Parish Council Minutes
LONGWICK-CUM-ILMER PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 16th APRIL 2019 AT 8.30 PM IN LONGWICK VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT
Cllr Val McPherson BEM (Chair)
Cllrs Ian Walker, Richard Myers, Jane Rodgers, Sally Whitworth, Rolf van Apeldoorn.
Cllr Bendyshe-Brown (County).
Clerk: Frank Post
- WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Clive Harriss (District) – not in attendance.
Apologies Cllr Brian Richards.
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Parish Council on the 19th March 2019 having been circulated, were approved by the Meeting and signed by the Chairman.
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or non-pecuniary declarations of interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting. None.
4. MATTERS ARISING NOT OTHERWISE ON THE AGENDA
None.
5. COUNTY REPORT
As per report to the Annual Parish Meeting held earlier in the evening.
6. VILLAGE HALL PROPOSALS
Meeting to be arranged between Councillors and Trustees of the Village Hall to discuss CIL funding.
7. WELCOME PACKS
Colour proofs tabled. Councillors to review copy by no later than end of month.
8. VAS PROJECT
It was confirmed that UK Power and SSE have agreed to provide rebates for non-use of traffic lights during installation works.
9. DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS – PLAYING FIELDS
It was agreed to identify another supplier to obtain 3 quotes. After some debate it was agreed to restrict the project to drainage at this stage and any provision of a culvert to be considered at subsequent meetings.
10. CIL PROPOSALS
Cllr McPherson tabled a proposal to seek funding from the National Lottery for the outdoor equipment project and it was agreed to proceed with an application for £10k.
11. PRE SCHOOL PROPOSALS
Proposals have been circulated and will be considered as an agenda item for the next meeting.
12. UPDATE ON LAND OPPOSITE TO RED LION
Not for sale by WDC.
14. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The following were discussed:
- 19/05608/FUL: Wellington House, Lower Icknield Way. Objection – based on lack of access and parking. 19/05691/FUL: The Stables, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough. Objection – impact on green buffer zone as detailed in Neighbourhood Plan.
- 19/05799/FUL: Pennypot, Bennels Close, Meadle. No objection.
- 19/05735/FUL: Hillview Farm, Lower Icknield Way. No objection.
- 18/07733/REM: OS 2075, Laxton. No objection.
- 19/05638/FUL: Bumpers Farm, Ilmer Lane. No objection, but to investigate agricultural need.
15. FINANCE
The expenditure for April was examined by the Council. All agreed that the necessary payments be made. The receipt of BCC funding was also noted.
| Com. Ref | Payee | Gross (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Adjustment Oct - Mar | Payments based on 37.5hrs - should be 37.0hrs | 37.44 |
| Tax Q4 | HMRC | 612.00 |
| Salary - Clerk | F Post | 418.78 |
| Expenses | Internet Security Avast | 25.98 |
| Home Allowance 4 weeks | F Post | 20.00 |
| Inspection | Keith Dobson | 16.00 |
| Annual Subscription | BALC | 206.78 |
| Spring/Summer Parish Mag | Whiteleaf | 620.00 |
| Devolved Services | PRTC | 37.08 |
| Dog Bin Collection | TBS | 365.04 |
| Lettering War Memorial | Creative Memorials (Deposit) | 300.00 |
| Total | 2,659.10 |
Receipts April 2019:
| Item | Source | Gross (£) |
|---|---|---|
| VAS | BCC LAF | 4,000.00 |
19. RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
It was noted with regret that Cllr Whitworth tabled her resignation effective from the end of this meeting. Cllr McPherson thanked Cllr Whitworth for her significant contribution during her tenure as a Parish Councillor, which was agreed by all.
20. REPORTS FROM CLLRS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED ON BEHALF OF COUNCIL
The visit to Croudace to discuss the litter issue is still pending.
21. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
- Investigation into ownership of land adjacent to the Red Lion
- Land Drainage Update and provision of culvert
- Car Parking – Playing Fields
- CIL Progress – MUGA purchase/National Lottery Application
- Pre-school Proposals
- Village Hall proposal review
- Easy access Gate proposal
22. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Confirmed as 21st May 2019 19.00hrs – Annual Parish Council Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm.