My email jiminysimpson@gmail.com

My email jiminysimpson@gmail.com

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Last Nights Meeting

Thought I had better post an outline of what was discussed at last nights meeting with the Mayor for the benefit of those not present.

Firstly the top table consisted of the Mayor, Candido Trabalon, Anthonio Segura (the head of the chambers of solicitors representing the Town hall) and Fran one of his solicitors.

Candido initially outlined the fact that the many cases being pursued by the PSOE controlled Junta were all at various stages of the judicial process however he did want to stress that not one case had yet been found in the Junta's favour all had so far been found in favour of the Town Hall. There were two areas where the cases had been won in the lower court and in the first appeal court in Granada. There is one month left for the Junta (out of a total of 3 month period) to make a final appeal on these two cases before they have run out of time. Therefore they either appeal to the highest Court in the land in Madrid by then or exhaust their options. Anthonio stated that as far as the solicitors were concerned they could see no reason for the Town Hall to lose any of their cases in any of the courts, as all had had building licences correctly processed within the law. I have to try and find out which areas these are and post on here.

Various questions were then asked about the situation with regard to individuals situation and it was agreed that if anyone wished to identify whether there was a case open against anyone then they should let me know the details (copy of licence of 1st occupation or building licence)and we would try and identify what the situation was. He did ask that everyone should note that the Town Hall solicitors were defending all the actions and not leaving any individual (eg owner) to defend their own case.

PGOU. Following on from these points the Mayor outlined the position with regard to the PGOU He said that he had heard from some people that Zurgena was not moving forward on their PGOU compared to Arboleas and other areas. Candido said this was NOT the case and that Zurgena was in probably the best position in all of the Almanzora valley. He said that to there knowledge only Huercal Overa and Seron were in a position to get their PGOU agreed in a similar time scale to us. He explained how over the past few years they have had many many meetings with the Junta to try and make progress on the PGOU. he was now in a position to inform the meeting that our provisional PGOUY will go before Pleno session of the council in the 1st week in March for agreement by the Council. It will then be available for all to examine. We would make it available on this blog (if I can manage that), hopefully on the inet and also posted on the Town Hall notice board. It would remain there for 4 weeks and then be sent to the Junta for agreement. Candido stressed that negotiations so far had all been verbal so they had been careful not to give too much away. Once the plan is agreed in session and sent to them they have give written objections if they disagree with any urbanised area and our solicitors are ensuring that when prepared the PGOU is bullet proof. He also said that Arboleas are not working on their PGOU yet as they are still having to work on amending their norms (local planning bye laws) before they can start on their PGOU. He also stressed that they would be including every house in the municipality in the plan,. As the law that applies to one has been applied to all. He was confident in making this statement as they have engaged the assistance of a Chancellor of the University of Malaga (one of four men who are also responsible for creating planning laws in Spain) and he has advised them that Zurgena's plans and licences are all correct.

A question was raised from the floor about paying for infrastructure. Candido again confirmed that no occupants would have to pay for infrastructure and that the Town Hall would do so. He informed the meeting that the contracts for locations such as Palaces (tarmac and lighting) had been issued and should be completed in the next few weeks.

Other questions were asked but mostly of specific cases and people started to drift away. Candido wanted me to ensure everyone was invited to the Andalucia day (28th February) in this same building. It is intended to open the new Gymnasium and then move down to the Renfe for the Fiesta.

The meeting ended about 1935 and we adjourned to the Pool Bar for further discussions and a beer! Ended up speaking to the man who is going to be running the restaurant at Cuesta de los Pinos previously known as the White Horse community centre. It seems he has encouraging plans as to what the place will be. It seems he is intent on making it a more upmarket restaurant which may be good for that area. I believe he said he will be calling it "La Vida".

Before and after the meeting I met a number of people who were interested in becoming involved in politics. I agreed to have private discussions with them to let them know what was involved and how things work. I do know we may have a bit of a squeeze this year with more wanting to be considered than spaces available (13) but we will have to work through that.

Just so that people know my desire for my input into the manifesto this year will be along the lines of making Zurgena an area to where the elderly wish to come and live, and to that end I will be trying to get included a paragraph that sets out that as a mission statement backed up by factors such as better transportation, facilities, paving etc. I am working on my presentation for that know and of course would welcome any suggestions. This of course will only be for discussion by the fuller P.A party and consideration for inclusion in their proposed manifesto should they gain sufficient seats to put these ideas into practice (if adopted). A second point will be that every house should have a tarmac access and I will try and get that included.

On a side issue the barriers for the road between Cuesta de los Pinos and Llanos del Peral should be installed later this year. The completion of the works around the old church in Llanos will be done as son as they can get time to do it.

Finally if you were sitting in the hall about 2 to 3 rows back from the front and have lost a grey baseball cap please contact me as I found one when tidying up the chairs after the meeting.

As usual any questions or issues please email or call jiminysimpson@gmail.com or 661147554. I am sure I have forgotten some bits but as and when I remember them I will add.

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