Peasedown St John Parish Council
Minutes of a meeting of the Amenities Committee held on the 6 February 2006 at 8pm in the Cricket Clubhouse.
Present: Cllr A A Spiller (Chairman)
Mrs R M Rich, Cllr C Rich Cllr Mrs K Thomas
Cllr R Butt (SO43)
Two members of the public were present
Public Session
Peter Provest spoke about being the 'guardian of the black hole' as the football lease has never been updated and neither has the rent paid for the hire of the recreation field. There is some doubt as to whether there was an agreement at all. The clerk is to contact Glenda Collins and Royston Clark to ask for information.
A new formal agreement needs to be made clearly stating that the football club is responsible for any injuries incurred on the pitch.
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr John Bolwell and Cllr M Roy
Minutes of the Amenities Committee held on the 9 January 2006
These minutes, which had been previously circulated were taken as read, agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
3. Matters arising from the minutes of the 9 January 2006
Footpath signs have still not been installed - clerk to check with B&NES
It was decided to purchase an extra blower/sucker for clearing leaves etc.,
The clerk has received seven letters from residents in and around Bath View complaining that the seat is a meeting place for youths.
It appears that after alcohol has been consumed by these young people they begin to vandalise the area and threaten the inhabitants.
After much discussion it was proposed by Cllr A Spiller and seconded by Cllr R Butt that the seat be removed for a period of 12 months and the situation should be monitored.
This proposal to be taken to an extraordinary council meeting to be held on 20 February 2006.
The clerk has obtained a rough quote from Ringway for the removal of the seat and making good the pavement if it is the wish of the full council that the proposal be agreed.
The quote is £200.00.
After discussion it was decided that the clerk should contact Timsbury Parish Council to determine how they went about obtaining their grant and for what purpose.
This is to be an agenda item on the next Amenities Committee meeting.
Cllr R Butt (Chairman) explained that the council should have a rolling two year plan of projects in conjunction with BANES and asked the councillors to think about what they would like to see on this and to let the clerk know. The clerk will keep a list.
8. Any Other Business
None