Present: Chairman Councillor D Floyd, Councillor D
Bennett, Councillor P O’Connor, Councillor J Saunders, Councillor A. Parker,
Councillor T. Evans, Constable Andrew Mason and R Hopson clerk.
D.
George
R. Parsons
341. Police Report
– PC 263 Andy Mason
Area: TINTERN
Relevant Dates: From: 27th February 2007
CRIMES
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DATE |
BRIEF DETAILS |
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Theft Theft from M/V Theft Arson |
01/03/07 Thurs 02/03/07 Fri 10/03/07 Sat 24/03/07 Sat |
Fishing equipment stolen from insecure garage Sat Nav stolen
from car on driveway Pair of wrought iron gates stolen since Tuesday Stable block destroyed by fire between Thursday and Saturday, remote rural location between Tintern and Whitelye. |
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RTC’S |
DATE |
DETAILS |
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Nil |
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OTHER
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DATE
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DETAILS
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Suspect Fire |
24/03/07 Sat |
Quantity of logs found smouldering in Hale Wood, possibly linked to Arson above. |
TASKS
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DATE |
DETAILS |
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Police.uk |
Apr |
Encourage as many residents to register with www.police.uk in order to receive information messages, alerts etc direct from the police, via telephone, email or text. |
322.
Constable Mason also reported the setting up of the
Partnership and Communities Together (P.A.C.T.) project which will enable
community members to meet the police and discuss their concerns.
323.
342. Public
Forum:
a. Mr. Parsons wished
to inform the Council that work on the collapsed wall on his garden boundary with
the Raglan road was due to commence and that traffic lights would be needed on
that road from 2nd April. Councillor Evans asked if speed warning
notices could be erected. Councillor Parker asked how long the job would take.
Mr. Parsons hoped it would be no longer than a week.
b. Mr. Rastall and Mr.
George had both stated that they had come to comment on the A Board policy
statement issued by the Council. Councillors Evans and Saunders commented that
the aim was to get a uniform policy through the village and that the policy
statement had been issued to all businesses. Mr. Rastall stated that trading
conditions are difficult for all small businesses and A Boards are a necessity.
Councillor Floyd agreed. It was agreed that a meeting for all businesses will
be held to discuss the problem once they have had time to consider the policy.
c. Mr. George asked if
the Council could consider the problem of street lighting on the A466 in the
vicinity of the Abbey Hotel. The clerk was asked to make a new request to
343. Apologies for absence:
a.
Councillor Webb and Councillor Shewell.
344. Declaration of Interest on items on the
agenda:
a. None.
346.
Minutes of the meetings of 26th
February 2007:
a. The minutes were signed
as a true record of the meetings by the Chairman. Councillor Bennett asked
if POSTWATCH could be written to again regarding the requirement for a new post
box on the
The clerk’s report has
now replaces the agenda item ‘matters
arising’.
CLERKS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007
268. Any Other Business
a. Councillor Evans
noted that the Forestry Commission had still not replaced the lid on the
community bin in Glyn Wood. The clerk promised to make another attempt to
get this done as soon as possible.
Action – Richard Gable to be
contacted again!
280.
Any Other Business
d. Councillor Floyd
expressed concern at the water that was collecting outside of Forest Cottage on
the
No Action - Clerk
to agree meeting with Chairman of need to visit
Councillor O’Connor
asked if the Council could get a notice erected in the Hall grounds reminding people that dog
fouling is illegal on Hall grounds and that there are severe penalties for dog
owners.
Action - New
signs purchased and to be installed by Andrew Hunt
294. Any Other Business
Councillor Bennett
commented that the public right of way at Jigger’s Lane (Ref: No. 51/13) had been blocked by a padlocked
and chained gate. The clerk will pursue this with the Rights of Way officer
at M.C.C.
Action - Councillor Bennett has been asked for name and address of offender.
296.
Any Other Business
b. Councillor Evans was
concerned at the considerable disruption to service that was continually
occurring at The Cot to the land telephone system The clerk is to follow
this matter up with B.T.
No Action - Will be
done ASAP
c. Councillor Shewell
commented that the ‘Register of Electors’ for the Tintern Parva ward contained
at least three people who were deceased. Clerk to raise this issue with the
Electoral Officer at M.C.C.
Action: MCC have amended list
305.
Other
Reports/Issues
The
Monmouthshire County Council (M.C.C.) had provided the Council with their policy document for street advertising
Action - Policy document issued and responses received
which will be raised in public session of 26th March Meeting
It was
agreed that a steel liner be purchased for the bin
Action: Bin liner purchased and installed
Councillor Webb asked
if the felled Oak trees on Jubilee Avenue, Trellech Grange could be replaced.
Councillor Saunders suggested that the Forestry Commission be approached. Clerk
to contact local Forestry Commission manager.
Action: Trees purchased and in possession of
Councillor Webb for planting when agreement received from land owners.
It was now especially
difficult at the rear of the Cherry Tree Inn and Councillors Bennett and Webb suggested
that M.C.C. Highways be requested to attend a site meeting to discuss this
particular area. Clerk to arrange.
320.
Any Other Business
a. Councillor Saunders
commented on the M.C.C. budget proposals regarding loss of library service and
increase in school bus fares. She noted that, again, it is the rural areas that
are suffering. Councillor Webb to highlight these problems in her position
as
Action: No action reported
331.
Other
Reports/Issues
b. Letters from Dave Babington and
Melanie Lindsall re Glyn Road:
The clerk is to contact
the Highways officials responsible for surface drainage to discuss possible
blocked drains further along the road.
Action: Martin Evans of MCC Highways informed of problem
and stated that he will get a Highways Inspector to visit site.
c. Request from Secretary of St.
Michael’s Church
A formal request had
been received by the Church officials to rent the large garage at Friar’s
Wharf. All councillors agreed that it could be leased to the Church on an
annual basis and that a formal contract be drafted. The clerk to accompany
Councillor Evans to examine state of building.
Action: Letter written to Church Secretary, acknowledging
request and informing her that matter is ongoing.
d. Garage
Rented to the Late Brian Young:
Councillor Evans stated
that the garage was a part of the estate of the late Councillor Young and was
therefore the responsibility of his executors. Councillor Evans further stated
that the garage should now either be removed or given to the Council. The
clerk was actioned to write to the executors requesting their plans for the
building.
Action : Letter written to executors
of estate of Brian Young and response received stating that estate is in still in being managed by
solicitors and as such no decisions can be made regarding future of garage.
332.
Any Other Business
a.
Councillor Evans asked if any progress had been made in
the renovation of Linen’s Well. The clerk stated that nothing had so far been
done as M.C.C. is trying to establish ownership. However, the clerk will get
a positive answer for the March Council meeting.
Action: Clerk to visit site with
Councillor Evans
a.
A request had been received from Lyndon Benson regarding
the large amounts of surface water flowing into his business. The clerk will
investigate with M.C.C. Surface Drainage officials.
b.
Mr. Butt of
Action: Chairman visited parties
and was told that hedge will be cut down. Selling of cars in this manner is
legal and no further action will be taken.
b.
Councillor Shewell asked why the action for village
signage agreed at the last meeting had
not been completed. The clerk responded by saying that because of illness he
had been unable to complete this task but that it will be done as soon as
possible.
Action: Policy distributed as per
paragraph 305 (a)
f.Councillor Shewell
asked that a letter of appreciation be written to the owners of the The Cherry
Tree Inn thanking them for the
hospitality and excellence of the meal that had been afforded councillors at
their annual dinner. The clerk to write a letter.
Action: Letter written
288.
347.
Finance and Administration
Reports:
a. Financial Statement for March:
A financial
statement for the month was presented which stated that the council had funds
of ₤6,758.23 if the known payments for March were approved. The council unanimously agreed the
statement.
b.
The payments for March were approved, that is:
Andrew Hunt for Installation of Cycle
Rack Chq
100507 ₤300.50
KRC Services for Raglan Road Communal Bin
Liner Chq 100508
₤275.00
BASICS Industries for Cycle Rack Chq 100509 ₤336.05
BC Howard for repairs to promenade
seat Chq 100511 ₤77.00
Tintern Recreation Centre for Council
meeting hires Chq
100512 ₤44.00
c.
Precept 2007/8
Councillor Saunders
noted that the Tintern precept for 2007/8 was amongst the highest in the County.
However, it was agreed that a high precept was required for the large number of
capital projects that the Council had agreed to pursue i.e.
i.
Young Centre
ii.
Traffic Management at the Royal George junction
(roundabout)
iii.
Sawmills area access for conversion to a car park
iv.
Disabled access to the Village Hall
It was also noted that
the precept is based on the annual financial budget which is an audit
requirement and has to be fixed before the precept is requested in December.
d.
Emergency Telephone List
The clerk had been
asked by the Chairman to compile a list of emergency service numbers due to the
large number of problems that had occurred recently in the village e.g.
landslide, temporary traffic light failure and electricity power failure. This
was distributed and will also be printed in the Tintern News.
348.
Planning
DC/2006/01372: Replacement of three unstable timber buildings
(shop, office and storage), Edward Biggs, Meadow Farm
Planning Officer: Kate Young
Decision: - APPROVE
Planning
Appeals
None
MCC
Planning Decisions
DC/2006/00095: Retention of domestic garage and
alterations to roof and external materials, Ursula Field, Medhope Cottage
Decision: - APPROVE
DC/2006/00416: Erection of 4 dwelling houses –
revised scheme including retention of partly completed works, T Vers, The Old
Globe
Decision: - APPROVE
None
New Enforcement Cases
None
Resolved Enforcement Cases
None
348. Reports from
Representatives on other bodies:
Councillor O’Connor
stated that the plan for the addition of the new Youth Centre to the Hall had
been briefly discussed at the last meeting of the Hall Committee. Consequent
thinking by Committee members had decided that more thought was required. After
discussion it was decided to recommend that the Youth Centre be positioned on
the A466 side of the Hall in such a position that the footpath is unaffected,
the gas tank need not be moved and there is minimal movement of children’s
playground equipment.
b.
No report.
c. Friends of Tintern:
Councillor Bennett stated
that the organisation now had a new chairman, Mr. Colin Ray.
d.
Tintern Angiddy Project
Councillor Saunders reported that she had attended a
meeting of the organisation and that a new proposal for the hydroelectric
scheme was being considered.
Apart from those items already
discussed the following activity was reported;
a.
Traffic Management – MCC had carried out a speed survey at
the Royal George junction and decided to install a new vehicle activated speed
sign on the A466 adjacent to the Abbey.
b.
Housing Enabler – The questionnaire had been issued.
c.
Saw Mills & Promenade Car Parking – A site meeting had
been arranged with the MCC Lower Wye Area Committee.
350.
Other Reports/Issues