Minutes of the Meeting of Milton Parish Council
held on Monday 2 November 1998 at 7pm in the Community Centre
Present: RLE Waters (chair) RJ Farrington JE Coston R Day
IF May PK Oldham J Sandford J Shaw HM Smith
SJ Snaith RT Summerfield LC Twinn EY Wakeling
and the clerk SJ Daniels
1. Apologies for Absence DJ Lee CF Nunn
498/98 2. Minutes
Minutes of the meeting of 5 October 1998 were confirmed and
signed as a true record after the inclusion of PK Oldham as
present.
499/98 3. Council Meetings - Procedures
It was agreed to accept the clerk's report regarding Matters
Arising namely that the clerk shall list items under matters
arising and produce a brief report to be sent out with the
agenda.
4. Matters Arising
500/98 A10 By Pass
(386/98) First draft of accident report showed accidents predominantly
involve northbound traffic in conflict with vehicles turning
right out of Butt Lane. The report recommended improved signing
and road marking to make the junction more conspicuous. Works
to be carried out next year.
501/98 Pond Green
(454/98) No reply received as yet.
502/98 Graffiti Tesco
(455/98) Head Office intended using a specialist company to remove
all the stains.
503/98 Parking on Verge
(456/98) A reply awaited from Ed Thornton Cambs County Council.
504/98 Landfill Site
(458/98) Noted that East Waste hold a licence for the disposal of
certain categories of wastes. The Environment Agency oversee
their activities. Insurance cover was not provided by EA.
This question should be addressed to Emergency Planning
Department of County Council [letter from EA].
East Waste contingency plan was to utilise resources of
relevant specialists. East Waste contacted EA at the time of
the recent incident, consulted colleagues and monitored
developments. Proximity of Milton was of immense relevance
and influenced all controls on the site [letter from EW].
Emergency Plan
A meeting with the Emergency Planning Department County
Council had been arranged for Tuesday 10 November.
505/98 AWA Sewer
(461/98) Herald had asked that the grass be rolled. Noted that
D Ward was negotiating cash compensation. MPC had not agreed
to plant replacement trees as suggested by D Ward. Agreed
to express Council's displeasure at the whole unsatisfactory
situation.
506/98 Computer
(462/98) MCC had accepted the computer with thanks.
507/98 Youth Provision
(472/98) Notes of Safer Villages Seminar: Youth Action received
(circulated to Youth Steering Group).
5. Finance Committee Report
508/98 Financial Arrangements with MCC
(493/98) RD Proposed and RTS seconded that Council accept minute 493/98.
This was carried 9 votes in favour with 4 abstentions.
Draft 2 of the Financial Agreement was discussed - copies to
be sent to MCC for discussion.
509/98 6. Girls' Group
(472/98) JS proposed JSh seconded and all agreed to pay the costs of
the first five weeks (pilot scheme) - £290 + cost of venue -
and await a full report on numbers attending and activities
before considering any further financial support.
Noted that the Weaver Trust had donated £10,000 to the Bus
Project towards a new bus (report from DJL).
510/98 7. Local Policy Course
JS proposed RD seconded and all agreed to pay the clerk's
residential weekends at Cheltenham (2 per year) - £95 +
travelling (280 miles at 34.9p per mile) £97.72.
511/98 8. Maintenance
a) Final payment to Herald Contract Services
HMS proposed IFM seconded and all agreed to pay £1128.12
(£1368.12 less £240 for works not yet completed).
b) Village Cleaner
HMS proposed JEC seconded and all agreed to allow the village
cleaner up to £120 to buy protective clothing.
Agreed also to advise him about tetanus and hepatitis B injections.
Duties - noted that the village cleaner's duties had been amended.
c) Trees Report
TPO on hornbeam Bene't Close - clerk to discuss with resident.
Allotments - views of allotment holders to be sought.
Tomkins Mead - SJS to liaise with M Busby Country Park Ranger.
d) Committee Report
Pond Green - RD proposed RJF seconded and all agreed that
RTS continue to manage the shrubs adjacent to the telephone
boxes (thanks to RTS).
Litter Bins - Committee to meet with MCC representatives to
discuss purchasing new covered bins and dog "poop-scoop" bins.
Signs - HMS proposed and all agreed to request a new Humphries
Way sign opposite the Landbeach Road junction.
HMS proposed RJF seconded and all agreed to request a MILTON
sign at the entrance to the village in Humphries Way plus a
replacement MILTON VILLAGE CENTRE sign.
Cemetery - it was agreed to ask the contractor to level and
seed a rough area of the cemetery near the western boundary.
SJS suggested Council consider having a seat installed at the
cemetery.
The Rowans Play Area - the committee would look at having the
fence around the play area at The Rowans removed.
e) Quotations
Flagstones at war memorial - RTS proposed RJF seconded and
all agreed to defer until a quotation for cleaning/restoring
the war memorial was received from Ivett & Reed.
Map - noted that work to restore the village map amounted to
£70.
Bus Shelter - JS proposed IFM seconded and all agreed
to accept P Whiterod's quotation of £383 for repairing the
bus shelter opposite the Waggon & Horses plus £90 for new timber
plates if required.
512/98 9. Railway Seat
A request to buy and restore the seat in Fen Road by the railway
line was received. HMS proposed and JEC seconded that Council
leave the seat as it is for the time being
Carried by 12 votes in favour and 1 against.
10. Planning
513/98 The minutes of the meeting of 19 October were received and
noted.
Decisions received:
514/98 Dr & Mrs Hannant r/o 57 Butt Lane - two bungalows - approved.
(485/98) Application for reserved matters to be made within 3 years
- development to be begun within 5 years. Details of siting,
design and external appearance of buildings and means of
access to be approved.
Space for turning and parking to be provided
515/98 T & S Stores plc - storage container - approved until 31
(415/98) December 2001. Parking for two cars to be provided.
The building not to be used outside the hours of 07.00
and 20.00.
516/98 Eastern Electricity - temporary office accommodation -
(416/98) approved until 31 December 1999. Car parking provision to
be approved (see min 520/98 below).
517/98 Upware Marina r/o 8-10 Cambridge Road - 2 bungalows - approved.
(439/98) To be approved:-
Details of foul sewage disposal and materials for external
walls and roofs; access drive and pedestrian visibility splay
and vehicle turning facility for plot 1; provision for parking
and turning of vehicles at 8 and 10 Cambridge Road.
518/98 Nickerson Biocem Science Park - flue stack - approved.
(440/98)
New applications:
519/98 C/11/40/72 Hospice - tree surgery rear grounds. No objections.
520/98 S/1413/98 Eastern Electricity - amendment - addition of central
(416/98) services cabin for meetings. No comments.
521/98 S/1568/98 Bioscience Innovation Centre plc - extract flues
- amendment for information only.
522/98 S/1681/98 Bioscience Innovation Centre - sign board advertising
buildings under construction. No comments.
523/98 S/1711/98 Mr & Mrs Maltby 27 Bene't Close - extension.
RJF proposed and RD seconded that Council support neighbour's
objection - the extension would be in close proximity to the
bungalow at 28a Cambridge Road - overdevelopment of the site.
Carried 9 votes in favour with 3 abstentions.
524/98 S/1712/98 Mr & Mrs A Hill 28 Bene't Close - extension. Comments
as per 523/98 above.
525/98 S/1722/98 A Van de Riet 261 The Sycamores - change of use
from open space/amenity area to garden land and erection of shed.
Loss of more open space. Concerned that this proposal
may set a precedent.
526/98 S/1727/98 Eastern Electricity plc Milton Training Centre -
minor extensions and material changes to existing elevations.
No comments.
527/98 S/1745/98 Mr Smith 111 The Sycamores - PVC Conservatory at
rear of property. No comments.
528/98 S/1767/98 Mr & Mrs Coston 67 Coles Road - replacement of
existing conservatory and workshop. No comments.
JEC declared an interest and took no part in the discussion
and vote.
529/98 11. Sheltered Housing
(476/98) Revised plans S/1799/97 showing minor amendments were received.
Council had no objections.
Work was expected to start during the first week in February.
Discussion was ongoing about the number of rented/part shared
properties. Both CHS and MPC preferred all or as many as
possible to be rented.
RTS reported that the name Barnabas Court had been approved.
530/98 12. Money Received and Bills for Payment
RTS proposed RD seconded and all agreed that Council should
pay cheque 1389 for £1504.50 to Taylor Vinters - solicitor's
fee - lease to MCC. JS proposed IFM seconded and all agreed
that the payments from cheque 1381 to 1402 be authorised
(see attached sheet).
Noted that Milton's contribution to the mobile phone (cheque
1397) had been reported in the Police Consultation Group
minutes.
Tree Wardens had an informative day at Tree Forum (cheque 1381)
531/98 13. Crime Update
Police Consultation Group meeting set for 4 November at IVC.
Crime figures not to hand.
532/98 14. Community Transport
JEC reported that a minibus and driver were available for hire
at Histon. Agreed to discuss at December meeting proposals to
hire the minibus for a weekly trip to Tesco for the elderly.
533/98 15. Daffodil Bulbs
(183/98) It was agreed to pay HWH Easy £90 for daffodil bulbs.
Volunteers for planting needed.
534/98 16. Pre-school Facilities
RLEW and the chairman of MCC had met with Vicki Lant of the
County Council. There was a sum of money available in the
present financial year to improve pre-school facilities in
Milton. Ms Lant would give a written report on her proposals
to improve the kitchen facilities in the annexe.
535/98 17. County Council Transport Meeting
RLEW and RJF had represented the Council at a meeting
organised by the County Council.
536/98 18. Northern Villages Action Group
The group met recently. There was now no chairman or convenor.
Another meeting would be arranged to discuss:-
Regional Plan especially re Oakington
Landbeach business Park
Park and Ride extension
Waste Local Plan.
537/98 19. County Councillor's Report
The A14 bridge feasibility study supported a single span
bridge. JEC and RTS had sent back comments.
A meeting about the cycle scheme had taken place with
J Richards, A Munro of Atkins, JEC RLEW RJF and RTS (min 470/98).
The proposals would be ready for the December meeting.
Complaints about speeding traffic in Butt Lane had been
received. Noted that PC Shulver was too busy to deal with
this! HMS to discuss with the headteacher.
There was still concern about the bollards in High Street/
Cambridge Road.
The clerk to complain once more to the County Council referring
to their 'Network Management Plan 1998'.
538/98 20. District Councillor's Report
SCDC had set aside £100,000 for a Millennium woodland.
The project had now fallen through and there was money
available to support parishes' own schemes.
The litter enforcement notice had not been served on Dillons
as there had been an improvement. The situation was being
monitored.
539/98 21. Correspondence
Cambs County Council - information leaflet in preparation for
the budget 1999/2000.
River Cam Conservancy advising about tree pollarding along
towpath.
The meeting ended at 9.50pm