AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday April 14^th 2003 at 8.15pm at Amport School

1. Present

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

Apologies, Elaine Edwards, Mrs Garman
Mrs Unwin, the village correspondent was present +3 members of the public. 

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

3. Matters Arising

1. Footpath 6 - HCC have replied that they cannot stop Horse riders using this Footpath; senior legal advice from the Rights of Way Officer has confirmed that riders may continue to use this Footpath. This information must be obtained in writing.
   This covers the Parish Council’s responsibilities and now we need to seek clarification on the landowner’s position as regards public liability.
   Oliver Sutton confirmed he is in contact with William Ross to ensure the 1^st cut of the public footpaths takes place no later than the 2^nd week of May.
   The Millennium Footpath is now Way marked.
   The diversion of Footpath 4 from diagonally across Guy Ventham`s Field to around the edge is still at the proposal stage. This would give an additional footpath parallel to Sarson Lane, meeting the existing Footpath behind the Amport Inn. HCC will be approached to determine whether this can be pursued.  Oliver Sutton.

2. Play area on the Green.  The Chairman felt that all comments had now been heard and that the time had come to make a decision on this project. Oliver Sutton proposed that the Parish Council accept the proposal of 3 pieces of equipment on the Green at a cost of approx. £10,000. He proposed that the Parish Council should write to the Leader of HCC requesting a Grant for the £1,500 shortfall. Diana Preston seconded this and all councillors were in favour. Clerk to write to HCC for a grant application following the recommendation that we should do so by Pat Pierce.

3. Elections  These will take place on May1st, in future we will only be represented by 1 ward councillor. The residents of the parish will be able to vote for members of the Parish Council.

4. Village Design Statement  Oliver Sutton met Mr David Biddy and he apologised that we had received no follow up to the proposals submitted in Nov 99, this should only have been considered a draft. Oliver is happy to define the document in consultation with the Chairman for re-submission to TVBC. Both Ward Councillors felt we should complete the Design Statement first before undertaking to produce a Village Plan.

5. Website – a request has been received from David Mallam for the Parish Council to consider giving space on its website to the Reserve Forces Trust. David Preston reported that this would not pose a problem as regards space on the website. Oliver Sutton proposed an interim agreement on this matter with financial details to follow; Tim Southern seconded this.
   David Preston is happy to continue posting the Agendas and Minutes on the website.

4. Planning Applications

TVN.LB.00686/2  Installation of extract flue and internal/external alterations to kitchen area  Amport House, Furzedown Lane, Amport.        No Objection
TVN.03100/3 – TVN.LB .00232/4 Replacement boundary fence and gate Primary School, The Green Amport   No Objection
TVN.027276/5 Erection of building for light industrial/offices, general industrial and warehousing/ distribution uses (Classes B1, B2 and B8), provision of hardstanding area, alteration to access and other associated works (Renewal of TVN.07276/1) Weyhill Industrial Park, Fyfield Road Weyhill.   Referred to planning sub-committee.

5.  Planning Results

TVN.LB.00093/3 Revised internal layout and brick up doorway on northwest elevation Bridge Cottage Amport    Listed Building Consent
TVN.07276/4 Erection of storage unit to support existing production unit Former OSU Site, Fyfield Road, Weyhill, Amport      Refused

6. Finance 
   The completed accounts for the year ended 31 March 2003 were submitted by the clerk for signature.
   This was completed with the accounts being signed by the Chairman, responsible Financial Officer and the Clerk.
   The only cheque presented was that for the annual subscription to HAPTC for £180.
   

7. Correspondence
   The owners of Brook Cottage have submitted a bill for twice cutting the portion of the Green outside their home. The Parish Council’s grass cutting contract does not commence until March, therefore the parish Council was unanimous in it decision not to reimburse Mr and Mrs Bacon for outside contractors who cut the grass during January and February.
   The street lighting estimate has been received from HCC, this will be held on file.
   Correspondence on Quality Council’s will be held over until the next meeting.
   

8. AOB
   Charles Stephens asked if the date of the next meeting could be changed, as both he and Ian Morrison would be away on the 19^th. The clerk replied that the meeting would have to be brought back rather than forward to conform with election requirements,  the date of the next meting was set as MONDAY MAY 12^th at 7.45pm at the School.
   Sarah Hammer suggested that all potential candidates at the forth-coming election should be informed of this change of date. Clerk to action.
    A celebratory meal was suggested for retiring councillors, this will be arranged.

 MEETING CLOSED AT 9.27pm.