EVERDON PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the Meeting of the Full Council held on

4 April at 7.30pm at Everdon Village Hall.

 

 

Present

 

Chairman                    P. Nevill

Councillor                    Mr T. Beer

Councillor                     Mrs J. Clark,

Councillor                          Mrs S.Garland

Councillor                          Mrs J. Megeary

Councillor                             Mr K. Nichols

 

 Clerk to the Council             Ms Sarah Hennings

 

 

 Apologies for Absence

 

Councillor                    Mr J W Ford

Councillor                        Mr M. Pell

Councillor                             Mrs G Ogden (County Councillor)

Councillor                        D Jeyes (District Councillor)

 

 

 Declarations of interest

JM declared an interest in the Everdon website.

 

 

 Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 March 2006

Two amendments were made to the minutes – Marriotts farm Barn Dwelling planning approval had been added and the heading was changed to Everdon Field Centre from Everdon Village Hall. The minutes were then signed as a true record of the meeting.

 

 

1.Matters arising

 

1.1   Access to Mr & Mrs Balderson’s Property

It was confirmed that the Canons do not own the access lane (known as The Derry) and thought it was an unadopted road. They also confirmed that the whole access would need tarmac as there would not be enough room for a footpath.

It is believed that the access belongs to the owners of the field  and the owners are thought to be the Barwoods. SH to talk to Liz Barwood to ascertain if this is true

Whilst the Land Search Office had confirmed to the previous clerk that The Derry was an unadopted road, it is thought there is a register against it. KN to search the Land Charges Registry at Plymouth. The Council were reminded that until this access is sorted, Mrs Balderston cannot leave her property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2   Bus Shelter

PN confirmed that the bus service is to continue running and that Daventry District Council were not interested in funding the bus shelter. The cost to build a bus shelter would be £2000 - £5500 and it was likely to be the upper end of this figure if a wooden shelter was built. PN had also tried to get hold of NALC but had not been successful. Everdon Parish Council do not have the funds in this year’s budget to fund a bus shelter but could build it into next year’s budget. PN to follow up funding issue with NALC and also Carol Morgan (WI) as they had suggested they might be able to contribute to the cost.

 

1.3 Right of Ways - ER16 Footpath (Everdon Hall)
JC confirmed that this footpath has a way mark.

 

2. Everdon Website

It was agreed that the agenda and minutes of the parish council meeting would be posted on the website. SH to email the minutes for march’s meeting to JM.

It was also agreed that voting information for the forthcoming election on 4 May should be posted on the website in particular the closing date for postal votes

 

 

 

 

 

SH

 

 

 

KN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SH

 

JM

 

3. New Planning Applications

 

Reference No.

Address

Description

Parish Council

 

 

 

 

DA/2006/0259

Back-side Cottage,

School Lane

First Floor extension to form bedroom and porch to side

No Comments

 

 

4. Planning Consent Refused/Granted

 

None

 

 

5. Clerk’s Report

           

5.1 NALC Audit Service

It was agreed that this service was required

 

 

 

5.2 NALC Training Programme

Details circulated. SH also trying to get a bursary which covers 75% of her training costs but the deadline was 31 March so SH trying to get this extended

 

5.3 Daventry District Council Annual Parish & Town Council Meeting

This year’s Meeting has been arranged for Monday 19 June 2006 at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Lodge Rd, Daventry. A maximum of 2 representatives can attend and a formal invitation will be sent out nearer the time.

 

 

 

SH

5.4 Litter & Street Cleaning Questionnaire

PN to complete

 

PN

 

 

5.5 Management of Archaelogical Artefacts Questionnaire

Not relevant to Everdon Parish Council

 

 

 

 

5.6 Clearquest (Litter picking service)

Of no interest to Everdon Parish Council

 

 

 

5.7 Local Council Review
This newspaper is required so it was agreed that the annual subscription should be paid

 

 

 

5.8 Vitalise

Not relevant to Everdon Parish Council

 

 

 

5.9 Storage of Minutes

SH stated that she had over 17 years of minutes and these should be bound and sent to Northampton Records Office. This would mean some additional costs as it cost £35 to bind a volume of minutes. In addition, SH should keep the minutes in a lockable file. It was agreed that SH should go ahead and recognised that there may be extra costs for the first couple of months.

 

 

 

6. Correspondence

 

Megahedge Drive 2006

Hindsight magazine

Northants Planning Roadshow – 25 April 2006

 

 

7. Reports from Councillors

 

7.1 Highway Matters

 

7.1.1 Drainage Problems on Fawsley/Newnham Rd

 

In JF’s absence, SH raised this issue as this was a continuing problem because the source of the water was not just Tarry’s spring but also the three defective drains in the road. The problem is only evident after any rainfall so it was thought Atkin’s monthly inspection was pointless unless it coincided with a rain shower. SH to draft a letter to Atkins (from PN as Chairman) raising the problem and also asking for a schedule of works

 

7.1.2 Confusion re Everdon Industrial Estate

 

In JF’s absence SH reported that drivers of lorries using navigational systems are confusing the village of Everdon with Everdon Industrial Estate in Daventry. This has recently resulted in the triangular green at the top of the village being damaged and is also creating unwanted noise and a potential safety hazard. SH to write to DCC to raise the matter with them. PN to contact the Highways Agency and also the StreetDoctor Website re. repairing the green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SH

7.2 Grass Mowing

 

Letter received from Atkins confirming that the sum of £380.31 would be contributed to the parish’s grass cutting expenses. SH has requested that the cheque be sent to her rather than previous clerk but has not yet received it.

 

 

 

7.3 Rights of Way

Nothing to report

 

 

 

7.4 Village Hall

Nothing to report

 

 

7.5 Daventry Villages Together

Nothing to report

 

 

 

7.6 Everdon Field Centre

 

JC stated that an extraordinary meeting was held and that it is almost certain funding from DCC will be withdrawn from the Centre although this has not yet been officially confirmed. In the event of funding being withdrawn, the Centre would need to be self supporting and £100k would have to be found to run it. This would mean tripling the fees but as the dormitories need to be improved, it was not feasible to triple the fees. Various options are being investigated such as Trust Status and a further meeting will be held in June 06.

 

 

8. Finance Report

 

Cheque No.

Recipient

Expenditure Item

        £

818

Sarah Hennings

Salary

177.45

818

Sarah Hennings

Expenses

15.88

819

ABB Ltd

Parish repairs

65.14

820

Powergen

Electricity

80.56

821

NALC

Local Council Review

14.00

822

NALC

Annual Subscription

93.00

 

 

TOTAL

461.91

 

Reserve Account   £3724.17

Current Account      £100.00

 

 

9. Any Other Business

 

 Election on 4 May

Ten nominations had been received so there would be an election. DCC had asked if polling cards were required at a maximum cost of 35p per card. It was agreed that Polling Cards were required. SH to inform DCC

 

 

 

SH

 

10. Date of Next Meeting

 

 To be held on Tuesday 9 May 2006 at 7.30pm in Everdon Village Hall

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.25pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN                                                               DATE