Present: Cllrs Stutt, Bowers, Judge, J.Turner, N.Turner, Hodgson, Gledhill, Griffiths, Johnson & Holman

Apologies : Cllr Cooper

The minutes of the meeting held on 22/8/7 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

NOTE abbreviation aif = all in favour

1.9.7 REPORTS

Playing Fields: Cllrs were advised that the improvement to the play area were now
in progress & near completion.

Village Hall: Cllrs were advised that the vandalism has been dealt with and the
offenders will be cleaning off.

CCOWS: Cllrs were given an update and advised Public Meeting October 10th

2.9.7 Clerks Reports

3.9.7 District Councillor Lausen: report:

Cllr Bowers proposed that a request for Enforcement is made to TDC regarding unauthorised development at Loosden Cottages and that TDC clarify that they will require any request for enforcement action to be made in writing. Copy to be sent to D.Lausen - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

4.9.7: Guest Speaker: attending later in meeting marked under **
Public Period

5.9.7 PLANNING

A) Returned from TDC

a) 1/0795/2007/AGR: Erection of general purpose agricultural shed, Whitehouse Farm, Winkleigh : APPROVED

B) New Applications

a) 1/0897/2007/FUL: Conservatory to rear of property, 26 Westcots Drive, Winkleigh : Cllr N.Turner proposed APPROVE- 2nd Cllr Holman: Aif. APPROVED

b) 1/0893/2007/FUL: Replacement of agricultural existing building, Ashley Cottage, Wembworthy: : Cllr Hodgson declared an interest and left the meeting. Cllr J.Turner proposed Approve -2nd Cllr Judge: Aif: APPROVED

c) 1/0839/2007/AGR: New mono pitch steel building, Sminton Ball, Hollocombe, Chulmeligh : Cllrs were advised that TDC had refused this application and requested a full planning application.

d) 1/1099/2007/FUL: Residential development comprising 7 no.flats together with associated storage areas, car parking & misc external works, Former Stove Showroom, Exeter Rd, Winkleigh: Cllr J.Turner proposed refusal on the following grounds: a) Out of scale 3 storey development b) extreme concerns regarding parking space provision exacerbating existing congestion on Exeter road c) lack of local distinctiveness in design in a development adjacent to a Conservation Area : 2nd Cllr N.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED. REFUSED
Cllr Bowers further proposed that the District Councillor is asked to call this application in - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

a) It was proposed by Cllr J.Turner that the following payments be authorised:

DAPC ( 2 x Cllr AGM) £ 30.00 Cheque 1207
Viking Direct ( Stationary) £ 98.65 1208
John Blyth ( replacement door at Bungalow) £490.00 1209
EDF Energy ( electricity ) £ 4.03 1210
Andrew Ware ( Cemetery Maint) £350.00 1211
N.Bullen ( Salary + expenses) £525.93 1212

2nd Cllr N.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

b) Clerk gave a brief Financial Statement. Following discussions it was proposed by Cllr N.Turner to transfer £1,000 from the reserve account into the current account - 2nd Cllr Hodgson : Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

c) Cllrs were notified of TDC's request for precept figures by 3rd January 2008.

7.9.7 CURRENT BUSINESS MATTERS

a) Discussions on Clerks Reports
Cllr Hodgson proposed that following the reply from SWW regarding the capacity of the new treatment works this item can now be removed from the O/s business list - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

b) Clerks contract/salary (09/07)
Cllr Hodgson proposed that the PC address the issue of increasing requirements of the Clerk as follows: 1) that the minutes of meetings are restricted to reporting decisions only with no discussion unless essential to understand a proposals. 2) that Cllrs are respectful of the limited hours the clerk works and be mindful of their own contact with the Clerk. & 3) Cllrs need to recognise actions that they should be taking that are currently being handled by the Clerk.- 2nd Cllr N.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

Cllr Gledhill further proposed that at this point the Clerk should work the scheduled 34 hours per month and advise what works are still outstanding once the agreed hours have been completed - 2nd Cllr N.Turner: Aif. MOTION CARRIED.

c) PC workload (09/07)
Cllrs examined the list of outstanding business of the PC and following discussions it was proposed by Cllr Hodgson that Post code query, Air raid shelter listing, & Quality status be removed from the list - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED. Cllr Gledhill proposed that Clean Neighbourhood information be removed - 2nd Cllr N.Turner: All in favour: MOTION CARRIED. Cllr Bowers proposed that Shute Lane be removed from the list - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: aif: MOTION CARRIED.

d) Winkleigh Cemetery (06/07)
Cllr Hodgson proposed that this discussion is adjourned until the next meeting when considering the budget for 2008/9 precept- 2nd Cllr Johnson: a.i.f.: MOTION CARRIED.

e) Cemetery Bungalow
i) Sewerage Cllr Hodgson proposed move this item to Part II to discuss quotations received: 2nd Cllr Bowers: a.i.f: MOTION CARRIED

ii) Cemetery Bungalow Inspection results : report given. Item removed to Part II

iii) Cemetery Bungalow Rent Review: no discussion

** 4.9.7: Guest Speaker: Brian Holland Winkleigh Youth Club
Cllrs were given an update on the improvements to the Children's Play area at the Playing Fields. Cllrs were advised of Youth Clubs proposal for an "Art Wall" on site. Following discussions The Chairman proposed that Winkleigh PC write to TDC to confirm the Clerks investigations that no planning permission is required and offering full support - 2nd Cllr Judge - aif: MOTION CARRIED

f) Parish Plan
Chair confirmed receipt of TDC's offer of support with actions following the Parish Plan.

g) Gerrydown Business Park
Chairman proposed an extraordinary Parish Council Development Control meeting with Mr Briggs of TDC 6pm on 7th November 2007- limited to 11/2 hours - 2nd Cllr Holman: Aif: MOTION CARRIED

h)Parking on Exeter Road/A3124 junction
Cllr N.Turner proposed that as the Police can not enforce parking restrictions at this junction there was no purpose in further PC involvement on this issue- 2nd Cllr Gledhill: Aif: MOTION CARRIED.

i) Litter Bins
Cllr Bowers proposed that a super-trimline 50SL (with liner) in deep green with fixings @ £83.80 be ordered for the folley - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: Aif: MOTION CARRIED. Cllr Bowers agreed to complete site visit with TDC.

8.9.7. NEW BUSINESS

a) Results of Annual Asset Inspection
Report given to Cllrs following inspection 291/9/7.
Cllrs agreed 4 items to be forwarded to A.Ware. Cllr Judge agreed to address other items on the list.

b)Youth Club
See Guest Speaker 4.9.7

c) NHS Foundation Trust
Cllr Gledhill discussed and stated that he did not believe that there was any merit in Winkleigh PC's involvement in this exercise.

d)Planning Issues at Four Seasons
Cllr Johnson raised issues in connection with planning on this site.

e) Additional Gypsies and Traveller sites in the SW
Moved to October meeting.

PUBLIC PERIOD II

Cllr Gledhill proposed that Winkleigh PC respond to the Planning Inspectorates enquiry that it still strongly supports its original representation regarding the Diversion of Footpath no 35 Winkleigh and does not require an opportunity to be heard by the Planning Inspectorate- 2nd Cllr Holman: All in favour: MOTION CARRIED.

Cllr J.Turner proposed that the quote received from Michael Parker for the replacement pipes at Winkleigh cemetery Bungalow be accepted @ £2750.00 - 2nd Cllr Bowers: All in favour: MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting was declared closed at 11.10pm