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Page number: 010/2006

Purpose of meeting: Town Council Thursday Meeting.

Date: 2nd February 2006

Attendees: The Town Mayor – J. Finch (JF).
The Deputy Mayor – Cllr B. Grills (BG)
Cllrs, P. Clark (PC), Cllr S. Elford (SE), R. Ireland (RI) B. Lush (BL), A. Shaw (AS), M. Williams (MW). L. Crockford (LC). J Sanders (JS).

Public participation:
Eddie McCormick read from a letter that he has asked to be put on the next agenda.

Huw Huntley read a statement.

Dr Nash, Mr Andy Orchard and Mr Alan Macintosh gave a presentation on their proposals for a Nursing Home/Medical Centre, Inns Park, Camelford. A question and answer period followed.

Julian Harman read a statement.

Mayor read a letter from Mr F R Samuel with regard to the pay and display review.
Mayor replied.

1. Apologies. Cllr D. Pierce (Holiday).
2. Minutes of the meeting held on the 17th January
1. RI proposed that the minutes be changed to show alterations that had already been made at the previous meeting, this was seconded by PC.
Three in favour, six against with one abstention. The proposal failed.
2. AS proposed and BG seconded that the minutes be approved as a true and correct record. This was agreed with five votes in favour, three against and two abstentions.

3. Business from the last meeting
1. Service Contract for trees in Enfield Park. Carry forward to the next meeting
2. Lighting Committee request to leave the gantry over the entrance to Enfield Park. Information from NCDC re planning not yet received.
3. Chamber of Commerce. Request for free parking whilst the road works are taking place. BG proposed that we this is left on the table until a written request is received. SE seconded and it was agreed by six votes in favour with four abstentions.

4. Receive declarations of interest from members reference items to be discussed at this meeting:
BG item 10. 2006/00029. (Personal) Agenda item 5.12 (Prejudicial)
MW item 5.15.(Personal) item 10.NC/E/3/C/9 ()personal)
JF item 5.11(Personal)
5. Answers to public participation 17th January 2006
Mayor replied to letter from Mark Stockwood.

6. Items requiring a decision.
1. Clarity copier. Upgrade present copier. BG proposed that we update the present copier. MW seconded and it was agreed by eight votes in favour with two abstentions.

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2. Apologies. Clerk outlined regulations regarding accepting apologies. MW proposed that the council adopt the procedure where practicable, this was seconded by JF, this was agreed by nine votes in favour with one against
3. NCDC revised fee for the office. BL proposed and SE seconded that we accept the increase. This was agreed by nine votes in favour with one abstention.
4. Ruralnet. BL proposed and AS seconded that we do not renew membership. This was agreed unanimously.
5. Churchfield Car Park. JF proposed that the letters received from Mr Hough, Blisland Parish Council & Jacobstow Parish Council be referred to the Car Park Committee on the 22nd February, this was seconded by BG. This was agreed by nine votes in favour with one abstention
6. 1st Camelford Brownies. Request to use Enfield Park for Easter Egg Hunt on 8th April 10am to 1pm. BL proposed Council agree, AS seconded and it was agreed unanimously.
7. N.S.P.C.C. EduCare request for funding. BL proposed that we adhere to Councils rules and not give any grant. JF seconded and it was agreed unanimously.
8. Parks for People. Seminar in Bristol Friday 10th February. JF proposed the Clerk and Cllr Williams attend, BL seconded. This was agreed by eight votes in favour with two abstentions. JF proposed that Cllr Ireland should also attend, BG seconded and again this was agreed with eight votes in favour with two abstentions.
9. Cllr P Clark. Previous complaint against the Mayor. Clerk had previously circulated copy of minute of the 16th November 2005 amended December 2005, Cllr Ireland produced Minute dated 27th January 2006 which he said he had had signed by the Chairman J. Holt. BG proposed no further action SE seconded this was agreed with five votes in favour, Cllr Ireland against and four abstentions Cllrs Lush, Shaw, Crockford asked for their names to be recorded.
10. Cllr P Clark. Complaint against Cllr Grills. (Cllr Grills having declared a prejudicial interest left the room) AS proposed that it be left on the table, MW seconded. This was agreed with three in favour, two against and five abstentions.
11. Camelford in Bloom. Cllr Grills gave an update. This was referred to the Amenities Committee which will be held in the Clerks Office on the 28th February 2006.
12. Christmas Lights. JF proposed that the Clerk apply for road closure for the 2nd December from 6pm to 9pm and also apply for a license to string the Christmas lights across the road from 23rd November to 5th January. BL seconded and this was agreed unanimously.

21.30. Cllr Sanders apologised and left the meeting.

13. Through Schools. MW explained the principle of Through Schools which will provide new premises for the Primary School on the same campus as the Secondary School and will allow for the provision of shared facilities. BL asked about the timescale. MW replied that the County Education planners would try to work up a project to present to Central Government for funding in approximately 18 months. MW proposed that the council writes to Dean Ashton, the Director of Children's Services supporting the project with copies to Mrs. Sue Miner Head Teacher at Camelford County Primary School and Ms Angela Perlmutter, Head Teacher at Sir James Smith's Community College. This was seconded by BG and agreed unanimously.
14. Firework Ins. Cllr Ireland was asked to put the request in writing.

15. Cllr Ireland. Public & Press access to meetings. Cllr Ireland stated that he was interested in the papers that had been circulated by the Clerk and what had happened in the past. The Mayor assured Cllrs that everything had been done within the law.
16. Society of Local Council Clerks. Clerk requested that the Council pay half the annual fee. BL proposed that subject to appointment being ratified that half the fee be paid. This was seconded by BG. This was agreed by eight in favour with one abstention.

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17. Warning signs. MW proposed, BL seconded “The Council request that Cornwall County Highways Department erect ‘Slow down Children’ crossing signs in Trefrew
Road near the pedestrian access to Victoria Gardens. This was agreed by eight votes in favour with one abstention.
7. Items for information.
1. C A R Minutes. Clerk reported that three sets of minutes have been received. AS asked why Councillors who are residents are not members and not allowed to vote. Clerk to write and clarify the situation.
2. NCDC Local Agenda 21. Poster displayed
3. Rural Transport Partnership. Leaflet.
4. Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Clerk to write to Sgt Blatchford and thank him for his work and hard efforts on behalf of Camelford.
5. NCDC IAP. Newsletter.
6. NCDC Local Development Group. Minutes of the 15th December meeting.
7. CALC. Next meeting on the 16th February at Camelford.
8. North & East Cornwall PCT. Consultation on Boundaries.
8. Approval of Payments.
£ p V A T £ p
1. B.T. 100.39 17.56 117.95
2. Silvanus. (Enfield Park) 370.00 64.75 434.75
3. Paul Solomon. 180.00 180.00
4. Football Club Grant. 7,500.00 7,500.00
5. Neat Ideas. (Stationary) 147.93 25.89 173.81
6. EDF Energy. (Festive Lights) 887.94 155.39 1,043.33
7. Inland revenue. 354.58 354.58

Totals. 9,540.83 263.59 9,084.42
9. Finances.
1. BARCLAYS. Statement of Current Account.
(1) Current Balance 27.01.06 £18,897.45
2. BARCLAYS. Statement of Tracker Account.
(1) Current Balance £37,880.14
3. NS&I. Statement of Investment Account.
(1) Current Balance £27.920.23
4. Petty Cash Account
(1) Current Balance £38.74

Total £84,736.56
10. Correspondence.
1. Letters from Mrs Ireland. Clerk gave précis of the letters and stated that replies had been sent.
2. Unsolicited advertising.
i) Gladson. Street furniture.
ii) Wicksteed. Play equipment. It was agreed that catalogues should be kept on file
11. Planning
1. 2006/00029. Full Planning. Erection of sauna facility to site of existing static van for personal use. Kings Acre Guest House, Camelford. Mr & Mrs Powney.
Proposed by AS that the Council raise no objection provided that a condition is attached that the existing static van is removed from the site. Seconded by MW this was agreed by eight votes in favour, one against with BG abstaining.
2. NC/E/3/C/9. development by Cornwall County Council. Proposed Adult and Community Learning Centre and additional car parking. Sir James Smith School, Dark lane, Camelford. BG proposed that the Council have no objection in principal but believe that the exterior view of the buildings are not in keeping with surrounding property and there should be a better external finish.

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12. Approval Notices.
1. 2005/02538. Jacksons Barn, Victoria Road, Camelford. Mr A Macleod. Conversation of barn to unit of holiday accommodation together with erection of extension.
2. 2005/02561. 19 Green Meadows, Camelford. Mrs G Gibson. Erection of conservatory to side of dwelling.
3. 2005/02562. Highermead, College Road, Camelford. ARC Care Services. Erection of conservatory.
13. Reports from representatives on outside bodies.
1. Camelford Town Forum. Last meeting was on 18th Jan, there was an update on CDCDT projects, Town Centre enhancements and the Trefrew Bridge project. Items are also needed for the Forum Newsletter. It was also reported that the pre-school is full. C A R reported on the mediation
2. Camelford Chamber of Commerce. JF proposed and it was seconded by AS that the Chamber of Commerce be removed from any future agenda.
3. CDCDT. AS gave a report on the Farmers Market. Copy of report to all Councillors with the next agenda.
Youth Club. Meets next Monday
4. Camelford HERS project. Next meeting on 2nd March
5. Clerks Report.
1. e.mail from Barbara Bell possible funding for new gates, stiles, signage etc. PC and JF to walk the paths and report any faults
2. Additional cost for CCTV for Clease Road area. JF proposed and BL seconded that the extra £118.50 + vat be paid. This was agreed by eight votes in favour with one abstention.
6. Councillors Report.
1. Cllr Ireland reported that he had met with three officers from NCDC with regard to the Trefrew Bridge Project on the 26th January. Trees need to be trimmed and he asked the Council for the £700 for the trees in the park and £500 for trees further up the path. AS proposed that we offer 10% of the cast of trimming the trees in the park, i.e. £70, this was seconded by MW and agreed by eight votes in favour and one abstention.

Cllr Crockford and Cllr Elford apologised and left the meeting.

2. Mayor read out the report from the mediators. It was agreed that this should be a separate agenda item at the next meeting.
3. AS read a personal statement
14. To consider passing the following resolution in respect of the items listed below.
“That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve likely disclosure of information prejudicial to the public interest as defined in the Local Government Act 1972”.

Proposed by JF seconded by BG and agreed by six votes in favour with one against

Barry Jordan, Town Clerk

Signed Chairperson……………………………………