Konsel Pluw Erens
Gerrans Parish Council

MINUTES of the Meeting of Gerrans Parish Council
held on Tuesday 2^nd April 2019 at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe

NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 7^th May 2019 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe

Present:

Ralph German (RG), Will Gill (WG), Kate Greet (KG), Helen Hastings (HH), James Hetherington (JH), Rick Iddison (RI), Nev Meek (NM), Val Neal (VN), Mary Watson (MW); Steve Skull (Clerk), CC Julian German (JG)

4 members of the public attended.

041901

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllrs Charlotte Taffinder, Richard Cochrane.

In the absence of Cllr Taffinder the deputy Chairman, JH, took the chair.

041902

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

– None

041903

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

JG reported that the dislodged ancient “White Stone” at the junction of New Road and Gerrans Hill was scheduled to be reinstated by the Highways Agency, and that concessionary bus fares would henceforth apply without the current 9.30 am threshold.

Mr Paddy Case complained that the Gerrans allotments were untidy and that Councillors were out of touch with events because they did not walk around the Parish enough. He also said it was not easy to find information as to who was actually on the Council. Members agreed to consider all Mr Case’s points.

041904

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The Council unanimously accepted the draft minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 5th March 2019 as being a true record except for 2 members who had been absent from the meeting. JH signed the minutes.

041905

REVIEW OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – MATTERS ARISING

– none

6. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
7. Councillor James Hetherington

Letter of resignation from the Council with effect from Wednesday 3^rd April 2019.

A unanimous vote of thanks to JH for his years of service and hard work on behalf of the Council was passed. (Proposed NM, seconded VN). Action clerk to inform Cornwall Council

2. St Gerrans PCC

Request for the PC’s annual contribution towards the upkeep of the churchyard to be increased from £1,500 to £1,800. After a discussion this was unanimously agreed. (Proposed RG, seconded RI).

3. Cornwall Council

Consultation re current review of polling districts and polling places. Response requested by 15^th April. The clerk was asked to respond that the PC was satisfied with the current arrangements. (Proposed RG, seconded WG). Unanimous. Action clerk

041907

PLANNING MATTERS

 

(a) APPLICATIONS

The PC considered 6 new applications. These are outlined below and detailed comments are noted on the Cornwall Council planning website.

Application	Description	PC decision
PA19/02168 PA19/02169	The Anchorage, 23 The Lugger, Portscatho. Partial demolition and rebuilding of a collapsed stone boundary wall within the curtilage of a listed building.	Unanimous support.
PA19/02176	The Crogan, 44 Churchtown Road, Gerrans. Two storey rear extension, dormer extension and balcony.	Unanimous support.
PA19/01880	I Wellington Terrace, Portscatho. Rear extension and alterations.	Majority object: Proposed gates not in keeping with the frontage of any neighbouring properties in The Square within the Conservation Area, contrary to RNDP policy CV3.
PA19/01856	41, Churchtown Road, Gerrans. Extension of rear roof dormer and general alterations to rear kitchen structure.	Unanimous support.
PA19/02128	Bohortha Boathouse, St Anthony, Certificate of lawful existing use of The Boathouse as a dwelling house and holiday let.	Majority object: The assertions made as to the history of the use and purpose of this structure are incorrect.

 

(b) DECISIONS

Application	GPC comment	CC Decision
PA19/00807 re Treneglos, Percuil	Support	Approved
PA18/11591 re Merrose Farm	Support	Approved

(c) ENFORCEMENT MATTERS

– Nothing to report

(d) GENERAL DISCUSSION of the PC’s approach to assessment of planning applications.

Members exchanged views on the role of the PC in assessing applications, the status of the Neighbourhood Plan, communications with the planners and its own procedures. It was agreed to formally review the assessment policy at the May meeting with a view to redrafting it, to explore the opportunities for more dialogue with the planners and to consult with the other parishes on the Roseland as to their position.

(e) PLANNING COMMITTEE

– KG volunteered to join the committee for the last month of the Council year as a replacement for JH. Unanimously agreed (Proposed HH, seconded WG).

041908

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

WG had attended the recent AGM of Percuil River Moorings Ltd and NM the most recent meeting of the Memorial Hall Committee. Nothing significant to report.

JH had attended the latest meeting of the Truro and Roseland Network Community Panel where it was reported that the police presence at Tregony was to be maintained. Most other issues discussed had no specific relevance to the Roseland.

041909

LOCALISM

RG reported he could source some suitable Cornish granite seating for Gerrans Green. A budget of £600 for supply and installation was agreed unanimously (proposed NM, seconded HH).

041910

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP

Though absent from the meeting, Cllr Richard Cochrane had sent an update on the activities of the REACT group. Its first meeting had been held on 26^th March, at which a number of initiatives and possible activities and actions were explored. The feeling of the meeting was positive and the next meeting, proposed for 16^th April, would move on to clarifying and prioritising those activities.

HH said REACT would be interested in helping to tidy the allotments if required, and would publish an article in Roseland magazine encouraging people to take an active role in furthering environmental issues.

MN said he had attended the recent “Zero” conference, where many problems were highlighted but few solutions, apart from the objective of incorporating climate change considerations into Local Plans.

041911

FOOTPATHS

Members discussed the condition of the surfacing of the upper part of Well Lane and the issue of pot holes there. JG said Cornwall Council had inspected the area in the Autumn and he had had further correspondence in December and reported the issue once again that week. The clerk was asked to report it to Cornwall Council on behalf of the PC. Action clerk

041912

COMMUNICATIONS

The clerk reported no design ideas for a parish logo had yet been received, but the April Roseland Magazine had only just been published.

041913

FINANCIAL MATTERS

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 £6,666.62 (including VAT of £127.95) be paid. A schedule of all the payments is available from the clerk.

BANK RECONCILIATION

The reconciled bank balance as at 25^th March was £39,194.15.

041915

OTHER PARISH MATTERS

1. Any urgent business

– None

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

– Annual review of standing orders and financial regulations

3. Minor items for report

– RG commented that the repaired bench in the Memorial Hall car park was looking good but asked about the plaque that was on the original one. The clerk said it was being cleaned and would be reinstated.

– JH concluded the meeting with a farewell to all members and wished them all well for the future.

 

The meeting closed at 9.46 pm