Odstock Parish Council
An Ordinary meeting of Odstock Parish Council was held
on 3 July 2017 in the Pavilion, Nunton Recreation Field.
Present: Sally Nelson (Chairman), Rod Poynting, Stephen
Stapley, Colin Berry, David Williamson-Jones, Richard Parsons (Clerk)
and two members of the public.
Apologies: Nigel Start (Vice-Chairman),
Gavin Simmonite, Wiltshire Cllr Richard Clewer.
34/17
Open Public Forum: None.
35/17 Declaration of
Interest: None.
36/17 Minutes of the
Annual OPC meeting held on 22 May were approved and signed by the
Chairman.
37/17 Community Initiatives:
a) Radnor Hall
Committee: Involvement by some enthusiastic younger people is
needed to overcome the falling income from hires, over the past three
years and the rising running costs. Facilities have been greatly
improved over the last several years and there now needs to be a
concerted effort to promote the unique attributes of the Radnor Hall.
b) Odstock K6 Kiosk: OPC is now the owner of this
decommissioned phonebox which will be added to OPC’s asset register and
insurance schedule. Cllr Poynting reported that he had been approached
by a parishioner living adjacent to the phonebox offering to take
responsibility for day-to-day care and attention of the modified
phonebox.
c) Jubilee Gardens: Several instances of
Anti-social behaviour have been reported and OPC may decide to remove
the damaged picnic table if this proves to be a contributory factor.
Cllr Poynting is concerned that there have been occasions when the river
has been dammed to create an area deep enough for swimming. This could
upset the recent works to control river bank erosion. It was agreed that
the Chairman would contact a Wiltshire Council Liaison officer about an
appropriate course of action to help preserve and maintain this communal
area. A Police presence may be requested.
d) Communications:
The recent misunderstanding with the agent for the Longford
Estate has been resolved and the Chairman and Cllr Simmonite will
organise regular meetings to ensure a good relationship in future.
38/17 Nunton Recreation Field:
a) Play Area: Cllr
Berry agreed to consult Playdale about a plan to replace the
deteriorating wooden uprights.
b) Pavilion: Cllr
Poynting is liaising with Salisbury Glass for the replacement windows
project.
c) Field Gates: Cllr Poynting reported on a
project to replace the single wooden gate with double gates at the
Nunton Drove entrance. He has consulted neighbours and the Longford
Estate and a quote of £356 for materials was approved.
d) Public Usage: The Policy document produced by the Chairman
was discussed. OPC manage the field and pavilion for the benefit of
parishioners and so those seeking to use the facilities need to
demonstrate a close link with the parish. Whilst there is no formal
charging structure, donations of £20-£50 will be appropriate and users
will be expected to leave the premises in the same condition, in terms
of cleanliness, as they found them. It was agreed that the policy
document would come into force with immediate effect, as presented and
made available on OPC’s website.
39/17 Transport, Roads
and Footpaths:
a) Wiltshire Council Highways: A specific list
of tasks which the Parish Steward can undertake has been produced and
once notified, these tasks will be performed during the next available
scheduled visit by the Parish Steward.
b) Community Area
Transport Group: The Clerk agreed to attend the 12 July meeting
on behalf of OPC.
c) Resurfacing and Traffic Calming along the
C12: Cllr Berry has obtained an agreement from Wiltshire
Highways that the full resurfacing will be completed as soon as the
specialist treatment contractor becomes available.
d) Community Speedwatch: In Cllr Start’s absence, it was decided
to postpone this agenda item until the next meeting.
40/17 Planning: 17/05615/FUL - Driveway and garden area
modifications at Nunton House. OPC will support this.
41/17 Reports and Correspondence:
a) Wiltshire Council: The
next Area Board meeting is at the Coombe Bissett Village Hall on 27
July.
b) Wiltshire Association of Local Councils: As
a member, OPC has full access to both the WALC and NALC website.
42/17 Finance:
a) Standing Orders and Financial
Regulations: These will be updated in line with NALC guidance.
b) Payments: The following were approved:
BT
Payphones – Purchase of K6 Kiosk at Odstock 593 £1.00p
Salisbury Glass Centre Ltd
– Windows Deposit 594 £331.00p
43/17 Any Other Business
(for information only): Cllr Berry will prepare a justification
document for the connecting footpath around the tree, opposite Odstock
Church. Cllr Poynting noted that the timber bus-shelters will soon need
attention.
44/17 The next Ordinary OPC meeting
is scheduled for 11 September.
The meeting closed at 8:57pm
Signed without amendment by the Chairman, Cllr Sally Nelson, as a
true record on 11 September 2017.
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