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Gerrans Parish Council

MINUTES of the Meeting of Gerrans Parish Council
held on Tuesday 5^th February 2019 at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe

NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 5^th March 2019 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe

Present:

Cllrs Charlotte Taffinder (CT- Chairman), Richard Cochrane (RC), Ralph German (RG), Will Gill (WG), Helen Hastings (HH), James Hetherington (JH), Rick Iddison (RI), Nev Meek (NM), Val Neal (VN);

Steve Skull (Clerk), CC Julian German (JG).

10 members of the public attended.

 

021901

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllr Mary Watson

021902

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

– RG declared a non registerable interest in PA18/10650, to be discussed in item 7 on the agenda.

021903

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr Richard Holbrook said he was in objection PA18/10650 as the proposed helicopter landing site was close to his property.

Mr Steve Hooper expressed his frustration that, in his opinion, the PC was not properly considering all views on planning applications and questioned its interpretation of the Roseland Neighbourhood Development Plan as applied to planning applications, which appeared to be at variance with the approach of Cornwall Council Planning Department.

021904

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The Council unanimously accepted the draft minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 8th January 2019 as being a true record. CT signed the minutes.

021905

REVIEW OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – MATTERS ARISING

The clerk reported that the two additional road salt bins had now been delivered, and Mr Simon Taffinder had installed them in position. RG proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Taffinder. Seconded JH and unanimously agreed.

6. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
7. Cornwall Zero

Invitation to a conference “Climate Change and Neighbourhood Planning” on Saturday March 9^th. NM and HH said they had already booked to attend. RG also volunteered and the clerk was asked to make the necessary arrangements. Action clerk.

There was no other correspondence which would not be addressed in other items on the agenda.

021907

PLANNING MATTERS

(a) APPLICATIONS

The PC considered 3 new applications. These are outlined below and detailed comments are noted on the Cornwall Council planning website.

Application	Description	PC decision
PA18/11808	Bohortha Boathouse, St Anthony. Single storey rear extension and raised decking.	Majority support: 6 support, 1 against, 3 abstain.
PA18/11591	Merrose Farm, Portscatho. Conversion of store building to two residential buildings.	Unanimous support.
PA18/10650	Land SW of Trewollack Vean, St Mawes. Change of use from part agricultural land/domestic garden to helicopter landing and parking area.	Unanimous object: Contrary to RNDP policies LA 1 and GP1

 

RG left the room during the discussion of PA18/10650

 

(b) DECISIONS

Application	GPC comment	CC Decision
PA18/11214 – 2, Treluggan Cottages	Object	Approved
PA18/11787 – Higher Tregassa	Support	Approved

(c) ENFORCEMENT MATTERS

– Nothing to report

021908

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

NM had attended the latest Memorial Hall Committee meeting, where interest was expressed in the potential installation of electric car charging points. Concern was also raised at the dilapidated state of the bench in the car park. The clerk said this matter would be addressed in item 13 on the agenda.

021909

LOCALISM

The potential provision of seating on Gerrans Green was again discussed. RG showed photographs of examples of solid granite seats he could source. The style was agreed in principle and RG said he would provide prices at the March meeting. The clerk was asked to put the matter on the March agenda. Action clerk.

021910

ST ANTHONY FOOTPATHS AND PUBLIC ACCESS LAND

JG reported that the scheduled a site meeting with Penny Hodgson, a footpaths officer at Cornwall Council, to discuss the matter of maintenance in this area had been cancelled but Mrs Hodson had said she would write to the National trust on the matter. The clerk was asked to put the matter on the March agenda. Action clerk.

021911

COMMUNICATIONS

The clerk said that, as agreed in principle last month, he would add the Cornish translation of “Gerrans Parish Council” to future minutes and agendas. Members then discussed the idea of a new logo for the Parish. It was agreed to seek design ideas from parishioners as well as Councillors via Roseland Magazine and Roseland Online. The clerk was asked to arrange this and to add the matter to the March agenda. Action clerk.

021912

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP

RC spoke on behalf of a newly formed group, the Roseland Environment Community Action Group (REACT) and proposed that the PC follow the example of Cornwall Council and declare a climate emergency, recognising that action was needed. He listed a number of REACT’s proposed initiatives. Members discussed what the relationship between REACT and the PC might be, and the legal and financial issues involved. The possibility of having a representative of each of the Roseland Parish Councils attending meetings of REACT as delegates was raised.

RC said he would take the PC’s feedback to REACT and report back at the March meeting. The clerk was asked to put the matter on the March agenda. Action clerk.

021913

EXPENDITURE APPROVALS

The clerk raised 3 projects for which expenditure needed approval:

1. New litter/dog waste bin at the cricket field, to be managed by the PC’s own Environment Management contractor. Approximately £400. WG proposed approval. Seconded by RC and agreed by 8 votes to 1.
2. Pot holes in car parks. WG proposed maximum £500 to be allocated for dumpy bags of 803 aggregate and labour. Clerk to use own initiative to seek best value. Seconded by RI and unanimously agreed.
3. Dilapidated benches at Memorial Hall car park and Trewithian Green. Approximate cost of replacement benches £1,000 which might be required as contractor has advised repair might be impractical or more expensive. Proposed by JH, seconded by CT. Voting was 7 in favour, 1 against and 1 abstain. Action clerk to proceed with all 3 initiatives.
4. FINANCIAL MATTERS

The clerk read out the minutes of the meeting of the Finance Committee held immediately prior to the main meeting. At that meeting the Committee resolved to recommend to Council that the draft budget for 2019-2020, as prepared by the clerk and previously circulated amongst members, be approved. WG proposed (seconded RC) the approval of the budget as drafted. This was agreed by a majority of 8 to 1, with RG voting against.

 

 

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

The clerk reported that all payments submitted for approval were materially within budget, or within forecast and agreed contingency levels where actual figures were unknown at the time of setting the budget.

It was resolved that the outstanding invoices totalling £19,165.43 (including VAT of £2,755.21) be paid. A schedule of all the payments is available from the clerk.

BANK RECONCILIATION

The reconciled bank balance as at 25^th January was £54,832.96.

021915

OTHER PARISH MATTERS

1. Any urgent business

– None

2. Matters to be included on the next agenda (not heretofore minuted)

– None

3. Minor items for report

– VN asked if an old disused concrete waste bin support on the Lugger could be removed as it was unsightly. The clerk said he would investigate. Action clerk.

– RI stated his appreciation of the swift response of Cornwall Council to reported pot holes in the Parish.

– RG reported a van in Treloan Lane car park which appeared to be abandoned, and a partial collapse of the perimeter wall at Gerrans Green. RI said he believed he could help to resolve both issues.

021916

CO-OPTION OF NEW MEMBER

Three applications for the vacant position had been received and all three applicants, Mrs Joanna Holah, Mrs Kate Greet and Mr Paddy Case were present and each gave a brief presentation. Voting was by secret ballot, and after two rounds of voting Kate Greet was elected to the post, and signed a Declaration of Acceptance of Office form. CT offered the congratulations of the Council to Kate, and there was unanimous appreciation for the interest and enthusiasm of the other two candidates.

 

The meeting closed at 9.25 pm