Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday May 10th 2007 in Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall. 

PRESENT: Bob Banham, Steve Gapper, John Harris, Shirley Howell, Elaine Labram,

Bill Loader, Fiona Parry, Eric Thompson, Neil Baxter (Winchester City Councillor). Joyce Edgell (Clerk). Five members of the public. 

The meeting commenced with a discussion about the proposed Avington Sewage Treatment Works. NB and JH had visited Minstead where there is a similar smaller unit. Most councillors had attended the presentation by Southern Water and 4D. There is a lot of concern among the residents of Avington. The plans have not yet been received by the Parish Council. SG explained that the plans will be shown to residents and it was suggested that all concerned residents should write to the planning office with their views. 

05.1 APOLOGIES: Sarah Robinson, Jackie Porter. 

05.2 ELECTION of PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

FP proposed Steve Gapper and JH seconded this proposal. There were no other nominations.  

05.3 ELECTION of VICE CHAIRMAN

FP proposed John Harris and EL seconded this proposal. There were no other nominations. 

05.4 DECLARATION of ACCEPTANCE of OFFICE

All councillors signed the declaration of acceptance of office. 

05.5 MINUTES of  LAST MEETING

The minutes of the April 2007 meeting were approved and signed. 

05.6 APPOINTMENTS of REPRESENTATIVES:

Easton Village Hall - Eric Thompson

Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall - Bob Banham

Martyr Worthy Parish Hall - Fiona Parry

Winchester District Association of Parish Councils - John Harris

King George V Memorial Playing Field - Fiona Parry, Steve Gapper

The Macpherson Easton School Trust - Elaine Labram, Steve Gapper

Public Transport Representative - Bob Banham

Footpath Representative - Sarah Robinson

Winchester Villages Trust - Fiona Parry

Web Master - Steve Gapper

Highways Representative - John Harris 

05.7 APPOINTMENT of PROPER OFFICER to the COUNCIL

Joyce Edgell 

05.8 ADOPTION of MODEL STANDING ORDERS (Handbook Part2 with Amendments (see minutes 2004 11.3g)

EL proposed these should be adopted. JH seconded this proposal. 

05.9 MATTERS ARISING                                                                                             ACTION

a) Couch Green

            Play equipment will arrive in the next few weeks.

            A second estimate awaited for surfacing the car park.

            The Open Space Fund can be used to make a footpath

            from  Bridgets Lane on to the Couch Green field. JAE

to talk to Jackie Porter re who will make the path.                                            JAE

FP has had an offer of help to paint the changing rooms.

SH asked why there were no dog bins. The bins will not

be emptied by the City Council. SH will monitor the

dog mess situation and the litter problem.                                                           SH 

b) Old School Field

            Nothing to report           

e) Footpaths

            Nothing to report           

f) Traffic Calming

The buff strip at Easton is still missing. JAE to talk to JP.                                JAE

The meeting discussed whether a 30mph limit should be

applied for in Easton. The meeting decided against. 

g) Itchen Abbas VDS

            This is ongoing. SG to bring copies to the next meeting.                         SG 

h) Avington Seat

            Hampshire County Council has agreed to a seat being put

            along the grass verge opposite Avington Park House. JAE to

talk to Dave Williscroft.                                                                                   JAE  

05.10 CODE of CONDUCT

Before being adopted all councillors are asked to read the revised code. 

05.11 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS and QUESTIONS

FP asked if there is a grant available to fund a pantomime that Martyr Worthy

is buying in. No scheme is known. 

EL will ring Serco to inform them of an old fridge left at the Junction of Fair

Lane and Lone Walk.                                                                                                               EL 

BB is still following up the noise from the fish farm. 

ET asked if a sign could be put at Long Walk. JAE will ask NB what the

decision is re WCC signs, as this is not in a conservation area.                                      JAE 

JAE reported that the estimate for Shepherds Field sign is £182. The UIVS

will be asked if they can finance it.                                                                                            JAE 

05.12 FINANCE 

            The offer from Norwich Union is expected to save about 10% on the insurance. 

            The offer re a change of banking services is to be investigated further.               JAE      

            Cheque signed prior to meeting:

            101526  Playsafe Playgrounds (KGV)                                   £7,637.50

            The following cheques were approved and signed:

            101527 Martyr Worthy Parish Hall (Hire April)                            £12.00

            101528 IA and Avington Village Hall (Hire May)                           £6.00

            101529 Charlie Yeates (Footpath/Notice Board)                       £52.98

            101530 Joyce Edgell (Salary & Exp. April inc.APM)               £321.74

05.13 PLANNING APPLICATIONS           

            W14393/01 Mr and Mrs Broadly, 1, Malthouse Close, Easton. Conservatory to rear. NO COMMENT 

W20611 Mr and Mrs Wood, 3, Plough Steep, Main Road, Itchen Abbas. Conservatory to front of property. NO COMMENT 

W10569/05 Mr Hartog, Meadow Cottage, Martyr Worthy.  Two storey side extension. JH is consulting with the planning office. 

W20628/01LB W20628  Mr and Mrs Bullen, Nell Gwynn's Bathing House and Pool, Avington Park Lane, Easton. Change of use of cottage to holiday accommodation and single storey extension. To be discussed at the next meeting. 

05.14 PLANNING DECISIONS 

W06480/02 Mr and Mrs Hickey, Garth Cottage, Easton. Single storey front extension.  APPLICATION PERMITTED 

W20376 Itchen Stoke Estates, Lone Farm, Northington Road, Itchen Abbas. Demolition of existing modern agricultural buildings and conversion of timber-framed barns to live-work dwelling with landscaping and associated works. APPLICATION PERMITTED

W09794/02 Mr and Mrs Struthers, Boundary Cottage, Chapel Lane, Easton. Extension at first floor level. APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 

05.15 PLANNING MATTERS 

            EL will attend the Matterley Bowl Premises Licence hearing on 21.05.2007. 

            A letter has been received in answer to IVPC’s comments re the Morn Hill Hotel Site. 

SG suggested forming a planning sub committee. This was agreed. The committee is BB, JH, EL,BL. 

05.16 CORRESPONDENCE 

Hampshire Playing Fields Association Newsletter-FP

Local Council Review (Circulating)

Clerk’s and Councils Direct (Circulating)

Southern Water-Burst Pipe Chillandham Lane 

05.17 DATE of NEXT MEETING 

Thursday June 7th 2007 at 7pm in Easton Village Hall.  

The meeting closed at 8.55pm