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Camelford Association of Residents

 

Minutes of the meeting held on 18th May 2006

At St Thomas’s Church Hall

 

  1. Welcome – M Baber welcomed all those present
  2. Apologies – received from E McCormick, C Ireland, J Pearce, B Ellison
  3. Minutes of the meeting 20th April 2006 – M Stockwood proposed adoption of the minutes, seconded by B Oliver
  4. Matters Arising –

¨      The land behind the Pet Shop, planning permission applied for to build a semi detached  dwelling.  E-mail received by M Baber from B Ellison, information that the application has been refused.  B Ellison requests a meeting next week to discuss a way forward.  M Baber to arrange.

¨      No reply received from J Finch to letter from M Baber regarding details of amended CAR minutes that B Jordan has in his possestion. M Baber wrote second letter to chase. J Finch spoke to M Baber a couple of days ago to advise response had already been sent, but will send again.

¨      Letter to be sent to Town Council re assistance clearing the pond in Enfield Park.

¨      CoC met with Dan Rogerson MP re downturn in trade. Dan Rogerson to contact CoC with his thoughts at a later date.

¨      The  stone used to repair the wall in Clease Road has been cleared by B Lush, no need to write to L Mabson at this time.

  1. Treasurer’s Report –

¨      Balance -          £73.63
Plus       -         £  5.00  (donation from J Old)
Total      -         £78.63

¨      Separate Balance Control Sheet to be set up to record income and expenditure for Fireworks.

  1. Secretary’s Report – None
  2. Report from Forum meeting 17th May 2006 –

¨      Minutes of last meeting agreed

¨      Matters arising – Land at the rear of the old DIY shop – probable building development, builder should clear area.

¨      August Bank Holiday Fayre – possible date Saturday 26th August, J Finch & M Baber to check availability of entertainers, contact CoC re food stall (hygiene certificate required), Punch & Judy, Duck Race (Brownies?), PA system, donations where applicable, establish costs. 

¨      Parks for People – J Finch reported that the ‘pre-application’ had been submitted, no progress as person dealing with applications is away. M Williams reported that B Jordan (town clerk) has relevant information packages.

¨      Forum received £1,500 from NCDC to help with running costs for 2006/7.

¨      Heritage regeneration scheme – 12 applications received, work must start by September and be completed by December to receive payment.  Peter Sainsbury from CCC will organise the renewal of ope-ways etc.

¨      Forum Newsletter – B Ireland reported that this is the 100th anniversary of the Camelford Show, lots of interest shown.  Items for the next Forum Newsletter must be with the Forum by the beginning of July for discussion at the 19th July Forum meeting.

¨      Fireworks – M Baber gave report on progress, donations received from businesses right across Cornwall.  J Finch said that B Jordan had been informed that it was too early to arrange road-closure, but J Finch urged that it be dealt with as soon as possible.  J Finch suggested that the Fireworks Committee should contact CoC regarding stalls for burgers, chestnuts etc.

¨      Traffic using Chapel Street – J Comber (CCC) explained that residents would be receiving a letter from CCC containing suggestions, but also asking for ideas to resolve the issue – this would probably mean a ‘No Right Turn’ into Chapel Street from Bude direction and the installation of speed-humps.  It is unlikely there will be a pavement installed at Valley Truckle because the road is so narrow.

¨      Bowithick Tip – this is unlikely to shut but probable changes to opening hours which would include week-end opening although total hours would be reduced.

¨      C.A.R. – M Baber gave a report and informed Forum of next meeting date (see also website).

¨      A.O.B. – Police sergeant for the area is now Paul Jones.

  1. Car Park Review/Conciliation – letter sent to Mark Hall re the use of the Electoral Register.
  2. Membership of NoRA – C.A.R. are now members of this organisation.
  3. Fireworks and Fundraising –

¨      Quiz Night to be held 28th May 2006, 8 p.m, Camelford Liberal Club

¨      Safari Barbecue 1st July 2006, tickets available from M Baber or A1 Fruiters, anyone not able to collect tickets can ring M Baber and she will deliver.

¨      Quiz Night, August (to be arranged)

¨      Auction of Promises, September (to be arranged) donations of services (i.e. ironing, gardening etc) please contact Fireworks committee.

¨      Curry Night – 14th October (details to follow)

  1. Litter – suggestions requested to address the problem of litter in the Town.
  2. Bowithick Civic Amenity Site – it has been indicated that this site will not now close (see Forum Report).
  3. Lowermoor Support Group – Clare and Bob Ireland attended the Public Meeting, (report available).  The support group emphasise that anyone with any doubt about health problems that could be attributed to the incident should contact them for advice.  B Oliver felt that no one would have drank the water at the time, but that South West Water had not acted swiftly enough when the incident first occurred and that the community was not notified until some days later.  D Pengelly detailed a holiday maker who had drunk the water and was later that day ill.
  4. Easter Fayre – no report
  5. Correspondence – none
  6. Website – now up and running.
  7. Any Other Business –

¨      Talk to be given at CAR meeting by member of the Local Neighbourhood Watch.  Suggestions requested from residents for other guest speakers to be asked to give talks on issues concerning the local community i.e. affordable housing, the water incident etc.

¨      A McCormick suggested that the Quiz Nights held to raise funds for the Fireworks are also shared with the Lighting Committee.

¨      B Oliver raised concerns regarding road safety during the August Fayre if food is not available in the Park and only available from 4 Seasons, M Baber reported that this had been pointed out by M Williams and discussed at the Forum Meeting.

  1.  Date of next meeting – 15th June 2006, St Thomas’s Church Hall, 7.30 p.m.

 

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