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ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the PARISH COUNCIL held at 8pm on Tuesday 13 December 2005 at The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

In attendance:
Ms. Carrie Lloyd – Clerk
Mrs Jan Adams – Deputy Clerk

100. Prayers

The Chairman, Councillor Howley, led prayers.

101. Apologies for Absence

Councillor Mrs Balen, Councillor Burke, Councillor Deem, Councillor Howley, Councillor Lambert and Councillor Thompson

102. Urgent Late Item

The Chairman advised that he had agreed to consider an urgent late item to confirm Barclays Bank as the Council’s bankers.  The reason for urgency was to ensure the continued services of Barclays Bank.

103. Declarations of Interest by Members

There were no declarations of interest by Members.

104. To approve the signature of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 29 November 2005

It was suggested under Item 93 - Approval of the recommendations within the minutes of the following Committees that the first paragraph should read “The Chairman reported that although the Radlett Youth and Community Centre was to be included in the 2006/07 budget, Aldenham Parish Council had already given notice of the possibility of their wish to opt out of the present lease agreement and Hertfordshire County Council had hinted they may wish to withdraw from their present commitment.”

It was further suggested that under Item 94. Planning – (iii) Other Planning Matters the first paragraph should be amended to;

(a)   Councillor Mrs Wackrow reported that the Planning Committee proposed to hold alternate afternoon meetings instead of evening meetings on a trial basis beginning January 2006.

Subject to the above amendments the minutes were signed as a true and accurate record.

105. To receive any updates from actions in the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 November 2005

Speeding down Craigweil Avenue, Trees/Shrubs along Gills Hill Lane and Craigweil Avenue and gutters and gullies – It was noted that none of the works highlighted for attention at a previous meeting had been carried out.  Councillor Worthy advised that he would contact County Councillor H M Saunders if the items were not actioned shortly.

Lease with Tabard Rugby Club – The Clerk advised that she had sent the cheque to the solicitor in error but he had confirmed that he would give the Club 14 days to complete the lease with whichever trustees they would like and they could change the trustees after completion of the lease.  He further advised that he held their signed lease with the statutory declaration.

Response to the proposed closure of Radlett Fire Station – In light of the Buncefield Incident, Members requested that the Clerk obtain details of the Radlett Crew’s involvement during the incident and if necessary write further to the Chief Fire Officer reinforcing the Council’s stance in keeping Radlett Fire Station open.

Response to Hertfordshire Police Force’s Restructuring – It was noted that this appeared to be being rushed through and many police forces would not be submitting their preferred restructuring by the deadline.

106. To confirm Barclays Bank as the Council’s bankers

Members confirmed that they wished to retain the services of Barclays Bank PLC as the Council’s bankers.

107. To authorise the payment of accounts

The accounts were approved and the month’s cheques signed.

108. Planning

1.   To consider the number of applications received, allowed, refused and withdrawn from 1st January 2005 to date
   
   Councillor Mrs Wackrow reported that the exact breakdown figures was not available as Hertsmere Borough Council were at present changing their Planning Database.
   
   
2. Report by the Boundaries and Planning Committee Chairman on applications considered at the meetings of the Committee or decisions reached by the Local Planning Authority or Appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate that are of special interest
   
   (a) 23a Shenley Hill – Members had considered that they should object to the application to erect trellis on this site boundary.
   
   (b) The Pottery Café, Aldenham Road - The original planning application had not allowed for evening and Sunday opening, and the applicants now wished the clause to be lifted.  Members had objected to a permanent permission and suggested that it be permitted for a trial period only.
   
   (c) Crimbles, Loom Place - Erection of a detached garage to front of property – Members requested that the Administration Officer check the previous application as it appeared to be mainly demolition of the existing property.
   
   (d) 7 Hawtrees, Radlett - Erection of a two storey side extension on south west side, two storey side extension on north east side, together with part single, part two storey front extension to include new roof – This had been refused by Hertsmere Borough Council.
   
   (e) 18 – 20 Watford Rd, Radlett - Demoltion of no 18 and 20 Watford Road and erection of 2, 3 storey residential blocks comprising of 1 and 6 bedroom flats, together with 33 basement, 4 surface level parking bays and landscaping – Members had objected to the latest application.
   
   
3. Other Planning Matters

1. 12 The Woods, Radlett – Hertsmere Borough Council would be commencing legal proceedings in due course.
   
   
2. Tesco, Watling Street, Radlett – A highways study would be taking place shortly.
   

109. To consider the Tykesglade Bridge Refurbishment Project

Members requested that the Clerk approach Hertsmere Borough Council regarding a proposed scheme and to request that the Japanese knot weed on the banks be removed.  Members wished to see the whole area landscaped.  It was agreed that a Committee be set up with Councillor Mrs Wackrow, Councillor Worthy and Councillor Mrs Griffin as the initial Members but any other interested Member could join if they so wished and that Mr Reith be co-opted onto the Committee when necessary.

A meeting with CMS regarding the Parish Environmental Action Plan would be taking place on 19 December and the Clerk undertook to ask for their assistance with this project. (Action: Clerk)

110. Items of interest from Minutes of other authorities

1. Mr Woodward – Horticultural Society – Members noted the sad passing away of Mr Woodward.
   
   
2. Revd Margaret Callow - Members noted the sad passing away of Revd Callow, the Council’s condolences were given to the Free Church.
   
   
3. Members were advised that Hertsmere Borough Council would be holding a Waste Focus Group on 17th January at 12 noon.

111. January ad February 2006 Meetings

(All commence at 8pm unless otherwise stated)

Closure 9pm.