7.35.pm

Meeting with Brian Simpson

Objective of meeting, Discussion on Master Composting Scheme for Cornwall
Mr Simpson spoke about how the Rt. Hon. Colin Breed, MP for South East Cornwall, was keen for him to develop the Master Composting Scheme at his farm in Callington. Mr Simpson spoke about how that this was not just about a composting scheme but how it invoked strong community involvement and was sustainable.
Mr Simpson handed out various notes and gave two comprehensive PowerPoint presentations to the committee.
The Chair thanked Mr Simpson for his presentation and asked if he would be willing to come back at a future date whereby more time could be allocated for him, Town Clerk to liaise.

 

OUTSIDE SERVICES COMMITTEE
 3rd March 2009 7:50.pm

 

1.           Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs Nettle, Cllr Long
           Present:   Cllr Mrs Winfindale [in the Chair], Cllr Lumley [Portreeve & Mayor], Cllr Mrs Gold, Cllr Gist, Cllr A Coakley, Mrs M Coakley, Cllr Thomas, Cllr Mrs Jones
           In Attendance:  
           Officer:  Vernon Anderson, Town Clerk
           Members of the Public:   None

2.         Minutes 
                The minutes of the meeting of 10th February 2009 were approved as a correct record of proceedings and duly signed.

3.         Clerk’s Report
                (a) Update
                5 year Plan - Priority work list as agreed with OS Chair
                Improve litter and cleanliness situation - visitor’s first impressions count!
                Bus shelter cleanliness and repairs
                Staff Appraisals
                Access Hay Road Allotments – next agenda with site visit
                St Mary’s Church yard – grass cutting – issues with identifying which authority is responsible for maintenance of the closed churchyard? –future agenda item
                Installation of Fitness equipment
                Public convenience deep cleaning and maintenance
                Revamp of Saltash Rd play facilities

                Update on current work/issues
                Playbuilder bid submitted for Saltash Road - stage 1
                Steel goal posts manufactured locally and installed at Saltash Rd recreation ground
                Goal posts for Launceston Road Recreation Ground under construction
                Gate pillars rebuilt and one at Saltash Rd to be looked at
                Gate spring to be welded on for lower gate entrance at Saltash Rd
                Public conveniences urinals unblocked by ‘Lanes for Drains’; they have advised again that the waste gulley be re-routed to the external manhole
                Play equipment inspection records up to date and external inspector booked for April (Mr Nick Adams)
                Fitness equipment on order.
                Pipe-work now installed at cemetery however now need to re-apply to SWW for a meter to be installed
                Bank between car park & Trelawny Heights tidied
                Pannier Market weeding completed by Steve
                Launceston Road recreation ground path weed sprayed
                Broken branch lopped off on tree at top of Saltash Rd recreation ground
                Fencing re-secured at Lamorna play area

                Outstanding issues
                Brambles to be cut back at lower gate entrance to Saltash Rd
                Probationers’ equipment still outstanding
                Pest control
               
                b) Fountain – brass plaque Cllr Gold is progressing the matter – item to be on next OS agenda

 

4.         Matters for Decision
                a) Purchase of fitness equipment.
                It was proposed by Cllr Gold and seconded by Cllr Lumley and unamously carried to promote an official opening for Mayday bank holiday Monday.

                b) Review of 5 year Plan.
                Ongoing as per Clerks report

                b) Review of Christmas functions and actions for 2009
                Noted that Jo Taylor would be the main contact point main and that she will keep everyone updated via her personal email address (jo.taylor@callington.uk.net)

                c) Fir tree condition located at top of Saltash Road recreation ground.
                Noted that works to the broken branches has been completed and that no further action is required (except for routine maintenance).

                d) Lions invoice; re-instating Saltash Road Recreation ground following fairground hiring.
                It was noted, as far as anyone was aware, that the Lions had not been asked to re-instate the ground prior to the Honey Fair following the fairgrounds use at the Gala festival. It was also noted that the invoice was dated 12 December 2007.
                Proposed by Cllr Gist and seconded by Cllr Gold and unanimously agreed that Town Clerk investigate the matter further.

               
6.         FINANCE
                a) Receipt of accounts to date. The summary of the accounts to the end of February was received.
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                b) Payments. It was resolved to make the following payments..

There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 8.30pm

 

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