STOGURSEY PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 12^th JULY 2022.

Held at the Youth Club, Victory Hall, Stogursey.

 

PRESENT:

Cllr Chris Morgan (Chair), Cllr Sue Goss (Vice Chair), Cllr Chris Ford, Cllr Susan Jones Cllr Scott Nurton, Cllr Allan Searle B.E.M. and Cllr Timothy Kaye.

In attendance: Richard Wand, Parish Clerk, CCllr H Davies, 10 members of the public.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

A member of the public raised a query over the response received regarding the C182/Shurton Road junction. The Chairman read the response and asked the Clerk to forward a copy of the response for his information.

Several members of the public raised issues over the parking of vehicles within Stogursey and the need for the Parish Council to take the issue forward.

 

22/31 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:

None

 

22/32  MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING held on 14^th June 2022:

The draft minutes of the last parish council meeting had been circulated. Cllr Goss asked for the word “though” to be amend to “through” in para 22/20 as amended they were proposed by Cllr Ford seconded by Cllr Searle and were unanimously AGREED for signature by the Chairman as a true and accurate record of the previous meeting.

 22/33   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS:

No further declarations of Interest and / or dispensations in addition to those already declared and available for public inspection on the Somerset West and Taunton Council website.

• CO-OPTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
  The Chairman asked that an interview date be arranged before the matter was progressed. Action: Clerk

• UPDATE FROM SOMERSET COUNCILLORS
  CCllr Woods update had been previously circulated to the members which was noted. CCllr Davies commented on extracts from his previously circulated written report and congratulated St Peters Church in Stolford on the completion of the work on the building.

• UPDATE FROM DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
  Cllr Morgan highlighted the likely level of debt that the new Unitary Council will be inheriting and was concerned that new service issues may be experienced by SWP.
• REVIEW OF LONG-TERM ACTION LIST
• Paddons Farm land transfer – No update

 

• HINKLEY POINT POWER STATION

The Vice Chairman reported that HPB reactors would both be shut down by the beginning of August after 46 years of generation, with defueling to take three years.

HPC at the Main Site Forum the DCO material change from wet to dry storage timetable for consultation and submission was outlined, with a decision by the end of 2023 likely. The issue of demonstrations was also discussed and the lack of consultation by SCC Highways/Police with the Parish Council was highlighted

 

• FINANCE

1. The list of invoices for payment and monies received, (Appendix 1) and the Financial Statement (Appendix 2) had been forwarded to members before the meeting and are attached to these minutes. Cllr Kaye asked why the excess funds in the deposit account were not moved into the contingency reserve. He wished it to be considered at the next meeting. ACTION: Agenda item
2. The Financial Statement was noted. It was resolved unanimously that the Invoices for payment were to be settled. All payments will all be made online, by cheque or by debit card. ACTION: Clerk
3. The first quarter Budget Monitoring Statement was received and noted.
4. Opening up Safely and Reconnecting Communities.

No applications were considered

1. e) The Parish Council discussed St Andrew’s Well initially considering the water flow and the drainage      from the Well out to the Brook. This was followed by a discussion on the ownership of the structure. Cllr Ody was researching possible evidence of ownership and would report back to the next meeting.

 

• MEETING REPORTS
  a) Unitary Council for Somerset Update: The notes of recent Clerks update meeting had been circulated and were noted.

1. b) Housing Needs Survey Focus group: There had been an online meeting the day before, the notes of which would be circulated when received.
   c) Steart Forum: Cllr Jones updated on the meeting. A. Goodchild had given a presentation on the proposed cycle path and concerns were raised over the proposed mix of users and the likely issues that may arise. Possible use by motorised vehicles mixing on the same path was also an issue of concern.

 

• NOTIFICATION OF FORTHCOMING MEETINGS

HPC  Transport Forum                             14.7.22

Community Forum                          22.9.22

Main Site Forum                              20.10.22

Site Stakeholders Group                               28.10.22

 

• CORRESPONDENCE

The circulated list was noted.
a) C182/Shurton Road junction: The response from the Police/SCC Highways was considered.

2027. b) Continuation of Lengthsman Scheme: The meeting unanimously resolved to accept the offer of external funding from HPC for the period 2022-2027. ACTION: Clerk

 

• ENHANCEMENTS

Cllr Staddon updated on the ongoing work in relation to the planters with a new one being installed at Shurton. She hoped that a local resident could take on watering the Burton/Shurton boundary planter.

Cllr Jones asked if the planters at Stolford could be addressed as there is some rot in one and the others could be replaced.

In respect of benches Cllrs Staddon and Ford were asked to progress applications for funding from the S106 funds for new benches and were delegated authority to purchase a bench within the ear marked budget.

• HIGHWAYS ISSUES

The Chairman highlighted the issues and comments from the Public Forum on parking issues in Burgage, Vicarage and St Andrew’s Roads as well as the High Street. It was agreed that a face to face meeting involving the residents, Highways, Police, Community Safety Officer and Magna Housing as well as County and Parish Councillors would be arranged by the Clerk.

Use eScooters on Parish Council Land: The meeting resolved unanimously to discourage the practice of e-scooters being used through the BRPA and on Parish Council land. It was agreed that suitable signs would be erected on the entrances to the BRPA and an item for Stogursey News would be submitted by the Clerk. ACTION:Clerk

 

• PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

Several missing or damaged footpath signs on the Coasts and Castle footpath were highlighted for action.

 

• PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS:

Cllr Ody reported on current matters:

1. i)     Ongoing matters

Appendix B to the agenda was noted

1. ii) New Applications
2. a) 3/32/22/016 on land off Ridgway Lane, Stolford. A request for a site visit had been refused. It was felt that the building was not to be in keeping with the surroundings and would have a significant impact in the area. It was unanimously agreed to object.

ACTION: Clerk to forward response.

 

• DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING:

Tuesday 9^th August 2022 at 7.00pm meeting at the Youth Club, Victory Hall, Stogursey.

 

The meeting closed at  21:02

 

APPENDIX 1 SPC Minutes 12^th JULY 2022

 

Schedule of Receipts and Invoices for Payment 14^th July 2022

Payments made since the last meeting on 14.6.22

 

Payee	Amount £	Payment details	Details
R Wand	638.21	BP	Clerk Salary May 22 (includes allowances, less PAYE & Pension)
HMRC	161.16	BP	Employee tax (PAYE) & Employers NIC May 22
NEST	54.99	DD	Employee & Employer Pension Contribution May 22
S Foster	200.00	BP	Mow n Strim Closed Churchyard
R Wand	186.06	BP	Compost for Well Being Project (Grant funded) Stationery/Laptop battery replacement & Software/Printer cartridges
GWB Services	142.00	BP	BRPA Maintenance 11.4 & 26.4.22
Microsoft	11.28	DC	Business 365 monthly fee
IONOS	5.99	DC	Website hosting June 2022 (due 25.6.22)
J Foster	500.00	BP	Mow and strim various roads/areas in the Parish 31.5.22
C Morgan	90.00	BP	Travel Expenses January 22 to May 22
H.M. Land Registry	3.00	DC	Land Search Fee

 Payments due 12.7.22

 

Payee	Amount £	Pmt details /chq no	Details
R Wand	638.01	BP	Clerk Salary June 22 (includes allowances, less PAYE & Pension)
HMRC	161.36	BP	Employee tax (PAYE) & Employers NIC June 22
NEST	54.99	DD	Employee & Employer Pension Contribution June 22
S Foster	600.00	BP	Mow n Strim Closed Churchyard 1st 15th and 29th June 22
GWB Services	255.60	BP	BRPA Maintenance 13th and 27th May, 20th  June 22
Microsoft	11.28	DC	Business 365 monthly fee
IONOS	5.99	DC	Website hosting June 2022 (due 25.7.22)

Receipts since last meeting

 

Bank Interest                          –              June 2022                                         £          0.63p

 

APPENDIX 2 SPC Minutes 12^th JULY 2022

	STOGURSEY PARISH COUNCIL
	FINANCIAL STATEMENT – AS AT 30th June 2022
	Balances as per bank accounts 31.5.22
	Treasurers Account			£1,903.41
	Deposit Account			£37,747.71
	Reserves & Grants Account			£48,604.24		£88,255.36
	Plus Receipts – June 2022
	Treasurers Account			£2,436.00
	Deposit Account			£0.32
	Reserves & Grants Account			£0.41		£2,436.73
	Less Payments – June 2022
	Treasurers Account			£3,465.89
	Deposit Account			£1,500.00
	Reserves & Grants Account			£1,286.00		-£3,815.16
	Balances as per bank accounts 30.6.22
	Treasurers Account			£1,903.41
	Deposit Account			£37,747.71
	Reserves & Grants Account			£48,604.24
						£88,255.36
	Less unpresented cheques			£0.00
	Plus uncleared credits			£0.00
	Available Funds at 31.5.2022					£88,255.36
	Balance as per cash book
	Treasurers Account			£1,903.41
	Deposit Account			£37,747.71
	Reserves & Grants Account			£48,604.24
				£88,255.36
Summary of Reserve Bank Account @ 30.6.22
1621.89		Ext Grant – Stogursey Oral History Project					]
3859.27		Ext Grant – Castle St Flood Scheme					]
226.84		Ext Grant – Castle St Flood Scheme Contingency					]
7039.00		Ext Grant – (from HPC) – Lenghtsman Scheme					] Not PC Funds
1305.37		Fingerposts project grants					]
7579.48		Ext Grant –  Growing for Health and Wellbeing					]
920.00		Ext Grant – Re-Opening Safely & Reconnecting Communities]
90.00		Allotment Refundable Deposits					]
22741.85		Total External Grants					]
121.80		Interest to 30.6.22				Reserves a/c only
4000.00		Multi Sports Area
1750.00		SWTC Election Costs 2022
900.00		Laptop
3500.00		BRPA essential maintenance
2000.00		Refurbish the Pound
5000.00		Grounds and maintenance
2700.00		Defibrillator (annual build-up of funds)
3530.00		Contingency
1175.00		Reopening Grant – Bench The Gravel
24676.80		Total PC funds
47318.65		TOTAL IN RESERVES’ ACCOUNT