Page number: 058/2006                                                                                                                             

Purpose of meeting: Town Council Meeting.

Date: Thursday 1st June 2006

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

Questions & Queries from members of the Public:
None.

1. Apologies. Cllrs Crockford (working) & Sanders (ill). Proposed by JF and seconded by AS that we accept their apologies. This was agreed with eight in favour with one abstention

2. To read, confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on the 18th May.
The clerk pointed out two minor spelling mistakes (item 4 & item 10.3) which had been altered in the public copy, Cllr Clark pointed out a mistake in item 5 which was altered. Subject to the alterations MW proposed and SE seconded that the minutes be approved. This was agreed with eight in favour with two abstentions.

3. Receive declarations of interest from member’s reference items to be discussed at this meeting as recorded in the register of interest.
SE 13.1; LC 10.1, 10.4; BG 13.3; BL 13.3; all personal.

4. Items carried forward from the last meeting.
1 Traffic monitoring. Nothing further. c/f.
2 Processing of invoices. c/f
3 Entrance to car park. Clerk reported that Cormac would be doing the work as soon as possible for £421.00.
4 Historic Plaques. Letter from Cllr Clark referred to the forum.
5. Ongoing Items.
1 B3266 Sportsmans. Nothing further. c/f
2 Chapel Street. The Mayor has met with County Councillor J Comber, the Mayor to draft a letter for agreement and this will be sent to all premises in Chapel Street and Mount Camel. c/f
3 Camelford in Bloom. Clerk reported that entry forms are coming in. c/f
4 Trevia Sewerage works. BL reported that it was the responsibility of NCDC to make sure that any nuisance was resolved. Waiting for a reply from SWW. c/f
5 Camellia Planting. DP reported that he had purchased four new plants and what was proposed for their protection.
6 Car Park Ticket advertising. The clerk reported that he had had some replies and more were expected. c/f

6. Answers to public participation 18th May, 2006
None

7. To answer questions from Councillors of which notice has been given.
None.

8 Items requiring a decision.
1. Cornwall County Council, Local maintenance Partnership training. BG proposed and SE seconded that the Mayor and Clerk attend when the date has been set.
2. NCDC, Training session. BG proposed that councillors should attend on the 19th June and postpone the Standing Orders meeting until the 29th June Clerk to check availability of CDCDT office. JF seconded and it was agreed unanimously.
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3. County Court action for non payment of car park fines. RI stated that the Council should not be taking court action because it could keep people away. BL thought it should be done through the Magistrates Court. BG proposed and AS seconded that the Clerk take the necessary action to recover unpaid fines. This was agreed by six in favour, BL & RI against with one abstention.
4. Charter 88, campaign for modern democracy. BG proposed no further action, AS seconded and it was agreed by seven in favour and two abstentions.
5. Computer. JF proposed, SE seconded that Cllr Clark check the computer as the floppy disc drive was not working, the RAM memory was too small and the processor to small and it need a new DVD-RW. This was agreed by five in favour with 3 against and one abstention. RI asked for this to be carried over to the committee part of the meeting.
9 Items for information.
1. Police Liaison Committee. Notes of the meeting of the 27th march.
2. Tony Mogford associates Ltd. Playground inspection, no problems found.
3. C.C.C. Highways act 1980. Adoption of roads at Green Meadows.
4. C.C.C. Waste information leaflet. Received.
5. C.C.C. Notification of road closure. Tregreenwell Hill, Knights Mill, St Teath. 5th June 2006 for 5 days.

10 Approval of Payments.

Payee £ p VAT Total
1 P Solomon 450.83 450.83 Town Maint
2 Clarity Copiers 84.37 14.76 99.13 Admin
3 Cllr Pierce 25.36 4.44 29.80 Garden
4 Clerk’s Salary. As per contract Admin
5 Clerks expenses. 30.59 30.59 Admin
6 Inland revenue 495.54 495.54 Admin

Totals 1086.69 19.20 1105.89

AS Proposed the payments, MW seconded and they were agreed unanimously.

11 Resolutions or recommendations from Councillors.
None.

12 Correspondence
None

13 Planning Applications
1. 2006/ 00882. Full Planning. Installation of two new dormer windows with shop front repairs, replacement of stall riser with slate and new timber panelled reveal to shop entrance, replacement of small slate hung area, with stonework, removal of rear yard structures, new lead covered flat roof to side portion of building and general re-slating of all roofs, chimney and stonework repairs and new facia and cast iron rainwater goods. 32 Fore Street, Camelford. R Sleep Ltd. BL proposed no objection, BG seconded and it was agreed unanimously
2. 2006/00883. Full Planning. Erection of conservatory. 7 Daws Meadow, Camelford. Mr & Mrs Barriball. AS proposed no objection, BG seconded and it was agreed unanimously.
3. 2006/00929. Full Planning. Erection of external retractable awning. Rear of Camelford Hall, Camelford. Pre-school and childcare, Clease Road, Camelford. Camelford Town Council. BG proposed no objection, DP seconded and it was agreed with eight in favour with BL abstaining.
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4. 2006/00901. Full Planning. Demolition of existing single storey building and erection of single storey dwelling. Lodge Court, Helstone, Camelford. Mr R Roose. BG stated that the proposed building was too big for the site and proposed that the Council recommend refusal on the grounds of overdevelopment of the site, BL seconded and it was agreed with seven in favour, one against and one abstention.
5. 2006/00902. Full Planning. Erection of extension to form garden room. Lodge Court, Helstone. Mr L Ransom. BG proposed no objection, DP seconded and it was agreed with eight in favour with one abstention.

14 Planning Approval Notices.
None
15 Planning Refusal Notices.
1. 2006/00538. Refusal of Certificate of Lawful Use. 15 High Street, Camelford. Mrs J Mathieson.
16 Committee reports.
None.
17 Reports from representatives on outside bodies.
1. Camelford Town Forum. Nothing to report.
2. CDCDT. Meet again next week.
3. Youth Club. AGM next Monday 5th June.
4. HERS. Nothing new to report
5. Camelford Hall. Cllr Ireland reported on the AGM.
• 3% increase in charges from 1st July.
• New contract being negotiated with Little Acorns
• Audio Loop is now nearly funded, thanks to the Town Council for their donation.
• Complaints book to be supplied for the kitchen.
• Someone is needed to help with lifting and carrying when the caretaker is away.
• 1st Camelford Brownies and C A R have been accepted as Trustees.
18. Newsletters and Circulars.
1. Cornwall Waste Development Plan. DP proposed that this item be dealt with by the amenities Committee, JF seconded and it was agreed unanimously. Amenities committee will meet on the 15th June.

19. Items for the 20th June agenda
Mayors Charity. (Information)
Slate Steps off fore street.

19. 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”.

1. Minutes of the Council in Committee 18th May 2006.
2. Invoice from J Harman.
3. Computer.

JF proposed, BG seconded and it was agreed.

Barry Jordan, Town Clerk



Signed Chairperson……………………………………