Milverton Parish Council

27^th January 2013

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 4th February 2013

7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms Fore Street

AGENDA

Questions from the Public.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the Parish Council to provide information and raise matters of concern.

1. Apologies

Members will be expected to provide reasons for absence. Members are reminded that absence for 6 consecutive meetings without approval could lead to disqualification.

2. Declarations of Interest

The Code of Conduct requires that Members disclose interests of a personal, prejudicial and pecuniary nature that may be pertinent to tonight's business. A prejudicial or pecuniary interest will require the member to leave the room during the discussion of the relevant item.

In cases of uncertainty members are recommended to consult the Clerk.

3. Minutes and Matters Arising from minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 7^th January have been circulated with the summons to this meeting. Members will be asked to consider them for accuracy and if satisfied pass a resolution of approval that they be signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

4. Planning

Taunton Deane has passed on planning applications for the Parish Council to consider.

a) TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

Planning Applications for Parish Council Comment

1. 23/12/0006/T Notification to Fell One Walnut Tree Within Milverton Conservation Area at Quaker Cottage, Wood Street, Milverton

Councillors will be invited to make comments on this application

2. 23/13/0005/T Notification to Fell One Birch Tree and to Carry Out Management Work to One beech Tree within Milverton Conservation Area at Courtledge, Sand Street, Milverton

Councillors will be invited to make comments on this application

3. 23/13/0001/LB Various Internal Alterations at Spring Grove House, Spring Grove, Milverton

This is included for information only.

b) Neighbourhood Planning

The Chairman will provide a report on progress and will include a discussion about the consultation on TDBC's Site Allocations and Development Management Plan Issues and Options which include consultations on the Village Boundary and the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan.

c)Land at Olands

The owner has invited the Parish Council to suggest potential uses for this land. Representative of the School Governors will be present for this item.

d) Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will provide a report about other general planning matters including a S106 funds update and suggest 23^rd February as the date for the next site visit.

5. Creedwell

The Chairman will provide a verbal update.

6. Easement across Burgage Viewing Area Update

The Clerk will provide a verbal report.

7. Co-Option of Replacement for Mr Cottrell

Following Mr Cottrell's resignation from the Council members will decide who to co-opt to replace him. Interested candidates have been asked to attend the meeting. Councillors will decide who to invite.

9. Crime

The Police Report for January will be presented.

10. Roads and Footpaths

a) Monthly Report

Mrs Lumby will report on the footpaths.

There will be an update on the Turnpike path. The applicant has formally asked the Council for comments.

b) Monthly Road Report

Members will raise issues of concern.

11. Milverton Storm Culvert

The Clerk will provide a verbal report on ownership and maintenance responsibility for this vital facility.

12. Correspondence

a) For Information

b) For action/Resolution

13. Finance

The monthly report will request payments for Salaries, PAYE, a pair of secateurs and SLCC subs.

14. Matters to Report

Members are invited to report matters of interest and raise matters for future consideration by the Council.

PLANNING SITE VISIT

The Planning Site Visit will take place on Saturday 2^nd February at 9.00am. Meet outside Milverton Stores.

Agenda

9am Meet at Milverton Stores

9.05 Courtledge

9.15 Quaker Cottage