MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LADOCK PARISH COUNCIL – 10 JULY 2017
Following the notice the Meeting of Ladock Parish Council was held on Monday 10 July 2017 at Grampound Road School commencing at 7.30pm.
PRESENT
Cllrs Hartley (Chairman), Barker, Butler, Dodwell, Hoskin, Howes, Jones, Robinson, Taylor and Thomas. Also present were CCllr Eathorne-Gibbons, the Clerk and 6 members of the public.
MEMBERS DECLARATIONS
Disclosable pecuniary interestNone declared
Non registerable interestsNone declared
Declarations of giftsNone declared
Applications for dispensationsNone received
ADJOURNMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK
None wished to speak.
REPORTS
1 CORNWALL COUNCILLOR. Gave updates on activities within Cornwall Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 FULL COUNCIL MEETING, 12 JUNE 2017. Following a minor amendment, proposed by Cllr Dodwell, seconded by Cllr Hoskin that the Minutes be signed as a true copy. Approved and signed by the Chairman.
PLANNING
3 PLANNING APPLICATION PA17/05725. THE OLD CHAPEL, LADOCK. Applicants: Mr & Mrs Fincher. Proposal: extension to provide larger kitchen and utility.
Meeting adjourned for applicants to comment. Meeting resumed.
Proposed by Cllr Barker, seconded by Cllr Howes, to support the application. Approved.APPROVED
4 NO FURTHER PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
5 VILLAGE ENTRY SIGNS – LOCATIONS FOR LADOCK, MENNA AND NEW MILLS.
Meeting adjourned for member of public to speak. Meeting resumed.
All in favour of the locations of Ladock, Menna and New Mills entry signs.RESOLVED
6 COMMUNITY BENEFIT. PROCEED WITH LADOCK ROAD SAFETY WORKS. Proposed by Cllr Hartley, seconded by Cllr Barker, to have meeting with Cormac officer to discuss costs before proceeding with scheme. Agreed. Cornwall Councillor to advise suitable officer. ONGOING
7 CONSIDER GRAMPOUND ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING FEASIBILITY STUDY. Feasibility study received with increased works and cost. Proposed by Cllr Hartley, seconded by Cllr Howes, that Highways sub- committee meet to review scheme. Approved. ONGOING
8 CHURCH HILL TIDYING/IMPROVEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST LADOCA CLASS, LADOCK SCHOOL. Clerk to ascertain whether dog waste can go in ordinary waste bins and cost of emptying. Clerk to advise Councillors when Ladock School working party taking place. Cllr Hartley offered use of trailer to remove vegetation and rubbish. ONGOING
9 UPDATE ON SPEEDWATCH. Training progressing, but several of the volunteers not attending sessions. Clerk to forward list of volunteers to Cllr Dodwell. ONGOING
10 UPDATE ON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
Neighbourhood Plan not progressing, but Community Action Group in process of being formed.
Meeting adjourned for member of public to speak. Meeting resumed.NOTED
11 APPROVAL OF REVISED STANDING ORDERS, FINANCIAL REGULATIONS, RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY AND INTERNAL CONTROLS. Carried forward to September Meeting. ONGOING
12 UPDATE ON WEED SPRAYING. Cllr Robinson to prepare and distribute tender documents to clear weeds on the main roads. Tenders to be sent to Clerk. ONGOING
13 LADOCK PARISH BOUNDARY REVIEW. Cllr Hartley to continue to investigate.ONGOING
14 UPDATE ON CESSPIT AT TRETHURFFE.
Meeting adjourned for public to speak and resumed 3 times.
Cllr Taylor had attended site visit and had contacted landowner, Mr Denning, who has offered to fill in area when development takes place. Residents encouraged to write to SWW. Proposed by Cllr Jones, seconded by Cllr Howes, to write to SWW and copy CC Planning and Mr Denning. APPROVED
15 UPDATE ON LAND NEAR LADOCK CHAPEL AND BISSICK BRIDGE.
Meeting adjourned for member of public to speak. Meeting resumed.
Chairman and Clerk attended site with resident of Ladock Chapel. Parish Council to arrange strimming of area later in year. Resident wishes to construct fence. PC has no objection as long as on their own property. RESSOLVED
16 CONSIDER PENSION PROVISION FOR CLERK. Clerk to investigate.ONGOING
17 COMMUNITY BENEFITS – NEW GUIDELINES, PUBLISHING DETAILS AND REVISED APPLICATION FORM. Cllr Thomas to revise and circulate draft before September meeting. ONGOING
18 VOLUNTEER TO OVERSEE REPRODUCING PARISH MAPS. Cllr Taylor volunteered.RESOLVED
19 CONSULTATION ON BOUNDARY COMMISSION’S ELECORAL REVIEW OF CORNWALL. Councillors encouraged to send their comments to by 7 August 2017. RESOLVED
20 CONSIDER CORNWALL COMMUNITY FLOD FORUM’S MEMBERSHIP. Proposed by Cllr Dodwell, seconded by Cllr Howes, to join as associate member. APPROVED
FINANCE
21 The following cheques, totalling £1149.26, were approved and signed by Cllrs Hartley and Jones:-
000845CALCPublications
000846A LuteyClerk’s salary and overtime
000847A LuteyClerk’s expenses and mileage
000848ICT ConnectWebsite hosting
000849Zurich MunicipalInsurance
As there is no meeting in August it was approved to sign cheques for Clerk’s salary and land purchase.
22 REVIEW OF INSURANCE COVER. Insurance cover from Zurich reviewed and found adequate.
23 AGREE CLERK’S HOLIDA COVER PAY. Proposed by Cllr Hartley, seconded by Cllr Robinson, to agree remainder of Clerk’s holiday cover payment. APPROVED
CORRESPONDENCE
24 ROGER MINERS. Thank you received.NOTED
25 DAVID JAMES – TRETHURFFE DEVELOPMENT.
Meeting adjourned for members of the public to speak and resumed 6 times.NOTED
26 CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE CORNWALL. AGM invite.NOTED
27 CHRIS BARENDT – SUGGESTED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT LADOCK.
Meeting adjourned for member of public to speak. Meeting resumed.NOTED
28 ANDREA GILBERT, CORNWALL INCLUSION – CORNWALL TAKES TEA WITH WORLD.NOTED
29 CORNWALL COUNCIL – OFF-STREET CONSULTATION. NOTED
30 THURSTAN HOSKIN SOLICITORS –TRANSFER DEED. Proposed by Cllr Hartley, seconded by Cllr Howes, that Clerk should sign document. AGREED
31 GAIL JAMES – TRETHURFFE. Chairman advised Mrs James to write to CC Planning.
Meeting adjourned for public to speak. Meeting resumed.NOTED
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 10.30 pm.