LANGFORD & ULTING PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF LANGFORD & ULTING PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2009 IN LANGFORD & ULTING VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 PM.
Present: Councillors: Leigh Daynes, David Robinson and Andrew Tween .
In the Chair: Councillor Leigh Daynes.
Clerk: Jenny Clemo
Also present: 3 members of the public and District Councillor Young.
09/12. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Councillors Roy Pipe and Kathy Palmer.
09/13. Minutes of the previous meeting
The minutes of 6th January 2009 having been previously circulated were taken as read, agreed and signed by the Chairman.
09/14. Matters for information from previous meetings
12/3a) Langford Business Park - An appeal has been lodged against the decision to refuse the modification to the Section 106 agreement. The Action Committee as a Rule 6 party, has been asked whether they would agree to a hearing rather than an inquiry for both appeals. The nursing home plans should be on the NW planning committee agenda for the meeting on 1st March.
12/3b) Ulting Village sign - Work is almost complete.
12/3g) Shop at St. Giles - A request for volunteers has been circulated.
10/9c) Newsletter - David Robinson to draft. Andrew Tween suggested that a litter pick should be advertised. (19th April?) Clerk to ask Maldon District Council if they could supply black bags.
09/08b) Vehicle Activated Sign - Roy Pipe had met Jackie Roerig to discuss possible position. Carried forward to next meeting.
12/3m) Ulting Lane Green - Carried forward for update by Roy Pipe.
12/8b) Museum of Power - A written report was received from Roy Pipe who had attended the meeting. Proposals include rebuilding the old mill at Beeleigh, a marina and linking Elm Park leisure area with the Museum of Power to make one large visitor attraction. Parish councillors were concerned that proposals still include a caravan / camping site and in addition, two large lakes with floating villas in fields to the south of Maldon Road have been suggested.
09/15. Declarations of Interest
To receive any ‘personal’ or ‘personal and prejudicial’ interests relating to items on the agenda. No interests were declared.
09/16. District Councillor’s report
a) Maldon District Council budget - Increased by 1.5%.
b) Staffing - Concerns had been raised regarding Maldon District Council’s ability to retain key staff. Sheila Young confirmed that after restructuring, there were now three heads of department. The pay review had also been implemented.
09/17. Public Question Time
a) Langford Business Park - The preferred outcomes of the proposed planning hearing were discussed. Funds donated by parishioners should be returned as they would not be required.
b) Nursing Home - Mr. Goodwin asked whether secure units were included. The Parish Council are not aware of any.
c) Culvert at Ulting Lane - Requires jetting. Clerk to notify Highways.
09/18. Planning Matters
a) Planning applications received.
None received.
b) Planning decisions received.
FUL/MAL/08/01250 and LBC/MAL/08/01251 - New boundary wall & wicket gate & new swimming pool pavilion, Beavis Hall, Langford was refused because the proposed boundary wall did not fit in with the rural scene. Maldon District Council had no objection to the swimming pool or pavilion.
FUL/MAL/08/01259 - Boiler house, Museum of Power was approved.
FUL/MAL/08/01261 - Removal of planning conditions, Magnolia View was approved.
FUL/MAL/08/01267 - New swimming pool, Ulting Wick was approved.
FUL/MAL/08/01286 - Retention of shed, Land south of Robins, Ulting was approved with conditions regarding burning of rubbish and operating a business from the site.
09/19. Correspondence
a) Highways - Parish Council liaison - It was agreed that representatives of the Mid Area Highways team should be invited to the next Parish Council meeting.
b) CIF (Highways) - It was noted that grants allocated in this round included refurbishments to village gateways.
c) General correspondence to note:
 Annual Civic Service - Chelmsford Cathedral, 26th March, 7.30pm. Clerk to confirm whether Roy Pipe able to attend.
 Floodline - David Robinson and Jenny Clemo to remain as contacts.
 Mineral & Waste Development Framework - Parish Councillors to circulate documents. Any comments to clerk before 12th March. (Note proposed site at Tyndales Farm, Woodham Mortimer.)
9/20. Finance
a) The following cheques were authorised for payment:- A&J Lighting Solutions £39.14, streetlight maintenance Jan/Feb.
b) Mower purchase - It was agreed that Andrew Tween would liaise with Mr. Tomlins regarding the terms of use before the clerk ordered the new mower.
c) Cheque 100631 raised at the previous meeting was ratified: Mr. A. Marks £41.97, petrol Ulting Lane green.
d) The following cheques were raised and will be ratified at the next meeting: EALC £350.00; CPRE £29.00; Parishes Transportation Group £30.00.
09/21. Items from the councillors (NEXT AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
a) Flooding - Problems with backwash were experienced as the police allowed large vehicles to drive through the flood at Langford. This topic should be included in the agenda for meeting with Highways (see 9/19a)). It was suggested that the Environment Agency should be asked to another Parish Council meeting. David Robinson to contact Emergency Planning Officer.
b) New agenda - David Robinson concerned that urgent items cannot be discussed. Clerk to investigate.
09/22. Date of the next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 31st March 2009 in Langford & Ulting Village Hall at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at pm.
Signed: (Chairman) Date: