Annual
Parish Meeting
Present: Mr
J Nowell-Smith (Chairman and District Councillor), Mr R Boughton, Mr K Field,
Mr A Stratton, Mrs A Tremayne, Mrs J Willis, Mr D Turner (
1.
Apologies
No apologies
2.
Approval of
previously circulated minutes
Previously
circulated minutes were approved and signed.
3.
Chairman’s
Review of the Year
Mr
Nowell-Smith reported that some progress had been made on the affordable
housing project during the year and plans would soon be put before the Planning
Committee.
There had been
disappointment at the refusal by SODC to award a grant for the Village Hall
extension and refurbishment but there is hope that a re-application for
refurbishment only and the provision of disabled facilities will soon be
successful.
SODC had
approved a grant to the Cricket Club and the Parish Council will also provide a
grant at the appropriate time.
There had been
a number of planning applications during the year and concern had been
expressed that the comments of the Parish Council were not heeded.
After a quiet
period of several months, it would now appear that the village has vandalism
problems again and the Chairman urged residents to report all incidents to him
or to the Clerk.
The M40 road
noise levels were of great concern to Milton Common residents and the Council
is supporting the M40 Chilterns Environmental Group in its efforts to get the
government to improve the situation. A representative from Milton Common
attends the regular meetings on the Council’s behalf. There is optimism that
the government is now realising that there is a significant problem.
On highway
matters the M40 indication sign is still not sited as the Council would wish
and only a width restriction has been placed on the
4.
Annual
Governors’ Report,
The School is
no longer required to produce an annual Governors’ report but Mr Mark Stoker
provided a written report of activities and statistics which will be
circulated.
5.
Mr Turner
provided a written report which will be circulated.
6.
Open
discussion
a.
Road safety plans,
Mr Ronald
outlined the new OCC local transport plan, showing that the priorities for the
budget had changed and the objectives were tackling congestion, delivering
accessibility, safer roads, better air quality and improving the street
environment. It was very unlikely that the pelican crossing would meet any of
these criteria and would not be installed in 2006. The Chairman expressed his
disquiet that a project which had already had about £10,000 spent on it and was
due to be built in May would no longer happen. Mr Turner said he was furious
about it and would be having a meeting with the
b.
Addition of footpath,
c.
Mr Nowell-Smith asked for opinions on the advertising signs
which were now appearing on roundabouts. He reported that strong feelings had
been expressed against them and he would be raising the matter at the District
Council. Councillors were divided, some feeling that the roundabouts were
tidier in consequence but others objecting to the proliferation of advertising
signs.
There being no further business, the
meeting proceeded to the Annual General Meeting.
Annual
General Meeting
Present: Mr
J Nowell-Smith (Chairman and District Councillor), Mr R Boughton, Mr K Field,
Mr A Stratton, Mrs A Tremayne, Mrs J Willis, Mr D Turner (
1.
Election of
officers
Mr
Nowell-Smith as Chairman, Mrs Willis as Vice-Chairman and Mr Field as Village
Hall representative were unanimously re-elected.
2.
Approval of
previously circulated minutes
Previously
circulated minutes were approved and signed.
3.
Matters
arising from previous minutes
a.
b.
Affordable housing – further details of plans incorporating
comments are awaited.
c.
Tree planting and maintenance – the tree expected from Mr
Robinson will not now be forthcoming and it was agreed to ask Mr Robinson to
source a suitable tree of 12-15ft in height, purchase and plant and charge to
the Council.
d.
M40 road noise levels – Mrs Horne reported that a meeting of
the M40 Group in May will receive a Halcrow report and the Group is hopeful
that the Highways Agency now realise there is a problem. A request for a
donation of £200 to the M40 Group fund has just been received. Following
discussion it will be recommended at the June monthly meeting that a sum of
£100 be given.
e.
f.
SODC new garden waste collection service – the wheelie bin
collections will begin in June and the supply of brown ecosacks and siting of
community skips will cease.
g.
Milton Common website – Mr Stratton reported that Great Haseley
has offered to contribute £50.00 this year and £50.00 annually towards the
maintenance of the website. It was agreed to remind Great Milton of the
Council’s request for funding.
4.
Planning
matters
a.
P05/W1204 Walters
Farm,
Appeal lodged
against SODC refusal to grant permission.
b.
P06/W0057 60 London
Road, Milton Common – erection of a two storey side extension.
Application
withdrawn.
c.
P06/W0150 Tudor
Cottage, Tiddington – conversion and extension of existing building to form a
single dwelling and associated parking.
Application
withdrawn.
d.
P06/W0187 Millstone,
Decision:
approved. SODC approved.
e.
P06/W0355 The
Cottage,
Decision:
approved.
f.
P06/W0373/LB The
Cottage,
Decision:
approved.
g.
P06/W0379 60 London
Road, Milton Common – erection of two storey side extension.
Decision:
approved.
5. Correspondence
a.
Neighbourhood Policing proposals – Clerk reported on the
meeting she had attended at which Jill Simpson from Thames Valley Police
outlined the proposals which will be piloted in the Watlington area. Details
have been put in the wallet.
b.
Youth matters – details of the SODC youth strategy had been
received. Mr Turner said that Kevin Brophy was the contact for youth projects.
Great
c.
SODC Housing site allocations – additional housing required
of 1300 homes to be built by 2016 across the District may include some for
Thame and Wheatley.
6.
Financial
matters
a.
Clerk’s salary 2006/2007 – Clerk reported that the national
percentage increase had only just been decided and that figures were still
awaited.
b.
Payment of £7.00 for SLCC Clerk’s Manual updates proposed by
Mr Stratton, seconded by Mrs Willis.
c.
Appointment of Mrs Papps as internal auditor for 2006/2007
at a fee of £40.00 proposed by Mrs Willis, seconded by Mr Field.
d.
Payment of £26.00 to CPRE for membership proposed by Mrs Willis,
seconded by Mr Nowell-Smith.
e.
Payment of £20.00 to ORCC for membership proposed by Mr Stratton,
seconded by Mr Boughton.
f.
Childline Midlands & East Anglia donation request was
declined.
g.
Payment of £212.80 to Parchment the Printers for Newsletter
printing April/May proposed by Mr Field, seconded by Mr Nowell-Smith (agreed
following April meeting cancellation)
h.
Payment of £439.38 to Allianz Cornhill for insurance
proposed by Mr Boughton, seconded by Mr Stratton. It was agreed to make a risk
assessment at the July meeting.
i.
Payment of £100.02 to Z M Knight for telephone expenses
2005/2006 proposed by Mr Field, seconded by Mr Boughton.
j.
Payment of £10.00 for petty cash proposed by Mr Stratton,
seconded by Mr Boughton.
7.
Open
discussion
a.
Mr Turner reported that the local subsidised bus services
will be reviewed in September and suggested that thought be given to
requirements particularly in relation to Milton Common.
Mr Turner also
reported that old people’s homes were now being built to a high standard with
single rooms the norm. Meadowcroft in Thame would be proceeding soon.
8.
Date of next
meeting
There being no
further business the meeting closed at