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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

21st August 2006

PRESENT:

• Cllr J Meakin (Chairman)
• Cllrs. P. Burrows
• W Buskin
• R Farlow
• L Garner
• Mrs. S Jones
• J Knight
• R Morgan
• R Parry
• Mrs R Partridge-Hogbin
• J Pigott
• J Seward

IN ATTENDANCE:

Cllr Mrs M Rogers

199/06 TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE APOLOGIES

There were no apologies.

200/06WARD POLICE OFFICER REPORT

There was no Officer present

201/06COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS' WRITTEN REPORTS

The report from Cllr Mrs. Rogers was tabled at the meeting. It was agreed that councilors’ should raise any questions on the report at the next Finance & General Purposes Committee meeting.

202/06MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting held on 24th July 2006 were agreed and signed by the Chairman

203/06COMMITTEE MINUTES

It was resolved to receive and adopt the following Committee Minutes:

Planning 11th and 23rd July 2006

204/06DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

205/06TO NOTE AND APPROVE MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

The monthly schedule of payments was noted and approved.

206/06TO NOTE BUDGET AND BANK BALANCES TO DATE

The budget and bank balances to date were noted.

207/06TO AGREE BANNER FACILITIES ON SEAFRONT LIGHTING

It was unanimously Resolved that a facility for hanging banners should be provided on 8 lighting columns from Fisherman's Gap to Beach Road, i.e. PL 13,15,17,19, 21, 22, 23, 24.

208/06TO RECEIVE Cllr BURROWS'S REPORT ON MATTERS FROM THE DISTRICT COUNCIL RELEVANT TO THE TOWN COUNCIL

Cllr Burrows referred to recent discussions on regeneration but which could not be reported as they had been confidential. He said, however, that Members awaited a planning application with interest to enable an open discussion. He advised that the Town Council's proposal for refusal of two planning applications relating to Tregenna and 60/62 Queen Street had been supported. Further relevant issues related to discussions between DCC and the Department for Transport. Cllr Mrs. Rogers said that relevant correspondence had been passed to the Clerk for councillors' information. It was agreed to refer this matter to the next Finance & General Purposes Committee to consider a response to the franchise process.

209/06TO APPROVE INCREASE IN RENT FOR TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE

It was Resolved by 10 votes to 0 and 2 abstentions (Cllrs Burrows and Knight as District Councillors), to approve the proposed increase in rent from £1575 to £1895 per annum.

210/06TO NOTE APPLICATION TO ING DIRECT SANCTUARY AWARD

An application submitted by Dave Keif to enhance Cliff Field Gardens by installing a time trail walk was noted and supported.

It was agreed that the conversion of and enhancement of the Moridunum should be explored via EDDC and DCC by Cllr Burrows and Cllr Rogers respectively, as an area in much need of improvement

211/06TO CONSIDER APPLICATION TO BLF PLAYFUL IDEAS

It was agreed that Cllrs Burrows and Farlow would discuss this further and consider proposals to meet the needs of older children and youth club facilities.

212/06TO CONSIDER ADOPTING THE DESIGN STATEMENT WORKING PARTY'S 20 DESIGN STATEMENT PRINCIPLES IN RESPECT OF SEATON REGENERATION AREA.

It was noted that the Working Party had not finalised their 20 principles. It was agreed to forward some suggested comment to the group and to await their final proposals:

1. The use of the word "modern" when describing acceptable building style was not Supported;
2. Members preferred to refer to the present town as "existing" rather than "old";
3. Members suggested that alternative wording be used to address issue of high walls bordering developments;
4. The issue of footpath lighting should be referred to EDDC for their policy;
5. The provision of permeable surfaces was highly desirable because of development in floodplain.

213/06CORRESPONDENCE

a) Mrs. Arnold

It was agreed to support Mrs. Arnold's letter to EDDC in which she stated support for concessions to enable boat/fishing trips from Seaton beach,

b) MrKinch

Mr Kinch's letter dated 30 July was noted

c) Seaton Development Trust

The Trust's response to the Regeneration area master plan was noted.

214/06TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON THE COUNCIL'S RESPONSE TO THE REGENERATION AREA MASTERPLAN

Cllr Parry had to leave the meeting.

Cllr Buskin was reminded of his previously declared prejudicial interest in all discussions relating to the master plan submitted by TD Partnership. He declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting.

It was noted that no response had been received from TD Partnership to the response submitted on behalf of the Town Council and the concerns raised in it; also, that Mr Dinham had indicated that he did not intend to make a report of the meeting.

Members agreed to endorse the responses submitted by the Seaton Development Trust and Seaton Gateway Towns Group.

It was agreed that the Town Council was doing all it could at the moment to achieve the best possible for the town, and that the District Councillors could not comment until a planning application was received; however, it was agreed that once a planning application was received, a further meeting should be held between all interested parties to ensure that all issues and concerns were fully discussed.

The meeting closed at 9.20 pm, having commenced at 8.00 pm

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