CALLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

26^th May 2009 at 7.00.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 Portreeve Choosing date had not been advertised? The clerk responded that it had been advertised in the April edition of the Callington News and on the public notice board.

Mr Stevens asked why was the May edition of the Callington News delivered late? The clerk apologised for it being late and explained that this edition was completed by the Clerk himself and because of other significant work commitments it could not be completed sooner.

Mr Stevens asked why the Callington News could not be delivered with the Gazette as he does not always receive it via the current distribution method? The Clerk responded that delivery of the Gazette was not reliable as many homes do not receive it. This observation was supported by Councillor Green and Mrs Jacob.

Mr Stevens asked why the grass verges between Plymouth and Callington (Saltash Road) were not being cut as it was obscuring visibility for motorists. The councillors present also commented on other arterial routes into town that had not had their verges cut. The Clerk to report the matter to the Highways authority via the One Stop Shop.

Mr Stevens asked what was being done about a white car on the top estate (by Ginsters) that had no number plate affixed to the front of the vehicle (displayed inside the screen) and a hard to read number plate on the rear? PCSO Mark Stribbley commented that this had been noted and that the person in question had recently had an accident and he personally would follow up progress on this matter.

Mr Stevens asked why the ‘hole in the ground’ in Fore Street had been left unattended for three weeks? The Clerk explained that this was due to the county archaeologist being asked to survey the hole but once this was done the hole was backfilled the very next day.

Mrs Jacob reported that the litter bin in Urban Terrace had not yet materialised. Councillor Mrs Gold reported that the new Head of Community College has agreed to place a litter bin just inside the school entrance.

Mr Stribbley enquired if the town council had any influence with Cornwall Council for further provision of Dog litter bins and suitable signage?

Mr Stribbley enquired if the town council had any powers to influence property owners to smarten up the exterior of their properties? Councillor Ellard spoke about the Town Forum’s work to tackle such issues and reported that the Forum was finding it a struggle to engage shopkeepers especially with the shops owned by national companies.

Mr Stribbley asked if the council knew who owned the planters outside the Youth Club? Councillor Ellard reported that these belong to the Youth Centre and at some point in the past they had a project to plant and maintain these which had now fallen by the wayside. It was explained that the Town Forum are currently active in gaining support for sponsorship and are planting up various containers throughout the town with the help of the Lions Club.

Mr Riley commented on the new One Cornwall website and how please he was to see under the contacts page a facility to place comments or complaints. Mr Riley asked if this could be communicated to residents via the news letter? The Clerk responded that he will try to include it in the next edition.

 

The Council meeting opened at 7.20

1.            Apologies  were received from Cllr R Lumley [Portreeve & Mayor], Cllr C Thomas, Cllr A Long, Cllr Mrs D Winfindale, Cllr Gist & Cllr A Coakley

               Present:  Cllr Mrs K Gold [Deputy Portreeve and Deputy Mayor], Cllr M. Green, Cllr R. Ellard, Cllr Mrs H Jones and Cllr Mrs M Coakley

               Officer: Vernon Anderson - Town Clerk

               Members of the Public:   4 parishioners, Rev. Sharpe, and a member of the press.

2.            Minutes

               The Minutes of the meeting of 28^th April 2009 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings and duly signed.

3.            Police Matters

               PCSO Stribbley reported that another PACT meeting was due to convene soon and the exact date will be published prior to the event. Councillor Ellard mentioned that a loud motorcycle was being a nuisance in the area of Lamorna and Coronation Road. PCSO Stribbley commented that he knew about this matter and reported that the motorcyclist had recently had the exhaust stolen from the bike which has now been replaced.

4.            Reports

a) Planning Committee. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Gold, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Planning Committee of 5^th and 19^th May be received.

b) Outside Services. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Jones, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Outside Services Committee of 5^th May be received.

c) Town Hall & Premises Committee. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Coakley seconded by Cllr Mrs Gold and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Town Hall & Premises Committee of 12^th May be received.

d) Finance & General Purposes. It was proposed by Cllr Green, seconded by Cllr Mrs Jones and unanimously agreed that the minutes of the Finance & General Purposes Committee of 19^th April be received.

e) Any other reports [not for decision] from Councillors. None

g) Reports from County Councillors. None

               a) Summary of accounts to date.  It was resolved to accept the summary of the accounts to 30^th April 2009.

               b) Approval for expenditure as listed.  It was proposed by Cllr Ellard, seconded by Cllr Mrs Coakley and unanimously agreed to make the following payments.

6.             Report For Decision – Moratorium On Any Future Large Scale House Building in Callington

The Council considered the recommendation by the Planning Committee to petition for a moratorium on any future large scale house building in Callington because of the strain being placed on health and social infrastructure by current planning approvals for such sites in and around Callington.

Resolved

Proposed by Cllr Ellard, seconded by Cllr Mrs Jones and unanimously agreed that the council supports the recommendation by the Planning Committee to urge that the Planning department of Cornwall Council, the South West Regional Assembly, and the Minister responsible in Parliament to hold a moratorium on any future large scale house building in Callington and the surrounding parishes until real improvements have been made to the infrastructure. With our schools and health service under serious pressure already, we need to have improvements to these and other services before any new housing schemes are approved.

7.             Report For Decision – Selection of Representatives & Committees

The Council duly considered the Committee and Outside Bodies [External Groups] representation for 2009/2010.

Resolved

Proposed by Cllr Mrs Coakley, seconded by Cllr Mrs Jones and unanimously agreed that the Committee representation be as follows;

Outside Services Committee (9 Members)

Cllr Mrs Winfindale          Cllr Long                    Cllr Ellard

Cllr Lumley                        Cllr Mrs Coakley       Cllr A Coakley

Cllr Mrs Gold                     Cllr Mrs Jones          Cllr Thomas

 

Planning Committee (9 Members)

Cllr Long                            Cllr Mrs Gold             Cllr Gist

Cllr Green                          Cllr A Coakley           Cllr Mrs Jones

Cllr Thomas                      Cllr Lumley                Cllr Mrs Winfindale

 

Town Hall & Premises Committee (9 Members)

Cllr Ellard                          Cllr Mrs Gold             Cllr Lumley

Cllr Thomas                      Cllr Long                    Cllr Mrs Winfindale

Cllr Mrs Coakley               Cllr A Coakley           Vacant

 

Finance & General Purposes Committee (9 Members)

Cllr Gist                              Cllr Mrs Coakley       Cllr Lumley

Cllr Mrs Jones                  Cllr Ellard                  Cllr Green

Cllr Mrs Winfindale          Cllr Mrs Gold             Cllr Thomas

And

Proposed by Cllr Ellard, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the Outside Bodies (External Groups) representation be as follows;

And

Proposed by Cllr Ellard, seconded by Cllr Green and unanimously agreed that the Community Network representation be as follows;

Ex Officio post      Portreeve & Mayor

 

There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 7:40.pm

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