BAYDON PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the Meeting held at the BYPA Hall on 19th March 2012

 

(Draft copy. Subject to approval at the next meeting)

 

PRESENT: Cllr Andrew Knowles (Chair), Cllr Philip Dore, Cllr Kevin Howell, Cllr Tamsin Witt, and 7 members of the public.

 

1. APOLOGIES – County Cllr Humphries, Cllr Edmonds, Cllr Tomkins.

 

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – None

 

3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING –

 

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 20th February 2012 were approved.

 

4. SUSPENSION OF THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC QUESTION TIME –

 

A member of the public raised the issue of an overgrown hedge on the footpath between Manor Lane and Ermin Close. The Clerk was asked to write to the owner of Manor Cottage and ask them to cut the hedge back.                                                                              Action: Clerk

 

5. PLANNING –

 

5.1        E/2012/0291/OUT  -  Erection of four houses together with associated garages, parking and access. Construction of double garage for Foxfield. Land to the rear of Foxfield & Escots, Aldbourne Road, Baydon - The Cllrs discussed the application in detail and in particular the size of the planned houses in relation to the village plan. The Chairman commented that larger houses were also needed within the village for those residents with growing families who could otherwise leave the village.  Residents from Newtons Walk raised concerns regarding the proposed landscaping of the plot and in particular the landscaping to the rear of the properties. There was general concern that the planning application could be altered to accommodate more houses but the Chairman stated that they can only comment on the application in front of them. The Council agreed to support the application subject to the following: the landscaping to the lower boundary is reviewed, the ownership of the lower boundary land is clarified.                         Action: Clerk

 

5.2        E/2012/0232/FUL Two storey side extension plus carport and sun lounge roof, 14 Ermin Close, Baydon.  The Cllrs agreed ‘No Objection’ to this application.                        Action: Clerk

 

6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION - None

 

7. FINANCE

 

7.1        Payments made between meetings. -   The following items were approved:

 

      Southern Electric (Nov to Feb)                                         £21.17

      HMRC payment (Q4)                                                      £174.55

 

7.2        To approve payments. - None

 

 

7.4               To approve the annual grass cutting contractor.  The Council discussed the quotes for the annual grass cutting contract. These were:

 

M Cook                         £2,700

Pittams                         £2,610 (inc VAT)

Scofell                          £2,460 (inc VAT)

Wiltshire Council           £1,900 (inc VAT)

 

The Cllrs discussed the level of service and flexibility experienced during the current year and and agreed to retain Pittams as their contractor. The Chairman offered to negotiate with Pittams for a lower price.                                                                                        Action: Clerk

 

                                                               

                                                                               

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8.  ITEMS TO NOTE:

 

8.1        Marlborough Area Community Plan – The draft document has been received for comment by the 9th March, nil comments were returned.

 

8.2        Wiltshire Core Strategy Document Consultation – The Wiltshire Core Strategy document is open for consultation.  The South Wiltshire Plan has been adopted by Wiltshire Council. Cllr Witt offered to respond regarding traffic issues within Baydon.                                        Action: TW

 

8.3        Manor Lane & Aldbourne Road Junction - The Council has received a response from the Highways department regarding the issue of vehicles turning out of this junction. The Chairman has responded to Wiltshire Council and a further response has been received. Highways advised against the placement of a mirror at the junction. The Council agreed to no further action on this issue with Wiltshire Highways department.

 

The Chairman offered to contact PCSO Mills for his advice.                       Action: Chairman

 

8.4        Wiltshire Library Review  - A Wiltshire Library Review has been received and circulated to Cllrs.  There is no change to Baydon Mobile Library Services.

 

9. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:

 

9.1        To elect a Vice Chairman – March 26th meeting.

 

9.2        To agree Parish Council policy regarding financial grants – final draft.

 

9.3        To discuss a requirement for a Baydon Automatic External Defibrillator – After village consultation. (Anyone with comments, please email the Clerk)

 

9.4        To discuss a proposal for a fence along the northern boundary of the playground – May Meeting

 

 

The meeting closed at 20.45 hr

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed............................................                       Date..................................

 

 

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