Sandon and Burston Parish Council
Agenda
Minutes
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 13th November 2019 At Sandon Parish Room Commencing 7.40pm.
Following Public Participation which commenced at 7.30pm
Present
Councillor C Capjon
Councillor R Harris
Councillor S Shelley Chairman
Councillor H Wildblood
Councillor R Wildblood
District Councillor Councillor A Harp
Parishioners :- Mrs Selby, Mr Selby (from 19/ 105) Mr & Mrs Rundle
Mr & Mrs Hudson (to 19/102)
Clerk Mrs T Gould and the retiring Clerk B A Boughey
19/097 Apologies Councillor J T Charlton (Holiday)
Councillor J Charlton (Holiday)
19/098 Minutes
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Parish Council meeting of 9th October 2019 be signed by the meeting Chairman.
19/099 Chairman’s Announcements
19/099.1 The Chairman welcomed the newly appointed Clerk, Mrs Tina Gould to the meeting.
19/099.2 Commented on the Remembrance Service at the Sandon War Memorial, the laying of a wreath on behalf of the Parish Council and the good attendance at the Memorial.
19/100 Declarations of Disclosable Personal Interests, Personal Declared Interests and other Personal Interests. None declared.
19/101 Outstanding Matters Reports and Updates
19/101.1 A51 Traffic Issues through Sandon including the Burston junctions.
19/101.1.1 Issues raised that are currently being pursued by County Highways.
A51 Slow signs at the top of Butterhill Bank
Dog & Doublet junction road markings
Drain in Burston
Railway Bridge fence on Stafford Road
19/101.1.2 No progress to report. Road markings waiting for a machine being available.
19/101.2 Footpath 36 -Burston Pool to the Canal Bridge.
19/101.2.1 Following the recent heavy rain damaged to the last repaired section had occurred
resulting in a Temporary Closure Notice being issued by the County Council.
19/101.2.2 Site meetings between the County Council Rights of Way Officer and the Parish
Council had taken place with further meetings expected to expedite repair work
and pursue a re-opening of this important footpath.
19/101.2.3 Councillor Parry and Two Saints Way contact to be made aware of the problem.
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19/101.3 Sandon Gateways. No proposals forthcoming from Sandon Estate.
19/101.4 Clearing vegetation from the footpaths on the A51 and Hilderstone roads.
Encroachment of vegetation still requires clearing to maintain a usable footpath.
19/101.5 Road Signs obscured by hedges and those requiring a clean.
19/101.5.1 Waiting for hedge cutting to be completed then assess the problem.
19/101.6 Defibrillator for Burston.
No progress to report.
19/101.7 Burston Car Park – Electric Car Charging Facility.
19/101.7.1 Report from Councillor H Wildblood.
Estimated cost of £3,000 to £5,000 for a double charging point.
19/101.7.2 Discussion regarding alternative sites in Burston.
19/101.7.3 Resolved to maintain an awareness of the need for Car Charging Points and to keep
a ongoing brief on the issue.
19/101.7.4 Appointment of a Clerk and RFO for the Parish Council.
Resolved: to confirm Mrs Tina Gould appointment from the 1st November 2019.
19/102 Planning
19/102.1 Applications returned to Stafford Borough Council – Reply Awaited
19/102.1.1 19/30916/FUL Old Railway Station. Workshop / Joinery Building
19/102.1.2 19/31149/FUL Butterhill Farm, Butterhill Bank. Agricultural Building
19/102.1.3 19/31266/FUL Oak Tree Farm Rural Project. Demolition of former shop and store buildings and removal of portakabin offices and replacement with
new office and toilet building.
19/102.1.4 19/31325/COU Stone House Farm, Church Lane, Sandon
Change of Use – Dwelling to Childrens Care Home
19/102.2 Application decisions by Stafford Borough Council. None
19/102.3 Applications received by the Parish Council for Consultation. None
19/102.4 Planning Appeals or Queries. None
19/103 Finance
19/103.1 Financial Statement presented by the Clerk.
19/103.2 Invoice. LexisNexis. Book – Local Council Administration. £136.99 LGA 1972 s111.
Resolved: To pay the invoice.
19/103.3 Invoice Currys PC World £727.49 + £145.49. Total £872.98 LGA 1972 s111.
Purchase of Computer, Printer, associated software, setup and technical support.
Reimbursement to retiring Clerk. Currys PC World paid by Card. (Cheques not accepted)
Resolved: To reimburse B A Boughey.
19/103.4 Invoice. Community Transport Stafford. Shopper Bus. £55.50. Transport Act 1985 106A
Resolved: To pay the invoice.
19/103.5 Invoice. Broxap. Grit Bin £135.00 + £27.00 VAT Total £162.00. LGA 1972 s137
Resolved: To pay the invoice.
19/103.6 Retiring Clerk’s Half Year Expenses. Photocopying £ 29.54 LGA 1972 s111
Resolved: To reimburse B A Boughey
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19/103.7 Parish Council Elections May 2019 Recharges from Stafford Borough Council.
Invoices deferred due to work associated with the forthcoming General Election.
19/103.8 Parish Precept 2020 – 2021. Initial draft for consideration.
Proposals raised by Councillors. Second draft to be presented for consideration
at the December meeting. The Precept requires to be finalised at the January meeting.
19/103.9 Concurrent Function Allowance
Suggestion that the Allowance be distributed to the Parish Room or a contribution
donated to Oak Tree Farm Rural Project.
The meeting was adjourned for the County and District Councillor’s reports and convened thereafter.
19/104 Report from County Councillor.
19/104.1 Not present. No report submitted.
19/105 Report from District Councillor.
19/105.1 Burston Pool. No further information regarding the new fishing lease arrangements.
19/105.2 New Local Plan. Start of consultations in the New Year.
19/105.3 Concern regarding proposals for 2000 new homes off Beaconside / Hopton Garage
area which would have an impact on the Sandon Road / Beaconside junctions with
increase in traffic through the Dog & Doublet junction and delays in accessing
Beaconside from Sandon. Issue to be raised with Councillor Parry.
19/106 Items Raised by Member Councillors / Clerk
19/106.1 Shopper Bus to Stafford. Future dates arranged.
6th November, 4th December, 8th January, 5th February, 4th March.
19/106.2 Councillor Capjon.
Footpath issue. The continuation of Footpath 36 to Aston by Stone.
The elevated section is in need of repair. This was expected to be completed by the
new landowner / bailiff during the current year although weather conditions may
have prevented work on the waterlogged ground.
19/106.2.2 Rights of Way to be reminded about the outstanding work.
19/107 Correspondence
19/107.1 Staffordshire County Council
19/107.1.1 emails regarding Footpath 36 and Footpath Closure Notices.
19/107.2 Stafford Borough Council
19/107.2.1 Parish Forum Notes. Circulated to Member Councillors for information.
19/107.3 Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association
19/107.3.1 Weekly email update emails circulated for information.
19/107.3.2 Notice of AGM. Monday 2nd December 6.45pm. County Building, Stafford
Annual Report and Accounts 2018 – 2019.
19/107.4 Two Saints Way. New edition of Guide. For information.
19/108 Date of Next Meeting Wednesday 11th December 2019. 7.30pm. Sandon Parish Room.
The Meeting concluded at 9.35pm.
Signed ________________ Chairman
Date ________________