The Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 24th October 2007 at 7.30pm
in Winkleigh Community Centre

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

In the absence of Cllr Stutt Chairman, Cllr Bowers took the Chair for this meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on 26th September 2007 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

1.10.7 Reports

DAPC: Cllr J Turner reported on the recent DAPC AGM and advised that the annual subs will increase to £255.

TDC: Cllr Turner reported on his attendance at the TDC Plans Committee meeting in respect of the application for development of the former Stove Centre on Exeter Road & advised that notes from the meeting are available from him.

Signs: Cllr Bowers reported that she endeavours to secure two "Keep Devon Tidy" signs as raised at the last meeting.

1.10.7 Reports

DAPC: Cllr J Turner reported on the recent DAPC AGM and advised that the annual subs will increase to £255.

TDC: Cllr Turner reported on his attendance at the TDC Plans Committee meeting in respect of the application for development of the former Stove Centre on Exeter Road & advised that notes from the meeting are available from him.

Signs: Cllr Bowers reported that she endeavours to secure two "Keep Devon Tidy" signs as raised at the last meeting.

2.10.7 District Councillor:
Cllrs were all in receipt of a copy of Cllr Lausen's report, copies were available for the public and would be displayed in the notice boards.

3.10.07 Guest Speaker : Mr Roger Smith (CCOWS)
Mr Smith gave a full and detailed update following the recent CCOWS Public Meeting. Councillors were advised of all actions currently in hand and those that will need to be implemented as the process of securing the centre for Winkleigh progresses. Strong emphasis was placed on the funding element of this process and Cllrs were advised that CCOWS await the outcome of a large Lottery grant bid.
Cllrs were given the opportunity to question Mr Smith and did so. Mr Smith confirmed that CCOWS primarily require the full support of the PC especially when dealing with partners such as DCC and TDC. Cllr Bowers stated that CCOWS have Winkleigh PC's full support in their endeavours to retain the Community Centre for Winkleigh.
Finally reference was made to the CCOWS earlier request for the PC to assist in organising regular meetings with the three community halls in the Village. Following discussions it was agreed that as there were representatives from all three facilities at the meeting that they could arrange regular meetings without the PC's direct involvement.

Public Period

4.10.7 PLANNING

A) Returned from TDC

a) 1/0859/2007/FUL: Rear two storey extension including balcony & car port, 53 Westcots Drive, Winkleigh : REFUSED
b) 1/0893/2007/FUL: Retrospective application for agricultural building, Ashley Cottage, Wembworthy: WITHDRAWN.
c) 1/0791/2007/FUL: Erection of agricultural workers dwelling, Land at OS ref SS656083 Higher Herdwick, Winkleigh: REFUSED
d) 1/797/2007/CPE: Certificate of lawfulness-residential use of land, Thistledown Farm, Bude Hill, Winkleigh: REFUSED
e) 1/0897/2007/FUL: Conservatory to rear of 26 Westocts Drive, Winkleigh: APPROVED

B) New Applications

a) 1/0904/2007/FUL: Single Storey side extension, Merrifield, Eggesford Road, Winkleigh : Cllrs Bowers & Holman declared an interest and left the meeting. Cllr Turner took the Chair. Cllr Johnson proposed Approve this application - 2nd Cllr Gledhill: a.i.f. MOTION CARRIED: APPROVED

b) 1/1189/2007/FUL: Construction of two private fishing ponds, Kinangop, The Airfield, Winkleigh: Cllr Gledhill proposed Approve - 2nd Cllr Turner: aif: MOTION CARRIED: APPROVED

c) 1/1167/2007/FUL: Conversion of redundant agricultural building to expand existing holiday accommodation business, Ward Farm, Winkleigh : & 1/1187/2007/LBC: Listed building consent : Cllr J.Turner proposed Approve - 2nd Cllr Judge: aif: MOTION CARRIED: APPROVED

5.10.7 Finance

a) Royal British Legion wreath donation
Cllr J.Turner proposed £50 to the Poppy Appeal in respect of PC wreath for Remembrance Sunday 2nd Cllr Johnson: a.i.f: MOTION CARRIED.

b) Payments
Cllr J.Turner proposed that the invoices produced were authorised for payment - 2nd Cllr Judge: aif: MOTION CARRIED.

TDC ( ¼ Road sweep fees) £ 587.50 cheque 1213
Winkleigh Community Centre ( Hire) £ 19.50 1214
N.Bullen ( Clerks Salary +expenses October) £ 460.61 1215
Mr P.Johnson ( reimbursement for litter picker equip) £ 5.97 1216
Poppy Appeal ( remembrance wreah) £ 50.00 1217

c) Rent Review : Moved to Part II later in the meeting

d) Precept discussions
It was proposed by Cllr J.Turner that a precept of £11,000 be requested for 2008/9 - 2nd Cllr Johnson: voting: 3 for, 1 against, 1 abstention: MOTION CARRIED.
Cllr Gledhill formally requested that this matter be raised again on the November agenda.

6.10.7 Current business matters

a) Discussions on Clerks Reports
The Clerk read the response received from TDC in connection with the Youth Clubs Art wall. Cllr Gledhill proposed that the PC forward a copy to the Youth Club and advising that they do not require formal planning permission - 2nd Cllr Holman: aif: MOTION CARRIED.

It was proposed by Cllr Bowers that items 2, 6, 7 ,9 & 10 can now be removed from the Clerks report as Winkleigh PC can take no further action on any of these matters - 2nd Cllr J.Turner: a.i.f: MOTION CARRIED.

b) WINBEG Appeal
Cllr Bowers advised Appeal to be held on 15th January 2008 at Caddesdown Business Park.

c) Cemetery Grounds
Cllr J Turner proposed that this matter be moved to the November meeting - 2nd Cllr Gledhill: A.i.f: MOTION CARRIED.

d) Cemetery Bungalow
Cllr Bowers moved the meeting into Part II due to the nature of the discussions. Members of the public in attendance were asked to leave the meeting.
Cllr J Turner proposed that the weekly rent for the Cemetery Bungalow remain at £75 - 2nd Cllr Johnson: voting: 3 for, 0 against, 1 abstention: MOTION CARRIED.

Cllr Gledhill proposed the Parish Council accept the quote from Mr Parker for additional work to the bungalow sewerage pipe work @ £130.00 and that Cllr Turner liaise regarding the emptying of the tank - 2nd Cllr Johnson: A.i.f: MOTION CARRIED

Cllr Holman proposed that the Parish Council accept the quote from Mr Tindall for the minor works to the cemetery bungalow identified during the annual inspection @ £355.00 - 2nd Cllr Judge: A.i.f. MOTION CARRIED.

Cllr Bowers proposed that the letter drafted to the tenant regarding Halloween be approved and issued - 2nd Cllr Judge: A.i.f.: MOTION CARRIED.

e) Asset Maintenance
Cllr Judge advised that she has been unable to address the works she had agreed to action to the assets due to an injury. Cllr Johnson proposed that A.Ware be instructed to address all outstanding asset work as identified in the report: 2nd Cllr Judge: A.i.f: MOTION CARRIED.

f) Land Use/ Development Control
Cllr J.Turner proposed that the following issues be raised with Mr Briggs of TDC at the meeting on 7th November : a) Why don't TDC take any notice of the Parish Council's decisions on planning applications b) The planning status for Gerrydown Business Park c) Park Homes d) Pitch requirements for gypsies and travellers - 2nd Cllr Judge: A.i.f. MOTION CARRIED.

7.10.7 New Business

a) CCOWS (10/7)
This matter was dealt with earlier in the meeting with the Guest Speaker.

b) Medical provision in Winkleigh
This matter was moved to the November meeting

c) Additional Gypsies and Traveller sites in the SW
Cllr Holman proposed that the Pc adopt Cllr Bowers' draft letter as read to council and forward this as Winkleigh Parish Council's formal response the above consulatation - 2nd Cll Johnson :aif: MOTION CARRIED.


d) Licensing Act 2003: Removing DPS requirements for Village Halls
Cllr J Turner proposed that the Parish Council respond stating that they give full support to such changes as it would seem to relieve the burden on those responsible for community buildings - 2nd Cllr Judge: a.i.f: MOTION CARRIED.

e) Traffic calming & Police
Cllr Johnson gave an update on his recent discussions and meetings with DCC and the Police regarding traffic calming. Cllr Johnson proposed that the Parish Council request that DCC implement a speed restriction to 30MPH starting at Surf Bay on Winkleigh Airfield: no seconder : no voting.

Cllr Johnson proposed that he would set up a meeting for representatives ( DCC Bill Bnating, the Police Road Safety Officer , Cty Cllr Rawlinson & PC Middleton) to meet with the PC to discuss speed limits around the village - 2nd Cllr Holman: voting 4 for, 1 against: MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC PERIOD II

8.10.7 Late Items at the Chairman's discretion

1. Cllrs were advised of communications between Redrow Homes and a resident of Winkleigh Cross regarding the DCC footpath from the estate to the village. Cllr J Turner proposed that the PC write to DCC and requesting confirmation of what action they are taking - 2nd Cllr Gledhill : A.i.f. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Cllrs were advised that the bollard light on Cliffords Way is not working again : Clerk to contact TDC.
3. Cllrs were advised that the new disabled access at the top of Cliffords Way does not address the problem for disabled users.


9.10.7. LETTERS AND CORRESPONDENCE.

1. Cllrs were advised that an Inquiry by the Planning Inspectorate into Public Path Diversion Order Footpath no 35. Winkleigh will take place on Tuesday 18h December 2007 at Wembworthy.
2. Cllrs were advised of TDC's "On your doorstep planning advice" clinics dates & venues


There were a number of circulars, magazines & flyer for Cllrs to examine.


The meeting was declared closed at 10.07