99/08 Present: Councillor H Milton Chairman (part of meeting) Councillors M Yelland, C Sands, J Richardson, S Preece, J Philipson. the Clerk Mr D J Madge and 2 members of the public

100/08 In the absence of both Chairman and Vice-Chairman Councillor Preece was elected to take the Chair

Mr Dudley Swain D.A.P.C. member was interested in the views of the Council about the Boundary Review. D.A.P.C. are particularly concerned about the effect on small parishes

Councillors M Smith Vice Chairman S Judd J Tideswell

Councillor Richardson personnel interest items 6, 11, 14e

Minutes of the meeting on Tuesday 10^th June 2008 had been circulated and it was resolved they be taken as read and signed as a correct record

Councillor Richardson asked why the item about oil tank thefts was not put in Haldon Views.

Clerk replied the information had been sent to the editor but as the editor had not received any confirmation on the information from the police in time to meet the print deadline he could not print it

It was resolved to take agenda items 9,10,11 and 12 first

08/021186/VAR Mrs A Ball Haldon Thatch Kennford variation of condition 3 on application 07/04911/OUT Supported

08/02113/MAJ Exeter Racecourse Kennford construction of speedway track and ancillary accommodation The Council supports this application as a benefit to the community

Note; The plans for the next two applications were not available. Clerk and Chairman authorised to reply once comments had been received from Councillors

08/02188/COU Mr R Legg Yeo’s Farm Dunchideock conversion of two storey barn with single storey extension and single storey barn to form live/work accommodation unit

08/02364/FUL Exeter Court Hotel Kennford extension to form link between existing buildings

08/02340/CAN Mr & Mrs Keatt road past Trehill Farm reduction in height by 3 feet of two conifers No objections

08/02446/ADV Winning Post Filling Station A38 Haldon Hill The retention of an illuminated sign No objections

08/02445/FUL Winning Post Filling Station A38 Haldon Hill The retention of an automated teller machine No objections

08/02540/LBC Mr M Chevalier Trehill Farm Kenn Alterations and repairs to lime render, cornices, timber fascia, roofing, fixed lights over front door and underside of capping to archway No objections

08/02598/FUL Mr & Mrs Beynon The Old Rectory Pennycombe Lane Kenn Alterations to dwelling No objections

08/01450/FUL Westward Farm two storey extension Approved

08/00945/FUL Rathgar Clapham erection of four dwellings two open market two affordable Approved

08/01424/FUL Marden House single storey extension Approved

08/01629/FUL Peninsula House Bullers Hill stone surfaced track Approved

Naming of new property as the Kenn Centre

Letter from M.P. ref. large scale gatherings

Information about digital TV switchover

Draft Parish Charter between T.D.C. and Town/Parish Councils

Why community buildings matter. Rural community buildings research

Road Closure notice Old Dawlish Road 26^th August to 10^th September. Clerk to check that pedestrian access will be maintained to the public footpaths

Teignbridge cycling courses

D.C.C. further information on the boundary review consultations

Teignbridge Community Awards 2008 nomination forms

Village Green newsletter

Devontalk newsletter

Local Council Review

T.D.C. minutes

T.D.C. standards committee minutes

D.A.P.C. newsletter

Devon intouch newsletter

T.D.C. landscape character assessment public consultation replies by 11^th August

110/08

Councillor Milton joined the meeting and took the chair

Letters received at the meeting from Mr R Taverner and Mr Partridge ref. advertising signs. Clerk reported receiving a phone call from Mr B Slade ref letter on the subject

Mr Taverner explained the reasons for the signs and pointed out most were directional, small business’s such as many of those in Kenn and Kennford relied on passing traffic and people from the surrounding area’s being able to find them. Mr Partridge had made the same point in his letter also pointing out the employment benefit that the business’s gave to the parish.

After discussion on the points raised it was agreed that no further action would be taken and that the situation had now been amicably resolved

Kenn Centre Phase 2 update

Discussions were taking place about the planning application it was hoped to start work in the Autumn

Chairman had met with Derek Moss from highways about road markings outside the School he would look into the possibility of altering the markings. They also looked at the Bulford Lane footpath and what could be done to improve the surface

Old Weighbridge Site. Recommend to start work on the project this year

Chairman reported a useful meeting with the new Trehill Agent Peter Skinner, Clerk had also attended the meeting

Chairman was very pleased to report an outstanding Ofsted report for Kennford Playbox agreed to write and congratulate them

Councillor Richardson suggested the agenda could be put on the website. Clerk and Chairman to investigate the possibility of doing so. Councillor Richardson suggested we protect the green space at St Andrews Close and raised the problem of car parking in Gissons Lane car park. Agreed to ask T.D.C. what are their plans for the future of the car park.

Councillor Preece reported a finger post missing at the triangle and the sign at St Andrews Close was still broken. Clerk to report

Councillor Philipson reported dog fouling was still a problem in Gissons Lane agreed to put an item in Haldon Views and ask T.D.C. to put up signs

Chairman suggested the council approach T.D.C. about the disposal of the small parcels of land in particular the Gissons car park and possibly creating more parking space at St Andrews Close

Clerk reported receiving the written resignation of Carolyn Williams

Resolved to declare a casual vacancy. Clerk authorised to publish the required notices

Reply from T.D.C. ref grass cutting. Explained the frequency of cuts and that it would not be financially viable to collect and transport from site grass cuttings

Reply from planning ref windows at house next to Stoneridge. The windows will be fixed and obscure

Reply from Forestry Commission ref footpath 10 our comments were noted and they would look at fixing a temporary sign, the trees would be cleared

Reply from South West Water ref. water leaks. S.W.W. confirmed the main was in poor condition and was on the list of work to be done when finance was available

Clerk reported on the new legislation training day he attended, he received some useful reference material

The photographic record of the old weighbridge site was done except for inside of building highways agency solicitors requested to either provide access or take photographs

There had been no enquiries about the hedge cutting contract, agreed to approach some local contractors

The report had been published the day before the meeting and would be on the August agenda for detailed discussion. Information on how to view the report was circulated

Clerks salary £ 395.39 LGA 1972 s 111

Clerks expenses mileage phone calls £ 34.00 LGA 1972 s 111

Postage £ 6.99 LGA 1972 s 111

H M Revenue and Customs £ 171 40 LGA 1972 s 111

South West Water Kenn Centre charges £ 175.36 LGA Misc Act 1976 s 19

D.C.C. Kenn School meeting room £ 100.00 LGA 1972 s 111

Resolved to approve payments

Received from Pre School £ 1000.00

Bank of Ireland interest £ 1284.02

Mr Dudley Swain mentioned the D.C.C. call centre which was designed to handle all calls to D.C.C. He also mentioned the probation service who might be he able to help with community work

Mr Swain explained how Dunchideock Parish Council deal with planning applications

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