Minutes of the Meeting of Milton Parish Council
held on Monday 5 October 1998 at 7pm in the Community Centre
Present: RLE Waters (chair) RJ Farrington JE Coston IF May
J Sandford J Shaw (till 470/98) HM Smith SJ Snaith
LC Twinn EY Wakeling PK Oldham
and the clerk SJ Daniels.
451/98 1. Cambridge & Peterborough Waste Plan
(426/98) Ann Proctor Senior Policy Officer and David Atkinson
Development Control Officer Cambs County Council attended
to give a summary. The Plan was jointly prepared by the
County Council and Peterborough City Council and the Plan
period extended to the year 2011. It would be reviewed during
that time.
The figures for waste disposal were calculated on present
rates and did not take into consideration the possible
45,000 new homes.
Milton Landfill Site had a finite life 8-10 years maximum.
Present planning permission would expire in the year 2004.
Thanks to AP and DA for their presentation.
There was a need to protect Milton from an increase in
Landfill activities at Butt Lane. It was agreed to make
the following comments:-
Milton Parish Council supports Policy WLP21(a and b) - the
use of the Blue Circle Site and Dickerson's Site for major
waste management facilities. We believe that it is important
to protect Milton from any increase in activities at Butt
Lane Milton for the following reasons (all of which have
caused Milton concern):-
Litter
Number of lorries using the A10 and Butt Lane
Problems of access
Smells (Milton is down wind)
Underground fire and smoke
Flies
Environmental problems.
In addition the type of building(s) needed for such a site
would be out of keeping for the area and an eyesore
notwithstanding the fact that the area is in Green Belt.
2. Apologies for absence R Day DJ Lee CF Nunn RT Summerfield
452/98 3. Minutes
Minutes of the meeting of 7 September 1998 were confirmed
and signed as a true record.
453/98 4. Allotments
(432/98) It was agreed to investigate the purchase of the allotment
site together with the triangle of land adjacent to the
allotments for the benefit of the village. It was suggested
that part of this site could be used for recreation. Noted
that Mrs Ostler and Mrs Westwood were interested in renting
the triangle of land to graze their horses.
5. Matters Arising
454/98 Pond Green
(223/98) No reply had been received from the County Council. The
clerk would pursue this matter. A meeting had been held with a
representative of the Millennium Commission. No letter had
been received as promised. JEC felt that Council should look
at other avenues of funding.
455/98 Graffiti - Tesco
(224/98) Agreed to contact the Manager of Tesco again about the
graffiti.
456/98 Parking on verge High Street
(233/98) The clerk would investigate and report back to the next
meeting.
457/98 County Council's Corporate Plan
(366/98) Comments had been sent to the County Council.
458/98 Landfill Site
(378/98) Assurances about East Waste's safety measures had been
received. It was agreed to ask if their Emergency Plan
covered Milton village and for a report on their recent
fire. Agreed to ask the Environment Agency also as
overseers of the site for their comments.
459/98 Central Refuges
(383/98) The lights had been checked by the County Council. The
clerk was monitoring the situation.
460/98 Landbeach Road
(384/98) Proposals to stop up part of the old Landbeach Road were
received. RJF proposed HMS seconded and all agreed to the
proposals with the proviso that the footpath/cycleway be
the minimum required width (not 1 metre as proposed). Clerk
would investigate ownership of the land on the western
boundary.
461/98 AWA Sewer
(385/98) Agreed to ask D Ward to arrange for tree planting to take
place between late October and December. No reply had as
yet been received from Mr Newitt.
462/98 Computer
(391/98) PKO suggested a price of £150 for the old computer. IFM
proposed RJF seconded and all agreed that Council give it to
the MCC with the proviso that if MCC did not want the computer
it would be advertised for sale in the next Village View.
The provision of an e-mail address was in hand.
463/98 Planning Application
(409/98) Noted that the Planning Officers were recommending approval
of the planning application for two bungalows behind 57 Butt
Lane.
464/98 Land at War Memorial
(420/98) Noted that there was a further £165 to pay (see bills).
465/98 Community Care
(421/98) Gabrielle Smith had handed in her notice as Relief Mobile
Warden as from 31 December 1998. A Community Care Committee
meeting was arranged for Tuesday 13 October.
466/98 Roundabout at Tesco
(425/98) A letter from N Godden was received expressing his
disappointment at Council's decision. RLEW would visit him.
467/98 MCC
(427/98) The new Charity had finally been registered. The Chair and
Vice Chair had met with the Executive Officers of the MCC
to discuss the financial arrangements. A draft form of the
Working Relationship Agreement between MPC and MCC would be
ready for the November meeting for discussion. The Chairman
and Treasurer of MCC would attend the December meeting to
present their plans for the future and their suggestion
for the 1999/2000 grant.
RLEW proposed JS seconded and all agreed that Council continue
paying the grass cutting for the recreation grounds to the end
of February 1999.
At a request from the MCC the District Valuer had valued the
Recreation Grounds. RLEW proposed JEC seconded and all agreed
that Council pay the District Valuer's fees.
468/98 A10/A14 Interchange
(430/98) Noted that according to Mr Gent of the County Council the
current operating times for the traffic lights were Monday
7am to 7pm and Saturdays. Agreed to ask once again that the
lights be on 24 hours a day and check the phasing again.
If the lights could not be on full time it was felt that the
western slip road onto the interchange should be realigned.
469/98 Dog Bylaws
(431/98) Noted that a resident of Impington was fined £100 plus
costs of £40 for failing to comply with the new dog bylaws
on The Sycamores Recreation Ground. This was the first
prosecution under the new SCDC Fouling of Land by Dogs Order
1998.
470/98 6. Cycle Schemes
(383/98) A further consultation had been held and over 250 responses
had been received. Neither scheme as proposed was acceptable
to Council.
RLEW suggested that there was enough highway width available
to make a safe cycle lane possible if pinch points were
introduced. It was suggested that RLEW RTS and JEC meet
John Richards at Shire Hall to sketch some plans.
The clerk would ask for an analysis of the replies received.
Noted that Ed Thornton was determining the exact highway
boundary in front of the bungalow opposite Dillons.
7. Planning - None
471/98 8. Report from Maintenance Committee
HMS proposed IFM seconded and all agreed to purchase a litter
bin to be sited in front of the Cemetery on condition that
the bin would be emptied by SCDC.
It was agreed to ask for quotations to have the flagstones
by the War Memorial levelled, to have the Village Sign
repainted and to have the old hedge at the North end of the
Hawthorn Hedge area cut back.
HMS proposed JEC seconded and all agreed to have the village
map cleaned resealed and the frame painted.
472/98 9. Youth Committee
JS reported that there was a poor attendance at this meeting.
Estelle Holmes of IVC had produced a 3 year Plan and Long
Term Plan. Proposals would soon be available. The next Youth
Committee Meeting was set for Wednesday 2 December at 7.30pm.
JS proposed HMS seconded and all agreed to pay for the Junior
Club's "needs" (Minute 448/98) approximately £350.
JS proposed and JEC seconded that MPC support in principle
the Girls Group Pilot Scheme.(Minute 447/98) Carried 8 votes
in favour and 2 abstentions. Costs to be advised.
JEC reported that IVC recently had Patch money available and
that Milton did not bid for any of the money.
473/98 10. Former Library Site
(433/98) Deferred.
474/98 11. Land off Fen Road
Council considered the purchase of 30 acres of land off Fen
Road as advertised by Bidwells but felt it was far too
expensive as use for recreation ground. It was agreed to ask
if SCDC would purchase the land.
12. Bus Pass Scheme
On agenda in error.
475/98 13. Money Received and Bills for Payment
Noted that payment for work as quoted by P Whiterod had been
made Cheque no 1366 (Minute 389/98). Extra work had taken
place at a cost of £468.
JEC proposed RJF seconded and all agreed that flashing be put
on the inside of the barrier at The Sycamores car park in
addition to the outside (see cheque no 1366).
It was agreed that in future written authorisation to carry
out additional work must be given. All future orders for work
would have this included on the order.
SJS proposed and EYW seconded that cheques 1364 to 1380 current
account and cheques 34 to 36 account no '2' be authorised
(see attached sheet). Carried 9 in favour and 1 abstention.
476/98 14. Sheltered Housing
(422/98) A copy letter from SCDC to the solicitor for CHS was received
and noted - the steering group to discuss. Council's preference
for the majority of the flats to be rented was reaffirmed.
477/98 15. Crime Update
There had been a slight increase in reported crimes. The
South Cambs branch of CALC was due to discuss The Crime and
Disorder Act 1998 at its AGM on 6 October.
(428/98) Noted that Cornhill would pay a maximum of £382 per seat.
(Insurance cover to be reviewed in 1999).
478/98 16. County Councillor's Report
A crossing for cyclists over the Milton Road near the entrance
to the Science Park was proposed.
The car park at Waterbeach station was almost completed.
17. District Councillor's Report
None
479/98 18. Correspondence
CALC Bulletin and enclosures including result of Best Kept
Village competition - Milton came third in its group out
of three!!
Cambs County Council - Cambridgeshire Citizens' Panel.
Summary of results of recent questionnaire would be available
in October.
The meeting ended at 10.25pm