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Minutes
12th July 2005
   
Present: Mike Hindley, Jon Brookes, John Lindfield, Catherine Penhaul, Anthony Penhaul, Mark Pilcher, Hetty Whitelock, Maggie Whitehead
Attendees: Jen Gourley, Jon Swannell. Jenni Pozzi, members of the public.
Apologies: J Swannell
 
Matters Arising:
  • Map Boards - The draft maps have been seen, changes recommended and returned to the designer. A 2nd draft is due this week. AP to deal with funding issues and arrange a meeting as necessary.
  • A letter of resignation has been received from Hetty Whitelock due to increased commitments. The vacancy will be advertised and an election held if applicable. Thanks from the chairman and councillors were offered to Hetty and good wishes for the future.
Planning:
  • Plans for a telecommunications mast at Higher Kerrowe Farm were circulated. The chairman and councillors have received numerous letters regarding the mast and these were read to the meeting. All were opposing the plans. Jon Brookes read a draft response from the National Trust and accepted comments. Comments were heard from the floor. It was unanimously voted to oppose the plans. MH to respond to Penwith District Council and parishioners were asked to also submit their objections direct to the council
  • Retrospective planning permission - Security lights - Higher Kerrowe Farm. Although all councillors understood the reasoning for erection of security lights all objected to the proposal on the grounds that these lights were unsympathetic and not in keeping with the area.
Finance:
  • The 2004/2005-audit paperwork was passed to MH for the internal auditor.
  • Cheques were approved for Zurich Insurance
  • Clerks fees were approved
  • Parish Path fees were approved

Parish Paths
  • Jon Swannell reports all going well in spite of heavy amounts of undergrowth, 1st cut nearly completed.
  • The footpath at Poniou is reported as being overgrown. MW to contact JS.
Transport:
 
Correspondence:
Various items of correspondence were considered including:
  • St. Ives MCTI - CP to contact Alec Brice re Parish Plan and request the newly appointed co-ordinator Ray Tovey (?) attend our next meeting.
Meetings:
Next meeting of ZPC - 13 sept 2005
 
Any Other Business:
  • Concrete kerbstones and black and white posts have been laid following the work on the stream at Treen which are out of keeping. MW to contact Highways and arrange a site meeting.
  • Weed clearance - trees and bushes have been slashed at Porthmeor and Zennor - MW to request inspection.
  • CP and AP gave a report on the latest Town and Parish Forum meeting. Items included requests for finance towards speed cameras, Health and Safety Training and the Great Western Rail Franchise. MW to write a letter of support by 15th July.
Additional Information:
The meeting closed at 9:20 pm
Please note these minutes are unapproved. Approved Minutes will be available following the next Parish Council Meeting.