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Minutes Langtree Parish Council meeting
9th November 2017
Members present Cllr Attridge [Chairman], Bond, Ley, French, Mitchell, Tucker, Edworthy and Cllrs Hurley [TDC]
and Saywell [DCC]
Apologies Cllrs Glover & Coles.
Minutes of previous meeting Agreed nem con
Matters arising Nil
Police No input this month
DCC Cllr Saywell told LPC of progress with ATMs for Torrington centre at Duffy’s Hardware and South Street car park,
where there are a few teething problems. New load bay signage has been installed in the centre. He did state that Child care
services and Social workers needed greater funding than such works and naturally took priority but progress is being made.
TDC Cllr Hurly reported on a meeting that with Rachel Webdale of TDC, in conjunction with Cllr Attridge and Mrs Sue Lee
concerning the Langtree meadows development. Application has been made to vary the current S106 agreement to allow five
market value houses to be occupied before triggering the remainder of the 106 agreement. There is now a new management
team in situ who have expressed an apparently sincere desire to get this project completed without further delays. Cllr Bond
raised his serious misgivings about altering the S106 yet again a view shared by the other Councillors. It was thought that any
change should not go through “on the nod” by planners as LPC is a participant signatory in this crucial agreement. The
problem of adopting the affordable housing was also raised and it is possible they will be offered for direct sale but at
affordable prices. A sum mentioned in conversation, but not a definite policy, was around the £90,000 mark per unit.
The permission for the caravan at Berry Cross has been refused.
Finance Current balance is £3899. It was agreed that with the requirement for future outgoings concerning the recreational
facility that the precept demand for 2018 be increased to £7000. The quote from Mr Baker for 2018 grass cutting, at £820, was
accepted. The Clerk reiterated the need to find a new accountant for our internal audit. The Chairman will check with the
Parish Hall accountant and two other suggestions were made, to be investigated. Giffords in Monkleigh and Marke’s in
Bideford.
Planning No applications this month. It is noted that ownership of the recreation field is registered with land Registry under
“Part of DN634856 [internal ref 1CA6C86. As noted under TDC input, the Berry Cross caravan application has been refused.
Correspondence As noted under finance a quote for £820 from Mr Baker for grass cutting has been approved.
Items at Chairman’s discretion The Clerk told Council that there had been two responses to the advert for the soon to be
vacant post of Parish Clerk, Mr Leigh Pollinger and Ms Jessica Parker. Mr Pollinger had conformed to the advertised method
of application, and was present.
Ms Parker had only verbally applied the afternoon of this meeting, outside of the posted deadline for applications. She had
been invited to attend the meeting for interview but had not appeared. Mr Pollinger was known to most of the Council and was
offered the post of Parish Clerk w.e.f. 1st January 2018, which he accepted.
Cllr Tucker asked if there was some sort of incentive that could be offered as regards the completion of the Langtree Meadows
development. It was felt enough had been offered over time. Cllr French mentioned the concrete pad at the rear of 15 Fore St.
It was explained that a letter had been sent to the owner, initially requiring its removal, but consensus was that as it was a base
for a fire escape, it could possibly be accepted. The Chairman stated that there would be an “Open session” public consultation
between 2 pm and 4 pm on 26th November at the Parish Hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.45 p.m.
Subsequent note. The chairman notified that a Mr D’Alberti, currently the accountant for the Parish Hall, has been contacted
regarding taking on the LPC accounts . The Clerk has spoken with him by telephone [ 01805 622564 ], and he happy to accept
the work. It was explained that the new clerk would be in touch in the early New Year.
AGENDA 14TH December 2017
Members Present Cllrs Attridge, Bond, Coles, Edworthy, French, Glover, Mitchell & Tucker, Cllr Hurley TDC
Apolgies Cllrs Attridge, Bond, Coles, Edworthy, French, Glover, Mitchell & Tucker, Cllr Hurley TDC
Minutes of last meeting
Matters arising
Police
DCC
TDC
Finance