EAST PORTLEMOUTH PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 7.30pm PRESENT: Councillors L. Lindley (Chairman), J. Hilditch, M. Harris, J. Parker & S. Wonnacott In attendance – O. Jenkinson OPEN FORUM – None COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT – from Cllr J. Brazil SHDC - LACC – Local Authority Controlled Company – has been discontinued - The Council are going to borrow £82 million to invest in commercial property - There are a few contentious planning issues in the parish DCC – - Skanska have now taken over the Highways contract from 1st April - £435,000 been set aside for resurfacing works to Totnes Cross & The Mounts. POLICE REPORT – No report Apologies – R. Good Minutes of the previous meetings held on 7th March 2017. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Minutes be signed by the Chair as a true and correct record. Declarations of Interest – None. Planning & planning matters: It was noted that the incorrect planning application number had been written on the agenda but the same property applies. The correct application that was considered was: a) 2906/16/VAR – 1 Long Park, East Portlemouth, TQ8 8PA – following discussion the Council agreed that a written statement regarding the appeal will be sent. L. Lindley to draft a response and Cllrs to respond with any amendments. Decisions (for information only, see SHDC for more information) 3714/16/FUL – Goodshelter House - Withdrawn report – Nothing to report Chair’s report – Nothing to report Discuss service provision for second homes – Meeting to be arranged with Helen Dobby of Commercial Support Services, for discussion regarding refuse collection and priority of moorings in Salcombe Harbour. Proposals for resolution - Approve planning statement for second – deferred to next meeting - Approve meeting dates for the following year: 2nd May APM & APCM 7th Nov 6th June 5th Dec 4th July 2nd Jan 1st Aug (if necessary) 6th Feb 5th Sep 6th Mar 3rd Oct 3rd Apr Approved
Possible items for agenda of APM – Cllr J. Brazil to talk about parish matters, Harbour Board Forum, dog fouling. Discuss possible projects for Community Investment Fund – - Travel plan for 16-18 year olds – J. Hilditch to find out of Waterhouse Trust regarding this issue – PC could support their efforts. - Lookout – ideally need one more quote. COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS To receive updates from Councillors on matters of special responsibility:- Foreshore liaison – Nothing to report. Coleridge representatives – Nothing to report. Footpaths & hedgerows warden – Ferry steps and DYLs long Mill Bay Road need clearing *Clerk to see if Community Payback can help again. Highways – On 31st March an ambulance couldn’t get through due to excessive parking by from building contractors. Council discussed whether marking potholes would help towards them being fixed – *Council to research this topic. Dog fouling is still a worrying issue – Council discussed increasing number of bins along Millbay Road – where would they go. Need to ask SHDC. Harbour Liason – Nothing to report from Adam Parnell – Harbour Master Council discussed creating a Harbour Forum that can have their matters discussed at Harbour Board meetings. *Clerk to email Harbour Board Chairman, Julian Brazil, to let him know the Parish are considering this and to ask secretary to make contact. Phone box – *Clerk to ask R. Good whether he has had any success with quotes. J. Hilditch reported that one of the locks on toilet doors is broken – will report to SHDC. Financial matters - a) To approve payment of the following cheques: 100483 – £23.99 – Dwebs Ltd – website domain 100484 – £58.45 – DALC (Annual membership) 100485 - £293.80 – O. Jenkinson (April) 100486 - £50.50 – SLCC membership (50%) (If approved) Approved. c) Cash at bank as of 28.03.17 - £15,607.83 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 2nd May 2017 at 7.00pm – Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting SIGNED …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… O. Jenkinson Clerk