibility for maintenance.

2.The steps at the Church had been cleared and a photograph of circulated to

Councillors.

3. The relocation of the noticeboard at the Village Hall to the School was agreed to

proceed.

4. The placement of the Himalayan Balsam poster on the noticeboard to take place and

an additional key be cut for the noticeboard. All keyholdings to be listed and

movement of keys recorded.

94/15FINANCE- ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

On the proposition of Mr Buttonseconded by Mrs Banks it was –

RESOLVED: To approve the following payments:

CHEQUE NO. / PAYEE / SERVICE / AMOUNT
001093
001094
001095
001096
001097 / Post Office Ltd
Southern Electric
E Read
G Hughes
Brighstone Lands. / Tax
Supply
Wages
Expenses
Grasscutting / £103.17
£19.30
£236.00
£39.98
£662.29

95/15PLANNING APPLICATION

The following application was considered –

TCP/16149/F: Roud Cottage, Roud. Installation of door to detached garage.

RESOLVED: That no objection be made to the application.

96/15 PLANNING DECISIONS

The following planning decision was reported –

TCP/32258: Plum Tree Cottage, Sheepwash Lane, Godshill.Single storey extension to

form porch. Outbuilding to form garage and car port.Approved

97/15 CENTRAL MEAD

The School Fair would be held on the 11th July, although no formal communication had been

received by the Clerk. It was agreed that a formal process must be put in place regarding the

usage of Central Mead for events.

98/15 BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION

Certificates had been produced by Mr Dinsdale. Councillors Button and Thrower

would organise the judging and seek the assistance of Mrs Baudrey and Mr Curwood.

99/15 MEMORIAL GARDEN PLANTING

It was reported that certain plants needed replacing and it was agreed that Mrs Button and Mrs

Child would arrange for this using funds from last years prize money.

100/15 FREEMANTLE GATE

Mrs Chld had met with Adrian Gallop (Chairman of Wroxall Parish Council), IW Councillors

Roger Whitby- Smith and Rodney Downer. Maintenance was the responsibility of English

Heritage but no action appeared to be being taken.

RESOLVED: That Councillor Downer again speak with Roger Whitby Smith and that the

Clerk write to Mr G Domaille at Godshill Park Farm to seek assistance in

maintaining clearance of the Godshill side of the gate.

101/15 MEETING WITH IW COUNCIL & ISLAND ROADS

IW Councillor Downer reported on meetingsthat he had facilitated with Bill Murphy of the

IWC and Kevin Burton of Island Roads to discuss future traffic management in the

village.The meetings had involved Mrs Child and representatives from the school and from

local businesses.The following potential improvements were discussed –

1. A school crossing patrol and pavement improvement.

2. A 20mph speed limit from The Griffin to Central Mead.

3. A pedestrian crossing and pavement improvement in the High Street.

4. Traffic Islands in Newport Road and safety works at the junction with West Street.

Bids could be made to the Community Highway Fund but it was likely that matched funding

would be required to meet the cost of any scheme.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted and that Councillor Downer be thanked for his

assistance in progress made.

102/15 WIGHT IN BLOOM PROJECT

The Clerk had completed and delivered an entry form for the competition. It was recognised

that the proposed project was late in starting for the current years competition but it was

important to make a start. Mr Thrower had made a draft plan and the £200 from Wight in

Bloom was available for plant purchase. The Clerk would discuss with Councillor Dyer the

means of relocating the bench at the Dubbers to Central Mead.

103/15 MLAFL SOUTH LOCALITY MEETING

Mrs Child agreed to attend if other commitments allowed.

104/15CORRESPONDENCE

There were no items of correspondence other than those contained elsewhere on the Agenda.

105/15 REPORT FROM IW COUNCILLOR

Councillor Downer had reported under Minute 101/15 above.

106/15 QUESTIONS FROM CURRENT MEETING

Mrs Button and Mrs Child raised the need for the purchase of cleaning materials, toilet

accessories etc at Central Mead. Mrs Button also raised the need for smoke alarms and fire

extinguishers at the pavilion. A lighting strip in the Pavilion needed replacement, the Clerk

would organise the replacement..

Mrs Child had received a telephone call regarding dog fouling at May Close playground, this

was a matter of concern with the summer holidays approaching. The Clerk would ensure that

appropriate signage be in place.

107/15 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting would take place at 7.30pm on Monday7th September 2015.

The meeting concluded at 8.52pm

CHAIRMAN

7th September2015