7.00.pm

Meeting with Peter Moore  CCC Transportation

Objective of meeting,  Discussion on traffic management issues and funding for same.

With James Hill [Forward Planning CDC] and Mike Lowe, CDC Planning Officer for Tesco application

There had been a meeting with Nick Blamey and some proposals for on-street parking were forward. Councillors had found Nick Blamey very helpful. The problems of people parking for ATM’s and lorries offloading at licensed houses was mentioned and it was thought that some lorry off-loading bays would be helpful.

Mike mentioned that Tesco were proposing money towards a link to a Callington College but the viability of this was questioned. Cllr Long also indicated that no one had actually spoken to the Community College.

A question was asked about a recent statement in a local newspaper. By advertising that application as a potential departure from Local Strategic Plan saves three weeks. It was felt typical that other superstores would object if they could.

Peter stated that the planning for the third local transport plan has just started. Our scheme would be a candidate for this but guidance was waited from central government. 85% of the scheme forward was the cost of the works at the junction and there was little likelihood of this being achieved by any means other than planning gain.

The suggested next step was for Peter to mail all plans and costs to Mike Lowe who would then forward to Tesco.

Mike to brief Andrew on state of play prior to meeting of 20^th January.

Cllr Gist conveyed his thanks for the degree of co-operation with Highways and Caradon officers which had helped move this forward.

OUTSIDE SERVICES COMMITTEE

 6^th January 2009 7.45.pm

1.           Apologies were received from Cllr K Gold, Cllr C Thomas

            Present:   Cllr Mrs Winfindale  [in the Chair], Cllr R Lumley [Portreeve & Mayor], from item 3a, Cllrs Mrs Nettle, Cllr J Gist, Cllr A Long

            In Attendance:   None

            Officer:  Lynda Small, CEO

            Members of the Public:   None

2.          Minutes 

                The minutes of the meeting of 2^nd December 2008 were approved as a correct record of proceedings and duly signed.

3.          Clerk’s Report

                Update

                a) Fountain – brass plaque [Cllr Gold]. Cllr Winfindale suggested that the Clerk resend the wording to Cllr Gold.

                b) The Clerk mentioned about potholes in the access track into Haye Road allotments. The track seemed to be the subject of a large amount of vehicular access. There was no funds available for hardcore and the suggestion that gardeners put small stones and pebbles from their plots in the holes was the environmentally friendly solution.

4.          a) Item for Town Hall & Pannier Market Committee

                Resolution. That the Town Council ask Ansty Foot to draw up a nine year document with 3 year break clause, no security of tenure and a damage deposit as used at Tavistock but with annual rent increase according to RPI, and that this lease be used on all future occasions where possible.

             Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously approved that the Committee approve the above resolution.

                b) Item for Final & General Purposes Committee

                Decision on the option to support for Community Networks, South East Cornwall Boundaries, response needed by 8^th Jan.

                Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Long, seconded by Cllr Gist and unanimously approved that the Council write and support Option 1. It was also suggested that we write to neighbouring parishes informing them of our decision and suggesting that a similar response to the Boundary Commission would be welcomed..

5.          Matters for Decision

                a) Approval for purchase of fitness equipment. The Clerk had obtained a grant of £4750 from Viridor. The three most popular pieces of equipment came to £5200 plus transportation. It was suggested that local groups be asked if they could contribute to the difference and that an appropriate order be placed.

                Resolved. It was proposed by Cllr Gist, seconded by Cllr Long and unanimously agreed that the Clerk have power to act in consultation with the Chair and Portreeve.

                b) Review of Christmas functions and actions for 2009. It was resolved to put this on the next agenda

6.          FINANCE

                a) Receipt of accounts to date. The summary of accounts received before Christmas was accepted.

                b) Payments. It was resolved to make the following payments..

There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 8.10pm

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