December 2006
Minutes of the meeting of Chipperfield Parish Council held in The Baptist Church room, The Street, Chipperfield on Monday
11th December 2006 at 8.00pm
Present Councillor Miss E Holliday (Chairman),Cllr M Joseph (Vice-Chair), Cllr J Carter, Cllr M Bradshaw, Cllr M Jarrad, Cllr Nobbs and Cllr R Wakeman.
PCSO Ashworth reported the following:-November
Dwelling Burglary 0 Theft from M/Vehicle 0 Nuisance calls 2
Theft of M/Vehicle 0 Assault 0 Crim Damage 0
Crime other 2 Burglary other 1
PCSO Ashworth reported that with effect from 2nd Jan 2007, she would be leaving Chipperfield to take up another position within the force. She introduced PCSO Marie Taylor who will be shadowing her until she take up her position as the new Chipperfield PCSO on 2nd Jan 2007. Chair thanked PSCO Ashworth for all of her support and welcomed PCSO Taylor and wished them both well for the future.
AGENDA: Part 1
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Cllr Berners-Price.
County/Borough Cllr Roberts also sent his apologies
2 TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2006
All agreed and signed by Chair as a true record.
3 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
2 members of the public attended to discuss their views of objection on planning application 04/02491/06/FHA.
4 TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS PRESENT
5 DECLARATION OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS
6 REPORTS FROM WORKING PARTIES
A Finance and General Purposes-
0171/06 Budget Proposal 2007/2008
Clerk confirmed the minor amendments to the budget had been made and it was unanimously Resolved that the budget be signed by the Chair and forwarded to DBC.
017206 Village Clock
It was agreed that the repair/replacement work required to the Village clock be agreed once clerk had established that the new parts included connection to the atomic clock. Clerk to deal.
0173/06 PCSO
It was reported that a letter received from Flaunden Parish Council, highlighting their concerns over the many changes with the PCSO left the Parish vulnerable. In light of the announcement tonight that PCSO Ashworth was leaving it was agreed that the lack of official notification of the change by Hertfordshire Police was unacceptable, Clerk to write to the Chief Constable with our concerns, pointing out their “Policing Plan” promises.
0174/06 Local Government Pension Scheme
It was agreed that there were still a few question to ask before CPC make a commitment.
0175/06 Outstanding/ongoing matters
1 Orange Ongoing
2 Council offices – future requirements Ongoing
3 QPS Ongoing
4 Revise Standing orders and add new approved orders
It was agreed Clerk to purchase the electronic copy of model Standing orders to make amendments/additions to current standing orders, Clerk to liaise with F&GP re content.
B Highways, Road Safety and Public Transport
0176/06 Gullies
Highways group reported that they were unable to meet prior to the meeting. For discussion at next meeting
0177/06 Scatterdells Lane
Highways group reported that they were unable to meet prior to the meeting. For discussion at next meeting
0178/06Tower Hill – Bus Stop
Clerk stated that a resident had reported their concern that they currently do not have a perfect sight line when exiting their driveway due to the bus shelter. It was agreed that the Clerk liaise with Hertfordshire Highways for their advice to solve the problem.
0179/06 Outstanding/ongoing items
1 Speed restrictions Scatterdells Lane See 0177/06
2 Langley Road – drainage flooding Ongoing
C PLANNING
0180/06 Planning applications for Nov/Dec 2006
04/02423/06/FUL Replacement Dwelling
Location Copthorne, Wayside, Chipperfield
There were no objections to this application
04/0249106/FHA Detached garage/store
Location Greenbanks, Wayside, Chipperfield
Recommend refusal due to environmental impact of area
04/02069/06/RET Replacement of glazed roof with new slate roof (AMENDED)
Location 1 The Dell, Dunny Lane, Chipperfield
Recommend refusal due to conservation area
04/02070/06/LBC Retention of conservatory and replacement glazed roof with slate roof (AMENDED)
Location 1 The Dell, Dunny Lane, Chipperfield
Recommend refusal due to conservation area
Applications determined by Dacorum Borough Council between 7th Nov - 5th Dec 2006
04/02015/06/FHA Demolition of conservatory & replacement rear extension
Location 34 Scatterdells Lane, Chipperfield
Result Granted
04/02068/06/FUL Fuel pumps & tractor shed
Location Manor House, The Common, Chipperfield
Result Granted
0181/06Planning Report
It was agreed that the Planning group prepare a response to the “Consultation of Dacorum Local Development Framework” – 1) Growth at Hemel Hempstead, 2) Site Allocation. For agreement at the January meeting, all agreed.
Affordable Housing – It was reported that Hightown-Praetorian Housing has now informed the Council of their agreement with DBC over the land at the end of Nunfield, architects are to prepare plans for 6 x 2 bedroom dwellings. CPC to be consulted when plans are complete.
Listed Buildings - It has been brought to the Council’s attention that owners of listed building may be able to apply to have their properties de-listed by English Heritage despite objections by DBC and the Victorian Society. Clerk to write to English Heritage with our concerns to include the fact that we had never been consulted prior to de-listing.
018106 The Boot, Tower Hill
It had been brought to the attention of the Council that the current lighting and signage at the Boot Tower Hill are causing a disturbance to resident during the night-time hours. It was agreed Clerk to write to Landlords requesting lights are turned off after hours and signage secured, copy to be sent to Planning Enforcement DBC.
D Open Spaces and Footpaths
0182/06Pond regeneration
At a previous meeting Clerk was instructed to include Shepherds pond for consideration of regeneration, however due to time constraints it was agreed that an application be made to Countryside Management Service for a grant for Pill Pond only.
0183/06Tower Hill - Flower Bed.
It was reported in order to complete this maintenance agreement either CPC enter into an agreement with DBC and then a local agreement with the contractor or DBC deal directly with contractor. It was agreed for future maintenance purposes CPC contract directly with DBC.
0184/06 Outstanding/ongoing items
1 Disabled access – Chipperfield woods
Due to damage caused to the woodlands by the contractors vehicle, Clerk to write to Woodlands Officer requesting that only footpath 3 be used by a vehicle during wet weather and request a future programme of works prior to any clearance/maintenance required within the woods. Clerk to enquire regarding the surface they are planning to use.
2 New bins – Croft Estate Ongoing
3 Tower Hill flower bed See 0183/06
4 War memorial Plaques Ongoing
5 Wildlife interpretation board Ongoing
E Allotments
0185/06Report from AGM
Clerk reported that a situation had arisen over an exchange and reallocation of a plot and requested Councils agreement to enforce the “Tenancy agreement” to solve the problem.
F Youth and Education
0186/06Chipperfield Youth
It was reported that after a very successful meeting with the Chair, PCSO Ashworth and 13 youngsters from Chipperfield to discuss their concerns, it became clear that assistance was needed to help them with 1) finding employment 2) providing evening martial arts courses. It was confirmed that a trainer of martial arts has agreed to offer courses provided suitable premises are found and CPC to contact World Shapers to help with employment issues. It was agreed a second meeting with the Youth takes place soon with the trainer and representative of World Shapers. Chair was congratulated on her achievements so far.
7 Reports from representatives of outside bodies
0187/06
a) Youth Club - None
b) Village Hall - None
c) School Liaison – Clerk with write to Head Teacher when she joins in January
d) Chipperfield News
It was reported that a complaint was received from a person who placed their details in Chipperfield News then found that they had been placed on the website (as an extract from Chipperfield News) which could then be found on the web via a “Google search”. The response from Chipperfield news is that anyone who agrees to place any information in Chipperfield News has also allowed for this information to go on the Website and therefore the World Wide Web.
e) Chipperfield Care
f) Sport Clubs
8 Correspondence
0188/06Various None
9 Accounts for payment
0189/06Schedule of payments
Clerk submitted a Schedule of Accounts to be certified for payment and it was unanimously RESOLVED that accounts totalling £1,754.88 be confirmed and certified for payment.
10 Future administration/IT of CPC
0190/06Warden report/communication
Clerk reported that the Woodland Ranger would be completing areas around the village on foot during the Wardens absence.
0191/06Woodland Ranger report/communication
It was unanimously RESOLVED that in the interests of safety the Woodland Ranger be given a “Pay as you Go” mobile phone to complete his duties.
Clerk reported that the probationary period of the Woodland Ranger was now complete and that the contract be sent to him for signing to cover the 6 month fixed term contract.
It was requested that the IT/Administration of CPC be reinstated within the agenda. Clerk to deal.
11 Date of next Meeting - Monday 8th January 2007