CARN BREA PARISH COUNCIL Page
Minutes of the meeting held at Treloweth Community Hall, on Thursday,
21st March 2013, at 7.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillors M. Moyle, C.E.N. Bickford, Mrs. D. Cousins, Mrs. B. Fielder, Ms. A. Fuller (from point mentioned), C. Jordan, R. Hancock, D. Tellam
ALSO PRESENT: Cllrs. P. Sheppard (C.C),
13/03/01 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P. Holmes (personal), Mrs. J. Dunstan (ill health), C. Lawrence (another meeting), P. Cousins (personal), M. Mullard (personal), Ms. K. Willoughby (CC) (childcare constraints)
Cllr. Ms. Fuller arrived at this point.
13/03/02 MEMBERS TO DECLARE PECUNIARY AND NON PECUNIARY
INTERESTS (INCLUDING THE DETAILS THEREOF) IN RESPECT OF ANY ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
Cllr. Mrs. B. Fielder declared an interest (as local business in close proximity to proposed crossing) in agenda item 12.
To consider any written applications for dispensations on items on the
agenda.
There were no written applications for dispensations on items on the
agenda.
13/03/03 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public present.
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13/03/04 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Full Council meeting of the 21st February 2013 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman.
Proposed: Cllr. M. Moyle Seconded: Cllr. C.E.N. Bickford
13/03/05 CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE MINUTES
There were no matter raised.
13/03/06 ACCOUNTS
To receive financial statements for the month of March 2013 and to present the March accounts for payments.
The accounts and finance reports for the month of March 2013 were presented, as appendix A.
Resolved: That the March accounts are paid.
Proposed: Cllr. C. Jordan Seconded: Cllr. Ms. A. Fuller
To nominate a Councillor to check the invoices, cheques and Sage for the month of April 2013
Cllr. Ms. A. Fuller was nominated to check the invoices, cheques and Sage for the month of April 2013.
13/03/07 CORRESPONDENCE
The correspondence received by the 14th March 2013.
13/010 – Town & Parish Newsletter (copied to all Councillors) - noted
13/011 – Big Lottery Fund-application refusal for St. Euny Well (copied to all Councillors) – noted
13/012–- Heartlands – introduction of new Learning & Community Engagement Officer (copied to all Councillors) – noted
13/013 – Cornwall Council – response re Carn Brea Leisure Centre (copied to all Councillors) – noted
13/014 – CRCC – Local Landscape Character Assessment Workshop for Community Planning in Cornwall (copied to all Councillors) – Members were informed that the workshop had been postponed due to elections. - (noted)
13/015 – Town & Parish Council Newsletter – (copied to all Councillors) - noted
13/016 – Cornwall Council – Cornwall Countryside Access Forum – Annual Recruitment 2013 (copied to all Councillors) - noted
13/03/08 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES’ WORKING PARTIES
The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of the 28th February 2013 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman.
Proposed: Cllr. C.E.N. Bickford Seconded: Cllr. R. Hancock
The minutes of the Regeneration Committee meeting of the 7th March 2013 were confirmed and duly signed by the Chairman.
Proposed: Cllr. Mrs. D. Cousins Seconded: Cllr. Mrs. B. Fielder
To accept the reports of committees and matters referred
Planning Committee
There were no reports.
Regeneration Committee
Resolved: that the Council has no objection to the Four Lanes
Regeneration Group re siting the shelter at their own cost but
considered that the Council should not pay for the re siting as the
shelter had originally been paid for by funding raised by the
Regeneration Group and placed at Victoria Inn location at the
request of the local residents and Regeneration Group.
Resolved: that the cost of sponsoring a basket is set at £50.
Resolved: that quote A is accepted for the plant up of the hanging
baskets and that quote 1 is accepted for watering. That 10 sets of
brackets and clips are ordered.
Resolved: that the beds adjacent and opposite the Railway Inn are
planted up with perennial plants.
Resolved: that delegated powers are given to the Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Committee and Chairman and Vice Chairman of
the Council to deal with any items that should arise regarding the
Regeneration Committee until the formation of the new council.
Proposed: Cllr. Mrs. D Cousins Seconded: Cllr. Mrs. B. Fielder
13/03/09 REPORTS
(i) Chairman’s Report – The Chairman reported that the new Handyperson had started work and that he had attended the ‘action group’ in support of Carn Brea Leisure Centre.
(ii) Police Report – PCSO Jenny Adams read the police report. There were 45 crimes committed in the last month (60 last year) and129 calls for assistance were made (161 last year). A member raised concerns regarding cars at Barncoose Roundabout racing late at night. PCSO Adams informed the meeting of a recent traffic operation targeting persons not wearing seatbelts and/or using mobile phones whilst driving. The meeting was informed that a second operation would take place on 22nd March.
(iii) Finance Member’s Report – The Chairman informed the Council that the wages, invoices and cheques for the month of March had been checked and that monies had been transferred from the business account to the current account to cover the invoices.
(iv) Clerk to the Council – report circulated to all Councillors (appendix
B). Members were reminded that election packs were available from the office.
(v) Written reports – The minutes of the Mineral Tramways Steering
Group were circulated with the Full Council pack.
(vi) Verbal reports – Cllr. C.E.N. Bickford reported that he had attended
a SITA meeting with Cllr. P. Sheppard.
13/03/10 CORNWALL COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cllr. P. Sheppard reported on proposed new cycle routes in the Parish.
13/03/11 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON AGAR ROAD PLAYING FIELD
The Chairman informed the meeting that he would be discussing the
Parish Councils ‘right to bid’ letter with Mr. M. James in the near future.
13/03/12 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
AT FORE STREET POOL
The Chairman informed the meeting that he and Cllr. Mrs. Fielder had
delivered the consultation documents to Cornwall Council.
13/03/13 TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO STANDING ORDERS (2012 CORNWALL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LOCALCOUNCILS)
Resolved: that the changes are noted.
Proposed: Cllr. Mrs. D. Cousins Seconded: Cllr. Ms. A. Fuller
13/03/14 CORNWALL LOCAL PLAN 2010-2030 – PP4 CAMBORNE, POOL AND REDRUTH COMMUNITY NETWORK AREA – CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
It was agreed that the consultation document would be discussed by the Planning Committee.
13/03/15 TO EXCLUDE MEMBERS OF THEPRESS AND PUBLIC UNDER
STANDING ORDER 1c
The Chairman informed the meeting ‘that in view of the confidential
nature of the business about to be transacted, it is advisable in the public
interest that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are
instructed to withdraw’.
Proposed: Cllr. M Moyle Seconded: Cllr. C .E. N. Bickford
13/03/16 TO DISCUSS TENDERS FOR THE STRIMMING OF THE DESIGNATED RIGHTS OF WAY
Resolved: that quote B is accepted for the strimming of the Rights of Way for 2013/2014.
Proposed: Cllr. Ms. A. Fuller Seconded: Cllr. Mrs. D. Cousins
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The meeting closed at 7.46 p.m.