AMPORT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 11th December 2006 at 7.45 pm in Amport School Hall.
1. Present
Mr I. Morrison, (Chairman), Lt Col Stephens, (Vice
Chairman), Mr Bill Gore, Mrs Carolyn Mallam, Mrs Diana Preston, Mr Ian Long,
Mr Tim Southern, Mr Maurice Hardy, and Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk).
The village correspondent was present plus 3 members of the public.
Apologies, Mrs Sarah Hammer and Mr Neville Geake these were accepted.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes were agreed and signed, having been
proposed by Tim Southern and seconded by Ian Long
3. Matters Arising from the last meeting
A new slim line grit bin will be ordered for the bend
by Sarson Barns - the cost was approved by councillors as £151.19 plus vat,
when the bin arrives Hampshire Highways will site it and fill. Ian Long agreed
to be the designated spreader or arrange others in the locality.
Ian Morrison stated that he intended to follow up the issue of speed
cameras on the Amesbury Rd.
4. Presentation of Retirement gift to Mr Bob Horne
Ian Morrison gave a short speech of thanks to Mr Bob Horne, he mentioned Mr Horne’s long service and that of his brother before him and a photo was taken of the Ian Morrison presenting a framed sketch of Amport by Charles Littleworth to Mr Horne- it is hoped that this will appear in the Parish magazine. Maurice Hardy had organised for the Andover Advertiser to take photos earlier in the day of Mr Horne in the village, recognising his half century of service to the village.
5. Reports
The Green and play area
The quotes for the 2007 grass cutting contract have
arrived, Carolyn Mallam stated that she was unable to deal with the selection
this time and the quotes were handed to Mr Maurice Hardy for his consideration
and recommendation at the next Parish Council meeting in January( contractors
will be advised of the delay). Mr Walker of Test Valley Gardencare has already
notified Carolyn Mallam that he doesn’t want to bid for the contract.
An invoice has arrived for 2 cuts of the grass in November and it was agreed to
write to Test Valley Gardencare and ask if this was an error as no grass cutting
was undertaken in November. IM/Clerk
The new goal post sockets need to be positioned and this will be
organised with initially one set of goal posts being erected. IM/Clerk
The verge opposite the entrance to the Old Farm on the Green has been
reduced by ditch clearance and ever increasing use of the roadway, Mr Platt the
house owner has lost a reversing car into the ditch in the dark.
Discussions took place over a solution to this problem and it was agreed by 5
votes for, 1 against and 1 abstention that the sign warning dog owners that
children play on the Green be moved to this narrow area. If this proves
unsatisfactory then reflective posts may be considered. Clerk
to organise
VDS
This issue is ongoing.
The new Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report now needed will further delay
the VDS until late January early February 2007.
Footpaths and Highways
It was noted that most overgrown hedges in the village have now been cut.
Stroud’s Field
Currently no response has been received from Hampshire
Wildlife trust in reply to our letter for assistance. Mr David Horne is
interested in becoming part of the Stroud’s Field Committee and it is hoped
that the committee will produce quarterly reports and plans which will lead to
requests for funding and or grants.
6. Planning Applications
 | 06/03398/TPON crown lift Horse Chestnut to 2m Removal of 10 branches and ivy Trillick Furzedown lane No objection subject to the aboriculturist |
| 06/03514/TREEN Crown clean and reduce apple and holly tree Church Cottage Furzedown lane No objection subject to the aboriculturist |
| 06/03332/FULLN Insertion of 2 dormer windows on rear elevation of Long barn Fox farm No Comment |
| 06/03499/TREEN fell 17 Lawson Cypress, 1 Yew 1 Cherry 1 Goat Willow 1 Hazel and 2 Apples trees Woodside House Furzedown lane No Objection subject to the aboriculturist |
| 06/03331/FULLN Erection of replacement site entrance gates, stone piers and brick wall new Abby \house Fyfield Road Weyhill. No objection |
7. Planning Results
| 06/03033/FUllN Erection of double garage with basement 2 Furzedown Cottage – Permission |
| Lains Shooting Farm application to continue use in present form Permission |
8. Finance
The budget and precept for 2007/8 were discussed by the
councillors. A forecast for the end of the year 2006/7 and projected spending in
2007/8 was analysed.
Areas for major spending in 2007/8 were considered.
Ian Long asked that the school fundraising for a new classroom be considered.
Diana Preston thought the HAPTC could give advice on grants for a soft play
area.
The potential Play area north of the A303 was also considered.
The vote was unanimous that the precept should rise to £10,000 per annum in
light of the spending needs of the Parish.
| Charles Stephens and Ian Morrison signed the following cheques before tonight’s meeting - | ||
| 5th December | Andover Pest Control | £30.00 |
| 5th December | Southern Water | £21.06 |
| 5th December | Charles Littleworth | £28.00 |
| These cheques were all approved.
Ian Morrison and Diana Preston signed the following cheques at this meeting. These too were approved by all present. |
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| S A Hoare | December salary | £220.24 |
| D Bushnell | bus shelters | £48.00 |
| Glasdon Uk | Grit Bin | £187.05 |
| Tree Care Associates | Survey of Stroud’s Field and Green trees | £47.00 |
9. AOB and Correspondence
The bus shelter repairs at East Cholderton will be
organised Clerk.
Ian Morrison is to write to Andrew Milne at Hampshire Highways expressing
concern about road safety in the village and invite him to visit and assess the
situation IM/Clerk
The Chairman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Meeting closed at 9.10pm.
Date of the next meeting - January 15th 2007 at 7.45pm at Amport School