Present:

Blossom Funnell (Chair)
Steve Holmes (Vice Chair)
Carol Hobson (Treasurer)
Grace Jones
Jean Allgrove
Margaret Aglass
Heather Oster
Alan Wedderkopp
Stephen Martin-Scott
Alan Stoodley (Secretary)

1.  Apologies:

Alwyn Lynley

2.  Previous Minutes:

The apologies were accepted. The previous minutes were reviewed and agreed.

 

3. - Venture Developments – 4 Wilton Street:

The meeting was advised that the development has now commenced. The site is currently being cleared and an area has been coned off to facilitate the movement of the building related vehicles. The issue regarding the parking problems the site will create was again discussed but given that the emergency services have no objection and government guidelines do not mandate that parking on new developments should be provided dictated that the Association could progress the item no further.

4. – Parish Farm update:

No real change as yet. It is thought that the building is scheduled to be demolished by the 28th July although it is unclear if this is the date by which the demolition should start.  John Harding of Taunton Deane is the officer in charge of the issue and has advised that he is keeping a close watch on the situation.

 5. - Vagrancy update:

The vagrancy problem seems to have raised its head again with two seats being moved from the Cotlake area into nearby woods. Peter Parish has dealt with the situation, the seats have been replaced to their correct location and the vagrants appear to have moved on. We can only maintain a watching brief with regard the situation.   

 

 

 

6. - Parking Issues:

1 – Sherford Lane

Signs have now been erected prohibiting large vehicles which, hopefully, will resolve the long outstanding problem. However there are now problems with large vehicles turning in Pikes Crescent, hopefully this will resolve as the drivers become educated on the route they should take.

2 – Sherford Rd /Middleway Junction.

This issue is ongoing awaiting feedback from Ian Titcombe.     

3 – Westgate St.

It was thought that there is little we can do to enhance the parking arrangements at the above location. The issue of the number of permits per household was discussed, in particular the limited amount of space.

Action Point – Stephen Martin-Scott offered to write to Ian Titcombe with regard the issue of the number of permits issued verses the number of places available.

4 – Venture Developments.

Rob Kirby’s letter to Jeremy Browne regarding the above development and the potential parking problems it will cause was read to the meeting. Rob was thanked for his articulate and comprehensive representation of the Associations views.      

  
7. – Notice Board.

Blossom advised the meeting that a site has been identified at Cotlake Close where there is an existing notice board which has fallen into disrepair. The owner of the location has no objections to the WSCA replacing the existing notice board with a new one of our own. This offer has happily been accepted.

8. – A.O.B.
   
1 - Friends of Vivery Park.

An invitation for members of Friends of Vivery Park to attend the WSCA meetings has been extended.

2 – Allotments.

The pillars at the entrance to the allotments have now been refurbished and replaced.
The allotments have an open period covering two days, Saturday 19th July (11am – 5pm) Sunday 20th July (2pm – 5pm). All welcome.

3 – Lane -  Churchill Way to Bishops House

The state of the above lane was discussed, it is overgrown and causes light to be limited.

The issue to be discussed with Trevor Knowles
4 – Burton’s Orchard development.

The association are interested as to what is happening.

Action Point – Carol to talk with Adrian Priest.

5 – Payment to Church.

A payment of £100 was made with thanks to Wilton Church for the use of there meeting room.

6 – Donation from Stephen Martin-Scott.

Stephen was thanked for the generous donation of £350 to the Association. The money will in the first instance be used to fund the proposed new notice board with any remaining funds used to fund administration costs. The donation is much appreciated.

7 – Newsletter.

The latest newsletter is now due but will be slightly delayed due to Rob’s work commitments. Steve to discuss with Rob.

8 – Chairman.

The fact that Blossom had kindly taken up chairmanship of the Association on a one year basis only was raised. This issue was discussed in an effort to engender thought as to the way forward which will need to be resolved at the next A.G.M . Scheduled for October.