On Wednesday 4th February 2009 commencing 7-00 p.m.
Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, J Smith and
J Wardell, D J Hine (Clerk)
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman it was proposed by B Alexandre and seconded by J Cox that J Cowley be appointed Chairman. All agreed
In attendance No members of the public present
To receive apologies W Batty-Smith,G Carr-Jones and K Garland
Declarations of Interest J Smith declared an interest in the application to fell an Ash Tree at The Cottage, Church Hill and took no part in the discussions thereon.
Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee
The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 21st January were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee None to hand
Planning Applications
No. 1162 9 Meadow Close. Erect extension. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by P Ashcroft that there be no objections. All agreed.
No. 0003 Milestones, Grove Lane. Re-roof and extend garage. It was proposed by J Wardell and seconded by P Ashcroft that there be no objections. All agreed.
Sth.Som. 00141 Symonds Salvage, Marsh Lane. Erect workshop. As this appears to be a perfectly reasonable application it was agreed to make no comments.
Other Planning business
Notification received of an intent to fell an Ash Tree at The Cottage, Church Hill, which is within the Conservation area. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by B Alexandre that a letter be sent expressing the Town Council’s view that they would be unhappy to see this healthy tree felled.
A further notification of intent to carry out tree works at The Old Rectory was discussed and it was agreed that Councillors P Ashcroft and J Wardell would inspect the trees and report back to the next meeting.
Sign Cheque.
It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by B Alexandre that a cheque in the sum of £901.12 to Thornhill Garden Machinery be signed, bearing in mind that this is part of the grant to The Playing Fields. All agreed.
Other business
J Cowley advised that he had inspected the new fence at Jarvis Field and felt is was most satisfactory. There is a complaint that part of the surface of the adjacent path had been disturbed during the work but he felt that this is unjustified and asked other Councillors to inspect the area. At least two other Councillors have recently been in the area and also felt the complaint unjustified.
P Ashcroft advised that she and her husband had planted some trees on the boundary of Jarvis Field. She pointed out that there are still some old fence posts in situ. Clerk to remind Mr Gardener about removing these.
The Clerk reported that she had been advised by Royal Mail that the post box at Thornhill will not be replaced. Letter to be sent to the person who had brought the matter up.
The Clerk also advised that the “manhole cover” on the Ring is not the Water Board’s but the Town Council’s and she has asked Mr Gardener to see if he can fix it more firmly into the ground.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7-50 p.m.