Minutes of the Meeting held in the Phoenix Hall on Thursday 9th June 2022 at 7.00pm
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| Parish Councillors Present: | Cllr. R. Ayling | Chairman |
| Cllr. D. Burke | Vice-Chairman | |
| Cllr. F. Collison | ||
| Cllr. C. Coslett | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. M. Mitchell | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. P. Panther | ||
| Cllr. Mrs. P. Perry | ||
| Cllr. S. Perry | ||
| Cllr. P. Mackay | ||
| In Attendance: | Cllr. Ian Blair-Pilling | Wiltshire Councillor |
| Mrs. Mary Towle | Clerk of the Council |
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no members of the public in attendance.
REPORT BY WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR
ClIlr. Ian Blair-Pilling congratulated the Council on a wonderful Jubilee Weekend. Lots of volunteers helped with the events and decorated the village and on behalf of the Jubilee Committee he thanked them very much for their efforts.
22/17
DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
Cllr. Ayling signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
22/18
DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
Cllr. Ayling signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
22/19
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
It was RESOLVED that Cllr. David Burke be elected as Vice-Chairman of Netheravon Parish Council for the year 2022/23.
22/20
CO-OPTION OF COUNCILLOR/DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
Peter Mackay was welcomed onto the Council and he signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
22/21
APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr. Brian Covil
22/22
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllrs. Steve and Pam Perry declared interest in Agenda Item 8.4.
22/23
MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 12th May 2022 be accepted as a true record.
22/24
FINANCE
1 . It was RESOLVED to approve the cheques for April/May/June 2022.
Payroll £1036.79
Square Meter Media £143.98
Water2Business £18.60
Mrs. M. Towle – stationary £61.60
Mrs. M. Towle – plants, brackets etc £129.96
SSE – Village Clock £79.75
Bobby Van Trust £100.00
Mrs. M. Towle – use of home as office £30.00
Pam Perry – plants for baskets £103.31
RGV water – allotments £60.00
SSE – village clock £49.85
Hurdcott Landscapes £226.32
Phoenix Hall £16.00
Heartbeat Trust – defib battery £303.95
WALC subs £425.05
Andrea Linscer – Internal Auditor £50.00
Andrew McKay – wood for BMX £97.60
- Towle – coach bolts for playground £26.89
Landmarc – rental BMX £50.00
Viking Direct – M. Towle £26.98
Payroll £1124.59
M. Towle – use of home as office £30.00
Andrew Mellor – Bugler for Beacon £50.00
Stonehenge Ales – beer for Beacon £114.52
2 . Bank Reconciliation
The Balance at the Bank as at 1st June, 2022 is £25,962.47
3. It was RESOLVED that Netheravon Parish Council would part fund the Booking Clerk of the Phoenix Hall to the tune of £1200 for year 2022/23.
4. Grant Application
It was RESOLVED the Parish Council would pledge £90 for the new Art Class at the Phoenix Hall. This will be paid when definite interest is confirmed by pupils and an Area Board Grant obtained.
22/25
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 . Planning
Cllr. Coslett reported that there is one new planning applications.
Application PL/2022/03995 will be discussed at the planning meeting after this Council Meeting.
2 . Flooding and Adverse Weather
Cllr. Burke reported that the signs and grill on the Emergency Store are getting rusty owing to the salt bags which have degraded. It was agreed that David obtain some containers and we will get the Village Handyman to transfer the salt into them.
3 . Highways (plus Parish Steward)
It was reported that a sink hole appeared during the Jubilee Street Party. It was reported to Wiltshire Council who reacted very quickly.
4 . CATG
The speed assessment is being done in June. Cllr. Blair-Pilling asked that he be informed as soon as the results are known.
5 . Cemetery /Enhancement
The Chairman reported that the hanging baskets are up and looking very good. They are being watered by Andy Panther and Graeme Allen.
The Allotments will be judged in early July and the Best Front Gardens will be judged in late July.
6 . Recreation
BMX Track: The Clerk reported that the fence has been erected at the BMX track by Adam McKay. She has thanked Adam on behalf of the Council.
New equipment at the Millennium Park: It was agreed that the grand opening will be early August. We will be giving out bacon rolls and tea/coffee.
Playground Maintenance. The Clerk reported that new coach bolts have been put on the equipment in the Court Farm Playground. Also covers have been put over bolts on a piece of the new equipment in the Millennium Park.
It was reported that the playground at Old School Close is in very bad condition. The Clerk will report this to Wiltshire Council who maintains it.
7 . Allotment
The Clerk reported that all allotments have now been taken. The leaky tap has been repaired.
8 . Rights of Way
The Clerk reported that Wiltshire Council will be providing posts for the gate which has been kindly donated by David Sheppard for the Corfe End Lakes path.
The Village Handyman has been asked to strim the path along Corfe End Lakes. The Clerk suggested that we have a meeting with the other parishes along the Avon Valley to find out what their arrangements are for cutting their Rights of Ways.
9 . Jubilee
- Green Canopy – on going
- Mugs – they have been given out and the surplus sold and the money given to the Jubilee Committee
- Street Party – Very good and well organized. Positive comments received.
- Beacon – All went according to plan. Very enjoyable with about 400 people attending.
Representatives on other groups:
a . Phoenix Hall
The Phoenix Hall accounts will be ready for external audit by the end of this month, and the plan is to have them ready for the AGM on Tuesday 12th July.
The new front doors have been fitted, and are an improvement on the original doors, allowing in more light to the entrance hall. They have non-finger trap and self-closing features.
The management committee has voted to approve the capital expenditure on solar panels for the roof of the Phoenix Hall. This will help to mitigate future rises in electricity prices. The management committee has voted to approve the opening of a savings account, separate from our current account. This pays 1.4%.
One landlord has decided not to support the hall by not paying its share of the Booking Clerk’s fees. Netheravon Parish Council has approved it’s expenditure for the clerk. This is likely to make the management of the hall more complex in future.
The Hall’s new flag pale is currently flying the Jubilee flag, joining in the villages’ very well received celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
Charles Coslett, Chairman Phoenix Hall Committee
b . Stonehenge Area Board
The next meeting will be on 30th June, 2022. The Clerk will attend.
22/26
PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP LAND TO THE REAR OF PHOENIX HALL
Cllr. Coslett presented the proposal which involved building a two bedroomed bungalow at the rear of the Phoenix Hall. This would have to be tied to the Phoenix Hall so would have to be occupied by a janitor.
It was RESOLVED unanimously that this proposal be rejected.
22/27
REPORT by the Clerk
The Clerk reported that she has given out several Welcome Packs recently. If anyone knows of new people in the Village please inform the Clerk.
The Clerk further reported that a photo of Councillors presenting a cheque to the Bobby Van at Cheerful Cuppa was in the Stonehenge Trader this month.
22/28
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1 . No correspondence has been received.
All email correspondence is passed onto Councillors immediately.
22/29
GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
1 . It was suggested that there should be a one-way system at Mill Road/Thorne Road. The Chairman agreed to take this suggestion to the next CATG meeting.
2 . The Clerk was asked to put an item in the next newsletter about speeding in Downside Road.
22/30
DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
14h July 2022 at 7.00 pm