Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday March 15^th 2004 at 7.45pm at Amport School

Mr I. Morrison, (Chairman), Mr Ian Long, Mr George Bacon, Mrs C Mallam, Mr Neville Geake, (arrived 8.05pm) Mrs S.Hammer, Mr Maurice Hardy
Mrs Suzanne Hoare (Clerk)
Mrs Unwin, the village correspondent plus 2 members of the public
Apologies, Mr T.Southern, Mrs Diana Preston Lt Col Stephens, (Vice Chairman)

These were agreed and signed.

Directly from the last meeting;
VDS prize for returned questionnaires will be selected by draw.
Dr Hoole`s Land – The current planning guidelines may allow us to appeal on set 06, development in open areas. Ian Morrison to contact the TVBC Planning Officer (copied to Dr Hoole) to discover whether there are any grounds for reverting the garden back to water meadow.

1. Amport TalkBack
   The finished flyer was shown to members present. A grant is available to cover printing costs and it will be distributed separately from the VDS questionnaire.
2. The Green and Play area on the Green
   The £1000 grant from Hampshire Playing Fields has been approved in principle; the payment is awaiting an inspection from an officer before release to us.
   Ian Morrison asked for more short telegraph poles to stop parking on the new Mattas area close to the track.
   The memorial plaque will be carried over to next month, when more information will be available. Maurice Hardy
   The track on the Green, this was introduced by Ian Long and the past history will be investigated before the next meeting     Agenda item next meeting
   George Bacon will conduct a survey of signs on the Green prior to the next meeting.
3. Village Design Statement
   The questionnaire is now finished and will be photocopied ready for distribution on the weekend of 26/27 March
4. Footpaths
   Only 2 quotes were received.
   Mr Ross at £850 per cut plus VAT and Mr Pettit/Elliman at £936 per cut plus VAT.
   The Councillors present voted for Mr Ross to perform both cut this summer. Clerk to inform
5. Monxton Village Hall.
   Two letters concerning the Village Hall were circulated prior to the meeting and the subject was discussed at length. George Bacon felt the name change was very much a village issue, not necessarily a parish one. Neville Geake and Ian Long spoke in favour of supporting the Hall as it was close to their homes within Amport. Carolyn Mallam and Sarah Hammer reminded the committee of the Parishioners who have access to a village hall closer than the one in Monxton.
   The committee’s proposal that they had no overall objection to the name change and that it should be clear that no intention exists to commit funds to Monxton Village Hall was voted upon. The result was 4 in favour 2 against and 1 abstention Ian Morrison to contact Monxton

1. TVN.09042 Retrospective application for extension to workshop. Woodthorpe Motors, Sarson lane. No Objection
2. TVN.04076/10 Outline –Erection of agricultural workers dwelling Southfield Holdings, Amesbury Road Weyhill Amport No Objection
3. TVN.07795/2 Erection of single garage Lilac Cottage, Sarson Lane. No Objection
4. TVN.01626/2 Erection of detached 3 bedroomed bungalow 2a Sarson Close Amport Objection due to over development and access
5. TVN.03036/5 Erection of house and garage, with access onto Sarson lane (Renewal of TVN.03036/3) Land rear of Westmead, Weyhill Andover. Objection, contrary to development in the countryside
6. TVN.06365/1 Erection of two storey, four bedroomed dwelling and detached garage Georgia Down Cottages, Georgia Lane Amport Objection, contrary to development in the countryside
7. Tree Preservation Order TVBC.779 (2004) Westmead, Amesbury Road Weyhill

None

The following cheques were approved and will be signed by a second signatory outside the meeting, as only Ian Morrison was present
    TCA Stroud’s Field work                     £650.00
    Smiths of Derby /clock maintenance    £160.98
    Annual hire of School hall                      £65.00
    Mr Horne Bus Shelters                         £30.00
    Mrs Hoare March salary + expenses   £239.00
    SEB bill                                               £13.64

The final 3-month budget update was presented which showed spending within expected guidelines. The end of year figures will be available for the Annual Parish Meeting in April

7. Correspondence

1. A reply to our letter regarding the grant for the new gates at Amport School gates has been received, the grant of £1000 is likely to be required in June 2004
2. The Probation Service has contacted the Parish asking for suggestions for tasks, which may be suitable for Community Service Workers; it was decide to hold this matter on file.
3. Thruxton have replied regarding the overhanging branches by the White Horse, they have dealt with this matter.
4. Ownership of the Village Green, it has been determined that both portions of the Green are registered as Village Greens. It has not been possible to show that the Parish Council owns these Greens. George Bacon will speak unofficially to Stephen Oxley to determine whether the matter can be further resolved. GB

GB - announced that his neighbours wish to have a lunchtime buffet following their local wedding on June 19^th, 7.30pm finish.
GB - Has the Amport Inn amended its nighttime lighting? MH to follow up
MH - reported pothole at the bottom of Sarson lane Clerk to inform
CM - Village Fete and Hog Roast is set for July 24^th
IM - The Police and TVBC/HCC councillors along with Neighbourhood Watch will be invited to the Annual Parish Meeting in April.

MEETING CLOSED AT 9. 55PM

DATE OF NEXT MEETING (ANNUAL PARISH) APRIL 19^TH AT 7PM AMPORT SCHOOL MAIN HALL FOLLOWED BY AN ORDINARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING THEREAFTER.