Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 13th August
HASLINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday August 13th 2012
Present –Julie Coxall, Lucian Hatfield, Ray Jack, Olga Murkin, Roger Scott, Wendy Timbs , John Wheelhouse
There was one member of the public present
1 Apologies for absence – Christine Kipping,Rebecca Ridley, John Offord, Ron Van der Hoorn, Robin Page,
2 Members Declaration of Interest – non
3 Open Forum – Dr Armit from 38 High St explained his reasons for wishing to purchase a strip of land in Wisbey’s Yard
4 Minutes of meeting held on July 9th were agreed and signed
5 Matters to be reported from these minutes – Insurance claim not paid yet. A bollard to be erected at the skate park entrance to prevent parking there. The contractors working on the railway bridge are having problems with drivers insisting on using the bridge whilst work is taking place. Diversion signs are being moved and drivers are assuming nothing is happening when men are working under the bridge. Highways to be informed of this.
6 Confirmation of decisions made since last meeting – additional work at Play area has been done. Emergency repairs carried out to Zip wire in play area due to injury caused by stops being moved.
7 Election of Vice Chairman – Roger Scott was proposed by JW and seconded by WT agreed nem con
8 Proposed Community Stadium Trumpington Meadows – the petition was delivered to Mandela House on July 24th with 456 signatures
9 SCAMBS Issues and Options Consultation Document – a working party to be set up to prepare a response from Haslingfield before the next HPC Meeting. The Clerk to arrange a meeting for 20th/21st August.
10 Planning -– S/1521/12/VC – Variation of condition 2 of previous application to allow for two
additional dormers in the south elevation, Cantelupe Farmhouse – agreed
S/1604/1112/VC – Variation of condition 4 of previous planning application to agree alternative
soft landscaping scheme – agreed
C/11/40/045 – tree work at Cameo Cottage, School Lane – agreed
Planning permission granted for 48 High St
11 Additional Matters for discussion – Quotes have been received for erection of gates on the
recreation ground – more information is required
12 County Councillors Report – none
. 13 District Councillors Report –leaflet will be prepared shortly urging people from all four villages
to respond about planning proposals. An invitation has been received from CEMEX to attend a
meeting to discuss the future of Barrington site
14 Committee and Working party Reports
A – Environment – A grant of £170 has been awarded by SCDC towards Wildflower project
And a grant of £1,000 from CEMEX towards Environment Committee wildlife project
B – Pavilion – Marjorie Richardson has joined the committee, and Alan Stevens the new
caretaker will be invited to future meetings. 108 new chairs have now arrived, 30 of the old black ones have been kept back for art and craft club and cricket club to use. Quote for new gates passed to HPC for action. The surplus on last year’s lettings is £705. A grant of £1K has been received by Haslingfield Colts towards new goal posts and £300 from Haslingfield Charities. HPC will provide an additional £1K. Quotes are being obtained for a kick wall and outdoor table tennis table, also refurbishment of the toilets. PB would like a meeting with HPC to clarify agreed funding
C – Allotments – no report
D – Trumpington Meadows – no report
E – Skate Park – Clever Curves (the installers) have been asked to inspect ramps and report on
any work required to restore them
F – Trumpington Meadows Public Art Meeting – ‘United Visual Artists’ has been appointed by
the committee for the execution of art work at the school and community area
16 Correspondence – Permission granted for 6/17th Cambridge Scouts Group Bonfire party on Saturday November 3rd
Proposed Water Main Renewal, New Road, Haslingfield – work starting early September 2012 for 20 weeks. Householders will receivenoticeof any planned interruptions to water supply
Brian Gott suggestion for landscaping entrance to Skate park, passed to environment committee
Meetings –14th August SF Forum Sub Group meeting 1.15 – 3.00pm
25th September Cambs Acre AGM 6 – 8pm, Huntingdon
17 Request to purchase land in Wisbey’s Yard adjacent to No 39 High St – this met with approval by 5 votes with 2 against subject to the area being suitably landscaped
18 Emergency Plan for Haslingfield has been prepared by RS – this was considered to be an excellent plan and it’s approval was proposed by WT seconded by JC. Volunteers with particular skills are required to be part of the team under RS leadership. RS to take this forward
19 Code of Conduct (Revised) – Register of Interest forms to be returned
20 Request for reduction in speed limit to 40mph on Haslingfield to Harlton Rd – this was
supported by HPC and a joint application would be submitted
21 General Power of Competance – summary to be circulated
21 Minor Highways Improvement Bid – this has been unsuccessful, JC and RS to investigate other solutions
22 Finance – Investment of General Reserve – Secure Trust Bank was selected offering 4.01% over a 3 year period
Section 106 Payment in respect of 15 Back Lane Haslingfield £2,365.43
External Audit completed satisfactorily –noticeto be displayed
Resolution to pay outstanding accounts proposed by WT seconded by RJ
Date of next meeting Monday September 10th 2012 at 7.30 pm in the Pavilion.
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