Minutes of the Meeting held in the Phoenix Hall On Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 7.00 p.m.
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| Parish Councillors Present: | Cllr. R. Ayling | Chairman |
| Cllr. D. Burke | Vice-Chairman | |
| Cllr. A. Brown | ||
| Cllr. P. Mackay | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. M. Mitchell | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. P. Perry | ||
| Cllr. S. Perry | ||
| In Attendance: | 2 members of the public | |
| Cllr. Ian Blair-Pilling | Wiltshire Councillor | |
| Mrs. Mary Towle | Clerk of the Council |
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Cllr. Ayling thanked all Councillors who helped with the Coronation events. It was a marvellous day and enjoyed by everyone.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no members of the public present
REPORT BY WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR
Cllr. Ian Blair-Pilling reported as follows:
- Wiltshire Council has no policy to stop accepting cash at parking machines
- He will send a shortened version of the Wiltshire Council Annual Report by email
- Wiltshire Council are working on the Household Support Fund to make it available more easily to people who need help.
- Hot repairs of potholes have started with the milder weather.
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DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
The Chairman signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
It was RESOLVED that Cllr. David Burke be elected as Vice-Chairman of Netheravon Parish Council for the year 2023/24
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllrs. Charles Coslett
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no Declaration of Interests
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MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 13h April 2023 be accepted as a true record.
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ELECTION OF COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVE ON OTHER GROUPS
It was RESOLVED that Councillors should be elected on to the Committees as specified in the Attached Annex A
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FINANCE
a . Authorisation of Cheques
The Clerk reported that the Internal Auditor has only just handed back last year’s accounts and the current cheque book so she has not been able to do up to date accounts. Two months accounts will be published for next meeting.
b . Bank Reconciliation
An up to date Bank Reconciliation will be published at next meeting.
c . Approval of Annual Governance Statement
The Council approved each question on the Annual Governance Statement.
d. Approval of Accounts 2022/23
It was RESOLVED that the accounts for the year 2022/23 be approved
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PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE POWER OF GENERAL COMPETENCE FOR THE YEAR 2023/2024
This Power enables the Parish Council to spend their money on things which they would not normally have the power to do. This will last for a year. If the Clerk leaves a new Clerk will have to get a Certificate in Local Council Administration before the Council can adopt the Power. It is also dependant on whether two/thirds of Councillors are elected.
It was RESOLVED to adopt the Power of General Competence for the year 2023/24.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 . Planning
There were no new planning applications.
The Chairman reported that the new application for the development of land at the corner of Pigotts Close and A345 has been refused.
2 . Flooding and Adverse Weather
Cllr. Burke reported that the Council have plenty of equipment in the emergency store in the event of problem with flooding and adverse weather.
3 . Highways
The Clerk reported that an email has been received from Wiltshire Council confirming that Stagg’s Lane does not have an official name. The Council would have to apply for a name which might have huge implications for people with the same postcode. There are cost implications and so it was agreed to defer this for the time being.
4 . Cemetery/Enhancement/Netheravon in Bloom
It was agreed that we purchase compost for the tubs again this year. It was agreed to give £25 to each person who looks after and plants village tubs.
5 . Recreation
A working party was arranged for Saturday, 10th June to jet wash the safety surfacing in the Court Farm Playground. Cllr. Mackay to lend his jet wash.
6 . Allotments
It was agreed to divide allotment number 3 at Pigott Close allotments into 2. The Village Handyman will be asked to cultivate the land.
Community Allotment
The Chairman reported that the allotment project is going well.
7 . Rights of Way
It was agreed to ask contractors to cut the Old Wilton Cart track.
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REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GROUPS
a . Phoenix Hall
Finances show a current bank balance of £14151.02 with an additional £6000 on deposit.
The bookings total for the rest of the year is approx £5,854
Maintenance and Improvements
A new cooker is being purchased for the server.
A second quotation has been received for a new fire door in the kitchen.
Looking ahead
We still need to improve the use of the hall by the villagers it is often not used on Fridays and weekends.
Bookings seem to be slowing down at the moment.
Steve Perry, Chairman
b . Jubilee Committee
Cllr. Burke reported that the Coronation Music in the Park had been an excellent event with several hundred people attending. With money raised on the day from programmes, raffle, BBQ and contributions from beer tent and ice cream van the Jubilee Committee managed to almost break even.
c . Stonehenge Community Area Board
The next meeting will be on 8th June. This clashes with the next Parish Council Meeting so no one can attend.
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REPORT by the Clerk
- The Clerk showed the Council the artwork for the Community Larder and the BMX track which have been designed by the Chairman. It was agreed to go ahead with making the signs.
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CORRESPONDENCE
- Police Newsletter
- Email from the Chairman of the Governors of All Saints School giving news about the School and their excellent Ofsted report and thanking the Headteacher for her hard work in obtaining this over 4 years. The present Deputy Head will take over as Head in September.
- All emails were forwarded to Councillors for their information
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LIBRARY AND WAR MEMORIAL STATEMENT
The Chairman reminded the Council that the Library or Reading Room belongs to the village with the Vicar and two Churchwardens being the Trustees.
The Chairman reminded the Council that the War memorial belongs to the Parish Council. The land is leased from the MOD on a 999-year lease.
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GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
There were no General Parish Matters
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DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
8th June, 2023 7.00pm in Phoenix Hall
Annex A
| Committee | 2022 |
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| Planning | David Burke, Richie Ayling Brian Covil Charles Coslett |
| Flooding / Adverse Weather / Emergency Planning | David Burke, Brian Covil Steve Perry Richie Ayling |
| Highways (Parish Steward) | Brian Covil Peter Mackay |
| Highways (CSWh) | Peter Mackay |
| Cemetery/Enhancement Netheravon in Bloom | Maureen Mitchell Charles Coslett Pam Perry |
| Recreation includes: Milllennium Pk BMX Court Farm Play | Richard Ayling Steve Perry Alan Brown |
| Phoenix Hall | Pam Perry Alan Brown |
| Allotments | Steve Perry Alan Brown |
| Rights of Way | Maureen Mitchell Pam Perry Steve Perry |
| Stonehenge AB | Chairman / Vice Chairman |
| Jubilee Committe | Maureen Mitchell David Burke Richard Ayling |
| Defibrillators | David Burke Maureen Mitchell |
| The Chairman and Vice-Chairman are ex-officio members of all committees |