Pakenham Parish Council : Minutes - 16th July 2003

PAKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held 7.30pm 16 JULY 2003
THE PAVILION, PAKENHAM

Present: Cllr J Mangnall, Cllr H Painter, Cllr J Speare, Cllr D Dorling, Cllr R Griffin, Cllr L Couper, Cllr P Smith and Mrs J Brookman (Clerk).

APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from Cllr V White and Cllr C Spicer.

1 - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:-
Cllrs Mangnall, Painter and Smith declared an interest in agenda item no. 11.

2 - ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:-
Cheque signatories - Cllrs Mangnall, Dorling and Painter
Footpaths - Cllr Couper
Tree Wardens - Cllrs Dorling and Griffin. Clerk to advise Borough Council of councillors designated.
Allotments - Cllr Speare
Bowls & Buggy Club - Cllr Speare
SALC - Cllr Smith
Grass cutting - Cllr Dorling
The Dell & The Drift - Cllr Painter
Charities - Cllrs Dorling and Couper

3 - THE DELL:-
A copy of the report following Mrs English's (Parks Manager, Borough Council) visit to The Dell was circulated and it was suggested that a working party should take place in September. It was reported that the playing field area was not accessible at the present time by the Pyramid playbus and it was agreed that Cllr Dorling would obtain quotes to cut back overhanging trees at The Dell, and BT be contacted regarding trees at their site.

4 - THE GREENWOODS:-
Cllr Painter had met with Mr Keeley (Borough Council) and the owner Mr Makings regarding the trees at No 6 The Greenwoods. The owner has expressed his intention to restore the bank back to its former natural state and replant. Trellis is to be erected to encourage natural screening and ivy will be encouraged to climb the outer face of the newly erected wall.

5 - MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:-
The minutes of the meeting held on 30 June, 2003 were approved and signed as a true record.

6 - VILLAGE SIGN:-
Various options regarding the existing village sign were discussed, Cllr Painter agreed to make enquiries as to the cost of a new sign and also the cost of a new village notice board. It was agreed that once the details were to hand a special meeting would be convened.

7 - CLERK'S REPORT:-
Details had been received regarding a meeting to be held on 30 July in Stanton Village Hall to discuss the proposed IKEA plans. Cllr Painter to attend.

Details had also been received from Ingham Parish Council regarding the current volume of HGV traffic in the area and inviting the Parish Council to join the newly formed Parish Action Group. The Parish Council confirmed its support. Clerk to write.

8 - PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-

NEW APPLICATIONS:-

SE/03/2519/P Maric, Fen Road, Pakenham - Erection of first floor rear extension. It was felt that the proposed extension would be over development of the site and are concerned that it is intrusive to the neighbours. There was also concern that the proposed first floor window is very large and obtrusive to the neighbouring properties.

Cllr Painter left the meeting at 8.25 pm.

8.2 - OUTCOME OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-

SE/03/2109/P Whiting Farm, Fen Road, Pakenham Erection of detached garage block. GRANTED.

SE/03/2256/P Home Farm, Bull Road, Pakenham Erection of detached garage with two loose boxes. GRANTED.

SE/03/1481/P Dell House, 53 The Owell, Pakenham Erection of two storey and single storey side extension. GRANTED.

9 - FINANCE REPORT:-

Clerk to advise Mr AJ Hosken that insurance cover cannot be obtained to cover him using a scythe.

10 - CCTV CAMERA:-
It was confirmed that the CCTV camera had been installed at the Post Office and that provision has been made for it to be transferred to the new village hall.

11 - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SHOP/POST OFFICE IN THE NEW VILLAGE HALL:-
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith left the meeting at 8.40 - declaration of interest.
Cllr Dorling chaired the meeting.
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith returned to the meeting at 8.45 pm to clarify points raised by the Parish Council and then again left the meeting at 8.55 pm.
It was agreed that the Parish Council would precept in October and pay the rental for the fixtures and fittings for the shop.
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith returned to the meeting at 9.00 pm and Cllr Mangnall chaired the remainder of the meeting.

12 - YELLOW LINES:-
Councillors had received comments from residents in the village concerning the parking of vehicles in The Street. Cllr Spicer to be asked to enquire as to how this might be implemented if necessary.

13 - ST MARY'S CHURCH CAR PARK:-
Cllr Dorling agreed to make enquiries regarding a suitable surface for the area/proportion of the area.

14 - COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT:-
Cllr White confirmed that £10,000 would be available from the locality fund for the new village hall.

15 - QUESTIONS TO THE CHAIR:-
Cllr Dorling tabled an article from the East Anglian Daily Times (16 July) entitled Councils suffering in legislation avalanche regarding the growing tide of regulation and documentation for clerks and councillors.

Cllr Smith had attended the Suffolk Portal Meeting which is in the process of setting up a web site for every service in Suffolk, to act as a central point, which should be up and working in September/October.

Cllr Mangnall had attended a Police Forum at Fornham where it was confirmed that Street Wardens are paid but have no powers where as Special Constables are not paid but do have powers.

16 - DATE OF NEXT MEETING:-
The next meeting will be held on Monday, 1 September, 2003 at 7.30 pm in The Martin Room, St Mary's Church, Pakenham. Cllrs Dorling, Speare and Griffin agreed to meet at 7.00 pm to visit the car park at St Mary's and also the conservation area.
The following meeting will be held on Monday 20 October, 2003.

The meeting closed at 9.50 pm