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HALSTEAD TOWN COUNCIL |
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MINUTES OF FULL COUNCIL MEETING HALSTEAD, Essex. CO9 1ET
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Membership:
| Councillor D Hume | Chairman |
Present |
| Councillor Mrs J A Pell | Vice Chairman | Present |
| Councillor Mrs J Allen | Present | |
| Councillor Mrs B Carr | Present | |
| Councillor Mrs H W Catley | Present | |
| Councillor Mrs S A Diver | Apologies | |
| Councillor M J Fincken | Present | |
| Councillor Mrs L J Hilton | Present | |
| Councillor S Kirby | Present | |
| Councillor Mrs K A Little | Apologies | |
| Councillor A Munday | Present | |
| Councillor K Paisley | Apologies | |
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Also in attendance: Mr P Penn and Mrs E Penn – Public
Mr M C Murkin – Town Clerk
Mrs L Dover – Minute Clerk
37. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from Cllr Mrs S Diver, Cllr Mrs K Little and Cllr K Paisley and PCSO Edwards
38. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Cllr Mrs J Allen declared a pecuniary interest in Agenda item no. 6 14/00806/FUL and 14/00811/FUL as she lives in close proximity to the applicant, and declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda item no 19 Christmas Lights, as one of the tenders is from a close friend
Cllr Mrs H Catley declared a non pecuniary interest in Agenda no. 6 14/00747/FUL as she live in close proximity to the site
Cllr Mrs L Hilton declared a non-pecuniary interest to Agenda item no 9, Payments, as one of the payments is to her, and Agenda item no. 11 Courtaulds Sports Ground – Aerator as she is on the Courtaulds committee
Cllr D Hume declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda item no. 6 14/00736/FUL, 14/00737/FUL, 14/00738/FUL, and 14/00739/FUL as he lives in close proximity to the site, Agenda no. 9 Payments, as he is Secretary to Courtaulds Sports Ground Management Committee and Agenda no. 19 Christmas Lights, as one of the tenders is from a close friend and colleague on other bodies.
Cllr S Kirby declared a non-pecuniary interest in all planning as he is a member of Braintree District Council Planning Committee and Agenda item no. 19 Christmas Lights as one of the tenders is from a personal friend and business colleague
Cllr Mrs J Pell declared a non pecuniary interest in Agenda item no.6 1400806/FUL, as she is a Braintree District Councillor, Agenda item no.6 14/00736/FUL, as her son-in-law works for the Co-op Head Office, Agenda item no.9, Payments, as she is Chairman of Courtaulds Sports Ground Management Committee and Chairman of the Halstead Community Centre Charitable Company, Agenda item no.10 Courtaulds Sports Ground – Aerator, as she is Chairman of Courtaulds, Agenda item no.12 Community Hall, as she is Chairman of the Halstead Community Centre Charitable Company and Agenda item no 19 Christmas Lights, as one of the tenders is from a contractor known to her
39. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Cllr Mrs J Pell read out a statement on behalf of Miss Connie Moon, regarding First Bus Company’s lack of Wheelchair accessible buses on the Halstead routes. It was agreed that a seriously worded letter to request a meeting to be sent to First Bus Company to discuss what can be done.
40. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations
41. MINUTES
To approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on 12th June 2014
Minutes were approved
42. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Cllr A Munday took the chair for this part of the meeting
Cllr S Kirby left the meeting
Cllr Mrs H Catley left the meeting
14/00747/FUL – Land South of Nether Priors, Colchester Road, Halstead, Essex. Erection of three bungalows with associated driveway. Members raised no objections in principle but requested that consideration be given to appropriate fencing to meet neighbour’s objections
Cllr Mrs J Allen left the meeting
Cllr Mrs H Catley returned to the meeting
14/00811/FUL – Land Adjacent The Griffin PH, Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex – Erection of 2 No. two storey, semi-detached dwellings. Members concur with the comments made by Essex CC and the architectural specialist, that the proposed development is not in keeping with the historic building (The Griffin) and could cause parking difficulties
14/00806/FUL – Nash Court, Gardeners Road, Halstead, CO9 2TB – Renovation and refurbishment of existing sheltered bedsit accommodation to provide 15 no. sheltered apartments plus a guest room and associated facilities. Members raised no objection, but every opportunity should be taken to enhance and improve car parking at the site.
Cllr Mrs J Allen returned to the meeting
14/00825/LBC – 20 Head Street, Halstead, CO9 2BX – Repainting of external walls on front and rear elevations, repainting of back door and repaint the external woodwork. Members raised no objection
14/00782/FUL – Trinity House, Trinity Street, Halstead, Essex – Alterations to the property internally and externally associated with its use as a domestic dwelling. These include the demolition of a boiler room and the installation of solar panels to the roof and gates to the vehicle access. Members raised no objection
14/00783/LBC – Trinity House, Trinity Street, Halstead, Essex – Alterations to the property internally and externally. These include the removal of internal partitions and plasterboard kitchenettes; installation of new kitchen, bathroom, woodburner, flues, solar panels to roof and gates to the vehicle access; demolition of a boiler room. Members raised no objection
Cllr Mrs J Pell left the meeting
Cllr D Hume left the meeting
14/00736/FUL – The Woodman Inn, Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2DY – Erection of double storey side and single storey rear extension to former public house with elevational alterations of ATM. Members had no objection in principle but recommend Highways carry out a study of safety and traffic movement.
14/00737/FUL – The Woodman Inn, Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2DY – Conversion of existing first floor living accommodation into 2 no. apartments with side extension to create a new access. Members raised no objections
14/00739/FUL – The Woodman Inn, Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2DY – Installation of a satellite dish. Members raised no objections
Cllr Mrs J Pell returned to the meeting
Cllr D Hume returned to the meeting
14/00935/ADV – Bull Hotel, Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HU – New signage and lighting to replace the existing. Members raised no objections, but endorse comments from Essex County Council Built Environment not to move the metal signage
14/00941/LBC – Bull Hotel, Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HU – New signage and lighting to replace the existing. Members raised no objections, but endorse comments from Essex County Council Built Environment not to move the metal signage
Cllr D Hume resumed Chair of the meeting
Cllr Kirby returned to the meeting
43. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cllr D Hume had a very pleasant day on 14th July when he presented Daisy Stokes-Shinn with her certificate. He also will be accompanying the judges of Britain in Bloom on 28th July. Cllr Hume advised that he was optimistic that the Fun run would go ahead but a date has not been set yet
Report was noted
44. FINANCE –
A) Financial Monitoring – No issues were raised
Report was noted
B) Monthly Performance (Car Parks)
Report was noted
C) Monthly Performance (Lettings/Sickness)
Report was noted
45. LIST OF PAYMENTS TO BE APPROVED
Payments were unanimously approved.
46. COURTAULDS SPORTS GROUND – TELECOMS MAST
Members agreed to accept the lease as circulated with agenda papers.
47. COURTAULDS SPORTS GROUND – AERATOR
Members agreed to acknowledge the generous donation from Halstead Bowls Club and to purchase the Aerator from Berewood Grass Machinery Ltd
48. COMMUNITY HALL
Cllr Mrs J Pell Chairman of the Trust advised the next meeting would be on 30th July. The committee are meeting with a VAT Advisor on Friday 18th July
Report was noted
49. YOUTH
Cllr Mrs L Hilton gave a verbal report. The Youth Council are going to Southend on 30th July for a team building exercise. They have also written a letter to Braintree District Council regarding the Skate Park. It was suggested that the Youth Council could attend the Halstead Town Council Meetings
Report was noted
50. TOWN TEAM
The Town Team held an open forum meeting on Tuesday where members of the public attended. Liz Storey is working with students to improve the website. Mike Prince from the Rotary Club is now on the committee. Cllr Mrs Hilton asked if there would be any objections if the Town Team looks into the possibility of holding a market in Butler Road Car Park. It was suggested that they could experiment with different days to find the least obstructive day.
Chairman confirmed that whilst Halstead Town Council would not wish to be obstructive there were other aspects to consider including the Market Charter and Halstead Car Park Order.
Report was noted
51. INVESTMENTS
The Town Clerk confirmed that the capital can only be spent on capital projects and some may be needed when the Community Hall is built. Members discussed the split of investment deposits.
Members agreed to invest £80,000 to Adlermore Bank, £80,000 to Co-operative Bank and £45,000 to Santander Bank
52. RIVERWALK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Members discussed the Draft Riverwalk Management Plan. There were suggestions to hold two public meetings to be run by Braintree District Council but Halstead Town Council would offer free accommodation for the meetings and to advertise the Riverwalk in the Halstead Gazette. Members also discussed the repairs needed to the path and the possibility of extending the Riverwalk
53. EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC AND PRESS
To give consideration to adopting the following resolution: – “That pursuant to the provisions of section 1 (2) – of the Admission to Meetings Act 1960, in view of the next item to be conducted, the press and public to be excluded from the meeting.”
54. MILL HOUSE LEASE
Members approved the new lease
Cllr Mrs J Allen left the meeting
Cllr D Hume left the meeting
Cllr S Kirby left the meeting
Cllr Mrs J Pell l took the chair for this part of the meeting
55. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Members discussed the two quotes received and voted in favour of the lowest tender
Members accepted the tender from Piggots Co Ltd in the sum of £7,441.34, with a proviso to review after the first year
Cllr D Hume resumed Chair of the meeting
Chairman closed the meeting at 8.50 p.m.