Ticehurst Parish Council
The Village Hall, Lower High Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex,
TN5 7BB 01580 754 090
Minutes of Ticehurst Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 11 May 2010 at 7.30 p.m.
Up to 30 minutes were allowed before the start of the meeting for public questions and comments. The Chairman reminded the public that they had a right and were welcome to stay and observe the rest of the meeting.
ANNUAL MEETING OF TICEHURST PARISH COUNCIL
Present: Cllrs Goodall, Maynard, Rigby, Langdown, Cook, Yeo, Semple,
Hastings, Mitchell and Burley.
In attendance: D. Cllrs Elliston, Jenkins and three members of the
public.
AGENDA
330.0 Election of Chairman : Nomination slips were tabled at the meeting D Cllr. Elliston collected the slips and announced that Cllr. M Goodall remained the Chairman for the forthcoming year. Cllr Goodall duly signed form of acceptance of office, countersigned by the Clerk.
331.0 Election of Vice Chairman: Nomination slips were tabled at the meeting D Cllr. Elliston collected the slips and announced that Cllr. D Maynard remained the Vice-Chairman for the forthcoming year. Cllr Goodall duly signed form of acceptance of office, countersigned by the Clerk.
332.0 Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest
333.0 Apologies for absence: Apologies were received from Cllrs. Young, Seemann and Cocking and the reasons for absence were accepted and recorded in the attendance register.
334.0 Adoption of the minutes: Cllr. Semple proposed and Cllr. Maynard seconded a motion that these minutes were a true record of the meeting held on 6th April and were signed by the Chairman.
335.0 Additional Agenda Items: There were no additional agenda items.
336.0 Distribution of Council duties: It was felt that as Cllr. Young was not present, it would be preferable to leave this item for the June 2010 agenda.
337.0 Standing Orders: The new NALC model standing orders had been adapted to Ticehurst Parish needs and it was resolved that these should be adopted by the Council and signed by the Chairman (Proposed by Cllr. Langdown and seconded by Cllr. Semple.) Front cover signed and dated by Chairman.
338.0 Appendix of Outstanding Matters:
| Topic | Update |
| Dog Litter Bins | Installed |
| War Memorial Trust | Clerk provided Charity Commission document to CCLA to request unit holding to be released |
| Finger Post | Arm and plaque are on the ground by the post. It was resolved that the Clerk should ascertain who is responsible for reinstating this ‘ancient monument’. The memorial plaque to be inside the fence line. |
| Affordable/Exception Sites | It is understood that Hastoe Housing will be going to appeal at Upper Platts.- no update yet. |
| Surveys | Survey ready for distribution It was resolved that the Clerk should add a line about facilities needed for the Youth of the Parish and ask Mr Martin to proceed. |
| BT Pay Phone | Box in the Square/ The Bull – Clerk has written to BT with regard to the need for adopting a listed box. |
| Notice Boards | Erected in all three wards. It was resolved that Flimwell Allotments are to have the old board – new posts will probably be needed. Ticehurst – the old board should be for the whole community not for the exclusive use of one group. |
| Registration of Land | Village Ponds and Recreation Grounds – volunteers needed to look at documentation from solicitors. –Cllr. Cook volunteered. |
| Newsletter | In May’s edition of Ticehurst News and Views – Annual Report |
339.0 District Council Report: There was no report from the District Councillors.
340.0 County Council Report: There was no report from the County Councillors.
341.0 SALC and RALC Reports: Cllr. Cook had circulated a note on a training day attended at Leeford Place during April and recommend that during 2010/11 Ticehurst should host some training days.
342.0 Dog Bins: It was resolved that the Clerk should arrange for the Stonegate Bin to be relocated to the entrance of the Sports Ground.
343.0 Finance Report: It was resolved that the following list of cheques should be signed.
| Cheque | Amount | To whom | For: |
| 2577 | 913.92 | SALC | Subscription |
| 2578 | 860.20 | RBS | Allotment and asset programme |
| 2579 | 5500.00 | BDT | Half year donation |
| 2580 | £500.00 | Battle Bus | Half year donation |
| 2581 | £280.00 | SALC | Standing Orders |
| 2582 | £2185.50 | S Joinery | Three Boards less £750 |
| 2583 | £1210.06 | Nowne | Salary and expenses |
| 2584 | £42.00 | Giles | Rubbish at Flimwell Rec. |
| 2585 | £180.00 | Printing | Maps for annual assembly |
| 2586 | £130.00 | Bassett | Clearance at Stonegate |
| 2587 | £245.34 | Wealden DC | Dog bins |
| 2589 | £40.00 | RALC | Subscription |
| 2590 | £397.52 | B & Q | Stonegate allotments |
| 2591 | £94.00 | SALC | Training day |
| 2592 | £370.45 | I Revenue | PAYE |
| 2593 | £1906.68 | SE Water | Stonegate allotments |
| 2594 | £152.75 | King & Co | PAYE roll |
344.0 Planning Report: Report on applications considered on 22nd
April and 6th May 2010.
RR/2010/155/P – Mr Williams Boundary Farm House – demolition of existing
dwelling and erection of new dwelling – recommendation for approval.
RR/2010/314/P – 2 Fig Tree Cottage Burnt Lodge Lane – two storey side
extension – recommendation for approval.
RR/2010/556/P – Field at rear of Sunnybank – hay store attached to
existing shelter – recommendation for approval.
RR/2010/623/L –2 Stonegate Court - replacement windows– recommendation
for approval.
RR/2010/659/P – 3 Rosemary Cottages – no comment as applicant is a
Councillor
RR/2010/661/P – Little Clayhall Stonegate – garage replacement – approval
with 106.
RR/2010/607/P – Boundary Farm – agricultural and water storage barn
– refusal.
RR/2010/707/P – School House, Flimwell – first floor extension – rec.
Approval.
RR/2010/848/0 – New Pond Farm Wallcrouch – lawful siting of caravan
– approval.
345.0 Playground Inspections: Clerk to produce check lists for the June meeting.
346.0 Emergency Planning: Cllr. Semple reported that the information gathered at the Annual Assembly had proved very useful and that the ‘Plan’ was nearing completion. He hoped to call a meeting soon of Cllrs. and volunteers to allocate specific responsibilities and have the Emergency Officer from Rother District Council visit to approve the Plan.
347.0 Allotments: Cllr. Maynard reported on progress made at Flimwell and Stonegate allotment sites. Twenty-six allotments are being cultivated at Flimwell and 22/23 at Stonegate. On-going costs are the provision of a water supply at Stonegate and Close Board fencing to shield one neighbour. Paving slabs have been acquired to demarcate each plot. The Stonegate plots are proving to be a popular and well used resource, providing a heart to the community as they have in Flimwell.
348.0 Traffic Calming: It was resolved to leave any decision about the gateway signs until the June meeting.
349.0 Correspondence:
| 1 | Highways agency | Right hand turn – north bound A21 – Highways agency are doing a safety check in the autumn. |
| 2 | National Westm | Apology letter etc |
| 3 | ESCC | Stonegate Green 1984 |
| 4 | RDC | Bulletin |
| 5 | ESCC | Disabled Bay Springfields |
| 6 | Airs | Rural Priorities |
| 7 | RDC | Cross Lane House 25.5.10 Ticehurst V Hall appeal 10 am |
| 8 | Mrs Tipler | Traffic Calming – For traffic Calming Group |
| 9 | Stuart Wheeler | Thank you re A Assembly |
| 10 | RDC | Dwelling Bakers Farm – granted in 1953 – Clerk to check with RDC Mr Searle as it was felt that this had been refused approximately 10 years ago. |
| 11 | Sussex Police | Operation Crack Down |
| 12 | Battle Bus | Agenda for 12th May 2pm Robertsbridge |
| 13 | Dpt Transport | Hastings to Cannon St reet Rail Service |
| 14 | Mr Hirst | Steelands Rise Lights |
| 15 | ESCC | Change in Priority at Lower Platts junction ESCC will look at this but feel it is highly unlikely |
| 16 | RDC | Annual Parish Conference 24th June 1.45pm – Four Cllrs. should try and go – Affordable Housing on the agenda. |
| 17 | AIRS | Rural Priorities for 2010 |
| 18 | KCC | Meeting with Clerk 21.4.10 re grass cutting |
| 19 | Lloyds | Terms for banking |
| 20 | Direct Tech Services | Lighting contract 36 months – Unanimous resolution to continue for the next three years. |
| 21 | RDC | Exception site grounds for refusal – for file – 4 reasons |
| 22 | Footpath | Passed on to correct area |
| 23 | Police Report | The Warren Ticehurst 2.4.10 – burglary dwelling – trace of blood found. |
| 24 | Mr Bolton RDC | House at The Warren – now occupied |
| 25 | RDC | Full SHLAA Report with maps |
350.0 Items for the June Agenda: Delegation of duties.
Gateway Signs
Bin
in Pickforde Lane
351.0 The Bell Field: (Confidential). No matters to discuss.
352.0 Date of the next meeting: The meeting closed at 8.35 p.m. and the date of the next meeting set for 1st June 2010.
The Chairman presented the Clerk with a gift for having compiled the successful ‘Quality Status’ portfolio.