Minutes of a
meeting of Standlake Parish Council, held in the Standlake Youth Club, on 3rd
September 2019 at 7.30 pm.
Present:
Mr. B. Parnham Chairman
Mr. J. Rippin Vice Chairman
Mrs. S. Adams
Mrs. S Garrett
Mr. S. Jones
Mrs. A. Knipe
Mr. D. Bevan Clerk
Mr. C Mathew (OCC
councillor), Mrs. H. Fenton (WODC councillor), Mr. J. Bond-Smith.
1.
APOLOGIES – Mr.
S. Hoskin, Mr. S. Good (WODC councillor)
2.
ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFICE – Mrs. Knipe signed her declaration and was formally welcome by Mr.
Parnham
3.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST – There were no declarations of interest.
4.
PUBLIC ITEMS – There
were no public items.
5.
COUNTY &
DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS –.
Mrs. Fenton had nothing to
report but understood that The Bell application was not on the Lowlands agenda
for September. (see Planning)
Mr. Mathew reported that he
had taken his concerns about the A40 congestion plans to the CEO of OCC and it appeared that notice was now being taken of the
complaints that the proposals to spend £200m on this scheme would not solve the
problem. This is now being discussed in cabinet as well. Mr. Mathew also said
that the application by D&M Plant Hire Ltd for a crushing and recycling
unit at Dix Pit would be opposed following concerns over routing agreements;
Mr. Parnham said that Standlake has also made an objection particularly on the
grounds of noise.
6.
PLANNING – Mrs. Garrett reported
she had spoken on behalf of the council at the WODC Lowlands Planning Committee
meeting on 12th October and restated the council’s objections to the
application for 4 dwellings at Manor Bungalow, High St. The application was
refused by the committee. She also had information, via e mail from the case
officer at WODC, that the application for a care home at The Bell had now been
withdrawn by the applicants. This was agreed as good news and Mr. Parnham
thanked Mrs. Garret for the information and for representing the council at the
planning committee meeting.
19/02014/FUL: Replace existing stable block with detached self-contained living accommodation: Yew Tree Barn 51 Abingdon Road Standlake: Mr James French. No objection.
19/02104/LBC:
Installation of conservation roof light in rear roof: Florey’s Farm
Brighthampton Witney: Mrs Nicola Hunt. No objection.
7.
MINUTES - Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday, 23rd July
2019, copies of which had been previously circulated to
all members, were agreed as a true record and signed by the chairman. No
objection.
8.
MATTERS ARISING
Village Shop – nothing
further to report at this meeting.
Roads/Traffic/Speeding – Mr. Jones is now in touch with the relevant officer
at OCC and will be meeting him on 23rd September to survey the
village for traffic calming possibilities giving due regard to acceptability
and cost. Mr. Jones has put Mr. Matt Parker, who was active in Standlake’s
Speedwatch scheme, in touch with the group in Charlbury who have had success
with SID equipment and the cooperation of the police. Mr. Mathew said that the
police were promoting an approved speed camera for use by Speedwatch groups.
Mr. Bond-Smith offered his support in the obtaining of a camera/SID and said
the incidence of excessive speed in areas such as Rack End was on the increase.
Recreation Ground/Playgrounds – The RoSPA/Playsafety annual inspection report for both areas was very
satisfactory and only minor points noted.
Goal Posts: because of the wear on the grass at the goal mouths the
clerk will instruct Mr. Pascoe to move the posts 90°and reseed the worn areas.
It was decided that the chain link fence at Windrush Way play
park should remain as is because of the likelihood of further vandal
damage should it be replaced. It does not constitute a hazard of any kind and
the adjacent hedge forms a natural boundary.
Car Park Sign – the sign has now been installed and Mr.
Pascoe will commence weeding the car park..
Public Footpaths– Hornsway – Mrs. Adams has reported the overgrowth of
the path to the OCC portal. Bridge Rails - Mr. Parnham has been informed by OCC that they have discovered the
name of the landowner and will be taking action.
Hedge by Youth Club - Mr. Rippin has spoken to Mr. Beccles (The
Old Rectory) and the hedge has now been cut.
9.
CORRESPONDENCE – A thank you e mail has been received from Oxon
Association for the Blind for the donation of £100. Complaint by a resident of
Brightampton regarding overgrown grass obscuring visibility at the traffic
island junction of Aston Rd./Abingdon Rd./Witney Rd. Mr.
Mathew has passed this on to the revenant department at OCC.
10. ACCOUNTS
– the following accounts were approved for payment.
Ox Assn Blind – grant 100.00
St Giles church – grant for repairs 50.00
Abs Sols – pgrnd hedge cut 150.00
Playsafety – pgrnd inspections 214.80
Abs Sols – mowing 375.00
D C Bevan – UK2 web/domain hosting renewal 98.97
D C Bevan – clerk salary & expenses 1221.60
HMRC – clerk PAYE 292.40
Oxford Signs – car park sign 25.00
Abs Sols – mowing 375.00
S’lake Village Hall – hire for shop
meeting 22.00
11. CAR
PARKING - CHAPEL AT THE GREEN – Mrs. Adams received an observation by a
resident that it appears the resident of The Chapel have marked out a parking
area for one of their vehicles. The clerk has passed this on to Mr. Mathew and
he confirms action will be taken by OCC.
12. ANY
OTHER BUSINESS – There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.20pm.
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