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A meeting of Stoke Gabriel Parish Council was held on

Monday 24^th July 2006 at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall

Ten minutes were allowed at the beginning of the meeting for members of the public to put matters to the Council

3 members of the public were present

Present:            Mr R Tully (Chairman), Mrs C Hunt, Miss P Ellis,

Mr I Jones, Mrs R Rowe, Mr B Tarr, Mr C Wigfall

1          Apologies: Mr W Deval, Mr N Hill, Cllr T Pennington

2          Urgent Business brought forward by the Chairman

PC John Hodgson gave the following report:

Two outboard motors have been stolen and there are operations in place to prevent boat crime.  Pc Hodgson will be attending the carnival parade and hopefully some of the other events.  He asked residents to be vigilant about church crime while there are visitors about.  The removal of some double yellow lines is still under review.

 Forming an Emergency Plan – Mr Wigfall stated that there will be a new Model Plan coming out in the Autumn.

3          Reports from County and District Councillors

Cllr Pennington sent the following report:

Libraries – the possible closure of some libraries has been put on hold until October pending further consultation.

Sheltered homes – this has also been deferred

Adult & Community Services – the service is being modernised to achieve a more efficient and effective organisation.

Mrs Rowe reported the following:

Refuse collection – leaflets will be distributed stating a change of collection day to Friday from late September 2006.

Housing Officer – Andrew Fiske has left South Hams Council, but no appointment has yet been made for his replacement.

Local Area Agreement – South Hams are working in conjunction with Teignbridge Council with a view to producing one guide instead of two, to save costs.

4          Planning

Mrs Rowe declared an interest and took no part in discussions on planning.

Applications

1) V & A, Coombe Shute – amendments to approved application 52/2059/01/F – subdivision of dwelling and amendments to existing elevation.  No objection.

2)  Broadleigh Farm – holiday rally 20.07.07-12.08.07. Mrs Hunt declared a personal interest and took no part in this item.  No objection.

3)  2 School Hill Cottages – construction of garden steps (retrospective).  No objection.

4)  The Round House, Hr Well Farm – conversion to form two self-contained units and garages with additional ancillary accommodation.  No objection.

5)  Alicia, Flood Street – proposed rear extension.  No objection.

6)  Land off Flood Street – erection of stables.  No objection.

7)  Salmons Leap, Paignton Road – installation of velux rooflight.  No objection.

8)  35 Barn Park – outline application for erection of a dwelling.  No objection.

Applications Granted by SHDC

1)  Instow, Flood Street – erection of extension to dwelling

2)  Longhay Orchard, Hillfield – alterations to roof

3)  Yarde, Paignton Road – lime render East & South elevations

Applications Granted by DCC

1)  Stoke Gabriel Primary School – creation of new hard play area, five new car parking spaces, security fencing and associated planting

Trees

1)  Waterside House, Byter Mill Lane – Oak – consent granted to remove epicormic growth from the lower section of the main stem to a maximum height of 3 metres from ground level

2)  Dominoes, Byter Mill Lane – serving of TPO.  No objection.

Footpaths

DCC Footpath No 2 – public path diversion order.

5          Accounts

Payment of Accounts

Payment of the following were proposed by Mr Tarr and seconded by Mrs Rowe:

J Hamilton        – clerk’s salary & expenses                                                      £283.34

Village Hall – hire charge Apr-June 2006                                                          £  33.00

R Teague – grass cutting July                                                                            £100.00

6          Matters raised by the Clerk

Chairman of South Hams Council – Cllr Bryan Carson will be attending Stoke Gabriel carnival parade and hopes to meet some of the Parish Councillors there.

Street Naming – South Hams Council confirm that the lane leading to Southlands off Vicarage Road does not have an official name.  Mr Jones will make enquiries amongst residents and report back as to whether they wish to have it named, and if so whether to use Southlands Lane or the old local title Millers Lane.

The Mayor – the parish council has no objection to the request by the Mayor to wear her chain of office at the opening of the Stoke Gabriel Art Exhibition on 6^th August.

Devon Minerals & Waste Development Framework – Mr Tully will study the document.

Road Closure – the council has no objection to the official closure of part of Paignton Road during carnival evening.

7          Minutes of last meeting 26^th June 2006 – amendment to item 10 Millpond, to read “the two slatted walkways on the foreshore have been repaired.”  Subject to the above amendment the minutes were agreed and signed.

8          Matters arising from the minutes

Miss Ellis thanked the chairman and other parishioners for their concern during her recent illness.

Nils White, Conservation Officer – Mr White is conducting a survey and a sample of residents will receive a questionnaire with their carnival programme.

Hedge Cutting  - the council agreed that it will not be necessary for the gardener to trim the hedges in the orchard.

Stoke Gabriel in Bloom – the chairman thanked the councillors, village organisations and residents for their part in tidying up the village in preparation for judging.

Parish Plan – Mr Wigfall attended a presentation by the Community Council of Devon but stated that he learned nothing from the event.

War Memorial – Mr Jones will obtain three quotes for its repair.

Village Sign – Mr Jones will get costings for having the sign restored, possibly in Autumn 2006.

9          Highway & Hedgerow matters

Fly tipping – fridges have been dumped at Broadley Lane and Long Road, and mattresses at the V&A car park.

Sweeping – the council expressed their thanks to villagers who have kept the roads clean during the Britain in Bloom judging, although it was pointed out that this ought to have been done by South Hams Operations Team.

Drains – following the repair of the drain outside the public toilets, the odour now appears to have moved further up the road.  The appropriate authority will be informed.

10        Matters raised by Councillors

Trees – Mr Tarr, in conjunction with Miss Ellis and the Tree Warden, will co-ordinate a list of trees which are outside the conservation area, but worthy of a TPO.

Hoyle Copse – Mr Jones praised David Simpson for carrying out a monthly survey of flowering species, and how the work in the copse affects the flora.  It was suggested that this useful information be posted on the village website.  A lock has now been fixed on the gate at the Aish Road end, and a sign made by Edward Lovesey has been installed.

M8s – it was suggested that the youth club may wish to do some kind of community project for the village.  This will be put to them.

Clerk – the chairman stated that he wished to have it minuted that the clerk has been the subject of bullying by some councillors, and that the matter has been addressed and he expected this practice to cease.

Dates of Next Meetings

 Monday 25^th September 2006 at 7pm in the Village Hall

Monday 30^th October 2006 at 7pm in the Village Hall

Monday 27^th November 2006 at 7pm in the Village Hall

 The meeting closed at 8.15pm