AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday February 17th 2003 at 7.45pm at Amport School

1. Present

Lt Col D Wilkinson (Chairman), Mr Sutton (Vice Chairman), Mrs C Mallam, Lt Col Stephens, Mr S Dixon-Green, Mrs D.Preston
Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk)
Apologies Mr Southern, Mr Morrison (TVBC), Elaine Edwards, Mrs Garman, Mrs S.Hammer, Mr Arnell (TVBC)

Mrs Unwin, the village correspondent was present – 5 members of the public.

2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
These were agreed and signed

3. Presentation
Mr Halls was welcomed at the meeting by the Chairman who thanked him for coming this evening to outline his proposals for the property known as Downfield at East Cholderton.

The property was purchased last summer and TVBC have been approached concerning a replacement dwelling, they have indicated that they would consider an application with a footpad up to 50% bigger than the existing but with a low profile. Mr Halls presented the draft plans showing a single storey quadrangle fully glazed towards the inner courtyard but with a traditional stable block approach on the outer walls. The Chairman queried the site access and Mr Halls stated that he felt the problems could be overcome. The Parish Council was in favour of the proposed dwelling at Downfield, as they were aware that the old structure would need to be demolished due to contamination with asbestos plaster. The Chairman thanked Mr Halls for his time.

4. Matters Arising

  1.  Amport Website
    Mr David Preston set up 2 computers in the meeting room to illustrate the progress he had made in developing the website for Amport. Mrs Mallam thanked Mr Preston for his help in this matter and the councillors present were able to see the website in operation including viewing sites in the village and reading copy concerning various organisations. A discussion then followed concerning the next steps to be taken in establishing the website, Mr Preston detailed the 3 options for running the website. It was proposed by Oliver Sutton and seconded by Carolyn Mallam and agreed by all councillors present that Mr Preston should not be expected to run our website through his own website. The middle priced option of registering with 1 & 1 Web Host was approved, at a cost of £77-£89 for the set up and purchase of 2 domain names: amport.org.uk and amport village.co.uk was approved. David Preston will now take this matter further. Anyone wishing to view the present website online will find it at pws.prserv.net/amportweb/amportweb.
    The Chairman thanked David Preston for all his work on the website so far.
  2. Footpath 6
    The Chairman had not yet received a reply from Cllr Pierce on the matter of liability.
    Kieron Beattie has started clearing the ivy from the trees on this path
    Oliver Sutton will ensure the first cut of the footpaths takes place in May.
  3. Traffic Calming
    The recent email from Martin Wiltshire, Environment Group HCC advises the parish Council that he is chasing the matter of the 2 missing contrasting coloured pads and he notifies us that he will advise when the work will be carried out.
  4. TVBC Draft Review
    The Chairman thanked those members who attended the consultation meeting in Monxton Village Hall, Amport Parish Council made a full response, which can be summarised under the following points
Why the continued expansion
Justification for developing Greenfield sites when 500,000 sq ft in Andover is already empty and should be upgraded first
Who approved the extension of the urban envelope south of A303
Where will the workers live – increased pressure on villages west of Andover
Increased pressure on local roads, already under maintained.

Copies of other objections have been received these include comments from Monxton Parish Council, Robin Aisher and parishioners Neville Geake and Toby and Gina Wyles. All this material will be kept in a folder for circulation to councillors on request.

  1. Dates of next 2 meetings
    The date of the March Meeting is confirmed as March 10th at 7.45pm and the date of the April Annual Parish meeting is confirmed as April 14th at 7pm in the School Hall followed by the Ordinary Meeting.
  2. Village Design Statement
    Information has been received from TVBC concerning Village Design Statements; Oliver Sutton took this material away and will report on this matter at the next meeting.

5. Planning Applications
 TPO.TVBC.587/69.CA Pollard 1 Willow Cottage on the Green No objection subject to the aboriculturist
 TPO.TVBC. 587/71.CA Fell 2 Lawson Cypress 1 Woodside Cottages, The Green No objection subject to the aboriculturist
 TVN.LB.00093/3 Revised Internal layout at Bridge Cottage Amport No objection
 TVN.08489/2 Erection of replacement dwelling and double garage Robins Sarson Amport. No objection

6. Planning Appeals and Results
TVN.04698/4 Erection of summerhouse on site of existing shed Fleur De Lys, Wiremead Lane Permission
TVN.04090/1 2 storey rear extension to provide farm office, family/study room, bedroom, shower room. Gollards Farm Cottage. Monxton Road Amport Permission

7. Finance
 The following cheques were presented for signature by the Chairman and the Vice Chairman
 The Audit Commission £120 plus Vat of 21.00 giving a total of £141.00
 The Tree Care Associates £450.00 from the Stroud’s Field account.
 Charles Stephens gave an account on the work so far performed at Stroud’s Field he said the tree works would take place each year on 15m sections, the increased light should encourage bio diversification on the site. Ruth Hughes asked whether the millstream will be cleared, Charles stated that no plans as yet existed for work in the Millstream, however work on the hedge and trees owned by the Parish Council, bordering Bridge Cottage may be soon required.

8 Correspondences.
 Borough and Parish Elections, the Polling Day is May 1st with our polling station designated as the Scout Hut at East Cholderton. The forms for candidates are available from the clerk but need to be returned to Test Valley Borough Council by noon on the 1st April. A full briefing on this matter will be held at the next meeting.
 A letter has been received from Test Valley Brass asking for donations towards instruments for the 3 bands within the organisation. The Parish Council discussed the matter and Oliver Sutton proposed a donation of £50 which was seconded by Diana Preston, this cheque was duly prepared and signed.
 A new councillors training course will take place in July, both new councillors, Carolyn Mallam and Sarah Hammer have expressed a desire to attend, the clerk will book this.
 Parking outside Sarson Mill is causing concern, up to 14 cars have been parked outside and there is concern for pedestrians. The Chairman will talk to Mr Goble about the possibility of parking in the pub car park.
 Bus Timetables need updating at Fox and outside the Amport Inn clerk to implement.
 The chairman reminded Simon Dixon-Green of the need for some guidelines on usage of the Green so that he can respond to the engaged couple.

9. AOB.
 The Benefice service in March will have canon Winter as the preacher.
 Carolyn extended her apologies for the next meeting.
 Diana Preston asked that Hampshire Highways be informed about the potholes and uneven surface on the west bound slip road onto the A303 at East Cholderton.
 The hole by the telephone kiosk on the Green needs to be filled with a loose material such as gravel to prevent accidental injury.
 The school has asked if the Green grass could be cut soon, but the council felt it was too wet at present to contemplate cutting the grass.
 The clerk asked if a pavement similar to the one over the brook could be constructed parallel to Sarson Mill and Wood to help pedestrians move around the village. The verge is in a very bad state. This was briefly aired and will be an agenda item next time.

The meeting closed at 9.50pm

THE DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING March 10th at 7.45pm 

 

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