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Minutes May 2008
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Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday May 1st 2008 at 7pm in Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall.PRESENT: John Harris (Vice Chairman), Bob Banham, Penny Flemons, Elaine Labram, Bill Loader, Paul Moffatt. Joyce Edgell (Clerk). 05.1 APOLOGIES: Steve Gapper, Shirley Howell, Sarah Robinson, Eric Thompson. Jackie Porter (County Councillor), Neil Baxter (City Councillor). The organiser and the event manager of the Pop Festival at Matterley Bowl in July attended the meeting. The festival will be on a smaller scale than previous ones. The limit being 5000. Sound levels will be lower. There will be no outside music after 11pm. A telephone number will be available for any concerns. For safety reasons the A31 crossing places will be closed.. PF asked if a sign could be placed in Avington to this effect. The campsite will be open from Thursday evening. There will be a lucky draw for residents to win free tickets. JAE to put article in magazines. JH thanked the organisers for coming. 05.2 MINUTES of LAST MEETING The minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd April 2008 were approved and signed. 05.3 REPORTS from COUNTY COUNCILLOR and CITY COUNCILLOR Nothing to report 05.4 ELECTION of PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Steve Gapper, proposed by John Harris, seconded by Elaine Labram. 05.5 ELECTION of VICE CHAIRMAN John Harris, proposed by Bob Banham, seconded by Bill Loader. 05.6. APPOINTMENTS of REPRESENTATIVES: 1) Representatives to the Village Hall Committees Easton-Elaine Labram Itchen Abbas and Avington-Bob Banham Martyr Worthy-Shirley Howell 2) Winchester District Association of Parish Councils-John Harris 3) King George V Memorial Playing Field-IVPC 4) The Macpherson Easton School Trust-Steve Gapper, Elaine Labram. 5) Public Transport Representative-Bob Banham 6) Footpath Representative-Shirley Robinson 7) Winchester Villages Trust-Penny Flemons 8) Prannell Trust Representative-Vacant 9) Web Master-Steve Gapper 10) Highways Representative-John Harris 05.7 APPOINTMENT of PROPER OFFICER to the COUNCIL Joyce Edgell-Proposed by John Harris, seconded by Penny Flemons 05.8 ADOPTION of MODEL STANDING ORDERS (Handbook Part2 with Amendments (see minutes 2004 11.3g) These were adopted 05.9 MATTERS ARISING ACTION a) Couch Green The bus shelter has been repaired by Charlie Yeates. Winchester City Football Club has taken over Eastleigh Rangers. The football field will still be needed. b) B3047 Footpath Ongoing c) Tennis Court It was decided not to continue with this project. 05.10 PARISH COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS and QUESTIONS JH commented that IVPC was well represented at Keith Thompson’s Memorial Service. EL has had many requests for more play equipment at Old School Field. EL will contact play equipment firms. EL PM commented that the lights are still on at Shepherds Field. JAE will contact Hyde Housing. JAE PF would like to speak at the hearing on 21.05.08 re the Avington Sewage Treatment Works. Avington drains need attention. The new contractor will be clearing all drains as soon as possible. PF has attended the Winchester Villages Trust meeting. She has asked councillors to be aware that there is money available for anyone who needs it. 05.11 FINANCE The insurance quote for 2008/09 has been received. There is a chance of committing for 3 years with a reduction of premium. JAE to find out if all 3 years need to be paid in advance. JAE The following cheques were approved and signed: 101598 Park Golf Club (Grass-KGV) £229.14 101599 HALC (Planning Seminar) £80.00 101600 Southern Water (KGV) £14.55 101601 Joyce Edgell (Sal. & Exp. April & APM Wine) £323.08 101602 IA & Avington Village Hall (Hire May) £6.00 101603 Charlie Yeates (Bus shelter/footpaths) £98.14 05.12 PLANNING: APPLICATIONS: W17689/02 Mr Benson, Heather Glen, Main Road, Itchen Abbas. Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and replace with 1 4-bedroom detached dwelling and double garage. SUPPORT W01603/05 Winchester Gospel Halls Trust, Lunways Inn, London Road, Micheldever. Temporary siting of modular building for a 2 year period for use as gospel hall. COMMENT ONLY W09794 Mr Struthers, Boundary Cottage, Chapel Lane, Easton. Single storey and first floor rear extensions, incorporating alterations and enlargement of existing dormer. SUPPORT W09485/14TPOCA Mrs Janssen, Dymoke House, Church Lane, Easton. Fell 1 Sycamore tree. FOR INFORMATION W13303/02 Mr Grant, 1, Winton Cottages, Rectory Lane, Itchen Abbas. Two storey side extension. DECISIONS: W08154/TPOCA Mr Juds, The Farm Yard, Easton. Fell 1 Willow tree-in front drive leaning over barn. NO OBJECTION BE RAISED W11117/07&08LB Mr and Mrs Pinder, Martyr Worthy Manor, Church Lane, Martyr Worthy. Demolition of existing flat roofed extension to north and two storey extension to west. Construction of replacement extensions with pitched roofs (Resubmission). APPLICATION PERMITTED W04382/10 HCC, Itchen Abbas Primary School. To construct a bitmac surfaced multi use games area with 3.6m high weld mesh fencing at each end and 1.2m weld mesh fencing at the sides to provide a facility for school use-marked for tennis, 5 a side football, basketball and netball. NO OBJECTION BE RAISED W14515/03 Mr and Mrs Reid, Cherry Tree Cottage, Avington Park Lane, Easton. Replacement porch. APPLICATION PERMITTED W07786/05 Mrs Gray, Dairy House, Avington Park Lane, Easton. Manege and associated works. APPLICATION PERMITTED PLANNING MATTERS: Police House, Itchen Abbas, Appeal-awaiting result Abbey House, Rectory Lane. Change of Use Refused. 3, Shelley Close, Itchen Abbas. Owner has withdrawn application for the double garage. JH has called the diocese in Alresford re amalgamation of churches and informed them that IVPC has decided it is not for them to comment. 05.13 CORRESPONDENCE HALC-Bulletin-Distributed WCC-Review of Major Outdoor Events –Questionnaire (June 13th)-JH HCC-Invite for representative at Annual County Service-June 8th.-JH 05.14 DATE of NEXT MEETING Thursday June 5th 2008 at 7pm in Easton Village Hall. The meeting closed at 8.10pm |