Minutes of Yeovilton Parish Council held on Tuesday April 12th 2022
at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Yeovilton following the Annual Parish meeting at 7.30pm.
Present:, Chairman, Mr. A. Hickman, Mr. P. Browncey, Mrs. R. S. Jones, Mr. R. Luck,
Mr. M. Lewis, County Councillor, Mr. A. Capozzoli, District Councillor, Maisie Greedy & Andrew Saint, County Rights of Way Officers, Rev. B. Faulkner, and Mr. P. Horsington, Clerk.
Four members of the public also attended.
126. Apologies
Apologies were received from Mr. B. Barlow, Mr. D. Board, Mr. A. Elliott, Mr. C. Hull, District Councillor, Mr. P. Rowsell, District Councillor, Mr. James Scott & Mr. Freddie Stotesbury, Limington, Mr. R. Graydon, CRO RNAS and PCSO Megan Day.
127. Minutes
The Minutes of the previous meeting held on March 8th , having been circulated, were signed as correct.
128. Declarations of Interest
There were no Declarations of Interest.
129. SCC Officers – Rights of WayY30 / 28
The Chairman welcomed the two Rights of Way Officers, who outlined the issues with a potential application to upgrade F.P. Y 30/28 on the boundary of the Parish. The proposal would be to upgrade the status of route Y30/28 which runs along Eastmead Lane from Bridleway to a Restricted Byway. Mr. Browncey what the change in status would mean. It was explained that a Restricted Byway is a new status, which allows use for other use, but not motorised vehicles.
At present there is no access at one end due to the bypass works done on the A.303in 1975/76.
The question for the Council was to ask if there was any local knowledge of historic ownership. Mrs. Jones recommended that the Officers contact Mr. Rupert Nuttall, who may have information. It was agreed that the Clerk look through the archives to see if there are any references to the F.P. Y30 / 28.
Mr. Capozzoli referred to other Rights of Way issues, and was advised by Mr. Saint to report these via the County Council’s website.
Rev. Faulkner stated that the Scottish National Library holds details of all Rights of Way in Great Britain.
Mr. M. Lewis, County Councillor raised the issue of the two closed bridges within the Parish. Mr. Saint stated that he was aware of these issues and they were on the list of priority works, with Mrs. Hickman informing the meeting that some preparatory works have been carried out. Mr. Hickman thanked the Officers and they left the meeting.
130. Yeovilton & District Council & new Clerk
The Council noted that there have been five nominations received for the new Council.
These being Mr. Paul Crang, Mr. Adam Elliott, Mr. Stephen Hodgson, Mr. Roger Moffatt & Mr. James Scott.
This means that these members will elect their Chairman & co-opt two further members, if not at the May meeting, certainly at the June meeting. The retiring members were thanked for their support over the past three years.
It was agreed to leave further details reference the advertisement for a new Clerk to the new Council Yeovilton & District Parish Council for the new Council.
The Council noted that there are five Candidates standing for the Castle Cary Division of the new Somerset Unitary Council.
131. Open Session, with County & District Councillors’ reports
Mr. Lewis, County Councillor thanked the Council for their support over the past three years, and for the way the Council has contributed to the Parish. It was noted that Mr. Lewis is a Candidate for the Castle Cary Division.
Mr. Capozzoli reported that SSDC Area East Committee were considering two major planning applications. Also stated that he is a Candidate for the Martock Division in the new Somerset Unitary Council.
The Council noted that there are events to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with Rev. Faulkner stating that there is to be a Jubilee Songs of Praise in Podimore and on May 27th there will be a ‘Coronation’ in St. Mary’s, Ilchester involving the Schools. Ideas were discussed reference a possible event in Yeovilton.
Mr. Prendiville highlighted that there were some fairly deep potholes in the Yeovilton Weir area. Mrs. Hickman stated that some of these had been filled in, with Mr. Luck stating that he felt it would be unwise to make the area too user friendly. This issue was noted.
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132. RNAS matters, Police, Community & Church matters
In the absence of Mr. Graydon, CRO, RNAS, there were no RNAS issues raised.
In the absence of the Police, it was noted that there had been no crime figures reported for Yeovilton Parish. Rev. Faulkner informed the meeting that there is to be a Service on Maundy Thursday at Limington.
133. Planning matters
The Council noted that there was no decision for application 20/02512/OUT on Land adjoining Pilgrims, Weir Lane Outline application with all matters reserved apart from access for the erection of 2 No. detached dwellings.
The Council noted that application 22/00100/HOU at Beaton House, Weir Lane, Yeovilton for the erection of a new front porch & loft conversion had been granted.
The Council noted that application 22/00103/LBC at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Yeovilton for proposed repairs and decoration to rainwater goods and internal finishes had been granted.
134. Annual Governance Statement
The Chairman read and signed the Annual Governance statement.
135. Financial matters
The Council noted that the Precept received for the Limington Parish meeting within their account is to be transferred with their other assets & liabilities, to the new Yeovilton & District Parish Council in May.
The Council noted that the balances as at 31/03/22 were in the Current A/c £1,247.44p and £5,007.17p in the B/P Account.
Payments received – 0.12 Bank interest, VAT reclaim of £72 not yet received Payments made –
12/04/22
The cheque was approved & signed.
100486 £69 HMRC paye tax
The Clerk stated that all Councillors & the Internal Auditor, Mr. Prendiville, have received a copy of the annual accounts to March 31st 2022. After discussion, on the proposition of Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mr. Luck, these were unanimously adopted. Mr. Prendiville took the books for examination.
Mr. Hickman signed a copy of the Accounts, read & signed the Audit statements for PFK Littlejohn, External auditors.
136. Highway matters
Mr. Luck stated that he will be happy to continue to deal with the VAS, when it is again hired from Ilchester Parish Council. It was noted that he is not standing for the new Council.
The Council noted that the request for an extra Dog bin at the Weir area in Yeovilton village, is still under review by SSDC Street Scene, as to whether they can add this to their list of collections.
The Council noted that the request for a Grit bin in Yeovilton village is still to be agreed, as it will have to be supplied and paid for by the Parish Council. The request for ‘Horse signs’ within Yeovilton village is still ongoing.
137. Flooding issues
The Council noted that there were no issues for report.
138. Tree matters
Mr. Luck informed the meeting that there is still concern that the overhanging willow in Bineham Lane needs attention. It was agreed to again contact SCC Highways. A tree issue in Limington was noted.
139. Rights of Way.
The Council noted the earlier discussion reference the two bridges on Rights of Way within the Parish.
140. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
145. Items for report, or for the agenda of the next meeting
The date for the first meeting of the new Council, Yeovilton & District Parish Council was agreed to be held on Tuesday May 10th 2022 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Yeovilton at 7.30pm.
There being no further business, and this being the last meeting of Yeovilton Parish Council, the Chairman thanked all present for attending and thanked members for their support, and declared the meeting closed at 9.15pm.