Page number: 001/2006                                                                                                                                  

Purpose of meeting: Town Council Thursday Meeting.

Date: 5th January 2006

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

Apologies: Cllr Crockford will be late.

The Mayor welcomed everyone and wished them a very happy new year.

Absent without apologies given: None.

Public participation:
Mr John Hough asked if the hours of the new clerk were the same as the previous clerk. The clerk replied that they were.

County Councillor J Comber gave a report on her work with on the County Council. (Report attached.)
Councillor Comber replied to question from AS re Fire Brigade and Police reorganisation.
AS also asked about the funding for the regeneration of Camelford, Cllr Comber replied that it was hoped that the funding from Objective one would be available after the 23rd January to complete the Town Centre proposals.

Cllr Comber thanked the Councillors for their help and support since she was elected.

1. Apologies. Cllr Crockford will be a little late.


2. Minutes of the meeting held on the 20th December.
RI pointed out an error in the previous minutes with regard to voting on the change in item 1. Funds for Town Forum, Should read “three in favour with seven abstentions”.
The minutes were proposed by DP, seconded by BL and subject to the change the motion was carried by nine votes for with one abstention

3. Receive declarations of interest from members reference items to be discussed at this meeting:

BL Agenda item 5.1 Camelford Hall.


4. Answers to public participation 20th December 2005
None


5. Items requiring a decision.
1. Camelford Hall request for a grant to help with an audio Frequency Induction Loop System.
It was proposed by MW and seconded by AS that a grant of 10% (£266.00) be given. This was agreed unanimously.


Page number: 002/2006

2. Otterham Parish Council. Letter re Churchfield Car Park, Copy of letter sent to Mrs Ireland, C.A.R. JF proposed that this be discussed at the Sub-committee meeting on the 22nd March, AS seconded. The motion was carried by nine votes for with one abstention. Clerk to reply with explanation.

3. English Nature. Views about management River Camel Valley tributaries and SSSI.
The clerk reported on dangerous trees in the park. Council agreed that a specialist be contacted and if necessary works be carried out to make the trees safe.

4. Cornwall County training Partnership. Training day for the Clerk 17th January 2005.
Proposed by AS and seconded by BG that the Clerk attend. The motion was carried unanimously.

5. KVN Stockdale. Camelford Football Club Premises. Use of land when football club land post December 2006.
BL proposed that the Council reply favouring the land be used for low cost housing with a section for community gardens. This was seconded by RI and agreed unanimously.

6. Children’s Play seminar. It was agreed that JF and AS attend on behalf of the Council.

7. NCDC Conciliation. Mayor and Deputy Mayor meeting with C.A.R on Wednesday 11th Jan at 7pm.

8. Cornwall County Council. Council Plan 2006/06. DP to complete questionnaire.

9. Cllr Ireland. Year end review pay and display. JF explained that the Committee would be meeting on the 22nd March and to discuss at this time would be against Standing Orders ( 6 month rule) RI asked to see the data re income and expenses, Clerk stated that this was available at any time. JF said that the Council is open to suggestions between now and when the committee meets, from Councillors and members of the public.

6. Items for Information.
1. Objective One Programme review. Received.
2. Cornwall County Council. Recycling waste. MW commended the North Cornwall District Council on their recycling programme.
DP asked about the new incinerator being built. County Councillor J Comber replied that the County Council Committee meet on the 14th Feb to decide on a preferred bidder then consultations will start but the project itself would not be ready until 2010.
3. Tamar Valley. Newsletter received.


7. Plans.
1. 2005/02673. Full Planning, Change of use from one bedroom flat and ancillary/annexe accommodation to three bedroom dwelling together with provision of dedicated parking and amenity area. Home Park Farm, Helstone. Mr R E Ellison.
MW proposed no objection this was seconded by RI. The motion was carried by seven in favour with BG and two others against
2. 2005/02690. Full Planning. Erection of a single storey extension. 12, Fentertoon Road, Valley Truckle. Mr & Mrs A Paramore.
AS proposed no objection, JS seconded, this was carried by eight votes in favour, one against and one abstention.
3. 32005/02314. Notice of approval. Retention of caravan for temporary students use, previously sited without consent. Lower Pendavey, Lakefield Caravan Park, Camelford.


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4. 42005/02338. Notice of approval. Modification of condition 2 of planning consent 76/0100 to allow 12 month occupancy as holiday accommodation of static caravans. Juliots Well Holiday Park, Camelford.


8. Accounts for payment.
£ p VAT Total
1. NCDC. Recharge for election. 77.50 77.50
2. Joyce Whitehouse Party. Payment for hall. 22.00 22.00
3. Neat Ideas. Stationary. 31.96 5.59 37.55
4. Clarity Copiers. Copy Charge. 15.25 2.67 17.92
154.97

JF proposed and SE seconded that the accounts be paid. This was agreed unanimously.

Cllr Crocker joined the meeting at 20.30

9. Correspondence.
1. Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Letter of thanks for supporting regional force for Cornwall & Devon.
2. Fax from Mrs Duncan. Received.
3. Letter from Mr Huntley. Received.

10. Sub Committee Reports.
Car Park Committee. Ratification of decision on excess charge on ticket 65.
Proposed by AS and seconded by SE. this was carried by eight votes in favour with one against and two abstentions
11. Reports from representatives of outside bodies.
1. Camelford Town Forum. JF reported that the Forum met on the 21st December. It was agreed that MW take on the role of treasurer. It was also agreed to pay for the coat damaged at the Firework procession without prejudice. A sub committee was formed to help with the newsletter and C A R will help with the 2006 firework display.
2. Camelford Chamber of Commerce. No Minutes, no report.
3. CDCDT. AS reported that the next meeting is on the 11th Jan.
4. Youth Club. BL nothing to report.
5. Camelford HERS project. Clerk reported that it is hopeful that the full grant for the Town Enhancement scheme would be forthcoming. AS asked if the building damaged by the lorry last week would fall into the HERS scheme. Clerk to find out.

12. Newsletters/Circulars
1. Portal newsletter received

13. Other reports.
1. Report of meeting with Sarah Mason. (CAPTC)
2. Frequency of meetings.
It was proposed by PC and seconded by RI that the two items above be dealt with at item 15
This was agreed unanimously
3. Road damage Clease Road, Fore Street / High Street. Clerk to contact C.C.C. Highways dept.
4. Bus Shelter. Clerk reported that the broken glass in the shelter was going to be removed and that to replace with Polycarbonate would cost £238.17 each. Proposed by BL and seconded
by JF that the glass be replaced with the polycarbonate. The motion was carried by ten votes in favour with one abstention


Page number: 004/2006

14. New items for the 17th January meeting.
1. MW Through Schools


15. To exclude the public and the Press.
BG proposed and AS seconded “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”
The motion was carried by ten votes in favour with one abstention.

1. Clerk. Gratuities.
2. Clerk Pension.
3. Report of meeting with Sarah Mason. (CAPTC)
4. Frequency of meetings.




Barry Jordan, Town Clerk


Signed Chairperson……………………………………
Page number: 001/2006

Purpose of meeting: Town Council Thursday Meeting.

Date: 5th January 2006

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

Apologies: Cllr Crockford will be late.

The Mayor welcomed everyone and wished them a very happy new year.

Absent without apologies given: None.

Public participation:
Mr John Hough asked if the hours of the new clerk were the same as the previous clerk. The clerk replied that they were.

County Councillor J Comber gave a report on her work with on the County Council. (Report attached.)
Councillor Comber replied to question from AS re Fire Brigade and Police reorganisation.
AS also asked about the funding for the regeneration of Camelford, Cllr Comber replied that it was hoped that the funding from Objective one would be available after the 23rd January to complete the Town Centre proposals.

Cllr Comber thanked the Councillors for their help and support since she was elected.

1. Apologies. Cllr Crockford will be a little late.


2. Minutes of the meeting held on the 20th December.
RI pointed out an error in the previous minutes with regard to voting on the change in item 1. Funds for Town Forum, Should read “three in favour with seven abstentions”.
The minutes were proposed by DP, seconded by BL and subject to the change the motion was carried by nine votes for with one abstention

3. Receive declarations of interest from members reference items to be discussed at this meeting:

BL Agenda item 5.1 Camelford Hall.


4. Answers to public participation 20th December 2005
None


5. Items requiring a decision.
1. Camelford Hall request for a grant to help with an audio Frequency Induction Loop System.
It was proposed by MW and seconded by AS that a grant of 10% (£266.00) be given. This was agreed unanimously.


Page number: 002/2006

2. Otterham Parish Council. Letter re Churchfield Car Park, Copy of letter sent to Mrs Ireland, C.A.R. JF proposed that this be discussed at the Sub-committee meeting on the 22nd March, AS seconded. The motion was carried by nine votes for with one abstention. Clerk to reply with explanation.

3. English Nature. Views about management River Camel Valley tributaries and SSSI.
The clerk reported on dangerous trees in the park. Council agreed that a specialist be contacted and if necessary works be carried out to make the trees safe.

4. Cornwall County training Partnership. Training day for the Clerk 17th January 2005.
Proposed by AS and seconded by BG that the Clerk attend. The motion was carried unanimously.

5. KVN Stockdale. Camelford Football Club Premises. Use of land when football club land post December 2006.
BL proposed that the Council reply favouring the land be used for low cost housing with a section for community gardens. This was seconded by RI and agreed unanimously.

6. Children’s Play seminar. It was agreed that JF and AS attend on behalf of the Council.

7. NCDC Conciliation. Mayor and Deputy Mayor meeting with C.A.R on Wednesday 11th Jan at 7pm.

8. Cornwall County Council. Council Plan 2006/06. DP to complete questionnaire.

9. Cllr Ireland. Year end review pay and display. JF explained that the Committee would be meeting on the 22nd March and to discuss at this time would be against Standing Orders ( 6 month rule) RI asked to see the data re income and expenses, Clerk stated that this was available at any time. JF said that the Council is open to suggestions between now and when the committee meets, from Councillors and members of the public.

6. Items for Information.
1. Objective One Programme review. Received.
2. Cornwall County Council. Recycling waste. MW commended the North Cornwall District Council on their recycling programme.
DP asked about the new incinerator being built. County Councillor J Comber replied that the County Council Committee meet on the 14th Feb to decide on a preferred bidder then consultations will start but the project itself would not be ready until 2010.
3. Tamar Valley. Newsletter received.


7. Plans.
1. 2005/02673. Full Planning, Change of use from one bedroom flat and ancillary/annexe accommodation to three bedroom dwelling together with provision of dedicated parking and amenity area. Home Park Farm, Helstone. Mr R E Ellison.
MW proposed no objection this was seconded by RI. The motion was carried by seven in favour with BG and two others against
2. 2005/02690. Full Planning. Erection of a single storey extension. 12, Fentertoon Road, Valley Truckle. Mr & Mrs A Paramore.
AS proposed no objection, JS seconded, this was carried by eight votes in favour, one against and one abstention.
3. 32005/02314. Notice of approval. Retention of caravan for temporary students use, previously sited without consent. Lower Pendavey, Lakefield Caravan Park, Camelford.


Page number: 003/2006

4. 42005/02338. Notice of approval. Modification of condition 2 of planning consent 76/0100 to allow 12 month occupancy as holiday accommodation of static caravans. Juliots Well Holiday Park, Camelford.


8. Accounts for payment.
£ p VAT Total
1. NCDC. Recharge for election. 77.50 77.50
2. Joyce Whitehouse Party. Payment for hall. 22.00 22.00
3. Neat Ideas. Stationary. 31.96 5.59 37.55
4. Clarity Copiers. Copy Charge. 15.25 2.67 17.92
154.97

JF proposed and SE seconded that the accounts be paid. This was agreed unanimously.

Cllr Crocker joined the meeting at 20.30

9. Correspondence.
1. Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Letter of thanks for supporting regional force for Cornwall & Devon.
2. Fax from Mrs Duncan. Received.
3. Letter from Mr Huntley. Received.

10. Sub Committee Reports.
Car Park Committee. Ratification of decision on excess charge on ticket 65.
Proposed by AS and seconded by SE. this was carried by eight votes in favour with one against and two abstentions
11. Reports from representatives of outside bodies.
1. Camelford Town Forum. JF reported that the Forum met on the 21st December. It was agreed that MW take on the role of treasurer. It was also agreed to pay for the coat damaged at the Firework procession without prejudice. A sub committee was formed to help with the newsletter and C A R will help with the 2006 firework display.
2. Camelford Chamber of Commerce. No Minutes, no report.
3. CDCDT. AS reported that the next meeting is on the 11th Jan.
4. Youth Club. BL nothing to report.
5. Camelford HERS project. Clerk reported that it is hopeful that the full grant for the Town Enhancement scheme would be forthcoming. AS asked if the building damaged by the lorry last week would fall into the HERS scheme. Clerk to find out.

12. Newsletters/Circulars
1. Portal newsletter received

13. Other reports.
1. Report of meeting with Sarah Mason. (CAPTC)
2. Frequency of meetings.
It was proposed by PC and seconded by RI that the two items above be dealt with at item 15
This was agreed unanimously
3. Road damage Clease Road, Fore Street / High Street. Clerk to contact C.C.C. Highways dept.
4. Bus Shelter. Clerk reported that the broken glass in the shelter was going to be removed and that to replace with Polycarbonate would cost £238.17 each. Proposed by BL and seconded
by JF that the glass be replaced with the polycarbonate. The motion was carried by ten votes in favour with one abstention


Page number: 004/2006

14. New items for the 17th January meeting.
1. MW Through Schools


15. To exclude the public and the Press.
BG proposed and AS seconded “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”
The motion was carried by ten votes in favour with one abstention.

1. Clerk. Gratuities.
2. Clerk Pension.
3. Report of meeting with Sarah Mason. (CAPTC)
4. Frequency of meetings.




Barry Jordan, Town Clerk


Signed Chairperson……………………………………