MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NETTLETON PARISH COUNCIL
Held at The Burton Farm and Tea rooms, Burton 14th
October 2021 at 7pm.
PRESENT:
- Cllrs
Meier, Minney, Howey (via Zoom), Dafforn, Graves, Kurle,
Webb, Lamb
Apologises: - Cllr Clarke
Members
of the Public. Nick Botterill
AP |
|
ACTION |
1. |
Apologies for Absence. Cllr Clarke and Parish Clerk
Sheila Parker |
|
2. |
Declarations of Councillors personal and prejudicial interest in any
Agenda item.
None. |
|
3. |
Chairman’s Announcements. Chair asked councillors what they thought of new meeting venue.
Response was generally positive with some reservations regarding heating in
winter months. Chair explained that the venue owner was planning to install a
form of hot air ducted heating in the near future Please
could Cllrs send Cllr Meier a photo of themselves for the NPC website to make
us more visible to our residents. Chair
also raised the need for a guidance document on meeting activity action so in
absence of clerk the required actions can be executed by Cllrs. |
All – send head and shoulders photo to CM Clerk to create simple “run through” of pre meeting actions |
4. |
Approval
of Minutes of the meeting on the 9th September 2021. Minutes approved
Cllr
Webb proposed and Cllr Lamb seconded |
|
5. |
Update on Actions from previous
meeting No
further forward on defibrillator in Nettleton phone box as British Heart
Foundation grants have not yet resumed – roll forward with Cllr Kurle keeping an
eye on BHF position. Nick
B has heard nothing further from WC re access to digital mapping. We’d like
training on how to use it – Nick B to find out. Argos system used for
planning. |
|
6. |
Public Participation. WC Councillor Nick Botterill
|
|
7. |
Planning
Applications. PL/2021/08574
The Old Rectory, Church Hill, Burton, SN14
7LS. Demolition of outbuildings and
replacement garaging continuation of existing access track – Approved with
conditions |
Chair to update WC planning portal with response |
8. |
Planning
Applications Determined. None
|
|
9. |
Finance Matters. a)
Approve
payment of £84.00 to Idverde for emptying new bins.
Cllr. Meier proposed we pay this once we have confirmed they are
emptied as per the agreement. Seconded
by Cllr. Howey all approved. b)
Cllr Meier
also conformed that he has paid for the 14/10/21
meeting agenda laminations and new Cllr training ,
the costs of which will be submitted to the clerk for reimbursement. |
Clerk Clerk |
10. |
Highway Report.
Discussion
about trees which fell overnight in winds 26-27 September in Parish generally
but in particular when ownership of land is unknown. Cllr
Dafforn to do land registry search
about piece of land where tree fell on car at bottom of Woodlane
, Cllr Meier to talk to car owner and footpath officer for update on
situation All
Cllrs to bring map/identify where in their locality dangerous trees are
located where no clear ownership information is available. Parish
Steward continues to tackle issues particularly re. drainage.
Cllr Dafforn reminded Cllrs to contact her with any highways repair ,
drainage or obstruction issues Resilience
plan update from Cllr Dafforn – a lot of work has gone into this but
additional work still needed ie names for key roles
in each hamlet Grit,
gel, traffic signs etc now stored in open access
barn behind Burton coffee shop. 20 gel sacs to be given to each house in
Burton which susceptible to flooding. If
a resident brings up a footpath issue, refer them to Cllr Meier who will
refer them to the appropriate Cotswold footpath warden Discussion
about how to communicate in an emergency. West Kington have particular
problems with mobile signal. |
Cllr. Dafforn All Cllrs All Cllrs All Cllrs Cllr Minney |
11. |
Environment and Biodiversity Cllrs
Meier and Howey updated the meeting on how a public consultation on WC
Climate Change Strategy has been publicised to the whole parish. Two
pilot wildflower verges have been cleared of vegetation and seeded. at
selected sites in Nettleton Nick
B stated that NPC could be an exemplar as we are one of the first to do this.
There will be some flexibility in WC verge cutting in the future and that
there is a desire to promote biodiversity within WC. Cllr
Meier said this was an example of actions not words and would be publicised
with a view to inspire others. He thanked the volunteers who carried out the
work. Cllr
Meier and Howey will meet David Arnup from WC
Highways next Wednesday to clarify any legal issues and ensure the activity
is compatible with WC re the wildflower verge pilots |
Cllrs Meier and Howey |
12. |
Reports on Meetings & Events. Cllr Meier – September
CATG meeting - speed restriction changes in Burton are Priority 1 but still
moving slowly on Nettleton rd to Burton triangle
application. A proposal for a change in the speed limits coming out of Burton
will require NPC to pay a contribution to WC survey costs Cllr
Dafforn reminded
Cllrs about Community Resilience Event coming up via online access. |
Cllr Meier to update at next meeting Cllr Dafforn to send information/link |
C |
AOB. Emails.
Agreed that if Cllrs don’t wish to use their personal email address for
parish council business then they can use the clerk’s NPC one clerk@nettleton-pc.gov.uk Cllr Meier to inform clerk. Cllr
Web advised there are likely to be delays on the Gigaclear rural broadband
installation work for Burton and Nettleton. |
Cllr Meier |
|
Date
and Time of next meetings. November 11th 2021 7.00pm , Burton Farm shop and tea rooms. |
|
Meeting closed 20.45