Meeting documents

26 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE

The Chairman drew attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out on the agenda.

27 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR(PERSON) (IF DESIRED)

The Chairman stated that he would vacate the Chair for Agenda Item 10 (Application for the diversion of unrecorded public footpath (Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton)) due to a conflict of interest.

On a motion from Councillor Rosemary Todd, seconded by Councillor Stephen Willcox, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee appoint Councillor Tim Warren as vice-chair(person) for the duration of the meeting. Voting: all in favour. Motion carried.

28 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Chris Cray declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 10 (Application for the diversion of unrecorded public footpath (Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton)) and proposed to withdraw from the room for the duration of this item.

29 TO ANNOUNCE ANY URGENT BUSINESS AGREED BY THE CHAIR(PERSON)

There were no items of urgent business.

30 ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC - TO RECEIVE DEPUTATIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS OR QUESTIONS

The Committee noted that Members of the Public speaking with regards to specific items would have the opportunity to do so immediately preceding those items on the agenda.

31 ITEMS FROM COUNCILLORS AND CO-OPTED AND ADDED MEMBERS

There were none.

32 MINUTES: TUESDAY 11^TH OCTOBER 2005

On a motion from Councillor Rosemary Todd, seconded by Councillor Ruth Griffiths, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee note the Minutes from the meeting on Tuesday 11^th October 2005. Voting: all agreed. Motion carried.

33 APPLICATION FOR THE DIVERSION OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH AQ99 (PART) (QUARRY ROAD, UNIVERSITY OF BATH)

The Committee received a report recommending the rejection of the application to divert the public footpath AQ99 and, instead, asking the University to reinstate the footbridge as soon as reasonably practicable.

The Committee also considered oral statements by Members of the Public. The Speakers List is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes.

(Copies of the statements are available on the minute book in Democratic Services for inspection)

The Committee discussed the officers' recommendations in Report 9.

On a motion from Councillor Rosemary Todd, seconded by Councillor Ruth Griffiths, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee:

i) reject the application for the diversion of public footpath AQ99 (Part) (Quarry Road, University of Bath); and

ii) request that the University reinstate the footbridge as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Voting: all in favour. Motion carried.

34 APPLICATION FOR THE DIVERSION OF UNRECORDED PUBLIC FOOTPATH (CHILCOMPTON ROAD, MIDSOMER NORTON)

At 10.30am the Chairman vacated the Chair and left the room. Councillor Tim Warren took the Chair.

The Committee received a report recommending the diversion of an unrecorded public footpath (Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton).

The Committee also considered oral statements and written submissions by Members of the Public. The Speakers List is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes.

(Copies of the statements and submissions are available on the minute book in Democratic Services for inspection)

The Committee discussed the officers' recommendations in Report 10.

On a motion by Councillor Ruth Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Steve Willcox, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee: approve the making of a Public Path Diversion Order under s257 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to divert the unrecorded path shown as A-B in the plan attached to the report as Appendix 1 to a new line shown as A1-C-B in the plan at Appendix 2.

Voting: all in favour. Motion carried.

At 11.05 the Chairman re-entered the room and took the Chair.

35 BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET COUNCIL (PUBLIC FOOTPATH BA5/31, PENN HILL, CHARLCOMBE) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2005

The Committee received a report recommending the submission of the Order to the Secretary of State for determination, with the request that she confirm the Order as made.

The Chairman agreed to allow a Member of the Public to make a statement to the Committee. At the request of Mr Brice, an officer read the statement on his behalf. The Speakers List is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes.

(Copies of the statements and submissions are available on the minute book in Democratic Services for inspection)

The Committee considered Mr Brice's statement and discussed the officers' recommendations in Report 11.

On a motion from Councillor Rosemary Todd, seconded by Councillor Steve Willcox, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee suspend the usual standing orders to enable it to consider oral statements from Members of the Public who had not previously registered to speak at the meeting. From 11.25am to 11.30am the Committee suspended standing orders.

On a motion from Councillor Tim Warren, seconded by Councillor Rosemary Todd, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee:

i) submit the Order to the Secretary of State for determination, with the request that she confirm the Order as made; and

ii) urge the farm owner to maintain access for those Members of Public wishing to enjoy the view from the top of the field on Penn Hill.

Voting: 3 in favour and 2 abstentions. Motion carried.

36 DEFINATIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER TO ADD A PUBLIC FOOTPATH BETWEEN IFORD CLOSE AND BATH ROAD, SALTFORD

The Committee discussed the officers' recommendations in Report 12.

On a motion by Councillor Tim Warren, seconded by Councillor Chris Cray, it was RESOLVED: That the Committee agrees that the Head of Transportation and Highways be granted delegated authority to take all action to make an Order to Modify the Definitive Map and Statement by adding a public footpath between Iford Close and Bath Road, Saltford.

Voting: all in favour. Motion carried.

37 NOTICE OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

There were no specific notices. Officers advised that although a report updating members on legal order work had not been provided with the Agenda on this occasion, it would be distributed to Members at a later date. Officers also advised Members that there was now an online register of Modification Order applications.