Monthly
Meeting
Present: Mr
J Nowell-Smith (Chairman and District Councillor), Mr R Boughton, Mr K Field,
Mr A Stratton and one member of the public.
Before the
start of the meeting, Mr Nowell-Smith announced with great regret the death of
Councillor William Tremayne earlier in the day. All present expressed their
deep sympathy to his family and their appreciation of his hard work as
Councillor during the past six years.
1.
Apologies
Mrs J Willis,
Mrs A Purse (
2.
Approval of
previously circulated minutes
Previously
circulated minutes were approved and signed.
3.
Matters
arising from previous minutes
a.
b.
Affordable housing – Clerk had reported the planning
application refusal for Centre Caravans on the Station Yard to Suzanne Willers
and she has subsequently had a meeting with the planning officer and been in
touch with Sally Kelsall and Barry Shephard. OCHA is to prepare outline plans
for four units and separately for seven units as part of a submission to OCC.
c.
Pelican crossing – a reply to the letter to Mike Collins of
OCC is still awaited.
d.
Christmas tree – following the success of the donated tree
and virtually no vandalism encountered, it was agreed that OCC be asked for
permission to plant a permanent tree at the same position, subject to
underground utilities, and to surround it with suitable permanent fencing.
e.
Green Box collection – a letter of comment about the
4.
Planning
matters
a.
P04/W1212
Centre Caravans,
Decision: SODC
refused.
b.
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: SODC
granted.
c.
P04/W1414
Sandy Lane Farmhouse,
As there had
been insufficient time to consult with local residents it was decided to defer
a decision until the February meeting.
d.
P04/W1418/LB Draycot Cottage, Draycot, Tiddington –
repairing of existing wall and reuse ruined wall stone. Construction of a new
wall. Erection of fence/gate.
Decision:
approved.
5.
Correspondence
a.
PEL Annual Licence renewal, Tiddington Village Hall
approved. Mr Stratton declared a personal interest.
b.
SODC Landscape Conservation Grant of free trees – it was
agreed not to take up the offer.
c.
SODC will be holding a second conference on Partnerships and
Funding on 8 February at the Council Offices, Crowmarsh.
d.
A letter had been received from a resident of
6.
Financial
matters
a.
Hospital and doctor visits transport scheme – Thelma Blake
explained the service which receives financial contributions from Great Milton,
Little Milton and Great Haseley Parish Councils. During the past year a
volunteer from Tiddington, Fleur Hughes, has provided a service to residents
unable to arrange their own transport to doctor and hospital appointments.
Thelma Blake asked whether the Council could provide a contribution. A sum of £30.00
payable in this financial year proposed by Mr Stratton, seconded by Mr Field.
It was agreed to review a further payment in the year 2005/06.
b.
Bus shelter refurbishment – Mr Field reported that he would
get advice on suitable materials for a window and frame on the east side and
Clerk agreed to investigate the possibility of anti-graffiti paint for the
inside of the shelter. The ivy will be cleared and the roof repaired. Details
of costs will be reported to the February meeting.
c.
Society of Local Council Clerks membership renewal of £64.00
proposed by Mr Stratton, seconded by Mr Field.
d.
East Oxon Education Business Partnership donation declined.
e.
Payment of £164.50 to Robinsons Garden Care for maintenance
of playing field and play area October/November proposed by Mr Stratton,
seconded by Mr Field.
f.
Payment of £65.00 to SODC for garden sacks proposed by Mr
Field, seconded by Mr Boughton.
g.
Payment of £10.00 for petty cash proposed by Mr Stratton,
seconded by Mr Boughton.
7.
Open
discussion
a.
Mr Stratton announced that the Heart of England Jazz Band
would be making a return to the Village Hall on 5 February at
b.
Mr Field reported that the tree outside the Old Forge was in
need of trimming and that the trees opposite the Village Hall were overcrowded.
Clerk to consult with OCC.
c.
Mr Nowell-Smith said he would be in touch with Mrs Tremayne
regarding arrangements for the funeral of Mr Tremayne and would pass the
information on. He would also write an appreciation for the forthcoming
Newsletter. The practical matters of appointing a new Councillor would be
arranged later.
8.
Date of next
meeting
There being no
further business the meeting closed at