June 2023

ST HILARY PARISH COUNCIL Meeting Friday  5th June 2023.

ATTENDANCE

Cllrs  D Reed, (Chairman), P Behrens,  J Howells, P Rule, M Ryan. W Searle, T Thomas, L Vardy, M West

APOLOGIES

Cllr G Ford,

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

C/Cllr J Martin

C/Cllr MARTIN  REPORT

Cllr Martin informed the Council what committees he would be involved with including planning,

There was a discussion concerning the mining of lithium in the  County and could also impact on our Parish, Cllr Martin said he would inform the Parish Council as soon as he has any more information concerning the mining , Cllr Martin stated that he has looked into some of the items that are causing concern for the Parish Council and would be reporting back when there is more information

POLICE REPORT

Not available

DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Nothing Raised

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

It was proposed by   Cllr Ryan and seconded by  Cllr Thomas that the Chairman sign the minutes  circulated prior to this meeting as being a correct record of that meeting, All Councillors Agreed.

CHAIRMANS REPORT

Cllr Reed   Stated that most of what he wanted to report is already on the agenda, But we do need a statement tree for the memorial garden along with some fruit trees of a Cornish variety  .

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

The Clerk asked for the following cheques for payment..

1      R E calfe                (electoral roll)         £21.00

2      CALC                                                         342.00

It was proposed by  Thomas  and seconded by Cllr West  that the Council accept payment of all cheques,   All Agreed.

ANNUAL GOVERNANCE REPORT

The Clerk read out the governance report and it was then proposed by Cllr Howells and seconded by  Cllr Ford that the Council accept the report ,  All Agreed.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

All Councillors were handed the end of year report for 2022/23

It was then proposed by  Cllr  Reed and seconded by Cllr  Rule  that the Council approve the statement of accounts, All Agreed.

PLANNING

PA23/04025,  Mr & Mrs Gilmour, After a long and detailed discussion it was proposed by  Cllr Ryan and seconded by Cllr Thomas   that the Council recommend refusal of this application (details of this objection are on file)  A vote was taken and the motion was carried by 7 votes to 1 .

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN UPDATE

Cllr Ryan   gave Councillors an update stating that we have reached the stage for article 14, This is a requirement to follow the rules and to consult with the public,  With this done we are very near to the finish, we are close to signing off the plan this should take place within the next two weeks.

REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Cllr Rule,   Reported that the Telephone box at \Rosudgeon has been cleared but there was still some work needed such as a new door which will cost about £160..00  ,  But we need an official document from the trustees before we can move forward,This to be on the next agenda.

Cllr Thomas                  Nothing to report

Cllr Searle                     Nothing to report

Cllr Howells     Reported that there was Japanese knotweed  near to Colenso.

Cllr West                      Nothing to report

Cllr Ryan                       Nothing to report

Cllr Vardy       reported that there has been no progress concerning the speeding issues in the Parish

Cllr Reed                        Nothing to report

The Chairman then closed the meeting at  21.05pm