CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY MAY 12TH 2008 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
HELD ON MONDAY MAY 12TH 2008 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown Edmonds, Mrs Dormer, Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Timberlake, Mrs Towell, District Councillor Smith, 6 members of the public, Parish Clerk.
Cllrs Brown Edmonds, Mrs Dormer, Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Timberlake, Mrs Towell, District Councillor Smith, 6 members of the public, Parish Clerk.
2. APOLOGIES
District Councillor Smith
District Councillor Smith
3.ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Nominations were requested. Cllr Mrs Timberlake nominated Councillor Brown, seconded by Cllr Ms Gibson. Elected un-opposed.
Nominations were requested. Cllr Mrs Timberlake nominated Councillor Brown, seconded by Cllr Ms Gibson. Elected un-opposed.
4.ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Nominations were requested. Cllr Mrs Timberlake nominated Councillor Hytten, seconded by Cllr Ms Gibson. Elected un-opposed .
Nominations were requested. Cllr Mrs Timberlake nominated Councillor Hytten, seconded by Cllr Ms Gibson. Elected un-opposed .
5. APPOINTMENT OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
Clerk re-appointed – proposed Cllr Hytten, seconded Cllr Mrs Timberlake
Clerk re-appointed – proposed Cllr Hytten, seconded Cllr Mrs Timberlake
6. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
Cllr Mrs Dormer agreed to continue as Parish Councillor Representative
Cllr Mrs Dormer agreed to continue as Parish Councillor Representative
7. SPECIAL PROJECTS SUBCOMMITTEES :
SHOP - Councillor Brown will continue to act as liaison for shop
STOCKWELL- new committee to be set up to consider environmental implications – Perry to act as consultant
SHOP - Councillor Brown will continue to act as liaison for shop
STOCKWELL- new committee to be set up to consider environmental implications – Perry to act as consultant
8. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
It was proposed that a local environmental group be set up for children and others in village to study wildlife, flora and fauna .The Chairman asked for a written proposal for the Parish council to be able to assess implications re duty of care, etc.
It was proposed that a local environmental group be set up for children and others in village to study wildlife, flora and fauna .The Chairman asked for a written proposal for the Parish council to be able to assess implications re duty of care, etc.
It was then suggested that children in the village be allowed an allotment to grow vegetables. Cllr Edmonds proposed that the Parish council consider renting a plot on behalf of the children in the village.
Chearsley News: The re-instatement of Chearsley News had been discussed at the annual parish Meeting. Cllr Hytten is keeping the website updated. Peter Grimsdell requested a monthly newsletter, and volunteered his services. Crendon Cryer to be used as an example. The Chairman agreed to take on the project.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 10th 2008
Agreed as a true record.
Agreed as a true record.
10. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Covered elsewhere in the Agenda
Covered elsewhere in the Agenda
11. SHOP REPORT
The shop is on schedule to open in June, and planning application has been submitted for tea room. The Inside is nearly finished, and parking area has been levelled. There was some discussion about parking spaces and Cllr Ms Gibson proposed looking at making lane round the Green one way again. No news re post office outreach service as yet. It was suggested that notice board be moved back to the original location. Planning to be consulted.
The shop is on schedule to open in June, and planning application has been submitted for tea room. The Inside is nearly finished, and parking area has been levelled. There was some discussion about parking spaces and Cllr Ms Gibson proposed looking at making lane round the Green one way again. No news re post office outreach service as yet. It was suggested that notice board be moved back to the original location. Planning to be consulted.
12. PLANNNING MATTERS
Change to use of airspace over Luton – notification from NATS
Callanish Aylesbury Road– double garage – passed
The Cottage Church Lane – refurbishment of gable wall
7 Old Plough Close – single side and rear extension
Bees Cottage Crendon Road- side extension- passed
Change to use of airspace over Luton – notification from NATS
Callanish Aylesbury Road– double garage – passed
The Cottage Church Lane – refurbishment of gable wall
7 Old Plough Close – single side and rear extension
Bees Cottage Crendon Road- side extension- passed
13. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
The problem of parking in School Lane was raised at the Annual Parish Meeting – any changes will be expensive and possibly controversial. The Chairman agreed to talk to highways about their views on the possibility of reducing size of pavements in Bernards Close to make additional parking spaces.
A enquiry has been received about installing a convex mirror in Church Lane – Chairman will raise this when meeting Highways
The problem of parking in School Lane was raised at the Annual Parish Meeting – any changes will be expensive and possibly controversial. The Chairman agreed to talk to highways about their views on the possibility of reducing size of pavements in Bernards Close to make additional parking spaces.
A enquiry has been received about installing a convex mirror in Church Lane – Chairman will raise this when meeting Highways
14. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
Approval of accounts y/ending march 2008
15. CORRESPONDENCE
Temporary Road closure notice for the Village Fete
New Deal for Buckinghamshire- distributed separately
Conservation area management plan project - distributed housing needs- 2008-2011
Stray dog responsibilities
Evening reception by the Army presentation Team – 27th May
Petition against closure of Cuddington Post Office
Local Committee Agenda and Minutes
Nominations for Parish representative on Standards Committee
Civic Service St Mary’s Church 15th June 4 p.m.
16. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
June 16th 2008
July 28th 2008
The new Chairman closed the meeting and thanked Councillor Edmonds for his work as Chairman.
Approval of accounts y/ending march 2008
15. CORRESPONDENCE
Temporary Road closure notice for the Village Fete
New Deal for Buckinghamshire- distributed separately
Conservation area management plan project - distributed housing needs- 2008-2011
Stray dog responsibilities
Evening reception by the Army presentation Team – 27th May
Petition against closure of Cuddington Post Office
Local Committee Agenda and Minutes
Nominations for Parish representative on Standards Committee
Civic Service St Mary’s Church 15th June 4 p.m.
16. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
June 16th 2008
July 28th 2008
The new Chairman closed the meeting and thanked Councillor Edmonds for his work as Chairman.
