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NETHERAVON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 17th Oct 2013 at 7.15 pm
in the Phoenix Hall, Netheravon.
Parish Councillors Present: Cllr Blair-Pilling
Cllr Burke
Cllr Collison
Cllr Covil
Cllr Hayward
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Cllr Mrs Mackie
Cllr Mrs Mitchell
Cllr Tighe
In attendance:
Police
Wiltshire Councillor
Mr G. Dyer
Public
Police Representative
Cllr Howard
Clerk of the Council
2
Apologies: Cllr Beecher, Cllr Mrs Harper & Lt Col Linge
132/13 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
None.
133/13 WELCOME NEW COUNCILLOR
The Chairman welcomed new Councillor Mrs Julia Mackie to the Parish Council. Cllr Mrs Mackie
signed the Acceptance of Office.
134/13 VERIFY LAST MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 12th Sept 2013 be
accepted as correct.
135/13 POLICE REPORT
The Police representative reported on recent crime in and around Netheravon. Damage to a vehicle,
theft of leaf blower and can of diesel from a lock up, also theft of red diesel from a local farm. The
police agreed to pass information on the latest fuel alarm systems to Cllr Hayward.
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136/13 ARMY MATTERS
The Chairman reported that MOD had leased the grounds of Netheravon House on a 999-year lease;
therefore there was no public access to the Dovecote without the express permission of Netheravon
House Estates Management. MOD had agreed to clean the pavement from Netheravon village to
Airfield Camp to expose the full width of the pavement. The Clerk was requested to put the subject
the Dovecote and the Plain Rights of Way signs on the next agenda.
137/13 WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR REPORT
Cllr Howard reported that current spending on the road repairs in Wiltshire is £12.6 million per
annum. Wiltshire will discuss raising this spend to £21 million per annum for the next six years at a
meeting on the 22nd October. This would improve 415 miles of road by the year 2020.
Questions on the future of the precept were discussed and agreed. The Clerk was requested to send
the resulting answers to Wiltshire Council. Cllrs Hayward and Collison agreed to attend an English
Heritage meeting in Durrington to discuss traffic problems on the A303 past Stonehenge.
138/13 PHOENIX HALL IMPROVEMENTS & GRANT
The Chairman outlined the plans to improve the Phoenix Hall after a public meeting held by the
Phoenix Hall Committee had highlighted the acoustics in the main hall as a major problem.
After some discussion it was RESOLVED to grant £2,800 to the Phoenix Hall (under Local
Government Act 1976 Sect.19) towards acoustic and lighting improvements to the ceiling of the
main room of the hall. This Parish Council grant would contribute 80% of the matched funding
required by the hall towards obtain an additional £3,500 matched grant from Tidworth Area Board.
139/13 FINANCE
Cheques authorised since the last meeting:
Mr Jackson – Cemetery Hedge Cutting
Pro-tect Safety Signs
Hurdcott Landscape – Grass Cutting Sept
ROSPA – Annual Inspection Play Areas
Mr Jackson – Grass Cutting Sept
£150.00
£112.85
£213.60
£241.20
£60.00
Donations
After some discussion it was RESOLVED that a donation of £350 should be given to the Netheravon
Day Centre.
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Draft Precept
The Clerk presented the draft precept for the financial year 2014–2015 to the Council. After some
discussion it was agreed that the members would consider the document and make a final decision
on the precept at the November meeting when any grant contribution towards the precept from
Wiltshire Council should be known.
Current Funds
At the end of September the Parish Council Funds stood at £32,979.
140/13 PLANNING
New Planning Applications
13/04836/TCA Fell Eucalyptus tree in rear garden of Paddock House, High Street, Netheravon.
Pending Planning Applications
13/03089/FUL Installation of air conditioning units onto flat roof above shop at McColl’s Store,
Netheravon.
13/01666/FUL Single storey side extension at No.6 Downside Rd, Netheravon.
Planning Applications Granted by Wiltshire Council
None.
New Tree Planning Procedure
In future if an application for works on a tree in a Conservation Area is received and the Parish
Council does not object, the application is likely to be granted in the majority of cases without
further inspection by a Wiltshire Council Arboreal Officer.
141/13 WAR MEMORIAL PREPARATION & CEREMONY
The Chairman outlined the Remembrance Day Ceremony for 10th November and asked for a
working party to tidy up the War Memorial area on Saturday 9th November starting at 10 am.
A free curry lunch would be held for both military and civilians attending the Sunday ceremony in
the Working’s Men’s Club afterwards. In addition Cllr Mrs Mitchell agreed to organise a local
history display in the club.
142/13 WW1 ACTIVITIES 2014
The Chairman reported on the 2014 WW1 village activities to commemorate the one-hundredth
anniversary of the start of the First World War. Full details of the events will be published in the
November Parish Newsletter.
143/13 VILLAGE ADVERSE WEATHER & FLOOD PLANS
Cllr Burke stated that as Adverse Weather and Flood Co-ordinator for the village he would be
having some meetings to flesh out and consolidate the existing plans for any adverse weather and
floods in Netheravon. Cllrs Hayward and Covil reported on progress of a draft Adverse Weather
Plan and the need for more grit bins within the village. It was agreed that Cllrs Burke, Hayward and
Covil would form an Adverse Weather and Flood sub-committee of the Parish Council this would
enable the village to obtain free equipment and consumables from Wiltshire Council.
Cllr Burke will advertise for more volunteer area wardens in the Parish Newsletter.
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144/13 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Village Recreation & Amenities
The Clerk reported that the annual ROSPA inspection of the village play areas had taken place with
the following comments of note:
BMX Track - New fence section required at hedge gaps along top of Mill Road. Remove loose
barbed wire in road hedge near start of track. Clerk to action.
Millennium Park - Trim Trail needs repairing by Sovereign Contractors. Clerk to action
Village Enhancement & Cemetery
Cllr Tighe reported that the Cemetery hedge had been cut back to reduce the width.
145/13 REPORT FROM CLERK
The Clerk reported that a temporary 30 mph limit would be imposed on the A345 whilst new water
main pipes were installed under the road.
The contractor making the Jubilee Logo to be fixed the new gate in the Millennium Park has agreed
that this will be provided free of charge later in the year.
146/13 REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GROUPS
Tidworth Community Area Board
The Chairman reported on the TCAB meeting he attended on 16th Sept 2013. Wellington Academy is
to build a new sixth form college. The TCAB has approved the new draft Community Plan. There is
still £44,000 of grants available from the TCAB during this financial year.
Tidworth Community Area Partnership
Next TCAP meeting is Thursday 28th Nov 2013 at 10 am. Cllr Mrs Harper requested to attend.
147/13 CORRESPONDENCE FOR CIRCULATION BOX
a. Draft copy of these minutes.
b. Countryside Voice Magazine
c. Safety Report on Play Areas
148/13 GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
The following points were raised:
Heavy Trucks travelling through the village could make use of the tank tracks to and from A345.
Clerk to inform Landmarc.
Fireworks and Pets notice to be put in the Parish Newsletter – Chairman to action.
149/13 RESIGNATION OF CLERK
The Chairman reported the he had received a letter of resignation of the Parish Council Clerk, to be
effective from 31st March 2014. This would give a suitable period in which to appoint and train a
new Clerk for the Post. Clerk to advertise the post in the Parish Newsletter with a view to interviews
of suitable candidates taking place in early December.
150/13 DATE FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 21st Nov 2013 commencing at 7.15
pm.
Chairman………………………………………….
Date……………………………….
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