Odstock Parish Council

A meeting of Odstock Parish Council was held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 17th January 2001 in The Radnor Hall, Bodenham.

Present: Dr S Elcock (Chairman), Mr R Underhill (Vice-chairman), Mr C Whitley, Mr R Poynting, Mr C Berry, Mr R Parsons (Clerk), two members of the public and Mr S Martin. Apologies were received from Mrs J Payne and District Cllr Bryan Rycroft.

01/01 Questions from the Public: Mr Alan Ambrose wants to know why the Nunton Bus Shelter has not been painted. Cllr Whitley explained that the Council had agreed to the estimate prepared by Mr P Ruddle and that the best time to do the work would be in the Spring.

02/01 Co-option of a Councillor: Cllr Elcock welcomed Mr Simon Martin who has agreed to be co-opted as the seventh Councillor. He will sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Odstock Parish Councillor.

03/01 Declaration of Interest: Cllr Elcock declared that he had a non-pecuniary interest in planning application S/2001/26 since he is a Governor of Odstock school.

04/01 Minutes: The minutes of the Council meetings held on 29th November and 18th October 2000, having been circulated, were agreed and signed by the Chairman.

05/01 Matters Arising:
* Cllr Berry is obtaining quotations for the establishment of a 9x9 metre hard surface, netball and goal posts. The cost is likely to be higher than previously anticipated and is expected to use all of the £4,736.24p R2 money accrued from developments in Odstock. The Clerk reported that a letter from the Longford Estate Office to the Council explaining the terms under which the field is let would satisfy SDC with regard to the tenancy status of the Playingfield.

06/01 Standing Orders: Cllr Underhill proposed and Cllr Whitley seconded the adoption of the Financial Regulations and Standing Orders. Each Councillor has received a printed copy.

07/01 Planning:
* S/2000/2186 - Addition of Conservatory at 9 Ebbleside Villas, Nunton. No Objection
* S/2000/2263 - Extension of dwelling and replacement of garage and outbuildings at Amber Cottage, Bodenham. No Objection
* S/2000/2293 - Replacement Dormer Windows at Lower Nunton FarmHouse, Nunton. No Objection
* S/2000/2322 - Single storey UPVC Conservatory at Hillside, Odstock. No Objection
* S/2001/26 - Erection of Mobile Classroom with associated parking alterations to access the school field at Odstock. After some discussion the Councillors decided that they had no objection to the proposal in principle but that they were concerned about the appearance of the building in the plans as presented.

08/01 Correspondence: The Council noted the annual reports from Youth Action Wiltshire and Victim Support, the Waste Planning Newsletter from WCC. The 'Off the wall Awards' - nominations deadline of 13th Jan from SDC Community Initiatives Unit and the Notice of a Liaison meeting for Chairmen and Clerks with SDC's CEO Richard Sheard on Tuesday, 27th February. Cllr Elcock and the Clerk will attend.

09/01 Ebble Community Pre-school: A letter had been received explaining that the Ebble Community Pre-school is running a deficit of £300 per term due to a lack of children. A campaign has been instigated to find at least two more children to attend for four mornings per week. Until this is successful they are seeking donations to cover the deficit. After some discussion it was decided that the organisers should be invited to provide a copy of their accounts to demonstrate that the financial management of the group is under control.

10/00 Transport, Roads and Footpaths: Cllr Elcock reported that the bus stop situated about 25 yards East of the Radnor Arms could be positioned further East where there is more space for passengers to wait off the roadway. The Clerk will consult the Bus Company.
It has come to the Council's attention that a manhole cover has been asphalted over on the main road in Odstock. Cllr Elcock will draw this to the attention of the contractors responsible.

11/01 Finance:
Trustees VF 1963 Sett - Bus Shelters repairs - 081 -- £10.73p
The Radnor Hall - Meeting Expenses --------- 082 -- £78.00p
H A C Joynt - Grass Cutting ----------------- 083 - £141.00p
R Parsons - Clerk's Travel Expenses --------- 084 -- £22.00p

12/01 The Next Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 7th March 2001 in the Radnor Hall, Bodenham.

The meeting closed at 9:55pm

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