Monthly
Meeting
Present: Mr
J Nowell-Smith (Chairman and District Councillor), Mr R Boughton, Mr K Field,
Mr A Stratton, Mr W Tremayne, Mrs J Willis, Mrs A Purse (
1.
Apologies
No apologies.
2.
Approval of
previously circulated minutes
Previously
circulated minutes were approved and signed.
3.
Matters
arising from previous minutes
a.
b.
Affordable housing nothing further to report.
c.
Pelican crossing a letter from Mike Collins of OCC
indicated that the crossing remains on the list for three years and that our
census figures will be updated. Mr Boughton asked whether he might canvas the
village asking if residents would be prepared to make a substantial
contribution to the costs of the project. Mr Stratton suggested writing to OCC
asking why Little Milton has two crossings and where we are on the list before
canvassing.
d.
Christmas tree Chairman thanked Mr Stratton and Mr Field
for their efforts in erecting the Christmas tree and it was agreed to write
letters of thanks to Mr Pete Farrell, Mr Tot Boswell and Mr Richard Ilbery for
their help and to Mr Brian Price for providing the electricity supply and Mr
Ron Manning for donating the tree.
e.
Storage of Council papers Mr Nowell-Smith had agreed to
store the papers in his safe and these were now in place.
f.
Green Box collection a letter of acknowledgement had been
received from SODC and the contractors would be notified of our concerns.
Residents from the south side of
4.
Planning
matters
a.
P04/W1212
Centre Caravans,
Decision:
refused on grounds of Green Belt land, unneighbourliness, dangerous entrance on
to A418. Voting was 5-1 in favour.
b.
P04/W1317/O Tudor Cottage, Tiddington two
detached houses.
Decision: no
strong views but concerns from neighbours. Mrs Willis declared a personal and
prejudicial interest.
c.
P04/W1327
Meadow View, Tiddington to replace existing leaking flat roof
with pitched slate roof, increase in roof height to create studio above
existing garage.
Decision: no
strong views.
5.
Correspondence
a.
Residents suggestion for bus shelter a letter from Mrs
Cheeseman asked whether the bus shelter on the south side of the A418 could be
replaced with a more open structure so that the approaching bus could be seen
from inside and would be less prone to vandalism. It was agreed that the
structure should remain but that the windows be reinstated with vandal proof
polycarbonate material and other refurbishment be carried out. It was agreed to
have a site meeting after Christmas to discuss options and place it on the
January financial agenda.
b.
Christmas Rubbish and Recycling arrangements Clerk
reported that householders would be receiving a clear plastic sack to take
Christmas recycling material.
c.
Town and Parish Council Forum draft action plan. It was
agreed that Mr Boughton would respond on behalf of the Council as he had
attended the Forum in September.
6.
Financial
matters
a.
Budget and Precept 2005/2006 Clerk reported that finances
were healthy with a likely reserve of about £10,000 at this financial year end.
This would allow for the promised support to the Cricket Club and any
contingencies. The doctor and hospital visits car service would appreciate a
contribution of about £50.00 in the coming year and Mr Stratton reported that
the Village Hall would like support for installing disabled toilets and other
disability requirements of the new legislation. A precept of £9,000, a rise of
£200 on the previous year was proposed by Mr Boughton, seconded by Mrs Willis
b.
Oxfordshire Association for the Blind donation of £35.00
proposed by Mr Stratton, seconded by Mrs Willis.
c.
A donation to the Oxfordshire Woodland Project was declined.
d.
Payment of £507.74 to Oxfordshire County Council for street
light installation proposed by Mr Tremayne, seconded by Mr Stratton.
e.
Payment of £228.97 to Parchment (Oxford) Ltd for Newsletter
printing Dec/Jan proposed by Mr Stratton, seconded by Mr Tremayne. The proposed
coloured cover was omitted.
f.
Payment of £610.04 to MediaLane International for Village
Hall stage lighting proposed by Mr Tremayne, seconded by Mr Boughton.
g.
Payment of £176.25 to MediaLane International for a
contribution to the Christmas tree lights proposed by Mrs Willis, seconded by
Mr Boughton.
7.
Open
discussion
a.
Mr Stratton asked whether a permanent Christmas tree might
be purchased and planted at a suitable time. It was agreed to investigate the
possibility, including the need to get permission from the highway
authority.
Mr Stratton
expressed his annoyance at all the advertising hoardings that were appearing by
the roadside on vehicles. Mr Nowell-Smith said that SODC were pursuing the
matter and were attempting to issue enforcement notices where appropriate.
Mr Stratton
also said that lorries were still making U-turns in
the village. Mrs Purse to pursue.
b.
Mr Field said that the pruning of the oak tree in
Mr Field
expressed concern about the footpath alongside Honeysuckle Cottage and the
planning development. Mr Nowell-Smith would contact SODC to see whether there
had been any breach of the plans as originally submitted but to anyway show
concern about the overbearing nature of the finished building.
c.
Mr Nowell-Smith reported that he had received complaints
about obstructive parking on the slip road above Tiddington Garage.
d.
Mrs Purse asked for the dates when the Council paid £3,000
towards the 30mph speed limit. Clerk to supply details.
e.
Mrs Edwards asked whether a nominee could be found to become
a trustee for the Lady Mary Bertie Trust as the matter was now urgent. Mrs
Knight agreed to be nominated as the Parish Council representative.
f.
Mrs Cheeseman suggested that a yellow backing to the 30mph
signs at the entrance to the village might help to emphasise the speed limit.
8.
Date of next
meeting
There being no
further business the meeting closed at