CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
23rd June 2009 at 7.10.pm
Council Chamber
Prayers. The meeting commenced with a reading and a prayer from the Rev. Peter Sharpe.
Public Session
Mr Stevens – Asked why the path at Hazlewood is very overgrown? Cllr Gist responded that he was due to meet Mr Cresswell from Cornwall Highways to discuss a number of issues but he failed to turn up. Cllr Gist asked the clerk to contact Mr Cresswell via email to ask why he failed to tuen up for the meeting and bring to his attention that there are a number of issues that we wish to bring up with him that have been outstanding for a while.
Mr Stevens asked who was responsible for the control of weeds on the highways, especially this year as they have been growing prolifically. Cllr Long responded that he was due to meet with Mr Oliver Jones from Cornwall Highways to discuss a number of issues and will bring it to his attention.
The Portreeve brought to the public’s attention the fact that there is a One-Stop-Shop in the Town Hall and the customer advisor would be happy to report any issues to Cornwall Highways. Cllr Thomas supported Mr Stevens observations. Cllr Ellard also supported Mr Stevens observations and informed the public that he had asked for this issue to be placed on the next agenda of the relevant committee.
Mr Riley stated that he had had a couple of emails from Cornwall Council stating that they were aware of these issues and stated that they would be doing their best to sort it out.
Mr Riley asked which organisation had responsibility for parking offences as this was not very clear? Cllr Long said he would be tackling parking issues with Cornwall Council as he was aware of this issue. Cllr Gist asked Mr Riley to pass on further details for his or Cllr Long’s attention.
Mrs Jacob asked for her thanks to be passed on the Outside Services staff for the good job they have been doing in maintaining the cemetery.
Mrs Harris asked that when the Bench in Well Street (item 6) is discussed that they take into consideration that there are other issues to be considered such as other agencies providing proper support for displaced people who are homed locally to this site. Cllr Long responded that as a Cornwall Councillor he had started to make enquiries into issues such as this with the relevant portfolio holders for Cornwall Council. Cllr Gist explained that many agencies have already been reviewing the current situation and are working behind the scenes to support young displaced people.
Mr Stevens asked if something could be done to improve the situation with regard to dogs being let loose to run around in the cemetery. Cllr Mrs Winfindale spoke about it being an ongoing problem and was not just isolated to the cemetery and noted that the matter of dog control in open spaces should be revisited. Cllr Gist concurred with this and asked it to be fully debated at the earliest opportunity by the Outside Services Committee.
The Council meeting opened at 7.30
1. Apologies: None from Town Councillors, apologies were received from Cllr Flashman, Cornwall Councillor for Kelly Bray.
Present: Cllr R Lumley [Portreeve & Mayor], Cllr Mrs K Gold [Deputy Portreeve and Deputy Mayor], Cllr C Thomas, Cllr A Long, Cllr Mrs D Winfindale Cllr M. Green, Cllr R. Ellard, Cllr Mrs H Jones, Cllr Gist.
Officer: Vernon Anderson - Town Clerk
Members of the Public: 7 parishioners, Rev. Sharpe, and a member of the press.
2. Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting of 26th May 2009 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings and duly signed.
3. Police Matters
Cllr Gist spoke about the Police and Community Together (PaCT) meeting that was held recently and informed the Council that the police in Callington would soon be up to full strength. Cllr Thomas spoke about the 20mph signs on Launceston Road school crossing being switched off too early. Cllr Gist agreed to report this to the relevant authority. Cllr Gist announced that the newly acquired speed gun had been active in Kelly Bray.
4. Reports
a) Planning Committee. It was proposed by Cllr Long, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee of 2nd and 16th May be received.
b) Outside Services. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Gold, seconded by Cllr Winfindale and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Outside Services Committee of 2nd June be received.
c) Town Hall & Premises Committee. It was proposed by Cllr Lumley seconded by Cllr Thomas and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Town Hall & Premises Committee of 9th June be received.
d) Finance & General Purposes. It was proposed by Cllr Green, seconded by Cllr Gist and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Finance & General Purposes Committee of 16th June be received.
e) Any other reports [not for decision] from Councillors. None
f) Reports from Cornwall Councillors. Cllr Long gave a verbal update on day’s proceedings at Cornwall Council with the selection process for Cabinet and Committees. Cllr Long advised those present he had been selected for the sub-area East Planning Committee and the Environment and Economy Overview Scrutiny Committee and Cllr Flashman had been selected for Strategic Planning Committee and the Miscellaneous Licensing Committee. Cllr Long will pass on the complete selection list to the clerk for distribution to all councillors.
5. Finance
a) Summary of accounts to date. It was resolved to accept the summary of the accounts to 31st May 2009.
b) Approval for expenditure as listed. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed to make the following payments.
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6. Reports For Decision – Wayside Bench in Well Street (Outside Kendal Green)
The Council considered the petition presented to the council for the removal of a wayside bench close by Kendal Green in Well Street to combat the anti social behaviour being experienced by residents living nearby.
Members discussed the removal of the seat which had been located there for a number of years and questioned whether or not it would remove the problems being experienced by local residents. Although the council was very sympathetic with the plight of residents it was generally thought that the problem lies with the other agencies supporting the young people living nearby and that a better solution would be for adult services and supporting agencies to tackle the issues that they have identified first.
Resolved
Proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed that the petition be noted and that no decision is made with regard to the removal of the seat until all other avenues have been fully explored.
7. Reports For Decision – Co-option of Town Councillor
The Council considered the formal applications of Mr Phillip Harriman and Mr Gerard Jones to fill the vacancy of Town Councillor.
Prior to the Full Council meeting each candidate was allowed 10 minutes to put forward their case for selection followed by a short question and answer session by both parties.
Resolved
Proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Thomas and unanimously agreed that Mr Phillip Harriman be appointed as Town Councillor.
The Portreeve passed on his congratulations to Cllr Harriman and welcomed him to the Council.
It was duly noted during the selection process that both were strong candidates and although Mr Jones was not successful at being selected this time the Council were of the opinion that he would make an excellent councillor and hoped that he would continue with his support for community issues & projects and it was recommend that he should step forward again should a casual vacancy arise again.
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 8:15.pm
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